
          protruding about half an inch beyond the filimentous [filamentous] sheath 
that involves its origin  J.E. in many specimens. In some others it is 
two or more inches in length by ½ half a line in width, grass like, slightly 
channelled above. Leaves only one scape 4 to [crossed out: 6?] inches high. 
Peduncle of the flower 1½ to inches in length. Mature capsule much 
distended, obtusely triangular, near a thick as long seeds round. 
Petal 6 parted, internally bright yellow, externally couloured [coloured] 
with dark purple lines.

Both upon this and the Cooperia drummondii.,the leaf is [most] perfect 
upon the bulbs of the succeeding year. Both plants propagate themselves 
by offsets from the parent bulb as well as from the seeds. 
The enclosed specimen was found early in Sept. on a small prairie 
3 or 4 miles from St. Augustine, Texas, the specimens first sent in July.
All characters that I have ommitte [omitted] you will observe in the specimens.

With sentiments of high regard 
I am yrs. [yours] sincerely 
M.C. Leavenworth

John Torrey M.D.

Paid.
M.C.L.

John Torrey, M.D.
New York City
        