From T. H. Farrer 18 September 1869
Summary
Asks CD’s opinion of a paper he has written on papilionaceous flowers.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 18 Sept 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 55 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6898 |
Matches: 5 hits
- … Asks CD’s opinion of a paper he has written on papilionaceous flowers. …
- … On the fertilisation of a few common papilionaceous flowers. Nature , 10 October 1872, pp. …
- … from below the surface. In the papilionaceous flowers—Ulex, Lupin, &c I see them at work …
- … together a few notes upon a few Papilionaceous flowers and am venturing to send them to …
- … and I shall victimize him with Papilionaceous flowers— What a work of labour is his Genera …
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 10 April 1874
Summary
Delighted to hear about Coronilla. Urges publication ["Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers– Coronilla", Nature 10 (1874): 169–70].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 10 Apr 1874 |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/22) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9400 |
Matches: 2 hits
- … publication ["Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers– Coronilla ", Nature 10 (1874): 169– …
- … Henry. 1874. Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers—Coronilla. Nature , 2 July 1874, pp. …
From T. H. Farrer 8 August 1869
Summary
Speculates on the function of the separate stamen of papilionaceous flowers.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 8 Aug 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 53 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6857 |
Matches: 2 hits
- … Speculates on the function of the separate stamen of papilionaceous flowers. …
- … mentioning the separate stamen of papilionaceous flowers as a point worth looking into. I …
To T. H. Farrer 4 July [1874]
Summary
Has read THF’s article on Coronilla [see 9400] – "a very curious case"; is troubled by C. emerus.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 4 July [1874] |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/23) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9531 |
Matches: 3 hits
- … Henry. 1874. Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers—Coronilla. Nature , 2 July 1874, pp. …
- … s article, ‘Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers—Coronilla’ ( Farrer 1874 ), appeared …
- … the large central petal of a papilionaceous flower) in Coronilla emerus (now Hippocrepis …
From T. H. Farrer 12 August 1869
Summary
Will work on papilionaceous flowers since CD encourages it. Discusses function of hairs in certain plants.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 12 Aug 1869 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 54 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6861 |
Matches: 2 hits
- … Will work on papilionaceous flowers since CD encourages it. Discusses function of hairs in …
- … encouragement try to work out the papilionaceous flowers when I return from a three weeks …
To T. H. Farrer 13 October [1872]
Summary
THF’s article in Nature ["The fertilisation of a few papilionaceous flowers", 6 (1872): 478–80, 498–501] is extremely good.
Suspects he now has answer to why common peas and sweetpeas hardly ever intercross, a point which half drove CD mad for years.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 13 Oct [1872] |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/18) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8557 |
Matches: 3 hits
- … Nature ["The fertilisation of a few papilionaceous flowers", 6 (1872): 478–80, 498–501] is …
- … On the fertilisation of a few common papilionaceous flowers. Nature , 10 October 1872, pp. …
- … the fertilisation of a few common papilionaceous flowers’, which appeared in Nature , 10 …
From T. H. Farrer [before 10 April 1874]
Summary
Observations on Coronilla.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | [before 10 Apr 1874] |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 77 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8854 |
Matches: 3 hits
- … Henry. 1874. Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers—Coronilla. Nature , 2 July 1874, pp. …
- … a genus of crown vetch. In many papilionaceous flowers, nine stamens fuse to form a tube- …
- … is the large upper petal in papilionaceous flowers. Nous verrons (French): we will see. …
To T. H. Farrer 10 August [1869]
Summary
THF’s view, if confirmed, pleases CD in that what appears a mere morphological character is found to be of use. Carl Nägeli has been attacking him on this head.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 10 Aug [1869] |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/8) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6859 |
Matches: 2 hits
- … On the fertilisation of a few common papilionaceous flowers. Nature , 10 October 1872, pp. …
- … his observations on fertilisation in papilionaceous flowers in the autumn of 1869 and sent …
To T. H. Farrer 10 August [1873]
Summary
Asks THF to examine old flowers of Coronilla for holes bored by bees.
