To Francis Darwin [9 November 1881]
Summary
Tells some of his observations on root cells. Has thought of three good experiments to oppose Julius von Wiesner.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Francis Darwin |
Date: | [9 Nov 1881] |
Classmark: | DAR 211: 70 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13065 |
To Francis Darwin 9 November [1881]
Summary
Comments on two letters received from W. F. P. Pfeffer [13425, 13464] who thinks Julius Wiesner’s view that light, etc. acts directly on plants is wrong.
Is frantic over the number of letters received about worms; feels the enthusiasm of the reception of Earthworms is laughable.
Is confounded by Euphorbia rootlets and has re-examined the effect of carbonate of ammonia.
Has thought of three good experiments to oppose Wiesner.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Francis Darwin |
Date: | 9 Nov [1881] |
Classmark: | DAR 211: 70, DAR 211: 89 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13476 |
To Francis Darwin 14 November [1881]
Summary
Forwards a letter from W. F. P. Pfeffer, who opposes some of Julius Wiesner’s notions on plant movements.
Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
Addressee: | Francis Darwin |
Date: | 14 Nov [1881] |
Classmark: | DAR 211: 90 |
Letter no: | DCP-LETT-13485 |