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DCP-LETT-3894

From:
Daniel Oliver
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[26 Mar 1863]
Source of text:
DAR 173: 18
Summary:

Discusses the female parts of the Primula flower; the true character of the free placenta is not completely understood.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4059

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Daniel Oliver
Date:
24–5 Mar [1863]
Source of text:
DAR 261.10: 42 (EH 88206025)
Summary:

Observation on morphology of Primula ovarium sent for DO’s use.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4063

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Daniel Oliver
Date:
28 Mar [1863]
Source of text:
DAR 261.10: 43 (EH 88206026)
Summary:

Nectar secretion in Edwardsia. Could the stamen protect stigma?

Sends monstrous Primula with three pistils.

Had never heard of Robert Caspary, but what DO thinks is the placenta could be a whorl of pistils without stigmas.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-4328

From:
Daniel Oliver
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[27 Mar 1863]
Source of text:
DAR 173: 23
Summary:

Sends some specimens for CD.

Is busy with W. African Amomum, whose floral structure he discusses.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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