Sends publication [unspecified].
Notes adaptive mechanism in epiphytes.
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Sends publication [unspecified].
Notes adaptive mechanism in epiphytes.
Observations on orchids. Ophrys apifera; confirms CD’s observation on pollinia. The nesting of ducks in trees is an example of change of instinct and habit.
Confesses to intense hatred of the bee [orchid] for its anomalous perpetual self-fertilisation.
Sends his review of St George Mivart’s book [Genesis of species] [North Am. Rev. 113 (1871): 64–103] in which CW defends natural selection.
CD elected an honorary member of the Asiatic Society of Bengal.
Thanks JTM for information on ants.
Mentions letter "from a Texas gentleman" Gideon Lincecum describing ants that plant seeds [see 3082].
Notes that fly orchid is unattractive to insects. Asks JTM to attempt fertilisation experiment with this plant.
Regrets he cannot get to Queen Anne Street, but intends to come to Down.
Invites MF to visit.
Asks where he can obtain curare for plant experiment.
Gives examples of dogs’ expressions produced by ear movements.
Has arranged to send CD a bottle of urari [curare]. Describes its effect with strychnine.
Discusses animal drawing showing expression.
Fears a pirated edition of Descent; hopes JJM’s translation will come out soon.
Preparing new [6th] edition of Origin. Can publication of French edition be delayed in order to incorporate corrections?
Thanks for the photographs.
Thanks him for curare.
Delighted to hear from Lyell of JDH’s return from successful ascent of the Atlas Mts.
Fears JDH found no Madeira or Canary types, but CD is pleased at his moraine discovery.
Thinks Lyell’s health is serious.
Resemblance of ocelli, in a moth and the argus pheasant.
Mimicry.
Pugnacity of stickleback.
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Directs RM and Charles Pritchard to examine late JH's manuscript on history of double stars, sent to Radcliffe Observatory.
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