From:
John Jenner Weir
To:
Charles Robert Darwin
Date:
9 July 1875
Source of text:
DAR 181: 87
Summary:
Sends CD some of the Cytisus, which has produced yellow flowers on a purple graft.
Contributor:
Darwin Correspondence Project
Sends CD some of the Cytisus, which has produced yellow flowers on a purple graft.
Regarding Cytisus graft with yellow flowers, CD thinks nurseryman has sold Cytisus adami to JJW’s brother in place of C. purpureus. This explains apparent "sport". [P.S. on envelope:] C. purpureus seeds freely. C. adami never does.
JJW is to think no more about mistake [regarding Cytisus graft].
E. Ray Lankester blackballed by Linnean Society. Another election planned. Would JJW use his influence in Lankester’s favour?
Declines invitation to accompany JJW to Crystal Palace.
Promises to propose JJW for membership in Zoological Society.
Sympathises with JJW’s enthusiasm about the Danais and hopes it may become naturalised in this country.