
          Poa pratensis but I am satified it is not that, as I have seen them growing
 near to each other. The P. pratensis is of a deep green, panicle more contracted,
 & altogether a much larger plant. This Poa is, on the contrary, of a
 pale or yellowish green, panicle expanded, generally geniculate at base, & seldom
 more than from 4-6 inches high. The specimens sent afford a correct
 representatioin of size and appearance, from which you will be enabled to 
 draw specific distinctions.


 I have lately discovered in this County that rare and interesting
 little plant Diamorpha pusilla. [crossed out: As] I have transplanted a number of specimens
 in a box and they are now growing finely. From these I intend to save
 seed, & will furnish you if desired. There is an ambiguity and incorrectness
 about the locality of this plant which I will endeavor to clear up.
 Michaux noted locality (Flat Rock) & revisited by Nuttall, is about 18 miles
 from the town of Camden in South Carolina. It is one of the
 largest granites in the United States, with numerous shallow
 basins, some of them curiously hollowed out, and forming a 
 superficial area of 6 or 7 acres. This view of the subject is
 confirmed by Elliott who says it "grows on the Flat Rock
 near Camden South Carolina". Hence the interrogation is very properly
 placed after "North" in the Flora now publishing. There is a County in 
 North Carolina called Camden, in the north eastern corner of the State, but
 entirely removed from the granitic or primitive district to which this
 little plant is confined. So that this rare little plant as now been
 found in three States of the Union. By Michaux, its discoverer, near 
 Camden, South Carolina, by Dr Leavenworth in the upper part of Georgia
 & by myself in Lincoln Co., N.C., in all three on "Flat Rocks".
 You may expect a box of plants from me at the close of summer, or early in 
 the Fall, comprising as heretofore principally those of a doubtful character
 to me, but many of them old acquiantances of yours.


 With much respect yours sincerely. C.L. Hunter

        