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From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
19 July 1855
Source of text:
DAR 261.11: 17
Summary:

Discusses how best to simulate the light at a particular point on the earth’s surface using coloured glass; considers sunlight as composed of three "principles", varying in proportion according to latitude, which affect germination, lignification, and floriation.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
From:
Robert Hunt
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
24 July 1855
Source of text:
DAR 261.11: 18
Summary:

Informs CD which colours of glass accelerate germination, lignification, and floriation; advises CD on obtaining such glass and offers his help in any experiments.

Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project