Encloses seeds from Fritz Müller, of a species of Passiflora, fertilised by a humble-bee.
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Encloses seeds from Fritz Müller, of a species of Passiflora, fertilised by a humble-bee.
Asks whether JDH can send seeds of Hibiscus africanus and of Nolana prostrata raised at Kew.
Draws CD’s attention to a paper in American Naturalist [3 (1869): 109] describing honey-bees killed by entanglement in pollen-masses of Asclepias.
On birds erecting feathers.
Comments on production of buds in Cytisus.
Discusses case of rabbit-breeding which affected subsequent progeny of female.
Has procured a Passiflora flower at last. Structure suited for humming-birds rather than bees.
Has been intending to write to inform him of the successful meeting on Friday, but the four day holiday has caused extra work. JH's consent to preside provided extra stimulus.