
          to the same gentlemen are suffruticose.
Is the [expression?] "flowers dioecious" equivalent to- "monoecious"? 
What is meant by "nectaries collateral"?
I wish you would notice particularly the Astragalus I sent you
as I feel extremely doubtful as to the species. On the rich bottom
lands about 2 miles above Albany on the River Bank, it is perfectly 
erect, whereas on the islands near Troy it is low and
much branched as I am informed.
I remain, dear sir
Yours sincerely
George W. Clinton

P. S. I send you a package of plants this morning by the
Constitution of the Hudson River Line.

Dr. Torrey
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