
          of study the Pollen tubes are easily brought forth on
 a piece of glass by dilute acid, but with all industry
 and patience they will not by foundin the stigma
 either living or dead. I for no other reason I suppose
 than want of properly dissecting the organ. Will you if
 it does not interfere with other more inportant matters
 give me a word of advice on the subject.


 Enclosed is a small specimen of a Salsola is it
 not S. Kali [insert: yes] or rather with D Decks discription of
 S. Tragus—it agrees exactly with a plant given me by
 Mr Craven & called by him S. kali —locality —the dry
 sand banks south of Newburgh. I have plenty of duplicates
 if you want them. Pedicularis pallida Pursh. I have 
 found here although credited in your Catalogue only
 in the  “marshes near New York.”


 Excuse if possible the innumerable quantity of
 I’s appearing in this letter & ever believe me


 Most truly Yours
 Mina B Halsted.

        