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RBG Kew, Kew correspondence, Australia, Mueller, 1858-70, f. 455. 70.12.16

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Ferdinand von Mueller to Joseph Hooker, 1870-12-16. 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//letters/1870-9/1870/70-12-16-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Melbourne botanic Garden
16/12/70
I should be very glad, dear Dr Hooker, if you would compare the enclosed Fraxinus of unknown origin but probably Asiatic, with the Museum plants at Kew. It is the only one of various kinds, cultivated here, which I was unable to identify. It is remarkable for its quick growth and strikes easily from cuttings. It is not in my Museum collection from any natural spot, but appears to accord in some respect with
Fraxinus viridis

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1
See J. Hooker to M, 4 April 1871 (in this edition as 71-04-04a).
Your regardful
Ferd von Mueller.
In the enclosed publication you will notice some results on strenght of fibres, as made in my laboratory.
2
B70.13.03. It is possible that the whole Catalogue of the Victorian Exhibits to the Sydney Intercolonial Exhibition, 1870, was sent to Hooker.
The Rev. M.J. Berkeley has written to me this mail, that he is soon to examine my Australian fungi.
3
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This is good news. I have sent you by the post fresh seeds of
Corypha Australis

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. This Palm in its native forests is almost extinct So the seeds will be welcome any where, particularly in Madeira, the Azores &c. I added parcels for [Morren] &c, trusting to your goodness to forward them.
I send you by this mail some fresh seeds of
Corypha Australis

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. This tall noble palm is almost extinct in our ranges, and as it answers so well for window-culture in ordinary dwelling rooms, the seeds will be acceptable to you. Your own plants may never come into bearing this century. To your lot I have added an other for our friend Dr [Regel] of Petersburg with whom you are doubtless in frequent communication.