Mr. Oakes Ames-2 
I shall he glad to accept any offer or suggestion that 
you may make upon this subject. I am expecting to go next 
winter to Salvador to spend two or three months in field 
work. I note that only 23 orchids are reported from that 
country, so it ought to he possible to secure at least a 
few additions. 
Very truly yours, 
Assistant Curator, 
Division of Plants. 
