Klein says water ought to be changed daily. Asks to tell G Revalenta shop shut. Klein reports discovery about toads’ ova does not bear on pangenesis.

Has sent Vichy water, discusses prescription. Tell Arthur Parslow not to continue on colchicum for gout if doesn’t suit him. May go to Pryor’s on Sunday.

Fears [CD’s] albumen theory will not work because albumen is coagulated and filtered out in making extracts of belladonna, hyoscyamine, and colchicine [alkaloid poisons].

Has investigated whether it makes a difference if extracts [of alkaloid poisons] are made from leaves, seeds, or roots.

Has discussed with E. E. Klein about the purchase of a Hartnack microscope from Paris.

Has found Lathyrus maritima on the cliffs near Barmouth.

Gives his opinion on why tubes of peas split to the right of the loose stamens [inLathyrus sylvestris].

Regrets that "our brush theory" is wrong.

FD has asked J. B. Sanderson about Mucin.

Reports that S. W. Moore may be able to provide various substances for CD’s research on the digestive power of Drosera (sundew).

He is travelling overnight by train from London to Pantlludw and will wake A. R. Ruck with a morningade on his flute.

Has got a cold, so will not go to Kew. Wrote to Hartnack about price of microscopes and describes own model. Told Hooker about Tisley Spiller’s microscope in Paris.

Observations on the leaves of Desmodium. Most are trifoliate; none has tendrils. Gives some comments from Hooker.