TALBOT2586

Glasgow.
Feb. 7. 1833

Many thanks my dear Sir, for the flower of the Tropæolum tricolor & of the Arabis rosea. The former I have already figured in the Bot^l. Magazine, ¹ the latter I should much wish to figure. Perhaps you could obtain for me an entire specimen with root-leaves & it would travel well under one of your covers. It seems to be at this time in an excellent state for drawing, having both flowers & young fruit.

I have not been unmindful of your wishes with respect to Drummonds ² plants, & about 3 weeks ago I sent your share to London, ³ requesting Mr Lindley ⁴ to forward it to you.

Very faithfully Yours
W. J. Hooker.

H. F. Talbot Esq^re M.P.
Lacock Abbey
n^rChippenham
Wilts
31 Sackville Street ⁵
London