WCP3876

[1]

Parkstone, Dorset.

Sept[embe]^r 17th. 1895

Dear Mr. Ridley¹

When you called upon me last spring ^{(I think)} you kindly offered to send me some Malayan orchids, which I declined, as I had then no means of growing them. I am however now building a small orchid-house in which I shall have a compartment for Stove species, and shall therefore be much obliged if you can send me a few of the more curious or beautiful Malayan species. I should [2] much like to have Cirrhopetalum medusae², Calogyne Cummingii, and any others which you consider specially beautiful or curious. I suppose you would not send them till next Spring or summer, but I thought it as well to let you know at once as you might collect any that fall in your way.

With best wishes | Believe me | Yours very faithfully | Alfred R. Wallace [signature] -

H.N. Ridley Esq.