Forwards a letter reporting on a blow-fly trapped by a leaf of Dionaea; decomposition of fly has also decomposed the leaf. JDH has written asking for a strong plant, and explaining the case [of surfeit].
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Forwards a letter reporting on a blow-fly trapped by a leaf of Dionaea; decomposition of fly has also decomposed the leaf. JDH has written asking for a strong plant, and explaining the case [of surfeit].
Lady Dorothy Nevill has no Dionaea.
CD anxious to talk with JDH about Utricularia.
Thiselton-Dyer’s announcement of his inability to continue as JDH’s private secretary is a blow. He will now be doing original work. JDH is glad of that but the loss of his help is great.
Describes his observations on Utricularia montana.
Asks JDH to cut a bit of root from old Utricularia and bring it with him to Down.
CD’s Utricularia findings – bladders, subterranean roots, and insects decomposing in them – a grand discovery.
Queries about species of Utricularia.
Information about various species of Utricularia.
The Aldrovanda has arrived. Has examined the leaves. It is an aquatic Dionaea which has acquired some structures identical to those of Utricularia!