Asks CD’s opinion on the accuracy of stating that barley and wheat are different varieties of the same species.
On the colours of sexes in Crustacea; the structure of male crabs.
On the proportion of sexes in crabs; coloration and structural differences.
Quotes information from Dr Power on colour of sexes of Crustacea in Mauritius [see Descent 1: 335].
On dentition of moles. On double teeth [see Variation 2: 391].
Difference in size of male and female Crustacea.
On structure of Crustacea; size of claws [see Descent 1: 330–1].
A case of fighting in crabs (Portunus puber against Carcinus maenas) [see Descent 1: 332].
On hybridism between the fox and dog; asks whether CD knows of a reliable case of offspring from this cross.
Does CD want details on a white cat with blue eyes, but not deaf?
Mating practice of Carcinus maenas [see Descent 1: 331].
Difference in size in sexes of Crustacea.
Reports a case of a smooth-leaved holly tree with one branch of prickly leaves; is willing to supply more details.
Provides further detail on his smooth-leaved holly tree with a spiny-leaved branch; his gardener asserts no budding or grafting has taken place.
Has read in papers about CD’s forthcoming work [Expression]; sends anecdote about a dog visiting a dentist for relief of a toothache – thus showing "moral courage".
