Forwards newspaper reports by growers of Torbitt’s potatoes. Torbitt is in much distress and CD fears all his work will be thrown away unless he is aided.
Forwards newspaper reports by growers of Torbitt’s potatoes. Torbitt is in much distress and CD fears all his work will be thrown away unless he is aided.
Is obliged for the note about Wallis Nash’s death, but he has since heard that the report was false.
Requests seeds of Ipomoea and Megarrhiza for observations on seedling growth.
Is rereading MS of Movement in plants.
Cannot answer questions on origin of instinct, sociology, etc. Suggests references in Origin and Descent.
Discusses case of colour display in butterfly.
Discusses arrangements for a French translation of Erasmus Darwin (1879).
Wants cryptogam identified; has been observing its movements.
Discusses financial and other arrangements for marriage of Horace Darwin and Ida Farrer. Mentions anticipated inheritance of children.