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RB MSS M17, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 92.04.27b

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Leonard Rodway to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1892-04-27 [92.04.27b]. 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/1890-6/1892/92-04-27b-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Eucalyptus perriniana (MEL 1611948).
Hobart,
April 27th /92.
Dear Baron,
I enclose two specimens of Eucalypts, both taken from the same tree.
They are taken from a clump of shrubs growing near Hamilton. Hitherto they have born only broad opposite connate leaves & specimens have from time to time been sent to you, once by Mr Stephens. Now for the first time I forward you a specimen of the connate leaved form bearing flowers. The taller branches of the trees have now taken on the foliage of what I take to be E. viminalis. Would you tell me if the plant of
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is?
specifically distinct or is the early fruiting on opposite connate leaves only a sport of E. viminalis.
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See also M to L. Rodway, 1 May 1892.
Yours Faithfully
L. Rodway.