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Nishapur. - Originally enclosing rose leaves and hips from the bush growing beside the tomb of Omar Khayyam; account of Simpson's visit to the tomb.

19 Carleton Road, Tufnell Park, N. - Was introduced to Quaritch by William Simpson at the last Omar Khayyám Club dinner. Has had reports from Thiselton Dyer about the condition of the rose-tree at Kew, grown from the hip sent by Simpson [from the one at Omar Khayyám's tomb]. It is a 'weakling in this climate, but by skilful grafting' a plant has been secured which Clodd 'long ago suggested should be placed on FitzGerald's grave at Boulge'.

Asks if Quaritch could come to see this done on Sunday 7th October; offers to host him until Monday morning at Aldeburgh.

36 Warrender Park Terrace, Edinburgh. - Remembers now that the name of the artist [who sent back the seeds from the rose on the grave of Omar Khayyám] was Simpson, but did not know it was Quaritch to whom the seeds were sent. Asks if Quaritch can have a scion of the rose-tree planted at FitzGerald's grave in Boulge; knows FitzGerald's nephew and executor Colonel Kerrich would gladly have it done, having mentioned the idea to him a few months ago when he heard about the rose from Mr Clodd. Could also photograph Bredfield Hall and Farlinghay if Quaritch requires it. Groome's father knew Aldis Wright, but he himself does not.

Adds postscript: Fanny Kemble's reminiscences, as they first appeared in the Atlantic, had many references to FitzGerald. Groome knows an old lady at Ipswich who has a fine engraving of FitzGerald's mother.

19 Church Road, Willesden, N. W. - Thanks Quaritch for the copy of FitzGerald's Works, which he calls 'a worthy monument to the man'. A sketch by Simpson of 'Turbat-i-Shaik Jam' [Torbat-e Jam], the site of Jami's tomb, could be included if there is a second edition.

19 Church Road, Willesden, N.W. - Sends a reference to the 'Green One', who drank the water of life in Moslem folklore.

19 Carleton Road, Tufnell Park, London, W. Dated 30 June, 1891 - Forwards notes by William Simpson on reading the 'Golden Bough' [transcribed].