Wants CD to forward to Chancellor of Exchequer a letter which explains the progress he has made in his potato crossing. Wants to print a CD letter to arouse public interest in the work.

Thanks for letter. Prepared to continue experiments if aided. Thinks of distributing new [potato] varieties. Believes seeds should be planted this spring.

Problems of continuing with his crossing experiments; financial help from CD.

Talk of a subscription to help JT’s experiments. Progress of experiment; loss of fungus-resistance in varieties as they age.

Potato crossing experiments. Encloses printed copies of letters from people who have grown his potato seed.

Life history of potato varieties. Changes in fruit, flower, and seed production with increasing age of a variety.

Sales of [potato] varieties have reduced amount of money needed [for experiments].

Thanks for CD’s criticism and advice. The difficult question of whether varieties "wear out".

Thanks for £100; will pay for planting this year’s varieties.

Progress of experiments. Wants CD’s advice on best way to cross-fertilise his plants.

Has forwarded what he believes to be a new species of Solanum.

Apologises for his error over the Solanum.

Thanks CD for his good wishes; JT believes he will increase yield and disease-resistance by his crossing and selection.

Forwards letter from Victor Kennedy reporting on the growth of JT’s potatoes in W. Ireland.

Forwards letter from George Callwell reporting what a large and disease-free potato crop JT’s seed yields.

Has examined this year’s crop, which looks good; will prepare a report.