
          Its bristly appearance induces me to think it is a new
species which Dr. Gray proposes calling C. [Carex] hystrix; but I believe
he has not published it; and I think his plant is from
Louisa. [Louisiana]. The Festuca pratensis of the parcel, if it be
that species, occurs in the barrens of Ky. [Kentucky] under such circumstances
as induce me to think it must be a native. The 
same must be said of Veronica officinalis on the hills of
the Ohio River. I have on hand quite a large collection
made during the past season of which I will send you a
full share when I can find time to distribute them.

Expecting to spend the greater part of the
ensuing summer in the country on the banks of the Ohio 
between this and Cincinnati I promise myself much
pleasure in paying attention to the plants of the surrounding
country. Are there any particular species, genera, or families
to which you may wish me to direct particular attention?
Can I in any other way promote the interests of
botany in these parts?

I am anxiously looking for your 3d part
of vol. 2, which I have directed to be sent to me by mail
and I am truly glad to hear that you have finished 
that large and perplexing order the Compositae.

Very truly, my dear Sir,
I am yours, C.W. Short
        