for the quality of your orchids and the m erial in bottles is perfectly 
marvellous when it comes to the description of new species. Yet, we have » 
to consider whether or not our money is bringing in material in sufficient 
amounts to pay for spending it. Yith regard to orchids I sometimes wonder 
if you are simply finding and not searching, if you know what I mean. I 
realize that orchids are tree dwelling plants and that it is aim st im¬ 
possible to make a showing if we depend on what is simply within reach, 
or on what we can pick up in a ramble through the forest. 
Just now I am in the midst of preparations for a trip to the 
■est Indies* I shall be away until about April first. Vhen I return I 
shall expect to have final news for you with regard to the missing orchids 
In the meantime I hope you will find an abundance of good material. Is not 
thi s a favorable time of year? May, I understand is a good month for your 
part of the Central American realm. 
There are several new species in the last shipment. \ ■:? des¬ 
cribed them and hot;® to get them published promptly. 
At the end of t is letter I will enter a record of the missing 
packages. 
Yith the best of good wishes. 
Sincerely yours. 
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