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RB MSS, M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 84.08.08aPreferred Citation:
Edith Thornton to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1884-08-08 [84.08.08a]. 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/1880-9/1884/84-08-08a-final.odt>, accessed June 17, 2026
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MS found with a specimen of Eupomatia bennettii (MEL 2207891). MS annotation by M:
'Answ 14/8/84'. Letter not found.
Urara River
2
Earlier name of Orara River, NSW.
Aug. 8th /84
Baron Ferd Von Mueller
Dear Sir
Please accept my thanks for the packet of seeds you kindly sent me.
I have found a small plant here, that produces a bulb and a fruit, with seeds, both
of which I send. Is it of any domestic use? I found another with a bud, which, when
it matures I will dry, and send to you. I am making a collection of Orchids to send
you, and as the flowering season is now at hand, I hope to discover something interesting,
if not new.
Yours truly
Edith Thornton