CD sends seeds found by W. Kemp of Galashiels with explanation and request that they be planted and a report sent to him, so that Kemp may publish his discovery if results are interesting.

Will be happy to report on seeds sent by CD. Suggests names.

Has just heard that JH would like some deodar seeds; so he encloses some. Could also supply some young plants if he would like them.

Thanks for the deodar seeds sent; accepts JL's offer of some young deodar plants. Needs instructions on planting these. Does JL have a copy of JH's 'On the Action of the Rays of the Solar Spectrum on Vegetable Colours, and on Some New Photographic Processes'?

Twelve deodar plants are being dispatched by coach. If JH plants the seeds now he should have nice young plants by the autumn. Would be obliged for his paper on vegetable photography.

Much interested in CD’s communication [about W. Kemp] and seeds sent; does not know the species; has sent seeds to Henslow.

Describes a monstrous plant found near Ely.