JL’s sentence about glaciation will do excellently. Is glad JL thought about dimorphism of butterflies.
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JL’s sentence about glaciation will do excellently. Is glad JL thought about dimorphism of butterflies.
Suggests that the pappus of Compositae, when lying on ground, may absorb water which may function in seed germination.
Comments on MS of JL’s [1881] BAAS Presidential Address. Suggests that more attention be given to parthenogenesis.
JL’s address [Presidential Address, 31 Aug 1881, Rep. BAAS (1881): 1–51] has made him think about important steps in advancing geology. Lists major advances in his lifetime.
Supports the statements on Henry Hicks in JL’s address.
Bonney is an "objector general".
CD has always supported A. C. Ramsay.
Sends four parts of Van Tieghem, and recommends Wiesner 1881.
Forgot to suggest that JL repeat experiments with bees and artifical flowers.
Letter of introduction for Romilly Allen.
Discusses insect attraction to artificial flowers. CD’s experiments of 40 years ago failed, but Nägeli reported success by scenting them.