The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Youndegin East York ¶ WA. ¶ April 17 1890 ¶ Baron Sir Ferd. von Mueller K.C.M.G. & etc ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ You sent some little time back for the seed of this small plant. I have proucured the seed but I am af...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M66, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 90.04.17

Preferred Citation:

Alice Eaton to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1890-04-17. 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/1890-6/1890/90-04-17-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Anthotium rubiflorum (MEL 2192262).

Youndegin East York

WA.

April 17 1890

Baron Sir Ferd. von Mueller K.C.M.G. & etc

Sir

You sent some little time back for the seed of this small plant. I have proucured the seed but I am afraid it was to ripe for the seed is dropping the nearest lake is a salt one distance eight miles and a Fresh water one distance twelve miles I proucured the Flower on the side of a ridge or a small hill running through a plain about a mile from my home. I have only seen it in two places both on plains the other scrubs it was to late to procure their Fruits or seeds

hopeing to procure you some more shotly

shortly.

Yours Faithfully

Alice Eaton.