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To Thomas Laxton 31 October [1866]
Summary
Thanks for box of crossed peas.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Thomas Laxton |
Date: | 31 Oct [1866] |
Classmark: | DAR 146: 35 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5260 |
To Thomas Laxton 3 November [1866]
Summary
Has examined TL’s crossed peas. Observes that in several lots crossed peas are smooth, like paternal stock, not wrinkled like maternal stock. Is this a result of mere variation, peculiar culture, or pollen of the father?
Encloses queries [missing].
Intends planting peas at once if TL approves.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Thomas Laxton |
Date: | 3 Nov [1866] |
Classmark: | DAR 146: 36 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-5267 |