sadly needed here, Please remember this when you. get out Diatcnal 
for the artist to trace. 
I am delighted to learn from you that the Powell orchids are 
soon to be published. I have waited impatiently for this work as I 
must have it for my Central American Flora. 
Tracings of your new Epidendrums from Colombia are much needed. 
I am delighted to learn that you can help me with the flowers 
of your new Stelis species from Central ^merica. Pleasexget these 
to me soon. That is, before my enthusiasm dies down. It is always 
so delightful to have the needed material at the time when one's 
interest is at concert pitch. After the first flush of enthusiasm 
the receipt of critical things never seems to mean so much. Just a 
few flowers will answer my needs as I already have thehhabit draw¬ 
ings . 
I wish national affairs oould become more stable. It would be 
delightful to think that a trip Jjo Berlin would simply be a matter of 
time. I have so many things I want to tell you.about and so many 
problems for the solution of which your aid would ne welcome. 
Remember me to Mrs. Dr, Schlechter, and for yourself accept 
the best wishes in the world for the Hew Year. 
Yours sincerely, 
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