
          contents of the box, except that
 there are cones + [and] specimens of the 
 foliage in it. I wrote for the flowers, 
 both male + [and] female, + [and] if the specimens
 were collected at the time of my
 writing. I doubt not you will find 
 all that is necessary to establish 
 with certainty whether it is entitled
 to the distinction of a new genus,
 or is only a species of the Taxodium.


 Please examine them at your
 earliest convenience + [and] report the
 results to me at this place.
 It is my request that none of the
 specimens be allowed to leave
 your possession, unless it be necessary
 for the identification of the
 plant.


 I have several specimens of the fruit
 + [and] seed vessels of two Californian species
 of Echinocystis which are
 at your disposal, if you wish

        