BOTANICAL IXDEX 
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[We solicit the privilege of publishing extracts from correspondence, of interest to the general reader. Corre* 
spondence upon Botanical subjects respectfully solicited.] 
Haarlem, Holland, May 20th, 1880. 
L. B. Case, Esp., Richmond, Ind. — Dear Sir: The general state of Bnlhs is satis- 
factory; ttie Hyacinths look well, and if the rain we have had since yesterday only 
continues for a day or two and is followed by mild weather, we may expect a good 
crop; we suppose also the llower will be very beautiful next winter. Tulips will be 
very good ; hut the stock of some of the common varieties has somewhat diminished, 
but more worthy varieties are much lower in price. Crocus, Crown Imperials, 
Narcissus, Lilies, Lily of the Valley, etc., promise very well. 
Recommending myself in your esteemed favor, I remain, dear sir, 
Yours very obediently, 
J. J. VAN LOGHEM. 
Haarlem, May 22d, 1880. 
Mr. L. B. Case — Dear Sir: In reply of your favor of April 14th, 1-880, I have the 
pleasure to send you communication in regard to the expectations. we have for our 
Dutch Bulbs. 
Hyacinths will generally he better than in the last three years, especially the 
pure white ones. We only want some rain at present. The prices of this article 
is generally high because the stock suffered last year, and well grown sound bulbs 
are not abundant, so I would advise parties interested to order early. 
The Tulips suffered by the sharp frost last winter, but the stock is so large 
that I do not think it will effect the prices any. Crocus will not be as good as usual, 
and not so abundant. The other sorts of Bulbs generally grow later, so I dare not 
tell you anything about them with security, but my opinion is that they will be good. 
At- present I am very busy, and in a few days I shall go to England, where I shall 
remain some weeks. Later in the season I hope to send you something about the 
Bulbs for your Botanical Index. 
With best wishes. Yours Very Truly, 
C. E. VAN GOOR. 
Mount Victory, O., April 9th, 1880. 
Mr. Case — A few years ago I gave you an account of a double spathed Calla. I took 
pains to fertilize the blossoms with the pollen of Ricliurdia Maculata, and planted the 
seeds, from which 1 got about a dozen plants, about half of them blooming last sum- 
mer. Among them was one that was very remarkable, it having two spathes, the 
lowest one was eight and a half inches in length, being pure white, except a little at 
the tip. The other spathe was of the usual form and size. All of the seedlings had 
spotted leaves. Is not this a little curious? I have planted the seed of this in order 
to see what it will produce next time. It was also fertilized with Richardia maculata. 
W. C. HAMPTON. 
Carthage, Mo., May 3, 1880. 
Mr. L. B. Case — Dear Sir: Yours at hand. ***** I was much pleased 
with your article on the Berberry, and the tine illustration, but think you underesti- 
mate its value for culinary purposes, and the virtues of the jellies, jams, &c., made 
from it, in sickness, and said to be especially good in putrid fevers, &c. 1 have an 
idea that the Berberry will be a valuable substitute for the Currant with us and fur- 
ther South, as it succeeds well, while the Currant fails entirely, in our hot, dry 
autumns. 
I am also glad to see the fruit bearing Japan Quince brought into notice. The 
plant is so much more hardy and tenacious of life, and so much more fruitful than 
the common Quince, that it should be widely grown, if the fruit will answer for 
similar purposes. But the fruit, as I have seen it, is more than double the size of 
your figure. Very Truly, JNO. C. TEAS. 
