KIDDER, PEABODY & CO., 
113 Devonshire Street. 
Boston, Dec. 6th, 1890. 
Dr. Sereno Watson, 
Botanic Garden, 
Cambridge, Mass. 
My dear sir:- 
Is the Alfillerea, which is 
extensively cultivated in California for 
fodder, a Geranium? The blossom, leaf 
and seed all resemble the Robert Geranium. 
Truly yours 
