Projected. Orchid Sanctuary 
The two properties adjoin, Las Concavas proper, about415 
acres, a coffee estate with sma il complete coffee factory 
anc. power installation, with own wwfcfcax water_ from spring 
three miles away, about 200 acres of coffee with production of 
500 to 1000 ____ of fine quality coffee, which could be 
retained or develop® t to woods for orchids. The Adjoining 162 
acres, together with pasture land and cut feed areas of the main 
block would form an admirable chance to make a model dairy farm, 
as a focus for introduction of fine American stock. 
An interestin feature is a small lake where in winter Pintail 
and Teal rest in migration; in private hands the temptation is too 
great and though much more restraint is exercised here than might be 
likely in other ownership, complete protection is desirable as a link 
in a possible chain of migration sanctuaries. 
Copper ore of high content exists although not seeming to offer 
great possibilities. Further exploration by more competant 
observers may demonstrate its value. 
.Elevation varies from 4700 feet down to 4200 feet at river level 
so that considerable water power could be developed if desired and 
almost the whole area could be irrigated. 
There is a small residence, stable, three cottages, concrete 
swimming pool. A fair co lection of introduced orchids and many 
native species. Some fine modern hybrids are included, some from 
well known collections, Sir Jeremiah Colman, F. Hanbury and Carl 
Holmes. Some purchased from Alexander, Black and FI ary, Henry 
Low, Sander, Flanderia, etc. 
In the event of any sale I should select 150 plants, mostly 
duplicates. 
References to suitability could be made to:- 
Dr. Alexander ?/etmore, Smithsonian Institution 
Dr. Wilson Popenoe, Antigua, Guatemala. 
Dr. Thomas Barbour, Harvard University 
Dr. Paul Standley, Field Museum* Chicago 
and I expect the local agents in Costa Rica. 
An idea of price would be *>20,000 cash or annual payment of 
|10,000 at 4 o/o, or as suggested. 
