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The Charles Darwin Collection
The Darwin Correspondence Project is publishing letters written by and to the naturalist Charles Darwin (1809–1882). Complete transcripts of letters are being made available through the Project’s website (www.darwinproject.ac.uk) after publication in the ongoing print edition of The Correspondence of Charles Darwin (Cambridge University Press 1985–). Metadata and summaries of all known letters (c. 15,000) appear in Ɛpsilon, and the full texts of available letters can also be searched, with links to the full texts.
Describes the floral structure of broom, particularly the form of the varying anthers. Encloses drawings of anthers and pollen.
Sends flowers of buckthorn [Rhamnus catharticus] collected on Isle of Wight.
Sends some specimens of three kinds of buckthorn.
Different forms of flowers of Rhamnus.
Thinks Rhamnus is a case of a dimorphic plant that has become dioecious.
"It [Rhamnus catharticus?] is certainly a case of dimorphic become dioecious."
Polymorphism in Rhamnus.
Ovules of males of two forms [of Rhamnus catharticus?] are abortive and both females have incomplete stamens.
Polymorphic flowers of Rhamnus [see Forms of flowers, p. 294].
He has had a great struggle with Buckthorn, and would like CD to see the measurements some time.
Sends flowers of the differing kinds [of Rhamnus?] with observations.
Cuttings have arrived. Different flower forms [in Rhamnus?].
Notes on examining Rhamnus Frangula
Tells WED of a change in his will.
Has made will. Discusses financial arrangements and asks whether CD would like a mortgage.
William asks what to do about a complication in settling Aunt Catherine’s estate.