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From:
Darwin, Emma
To:
Darwin, W. E.
Date:
[late July 1862]
Source of text:
DAR 219.1: 59
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Darwin Family Letters
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Thanks for notes on Cypripedium and Platanthera hookeri, which is really beautiful and quite a new case.
His son, George, has been observing the insect fertilisation of orchids.
CD has been crossing peloric flowers of Pelargonium, but doubts he will get good results with respect to sterility of hybrids.
Rhexia glandulosa does not appear to be dimorphic. Lythrum is trimorphic.
Asks for a note to the Geological Society, since the museum did not have the book Carlyle wanted.
Account of Orchids.
Sends letter from Mr. Rüppell, who wishes to get a copy of R.A.S. medal.
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