representation of the genera of a region, and laboriously compare 
the fruiting specimen with every one of its allies, This, as you 
knot., is a time consuming task and as a rule is hardly worth while. 
For this reason, I usually warn collectors against fruiting speci¬ 
mens. 
Tour Costa Rican collection!© the largest one received all at 
on© time that I have ever handled.The clerical work connected with 
such a collection, for a small private laboratory, is of ovarwhelaa- 
ing proportions. I aa delighted to see the end of the work coming 
quickly into vievl 
By this time you nmsi know whether another expedition to Costa 
Rica is an indicated necessity. If your thoughts are turning toward 
another expedition, I am ready to help pretty substantially with 
contributions to the war-chest. In lay opinion, it would bo well to 
take the field at a different season of the year. A month earlier 
than last time would catch many of the specimens in flower that you 
found in fruit. 
What is eocobola? When I was in San Jos6 I picked up a cane 
made of the wood. I want to know what the plant it that yields the 
wood. 
I sent to Breaes, |150.00, to pay for his collection. He is as 
dumb as a turtle and has responded in a similar m.j to stimulation. 
Tours faithfully. 
