RECORD: Darwin, C. R. & Emma Darwin. n.d. Sir J. E. Smith speaking of difft genus of Saxifrage or sedum. CUL-DAR205.10.15. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 5.2023. RN1

NOTE: See record in the Darwin Online manuscript catalogue, enter its Identifier here. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin. The volume CUL-DAR205.10 contains notes on variation and varieties. Reproduced with permission of the Syndics of Cambridge University Library and William Huxley Darwin.


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Sir J. E. Smith speaking of difft genus of Saxifrage or seedum says the freaks of horticulture are useful in making out the species. What an expression! It shews that he thinks there are variations in nature like those in the garden.


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