To J. D. Hooker 23 April [1863]
Summary
Grieved by Falconer’s and Prestwich’s treatment of Lyell.
Reproductive anatomy of the common ash reminds CD of JDH’s Welwitschia because of its transitional forms.
Pleased JDH encourages Oliver to do orchids.
| Author: | Charles Robert Darwin |
| Addressee: | Joseph Dalton Hooker |
| Date: | 23 Apr [1863] |
| Classmark: | DAR 115: 191 |
| Letter no: | DCP-LETT-4122 |
