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X have been at work on Epidendrum for just about 
a year. I intend to publish a critical survey of the 
species in a short time to place on record the results 
of my investigations. 
Powell has practically severed his &$£ connection 
with Sohlechter and will now send all of his material tdi 
me. as he is to employ native collectors and will send 
specimens in duplicate 1 am looking for rather interest¬ 
ing results. I would like to go to Panama this winter if 
1 can get away. It all depends on the work I must do for 
you. 
If you go to Costa Rica next winter or sooner. I 
hope you will give me an opportunity to participate in 
the venture. Costa Rica is in need of intensive study. 
I am pleased to have L&nkester working for me there. Ee 
seems to be an enthusiastic fellow. Ee has proaiised to 
use his influence to interest other people in the work. 
We are just beginning to get together the material 
for an orchid flora of Central America! It is a faacinatii^ 
region. 
The collection of drawings is growing slowly. Mrs. 
Ames has just completed an excellent record of Seleni- 
pedium chica. Powell sent fIs. /in alcohol. 
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