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DCP-LETT-8719

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Mary Lua Adelia (Mary) Davis; Mary Lua Adelia (Mary) Treat
Date:
1 Jan 1873
Source of text:
Amy Nagashima (private collection)
Summary:

Asks for certain observations to be made on Drosera and Dionaea.

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Darwin Correspondence Project

DCP-LETT-8989

From:
Mary Lua Adelia (Mary) Davis; Mary Lua Adelia (Mary) Treat
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
28 July 1873
Source of text:
DAR 58.1: 30–2
Summary:

Reports in detail on her experiments with Drosera. Finds she was mistaken in thinking D. filiformis captured only small insects.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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DCP-LETT-9005B

From:
Charles Robert Darwin
To:
Mary Lua Adelia (Mary) Davis; Mary Lua Adelia (Mary) Treat
Date:
12 Aug 1873
Source of text:
Vineland Historical and Antiquarian Society
Summary:

Thanks MT for information on Drosera filiformis [see 8989].

Warns her against publishing statement about Drosera bending towards flies or meat that they have not touched.

Will send his book [Insectivorous plants] when published.

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Darwin Correspondence Project
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