
          [?] there in [?]. I have ordered
 seeds collected in September when they will 
 be fully ripe and will send a parcel
 to N [New[ York. I regret my inability to 
 secure fine specimens of this [?]
 beautiful floral production.


 The motion of the boat
 prevents any [?ing] the plant
 advantagesly, and I only add this
 hope that you may have pleasure in 
 getting the books which I forward 
 those I have found will expand
 in water if placed in a cool and
 rather dark place.


 Respectfully
 D.L. Dix.

        