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introduced from other countries, and have become naturalized in our 
soil. Of true Grasses, we have 134 species, 25 of which are of foreign 
origin, but are now completely naturalized. The Sedges are 140 in 
number; more than half of them belong to the genus Carex. 
The Cryptogamic or Flowerless Plants, with the exception of the 
Ferns, Mosses, Lichens and Liverworts, have not yet been particularly 
examined, but they will be studied the present year. In the interesting 
Tribe of the Algas, I shall have the valuable aid of Prof. Bailey of West 
Point. 
With the specimen of the Herbarium, I also present to your Excel¬ 
lency the first part of my Catalogue of the Plants hitherto found in the 
State. It was my intention to have completed this list the present 
spring, but I find that I shall be obliged to postpone the remainder until 
the autumn; as the botanizing season is so far advanced, that unless I 
commence my field duties immediately, I shall lose the opportunity of 
making valuable observations. 
With much respect, 
I am your Excellency's obedient servant, 
JOHN TORREY» 
AToo-Forfe, May 1, 1839. 
