RECORD: Darwin, C. R. [1873].07.30. 4 leaves in 2 dr of 3 gr of extract of Hyosciamus. CUL-DAR56.37. Edited by John van Wyhe (Darwin Online, http://darwin-online.org.uk/)

REVISION HISTORY: Transcribed by Christine Chua and edited by John van Wyhe 2.2023. RN1

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4 leaves July 30' in 2 dr. of 3 gr. of extract of Hyosciamus to 1 oz of water put on at 8˚ 14', & placed in 2 dr of Ph. of Amm. (1 gr to 20 oz) ie. on 2˚ 14) at 10. 34' immense inflection round immediately — They were somewhat somewhat inflected when put into the Phosphate.

10˚ 46' all 4 leaves greatly inflected — It is certain that 2˚ 20' of immersion in Hyosciamus (3 gr to 1 oz) does not in the least retard inflection)


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