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To Asa Gray   26 June [1863]

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Thanks AG for references about phyllotaxy

and information on marriage laws.

Has been looking for dimorphism in Phlox and Euonymus.

Has observed the irritability of tendrils of Echinocystis with great interest. Was also struck by the rotating movements of the leading shoots, which he proposes to investigate.

Author:  Charles Robert Darwin
Addressee:  Asa Gray
Date:  26 June [1863]
Classmark:  Gray Herbarium of Harvard University (82)
Letter no:  DCP-LETT-4222

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  • J.  D.  Hooker, 25 [June 1863] and n.  2. CD refers to the American Journal of Science and Arts , commonly known as ‘Silliman’s journal’ after its founder, Benjamin Silliman. CD worked extensively on climbing plants during 1863 and 1864, …
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