
          of the seed of the 
Torreya Californica
sent us by our agent
in California. They were
planted at once, some 
of them have vegetated
& none of them are in
a condition to be of
much service to you.
We shall probably
leave more sent us
next fall and will
reserve you some.
It comes up from the 
soil like an asparagus
& is as you observed closely
allied to the Taxus
& Podocarpus.

Yours truly
Parsons & Cy. [Company]
        