Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M59, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 79.03.26

Preferred Citation:

J. Ednie Brown to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1879-03-26. 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/1870-9/1879/79-03-26-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Eucalyptus odorata (MEL 704008).
Memo.
To Baron F. Von Mueller. M.D.
Government Botanist
Victoria
Branchlet of " Box " from Wirrabara Forest Reserve.
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SA.
Elevation 1,800 ft. above sea-level.
The tree grows on good soil generally, in the hollows and on the hill sides.
Bark — persistent, hard-looking, and is much used (or has been) for roofing huts.
The timber is of average quality and splits well.
Foliage massive and dark looking.
J. E. Brown
26/3/79 Conr.
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i.e. Conservator [of Forests].
S.A.
Kindly give Botanical name
J.E.B.