had "been folded (the whole letter had "been folded} and I judge 
that some two inches of the top of all the ttems had been "broken 
off; at least the 18 stems ended abruptly at the line of the 
fold, and "beyond the fold there were Just 18 loose pieces from 
1 l/2 to 2 inches long that looked as if they had keen "broken from 
If the tips of the 18 stems. I mention this in order to find out 
if my suspicions are correct and the stems were really originally 
2 inches longer than they now are. In mounting the plants I 
can easily Join the parts so as to make them appear 311. 
I am very glad to see this specimen although it is a puzzle 
that I cannot immediately solve to my owh satisfaction. 
If you have any other Polytrichum puzzles I shall he glad 
to see them. 
Yes? I am enjoying my new work. It looks as if I ffiffiff 
should have a little more time for mosses now, as soon as I get 
various things organized. At least more time when I am at home. 
Are you planning to "be in Washington during the time of the 
A.A.A.S. meeting, and the Sullivant Moss Society meeting? 
1 expect to go to Washington about the middle of December and 
be there for a month, perhaps. I understand that Chamberlain 
is planning to go also. 
7ery truly yours. 
