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Hive-bees captured in tubes of nectary of Tritoma. Seems a maladaptation of the bees.
Has read WEG’s article ["The colour sense", Nineteenth Century 2 (1877): 366–88] on H. Magnus’ view. Informs him of a criticism of this view and reply by Magnus in Kosmos. Offers to send the article.
CD has contributed some facts on the difficulty children have in distinguishing colours (or naming them correctly).
Encloses his marriage present, which he fears Sara [Darwin née Sedgwick] will think "atrociously unsentimental", but he hopes useful.
Approves terms used in LAE’s manuscript. Discusses relative advantages of self-fertilisation and cross-fertilisation.
Thanks LAE for pointing out erratum [in Cross and self-fertilisation].
Is glad to hear R. B. Litchfield is better.
Discusses William Darwin’s engagement to Sara Sedgwick.
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About 150 copies remain of Forms of flowers.
Thanks CD for present of £300.
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CD’s opinion of a specimen sent by JBI from an unknown tree, and the Ross-shire tale about it.
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Gives permission to translate Expression.
Wants seed with large cotyledons to test for sensitivity and movement.
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Speculates that the function of "bloom" is to prevent evaporation.
Raised CD’s question about the geographical distribution of glaucous plants at recent botanical meeting.