Is investigating whether drops of water injure leaves.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 10 Aug [1873] |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/20) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9003 |
Matches: 2 hits
- … is called diadelphous. In other papilionaceous flowers the stamens are all fused and the …
- … CD refers to is typical of those papilionaceous flowers whose stamens fuse together during …
From T. H. Farrer 12 August [1873]
Summary
Further observations concerning the fertilisation of Coronilla by bees.
Reflections concerning the influence of cultivation (i.e., ploughing) upon variation.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 12 Aug [1873] |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 76a–76b |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9005A |
Matches: 2 hits
- … Henry. 1874. Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers—Coronilla. Nature , 2 July 1874, pp. …
- … place—and that he is used to treat papilionaceous flowers in a reasonable way. But why …
From T. H. Farrer 17 October 1872
Summary
Suggests possible experiments with Pisum and Lathyrus.
Has read the article CD spoke of; the doctrine of inherited mental and corporeal qualities is most fertile.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 17 Oct 1872 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 73 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8563 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … On the fertilisation of a few common papilionaceous flowers. Nature , 10 October 1872, pp. …
From T. H. Farrer 4 May 1879
Summary
Is struck by the amazing variations of the hardy Primula varieties.
| Author: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 4 May 1879 |
| Classmark: | DAR 164: 92 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-12031 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … Henry. 1874. Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers—Coronilla. Nature , 2 July 1874, pp. …
To T. H. Farrer 14 August 1873
Summary
Thinks THF has solved the mystery of Coronilla.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 14 Aug 1873 |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/21) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-9010 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … Henry. 1874. Fertilisation of papilionaceous flowers—Coronilla. Nature , 2 July 1874, pp. …
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 …
To T. H. Farrer 10 October [1869]
Summary
Sympathises with THF at being forestalled by Delpino, but urges him to publish confirmation.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 10 Oct [1869] |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/17) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-6930 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … On the fertilisation of a few common papilionaceous flowers. Nature , 10 October 1872, pp. …
To T. H. Farrer 28 April 1873
Summary
Recommends Hermann Müller’s Die Befruchtung der Blumen [1873].
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Thomas Henry Farrer, 1st baronet and 1st Baron Farrer |
| Date: | 28 Apr 1873 |
| Classmark: | Linnean Society of London (LS Ms 299/19) |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-8885 |
Matches: 1 hit
- … flowers by insect agency ( H. Müller 1873 ) is in the Darwin Library–CUL (see Marginalia 1: 610–12). Farrer had published articles on the fertilisation of papilionaceous …
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Darwin in letters,1870: Human evolution
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The year 1870 is aptly summarised by the brief entry Darwin made in his journal: ‘The whole of the year at work on the Descent of Man & Selection in relation to Sex’. Descent was the culmination of over three decades of observations and reflections on…
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- … The year 1870 is aptly summarised by the brief entry Darwin made in his journal: ‘The whole of the …
Scientific Networks
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Friendship|Mentors|Class|Gender In its broadest sense, a scientific network is a set of connections between people, places, and things that channel the communication of knowledge, and that substantially determine both its intellectual form and content,…
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- … Friendship | Mentors | Class | Gender In its broadest sense, a scientific …
Darwin in letters, 1856-1857: the 'Big Book'
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In May 1856, Darwin began writing up his 'species sketch’ in earnest. During this period, his working life was completely dominated by the preparation of his 'Big Book', which was to be called Natural selection. Using letters are the main…
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- … On 14 May 1856, Charles Darwin recorded in his journal that he ‘Began by Lyell’s advice writing …
Darwin in letters, 1858-1859: Origin
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The years 1858 and 1859 were, without doubt, the most momentous of Darwin’s life. From a quiet rural existence filled with steady work on his ‘big book’ on species, he was jolted into action by the arrival of an unexpected letter from Alfred Russel Wallace…
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