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RB MSS M56, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 75.10.22a

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St Eloy D'Alton to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1875-10-22 [75.10.22a]. 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/1870-9/1875/75-10-22a-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

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22/10/75
Baron von Müeller
Dear Sir
On my return from Ballarat
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where I was spending a few days, I found your letter of the 17th inst
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awaiting me. I will to the best of my ability comply with your wish with regard to the
Swainsona

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s of this district. I have gathered a few small annual plants which I will send shortly; they are not very plentiful in this locality.
The specimen of
Acacia cultriformis

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I sent you was procured out of a garden here, but I am almost certain that the shrubs I saw last August at Mount Arapiles
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were one and the same species. I shall be going up there before long and make sure of the identity of the shrub. If it proves to be a different kind I shall forward you a specimen of it.
You have forgotten to say anything about the double
Epacris

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I sent with the last collection, as I should wish to know if such a thing was ever heard of before. It makes a splendid show in the garden, being covered with blossoms of a bright rosy hue.
I remain
dear Sir
very sincerely yours
St Eloy D'Alton
The Baron F. von Müeller