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RBG Kew, Kew correspondence, Australia, Mueller, 1882-90, f. 272. 89.03.29b

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Ferdinand von Mueller to William Thiselton-Dyer, 1889-03-29 [89.03.29b]. 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/89-03-29b>, accessed September 11, 2025

29/3/89
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Date stamped : Royal Gardens Kew 8.May. 89. Annotated in ink by William Watson : ' 314-89' (i.e. entry number in Kew Inwards book 1888-1892, p. 186); in pencil by Thiselton-Dyer: And 13.6.89 ( letter not found ).
The
Gymnoschoenus

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is rightly procured, dear Mr Dyer, through the kindness of Dr Curdie's widow, the plant occuring on the Curdie-River.
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See M to W. Thiselton-Dyer, 30 October 1888 (in this edition as 88-10-30a).
The specimen sent is one of the largest that could be obtained. Let me hope, that it will live through the voyage, and get restored to vigorous growth in your cold-house. It will bear slight frost, but probably not severe cold, though a mere covering of straw may bring it safely through the English winter. This I say, as you may not have space in any of your Conservatories for so bulky a plant. Soil in which
Rhynchospora alba

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& R. fusca grow should suit also the
Gymnoschoenus

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, but it wants plenty of such soil and it likes moisture too.
The plant will be sent (freight here paid) by the Penins. & Orient Steamer next week from here.
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The shipment was delayed; see M to W. Thiselton-Dyer, 17 April 1889.
I shall be much interested in this experiment.
Regardfully
your
Ferd. von Mueller.