St. Petersburg, Sept. 22 , 1876 



Esteemed Friend.' 



Thank you very rauch for sending me your writings of all kinds, which were of 

 great interest to me. Today I sent the continmation of my Descriptions. 



If it would be possible for you to obtain seed of Pinus Abies Engelmanni 

 (am enclosing a branch) for us, indeed the more the better, this would be a 

 great favor to us. Several years ago I received a specimen of this magnificent 

 variety with blue white - green leaves, for four years this variety endured in 

 open country without any protection, so that we can include it with the few still 

 completely hardy conifers here. Therefore, for our horticulture in cold, inclement 

 Russia, it is of greatest iraportance and yet I have not received any seed. By 

 providing some of this you will perform a great Service for our horticulture. 

 It goes without saying, that any expenses that may be involved, will be taken 

 care of by me immediately. 



Your devoted, 

 E. Regel 



If you can provide this seed for us, the name Engelmann will soon be populär 

 in Russia. 



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