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hope they may bear fruit, and that the
Botanical Division of this Department may
be placed on a strong and [?] basis
that will enable it to accomplish a usefulness
which shall command the national
recognition it deserves.

Hon. Oscar S. Gifford, of Dakota and Hon. Benj.
T. Frederick, of Iowa, are on the Committee
on Agriculture and a communication from
you to these gentlemen directing their
attention to these matters will be of great
value to us, and will be fully appreciated
by yours.

Very truly
F. Lawson Scriben.