
          Is C. nigro-marginata anything in habit like
 Carex umbellata - if so my findings here will
 perhaps blow the former species up [(ski-hi)?] I have
 an imperfect specimen from Rev. M. A. Curtis of
 C. nigro-marginata and a half dozzen of my own
 approaching it in general appearance. - But
 I have not studied the specimens yet -


 Carex Barrattii seems here to be one of the
 most common species of the Genus - It is found
 in the wildest & most unfrequented portions
 of the Pines and, also in fields , & meadows
 and, has the appearance of being a native,
 as much as any other species in this part
 of New Jersey. - I have just collected
 the finest lot of C. exilis, I have even seen
 Many of the specimens have from 3 - 4 pistellate
 spikes, the upper always the largest.


 Mrs. Torrey I hear is going to Princeton
 on Monday next & I will try to send
 you something 'Verdant' if practicable. -


 I have been obliged to work at gardening for
 myself & my botanical pursuits have been
 deferred for a little time - But I am at it
 again today - I hope to send more if Mr
 Field's plants on Monday -


 cordially yours, in haste


 P. D. Knieskern
        