Parkstone, Dorset.
Aug. 12th. 97.
My dear Mr. Ridley1
Many thanks for the orchids you have been so good to send me again, which arrived a few days back in very fair condition. The small species from the Islands looked quite fresh, but the Bolbophyllum macrancthum had lost all its leaves but one. With that, however, & 2 sound though much shrivelled psuedobulbs I hope to get it to grow. The Cirrhopetalum medusae is looking fairly well & making some new shoots. Coelogyne Cumingi or C. speciosa would be very acceptable when you have any to spare. Hope to hear of some Cave discoveries soon.
Yours very truly | Alfred R. Wallace [signature].
Status: Draft transcription [Postcard (WCP3882.3802)]
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