The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: 18/6/90. ¶ ¶ From the specimen, now kindly sent, dear Mr Gill, I recognize your Aster N. 72 as Aster decurrens, (Cunningham). ¶ ¶ You are sure, to discover actually new plants, if you look for ¶ mi...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M33, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 90.06.18b

Plant names

Aster decurrens
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Cassia artemisioides
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Cryptandra amara
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Heterodendron oleifolium
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Preferred Citation:

Ferdinand von Mueller to Walter Gill, 1890-06-18 [90.06.18b]. 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/1890-6/1890/90-06-18b-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

18/6/90.

From the specimen, now kindly sent, dear Mr Gill, I recognize your Aster N. 72 as , (Cunningham).

80, =	Heterodendron oleifolium Search for Heterodendron oleifolium in This website Australian Plant Name Index , De[s]f.
79,	Cryptandra amara Search for Cryptandra amara in This website VicFlora Australian Plant Name Index , Smith. A narrow-leaved form.
78	Cassia artemisioides Search for Cassia artemisioides in This website VicFlora Australian Plant Name Index , Gaudichaud

You are sure, to discover actually new plants, if you look for minute kinds in spring.

Regardfully your

Ferd. von Mueller