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its varieties and L. angustifolia, until lately regarded asa variety 
of L. capitata also. ; 
All of these forms were obtained within a few rods, or even 
feet, of each other, under substantially the same conditions of 
It was seen by Dr. Franklin, who took it out and gave the cuttings to Charles 
twigs, and a half-hour or less of evening work would give him an excellent 
thing for carrying his potatoes in the hold. But the weight, which is simp 
astonishing to 
days of transit through the mails, 
Mr. Guthrie’s statement of facts. I simply 
would state express belief that he very much overestimated the character and 
sket before it landed in the ditch.—M.S. B. 
—Is variation an indication of changed 
and Environment. 8 
cedars which flank the road-side to my house present 
Variation 
eny ironment ? The red 
