Extracts from MS of vol. 4 of HCW’s Cybele Britannica [1847–59] showing the diversity of views on species among botanists.
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Extracts from MS of vol. 4 of HCW’s Cybele Britannica [1847–59] showing the diversity of views on species among botanists.
States his belief that there is a tendency to note varieties in the larger genera rather than in the very small ones.
Summary of JDH’s objections to CD’s survey of floras and conclusion that large genera vary more than small.
Continued objections to methods and conclusions of CD’s survey.
Discusses the ranges of species in large and small genera; difficulties involved in limiting the discussion to Britain.