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Acknowledges copy of Insectivorous plants; has observed Drosera filiformis leaves closing around prey.
Sends his compliments and thanks [with payment of £13 to TWN for compiling catalogue of CD’s books].
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When the tails of horned cattle are rubbed ‘just below the root,’ they invariably twist their bodies, stretch their necks, and begin to lick their lips.
Does not believe CD should place too much faith in statements regarding the continuous interbreeding of the Chillingham cattle.
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Comments on review [of Insectivorous plants] in New York Independent.
Working on Cross and self-fertilisation.
Suggests WTT-D read account of Bignonia capreolata in forthcoming Climbing plants.
Plans experiments [on Melastomataceae]. Describes similar experiment performed on Monochaetum. Interested in meaning of differently coloured stamens.
Hopes printing of Variation [2d ed.] is going satisfactorily.
Climbing plants [2d ed.] is finished.
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Fears Variation [2d ed.] will not be ready for Murray’s annual sale unless printer sends proof more quickly. Arrangements with Italian publishers.
What should he do with the letters received previously from her?
An invitation to Down for Sunday 16 October.
Comments on the sudden death of Chauncey Wright.
Canestrini still owes £10 from 1869 for electros of 1st edition [of Variation].
RC has urged Clowes on with printing of Variation [2d ed.],
but with Climbing plants [2d ed.] ready, it need not be done before the annual sale.
Is sending a packet of letters. Relates about the loss of his wife.
CD is circulating certificate proposing GJR for membership in Linnean Society.
Discusses hybrid potatoes from Germany.
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Asks CD’s opinion on whether there is a fundamental difference between the "primitive forms" of animals and plants. Mentions and rejects various views of major distinguishing characteristics.