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DCP-LETT-2803

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
James Drummond
Date:
16 May 1860
Source of text:
J. S. Battye Library of Western Australian History, State Library of Western Australia (Accession 2275A)
Summary:

Asks JD to observe Leschenaultia formosa to verify CD’s hypothesis of how it is fertilised. Also suggests an experiment to determine whether it is fertilised by nocturnal insects.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-2804

From:
Henry Doubleday
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
16 May 1860
Source of text:
DAR 162.2: 238
Summary:

Answers CD’s questions about his experiments with primroses, cowslips, and oxlips. HD is aware experiments must often be repeated many times. Has never met with the oxlip except where primrose and cowslip grow together.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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