CD will sent seeds to specialists for identification.
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CD will sent seeds to specialists for identification.
Has not yet heard from R. Brown, but John Lindley thinks species will probably turn out to be common ones.
Seeds sent by Kemp have germinated and been identified by Lindley as Rumex acetosella and an Atriplex which has been sent on to J. S. Henslow.
Describes germination of seeds found in sand-pit and the geological setting of the sand-pit.
Postulates existence of ancient lake along the course of the River Tweed. Notes evidence of glaciation.
WK’s paper has reached him safely.
J. S. Henslow expresses his doubts about WK’s seeds.
Describes germination of seeds he discovered. Cites similar story of seeds found in coal-mine.
Gives further description of gravel bank [of River Tweed] and other geological details.
J. S. Henslow’s and C. C. Babington’s opinions on WK’s seeds.
Thanks CD for kind letter concerning seeds. Believes soil in which they were planted was contaminated.
CD has been reflecting on John Lindley’s and C. C. Babington’s comments.
Describes growth of plants raised from seeds he found in sand-pit.
CD is pleased with how good a case WK’s facts have made.
Approves of the paper CD has drawn up concerning WK’s seed discovery.
Mentions article in Gardeners’ Chronicle.
Robert Brown has cast much doubt on the integrity of the seed-planting experiment.
Describes circumstances surrounding discovery of seed in sand-pit. Encloses certificates testifying to the good character of the men involved.
Has sent WK’s paper to the Annals and Magazine of Natural History (Kemp 1844).