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RB MSS M5, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 86.06.07

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Frederick Bailey to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1886-06-07. 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/1880-9/1886/86-06-07-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS annotation by M: 'E. eugenoides'.
June 7th
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Dated to 1886 on the basis of Bailey’s reference to his wood exhibit, since he is known to have been assembling a collection of wood specimens at that time for display at the Colonial and Indian Exhibition in London; cf. F. Bailey to M, 19 April 1886, and Bailey (1886a).
Dear Baron
The enclosed Eucalypt I found in forests at Nerang Ck.
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Qld.
but neglected to obtain a log for the wood exhibit. The tree is tall and erect, with a stringy bark. I take it for the normal form of
Eucalyptus piperita

Search for Eucalyptus piperita in

, Sm judging from Flora Australiensis.
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i.e. Bentham (1863-78), vol. 3, p. 207.
I could get no flowers at the time, but send you leaf & fruit specimens. It differs greatly from what I understand as E. eugenioides Sieb . & E. acmenioides Schau. Kindly let me have your opinion
Will you let me know if I am correct in referring the from E. Palmer — to your T. lactiflua? I have a specimen of T.
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sic.
from Dr Schomburgk marke[d] as from the north but in my opinion it is only T. conferta and in no way agreeing with your description of T. lactiflua as given in the Flora but you know we cannot put confidence in Dr S's determinations.
Re the seeds the persons here have to collect after receiving an order so some delay is always the result
Your very truly
F. M. Bailey