Introduces J. P. Lesley, "the most accomplished geologist of the United States".

Thanks for "Two forms of Primula" [Collected papers 2: 45–63].

Praise for Orchids.

Has done extensive plant hybridisation: strawberry, raspberry, Rhododendron.

Thanks for CD’s experimental suggestions. Will count seeds of hybrid crosses.

Requests suggestions for Edinburgh Botanical Society expedition to British Columbia.

On holiday; cannot answer CD’s questions.

Has done Primula polyanthus experiment CD suggested.

Bryanthus erectus, said by [D. D.?] Cunningham to be a hybrid, has been found wild in North America.

CD is right on heterostyly in Primula. High praise. Has confirmed it with Primula polyanthus.

Sends sprig of Linum luteum corymbiflorum [?]. CD is right about its being dimorphic.

Will try some odd strawberry crosses this summer.

Sends CD seeds of Cattleya crispa as requested [see Collected papers 2: 77–8].

Anticipates success for his attempts to cross orchids artificially. Has not had a single seed germinate from a pod that was not produced by artificial crossing.

Sends a capsule of Dendrobium cretaceum. [See Orchids, 2d ed.]

Is ready to make some arrangement to repay CD’s bond. Has written to F. Ransome to help arrange repayment and wants CD to write his opinion of a fair scheme.

Was unable to see Ransome [to find out whether DTA’s shares in the patent had earned any income so he could repay CD] but believes Ransome’s work will be profitable. Bemoans his own constant financial misfortune and asks CD to give up the deed of his loan to him, on the promise that if the shares ever yield any income, CD will be paid.

Is very grateful for CD’s note and return of the bond for £250; promises to repay CD any profits made from those shares, even in the event of DTA’s death.

Is sorry to hear CD is ill.

Reminds CD of their acquaintance at Ilkley Wells; encloses portrait of self;

describes the topography, trade, commerce, produce, and population of São Paulo province.

Sends pieces of rock blasted for railway for CD to analyse.

Thanks CD for his letter and geological report on the stones JJA sent.

Encloses postage stamps for CD’s son.

Has written to G. Dennen to ask him for an explanation regarding his behaviour in a financial transaction involving the savings bank of which JTA and CD are trustees.

Has not yet received any reply from Dennen.

Sends letter from G. Dennen. GD improperly proposed to a depositor, Percival, to lend his savings at 10% to Dennen’s brother; asks CD whether matter should be brought before bank trustees.

Does not think Dennen’s transaction was dishonest, but can see no satisfactory explanation for it; feels they must inform their fellow trustees.