
          as any species that grows here. I find it here with 
leaves 6 to 7 inches long, and 3½-4 in [inches] wide! 
Height 2 to 3 feet, axillary branches 3 to 7 inches 
long.

There are one or 2 varieties of it but these 
do not interfere with the species above

I have numerous specimens of Solidagos from the 
western part of N [New] York. I collected myself and 
I am well satisfied many of the same species there 
are more diminutive in size, than the same 
species found [added: growing] here.

Several of the Solidagos are more gigantic 
along the Connt [connecticut] River than I have seen 
elsewhere some of them are 7 feet high!

The specimens from the vicinity of Boston 
Mass [Massachusetts] that I have recd [received] are small, and look 
like starved species compared with ours.

There is a species of Solidago growing in our 
sandy fields with a large Radical leaf I cannot 
determine The Rad [Radical] leaf is 12 to 14 inches long. 
I am at this moment in so much haste to be
on time to meet Mr Ward who will convey 
this that I have no further time to write nor
even to look over my hasty scrawl

Truly Yours 
J Barratt.

My Best respect to Dr Gray

When I hear what progress you have made in printing the Compositae 
I shall be able to judge how far I can be of service with my 
notes on Solidago and aster. Other notes for the State 
Flora I shall soon copy for you and will further 
correct the flowering time & fruiting on a copy of your 
State Catalogue. The spring is a busy time with me 
but I work the harder at this season of the year 
I am very desirous to be with you again.

[in margin]
Mr Ward will leave a small parcel for you at
Messrs Wiley  & Putnam which you will please send for 
        