This letter was previously published in Correspondence vol. 26, under the date [after 25 June 1878], from an undated draft. The present transcription is from the original manuscript. Taylor had sent his book Flowers: their origin, shapes, perfumes and colours (J. E. Taylor 1878a) with his letter of 25 June 1878 (Correspondence vol. 26. The inscription on the title page of the copy in the Darwin Library–Down reads: ‘To Charles Darwin Esq L.L.D; M.A; F.R.S. &c &c with the humble but most sincere and grateful thanks of the writer for the many pleasures derived from Mr. Darwin’s numerous writings. Ipswich June 25/78’.