The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: P. O. Great Western ¶ Vic ¶ 21 Novr /89 ¶ The Governmt Botanist ¶ Melbourne...

Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 89.11.21a

Preferred Citation:

Joseph Pickering to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1889-11-21 [89.11.21a]. 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/1880-9/1889/89-11-21a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Sporidermium amygdalearum (MEL 2069200). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 26/11/89'. Letter not found.

P. O. Great Western

Vic

21 Novr /89

The Governmt Botanist

Melbourne

Dear Sir,

I enclose some leaves from an almond tree and shall be greatly obliged if you can tell me the cause of the holes in them. There are 10. trees in a row & every leaf is affected in the same way. The spots first turn red, then, shrivell, split round the margin & drop out.

I have the honor to be

Yr Obt. St

Your Obedient Servant.

J. W. Pickering