Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS 59, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 79.09.09b

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

J. Ednie Brown to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1879-09-09 [79.09.09b]. 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/1870-9/1879/79-09-09b-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Eucalyptus goniocalyx (MEL 704017). MS annotation by M: 'Acknow 12/9/79'. Letter not found.
Adelaide. 9/9/79.
Dear Sir Ferdinand,
No 2 — The enclosed is from Wirrabara.
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SA.
The tree has a different appearance to any other in the forest. It resembles somewhat E. odorata, but from your plates and description I am inclined to look upon it as " E. diversicolor ."
No 1. Also from Wirrabara — Bark persistent — of a grey-white color, tree found growing in good soil in a ravine — No 1. is foliage in sapling state, and No 2 that of matured tree. Is this E. odorata? Mr Goyder observed this particular tree many years ago, and with myself is anxious to have its proper name.
I am afraid that I am imposing too much upon your kindness by troubling you so often.
Yours very truly,
J. E. Brown
Sir Ferd Von Mueller.
Government Botanist
Vic.