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RBG Kew, Kew correspondence, Australia. Mueller, 1871-81, f. 18. 71.08.12

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Ferdinand von Mueller to Joseph Hooker, 1871-08-12. 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/1870-9/1871/71-08-12-final.odt>, accessed June 9, 2026

12/8/71
I have sent you, dear Dr Hooker, By the Doctor of the “Anglesey” bulbs of
Lyperanthus nigricans

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in a growing state. If they do not grow, it is no loss. They want sandy heath soil.
Your regardful
Ferd von Mueller