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Comments on WM’s paper about ostrich feathers.
Asks whether enclosure [missing] has the correct title of Insectivorous plants.
Wants seeds of Nesaea verticillata for crossing experiments to see whether seedlings from "illegitimate unions" are sterile like true hybrids.
Thanks for the seventh of CVR’s Annual reports on the noxious, beneficial and other insects in the state of Missouri (Riley 1869–77).
AD is aware of revolutionary character of his pamphlet [Ursprung der Wirbelthiere]. Authorities will not agree with him. Carl Gegenbaur and Ernst Haeckel are opposed. Younger biologists are disposed to accept his views. All he can expect is to put a stop to "the Amphioxus–Ascidian affair, and to open a road for speculation and for investigation on the side of the Annelid-homology".
Regrets he cannot attend proposed meeting [on vivisection]. Hopes legislation may be passed limiting vivisection while not interfering with the progress of physiology.
Agrees that time alone can do nothing to modify species.
Is aware that the Papaveraceae are self-fertile but feels this does not preclude an occasional cross.
Sends a copy of the draft vivisection bill [see 9933] and hopes that it may be approved of and supported by the Government.