RKBP-470

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COLUMBUS NURSERY. M. B. BATEHAM & CO., PROPRIETORS. One and a half Miles South of the State House, High Street.

ELLWANGER & BARRY, OF ROCHESTER, N. Y., Are associated with M. B. BATEHAM, OF COLUMBUS, As Proprietors of this Establishment

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Columbus, O., Oct 29 1858.

Dr Kennicott

Dear Sir

Your favor of 25th is rec,^d. & the box of roots (bulbs) came to hand by freight train (not express) on 23^d - too late to serve the customer who [mauled?] part of them but they will do for our own planting The bulbs are indeed rather small, and many I fear will not flower next year. This is some disappointment _ but as you say, I will wait and see what they do -

I thank you for your hint about packing - have not often had complaint on that score I did not see your bundle packed we find it impossible to get moss here, except with trees &c from the East. Am now trying to obtain supply from near the lake, I hope to succeed.

Weather still very mild. Sale of trees good.

Very Respectfully

M. B. Bateham