JDH criticises John Ball’s theory of origin of higher plants in Carboniferous highlands, where low carbon dioxide levels permitted survival.
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JDH criticises John Ball’s theory of origin of higher plants in Carboniferous highlands, where low carbon dioxide levels permitted survival.
Sends an oration he delivered at the Royal College of Physicians in CD’s presence.
Best wishes for CD’s trip to Cumberland.
Difficulties with Krause’s handwriting and the time required to correct his sources have delayed the translation [of Erasmus Darwin].
Discusses Müller-Thurgau’s work on heliotropism. Will start on Thursday for Heidelberg and Strassburg.
Describes bean experiments. Will tell Emma Darwin to tell Elizabeth Darwin that he has written to the Riffel.