Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M55, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 81.07.13a

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Francis Abbott to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1881-07-13 [81.07.13a]. R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora, J.H. Voigt and Monika Wells (eds), Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, <https://vmcp.rbg.vic.gov.au/id/81-07-13a>, accessed September 19, 2024

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Ms found with a specimen of Eucalyptus cordata (MEL 104504). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 15/7/81'. Letter not found.
Botanic Gardens
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Hobart.
13 July 1881
My dear Baron
Just a line to say that new localities are being found for One of them is much nearer Town than the place from which I sent you the specimens. The plants are some of them from 20 to 25 ft high, being at a greater altitude the plants are later in flowering; the buds are only now beginning to expand.
I have heard of another site, the Sandfly Rivulet
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Tas.
where the plants are said to attain the height of 50 ft with a diameter of from 1 ft to 18 inch. I have not had time to visit this locality yet but as soon as I can I will send you all details.
Thanks for the bulbs received a few days ago. There was no name with them, what are they?
Very sincerely yours
F. Abbott