Reports on a family of cats observed locally in which some members are six-toed.
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Reports on a family of cats observed locally in which some members are six-toed.
Encloses results of several more years of observation on conjugal selection and hair coloration.
Declares himself CD’s defender; but he is a "teleologist".
Sends CD three more papers.
His research confirms his faith and belief in variability of species.
Announces his return to England.
Will obtain some Drosophyllum seed for CD.
Thanks FD for his three publications.
CD is pleased that FD has discussed Pangenesis, although he does not favour the hypothesis. Will seek English publisher.
Inquires about the differences in plumage between chicks and adults of certain poultry breeds. Is anxious to know whether the chick’s plumage closely approaches the adult’s in those breeds in which the sexes resemble each other in plumage.
On the colours of sexes of Australian bees [see Descent 1: 366].
Will not trouble WCT for more specimens of Drosophyllum. Hooker says genus is closely allied to Drosera, though having such different habits.