Describes battles among bulls for leadership of the [Chillingham] herd.

Thanks JDH for box of melastomes

and a very valuable reference from Daniel Oliver.

Is crossing Monochaetum which he thinks is dimorphic.

Is "sometimes half tempted to give up species & stick to experiments".

Pollen of Bletia hyacinthina is quite unlike other Bletia species but exactly the same as Epipactis.

Sends MS of Orchids except last chapter. It contains many new and curious facts and conclusions, but he has no idea whether it will sell. If it does not, will hold himself largely responsible.

Outlines the differences between the telescope of his own father and that of Lord Oxmantown [William Parsons]. Comments on various lenses. Sends him a little work of his own on telescopes.