October 23, 1323 
ISy dear Mr* Standiey: 
Choussy 51 fro® Salvador la 
.alhAa "oolc* I thought I hud reported on 
all specimens from Salvador, I will look over ay 
material and cheek up, 
I have nearly finished the de¬ 
terminations on Hr* Maxon*s Costa Rican specimens» I 
believe two new species are in press now. I fear that 
Hr, Kaxon has made some mistake in his field labels 
as Costa Rica orchids are usually black when dry, rarely 
have stems and roots and yield flowers that are wonder¬ 
ful fungus gardens* (very few of them have flowers in 
ay experience). If Hr, M&xon did obtain his specimens 
in Costa Rica, then there is a rare opportunity ahead 
of you, because on the basis of what he did in a few 
weeks you ought to make a notable collection in Feb¬ 
ruary and liar eh. Please tell Mr. Maxon that it has been 
a pleasure to work up his specimens and that the big 
Hal axis from Nicaragua is being published as ^aaaU. 
Please let me know when you will 
need a check* I ara deeply interested in youfe Costa Rican 
venture and I think we should take pains not to under¬ 
estimate your financial needs. 
Yours faithfully 
