UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 
DIVISION OF BOTANY. 
WASHINGTON. D. C. 
August 11, 1893. 
Mr. J. Franklin Collins, 
10G East Ave. Providence, R. I. 
Dear Sir: 
Your card of August 5th to Mr. Coville has been received. 
Inclosed you will find franks by which you may send the package 
of plants by mail* 
Yours truly 
Assistant Botanist 
