Is struck by the amazing variations of the hardy Primula varieties.
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Is struck by the amazing variations of the hardy Primula varieties.
Gives up his wish to keep secret the engagement of his daughter to Horace Darwin.
Has Torbitt any further results? THF has forgotten what he had proposed to do.
Concerning the settlement for Horace Darwin and Ida.
Will give CD’s potato papers to Lord Sandon.
Wishes to call on THF to discuss the situation with regard to Horace Darwin [who wishes to marry THF’s daughter, Emma Cecilia (Ida)].
Rejoices at THF’s consenting to the marriage of his daughter Ida and Horace Darwin, although the match is a poor one for Ida "in a worldly point of view". [See 12253.]
Forwards newspaper reports by growers of Torbitt’s potatoes. Torbitt is in much distress and CD fears all his work will be thrown away unless he is aided.
Discusses financial and other arrangements for marriage of Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer. Mentions anticipated inheritance of children.
Has written to Torbitt.
Received enclosed report from Torbitt on potato experiments.