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From Grant Allen 13 March [1878]
Summary
Sends MS of his paper, "On the coloration of flowers and fruits", filling a gap in CD’s theory relating to these structures, and asks for CD’s comments.
Plans a book on colour sense.
| Author: | Charles Grant Blairfindie (Grant) Allen |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 13 Mar [1878] |
| Classmark: | DAR 159: 41 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11420 |
From Grant Allen 19 March [1878]
Summary
Thanks for comments on paper and references to related works. Clarifies points on colour distinction between energy-absorbing (green) and energy-expending (bright-hued) portions of plants and on the influence of flower colour in modifying the insect organism.
| Author: | Charles Grant Blairfindie (Grant) Allen |
| Addressee: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Date: | 19 Mar [1878] |
| Classmark: | DAR 159: 42 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-11432 |
