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From:
Darwin, Emma
To:
Darwin, W. E.
Date:
[14 May 1862]
Source of text:
DAR 219.1: 56
Summary:
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Contributor:
Darwin Family Letters
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Thanks for Orchids.
Asks for information about peacocks, especially Pavo nigripennis. Suggests a crossing experiment.
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Calls public attention to an inexpensive process JH devised in 1838 to eliminate noxious acid fumes coming from manufacturers of soda.
Thanks for Orchids.
Has captured a bee with pollinia adhering to its head. Will send it to CD if he likes.