From T. H. Farrer 21 November 1868
Summary
Thinks CD’s views of insect agency and crossing might explain structure and variations of papilionaceous flowers. Lists five points. Asks CD’s opinion.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 21 Nov 1868 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 49; Linnean Society of London, MS Case 6B, No. 299 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6470 |
Matches: 4 hits
- … explain structure and variations of papilionaceous flowers. Lists five points. Asks CD’s …
- … the structure & variations of Papilionaceous flowers by your views concg insect agency & …
- … vol. 16, Appendix II)). In papilionaceous flowers, the lateral petals are referred to as …
- … referred to as gamopetalous. In papilionaceous flowers, the large petal opposite the keel …
To T. H. Farrer 15 September [1868]
Summary
Comments on THF’s MS [on fertilisation of scarlet runners]. Suggests publication, though CD anticipated main features ten years before. Is amused at the caution with which THF put his case that the final end [of the contrivances] was crossing distinct individuals.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 15 Sept [1868] |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/4) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6365 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … and n. 1). CD observed bees and papilionaceous flowers in 1857 and 1858, including the …
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| Farrer, T. H. | (1) |
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| Farrer, T. H. | (1) |
| Darwin, C. R. | (2) |
| Farrer, T. H. | (2) |
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