about wood, fibers, dyes, medicines, oils, vegetables, fruits, feed plant s, etc., 

 which I can use for my work. What occurs in the middle and high zones of Mexico, 

 should certainly also be adducible here. 



Now, noble man, please accept my thanks for the honor which you have conferred 

 on me through the worthy Asa Gray, starting the exchange of letters with me, which 

 hopefully will last a long time. Some new writings I am sending to you with this 

 mail. 



Respectfully yours 



Ferd. von Mueller 



I am at your Service any time and for any circumstance . 



May I ask for your photograph for the series of pictures of scientific 

 correspondents. What a monument of the diligence and genius of Asa Gray, this 

 first volume about California 1 s plants. 



MISSOURI BOTAWCM- 

 GEORGE ****** 



