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From:
Sir John Herschel
To:
John Lindley
Date:
[3 February 1842]
Source of text:
Royal Botanic Gardens
Summary:

Asks about partially white leaves and about droplets of water forming at the tops of leaves. Has been studying the effects of spectral rays on vegetable colorings.

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John Herschel Project

Herschel11322

From:
John Lindley
To:
Sir John Herschel
Date:
[4 February 1842]
Source of text:
RS:HS 11.227
Summary:

Not much is known about the circumstances that affect the color of plants. JH's researches will be valuable if they throw any light on the subject. Comments on the various theories affecting the color of plants.

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John Herschel Project
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