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From:
Asa Gray
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
[10–16] June [1863]
Source of text:
DAR 165: 136
Summary:

Possible dimorphism in Phlox.

Knows of no U. S. law prohibiting marriage of cousins.

Gives references to papers on phyllotaxy.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
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From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Asa Gray
Date:
26 June [1863]
Source of text:
Gray Herbarium of Harvard University (82)
Summary:

Thanks AG for references about phyllotaxy

and information on marriage laws.

Has been looking for dimorphism in Phlox and Euonymus.

Has observed the irritability of tendrils of Echinocystis with great interest. Was also struck by the rotating movements of the leading shoots, which he proposes to investigate.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project