
          [?] seen for several 
 months in Summer. The leaves
 were generally, in the robust plants
 about 2 ft [feet] high, the scapes 30 to
 36 inches. The plant has been found 
 in two or three other localites, but
 I have not seen it elsewhere, although
 I have travelled over 9000 miles in this
 state. This will give you some idea 
 of its rarity.


 I have been employed
 on the Geological survey of this 
 state during the last two
 years, and have made as complete 
 collections as limited opportunities
 could allow, but hope hope [sic] that
 I have the material to throw
 much light on the Botany of
 this part of the coast. I have been 
 nearly 19 months in the field, tho
 most of the time in the coast
 Ranges, and all my collections 
 are from that locality. I have
 done absolutely nothing towards a
 determination of the species,

        