UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, 
DIVISION OF BOTANY. 
WASHINGTON. D. C. 
Axigust, 14, 1893. 
Mr. J. Eraniklin Collins, 
106 East Ave. Providence, R.I. 
Dear Sir: 
Your card of August 11 and also the two packages of plants 
have been received. T m he plants are in good condition and many 
of them will prove valuable additions to our collection. Please 
accept thanks for the specimens. 
Yours truly, 
Assistant Botanist 
