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From:
Darwin,, Francis; Darwin, Amy
To:
Darwin, Horace
Date:
[23 April 1873]
Source of text:
DAR 258: 790
Summary:
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Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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Describes the occurrence of earthworms and the signs of earthworm activity in the neighbourhood.
Observations on earthworm activity in old furrows on a hillside.
Wants AR to make any observations she can on the occurrence of little ledges on the side of steep, turf-covered slopes. Feels they may result from the washing down of worm-castings.
Has failed to discover the signs of earthworm activity that CD described.
Sends a copy of Expression and his autograph.
Information about insects on Pinguicula leaves.
Describe the Pinguicula species found at Mürren. Have found seeds on some. Their large roots seem to indicate that they do not get much animal food.