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From David Taylor Fish to Gardeners’ Chronicle   8 May 1869

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Discusses CD’s paper ‘Formation of mould’ and CD’s views on earthworms.

Author:  David Taylor Fish
Addressee:  Gardeners’ Chronicle
Date:  8 May 1869
Classmark:  Gardeners’ Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette (1869): 501
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6736F

To Gardeners’ Chronicle   9 May [1869]

Summary

In response to a query from a Mr D. T. Fish, CD reaffirms his view of the efficiency of worms in bringing up in their intestines fine soil from below the surface. Reports on observations, during the past 25 years, which confirm his views.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Gardeners’ Chronicle
Date:  9 May [1869]
Classmark:  Gardeners’ Chronicle and Agricultural Gazette (1869): 530
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-6738