
          species of Trillium as you can spare — I am
particularly anxious to obtain specimens of T. sepile
of Linn. T. recumatum, Beck., T. cernuum, & erectum, Linn
T. pendulum, Wild. & T. graniflorum, Salists — I have
been devoting within the last two years, some attention
to the different forms of this genus that occur in
this vicinity, & wish to obtain specimens of the
above named species, labelled by some accurate
botanist, for comparison— I have written
descriptions of more than fifty different forms
occurring here, but how many of them should be
regarded as distinct species, I have not yet determined

In the course of a few months I shall probably
be able to send you farther [further] communications
& specimens should an opportunity present

With Sentiments of esteem
I remain Yours 
J.R. Paddock

Dr. J. Torrey
        