Requests climbing plants.
Asks that Oliver be told that he now does not care "how many tendrils he makes axial".
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Requests climbing plants.
Asks that Oliver be told that he now does not care "how many tendrils he makes axial".
CD has proved common oxlip to be a hybrid of cowslip and primrose.
Reviewing literature on climbing plants, CD finds he has much new material.
W. H. Harvey claims evidence of saltation in a dandelion.
Letter of recommendation stating his high opinion of John Scott.
W. H. Harvey’s dandelion case worth publishing.
Suspects the uniform Primula elatior JDH referred to is a distinct species.
Scott’s paper on Passiflora shows variability of reproductive systems.
Asks DO to draw diagram of Lythrum on board at Linnean Society for reference during the reading of CD’s paper.
Short reply to ARW’s long letter. Reaffirms belief in sexual selection.
Postscript on M.-J.-P. Flourens’ "little dull book against me" [Examen du livre de M. Darwin (1864)].
L. H. Palm [Über das Winden der Pflanzen (1827)] is better on climbing plants than H. von Mohl [Über den Bau und das Winden der Ranken und Schlingpflanzen (1827)].
Discusses fertilisation of flowers by bees. Thanks JTM for drawings.
John Scott preparing to leave soon.
Thanks for orchids.
Recovering from nine months’ illness.
Discusses fertilisation of Pulmonaria.
Has heard nothing about the Copley Medal. Is grateful for Hugh Falconer’s interest [see 4546].
Supplies details about circumstances of his voyage on the Beagle.
Does not believe that his sea-sickness was the cause of his subsequent ill-health.
Encloses the requested list of publications [see 4550].
No summary available.
Family matters; CD’s feelings on death of FW’s son [James Mackintosh Wedgwood, 1834–64].