To Ann Henslow 11 September 1849

My dear Ann,

It is not so absolutely necessary to remove the ridge whilst the wax is warm. I find the marks of the knife are easily obliterated with the finger by the help of the turpentine which acts on the wax. It would be impossible to see any trace of the ridge on your models of the potatoes now. Turnips & carrots need not be modelled as they are not fruits & the potatoes were only wanted for a specific object. I will send your lists to Sir W. H. & ask if he can suggest anything. I can only think of the following at the moment among our succulent fruits.

• Red Bryony (Bryonia dioica)
• Black Bryony (Tamus communis)
• Bitter-sweet (Solanum dulcamara)
• Dogwood
• Gooseberry
• Blackberry
• Dewberry
• Pomegranite
• Granadilla (fruit of Passion Flower)
• Belladonna
• Hip
• Laurel
• Cornelian berry
• Grape
• Currants red-white-black-

Any of the last named that you think will not do well you need not care about & this year it is too late for some of them.

Ever affectionately

J. S. Henslow