
          but much more rare, being (as Bryant states) kept out of sight
by the firm hold of its radicles on the Earth.
I hope sir, I have not violated propriety, in thus addressing 
you, still now that my observations may not be wholly 
without value,
and with this I am most respectfully
your obt. servt. [obedient servant]
Edward Tuckerman Jun.

Prof. Torrey &c
New York City
        