24 Bloomsbury Street
Nov. 19th 1853
Sir
I have received another parcel of seeds from Mr Plant of Natal & 2 Varieties of Bulbs which he thinks a great deal of & considers very beautiful, of the Amaryllis there are 5 bulbs & the Hemerocallis 23 bulbs, these as well as the Seeds are in beautiful order, enclosed is a list of them, which I am desirous of disposing of entire – £10 is the price fixed – you might perhaps find a friend who would like to join with you in their purchase – the Nurserymen if they purchase, would not like to have them separated.
Yr early reply will oblige
Yrs faithfully
Samuel Stevens
Of the Seeds Mr Plant calls particular attention to the Lobelias (red)
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Would not Mr Strangeways <sic> like to join you in the purchase
From Australia I have received a number of roots of Telopia speciossissima <sic> price 4/- each –
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H. F. Talbot Esq.
Lacock Abbey
Chippenham.