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4. there is no [[female symbol]] known. Myself I have never found this genus; it does not seem to extend northwards of the beech limit, & that [[strikethrough]] goes [[/strikethrough]] follows in Sweden about the latitude of 57 [[degree symbol]] N. Spring has come here, but it is still only early spring with few flowers & no leaves on trees & bushes. As usual here the spring is rather dry, as soon as we get a good rain, the leaves will come out at once. I am free from the Museum till Whitsuntide & intend to stroll a little in the environs on fair days. Insect life is awakening, first of all the hibernators, so I hope not to return empty-handed. I found the backs of your list handy for answering & hope you will excuse this informal manner. Your truly [[underlined]] A. Roman. [[/underlined]] [[underlined]] P.S. [[/underlined]] I send you my last paper as sample post.