The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Kempsey, ¶ Nov 9th 93 ¶ My Dear Baron Von Mueller ¶ ¶ Will you kindly name the enclosed Eucalyptus a tree of medium dimensions with rough bark commonly called stringy bark. The ordinary height of th...

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RB MSS M38, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 93.11.09

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Eucalyptus
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Preferred Citation:

William MacDonald to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1893-11-09. 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/1890-6/1893/93-11-09-final.odt>, accessed May 10, 2026

MS found with a specimen of acmenoides (MEL 1603563). MS annotation by M: 'E. acmenoides? (Renanthereae!)'.

Kempsey,

NSW.

Nov 9th 93

My Dear Baron Von Mueller

Will you kindly name the enclosed a tree of medium dimensions with rough bark commonly called stringy bark. The ordinary height of this tree here is about from 60 to 80 ft, & diameter about 2 ft the wood is very hard closegrained and very durable either above or underground. I know round posts here that have stood as gate posts for 40 years and they still appear to be quite good and sound.

Yours faithfully

Wm MacDonald

Stringy bark grows here on poor soil (gravelly Ridges = slate formation) and generally forms the main bulk of the forest where it grows.

Baron Sir F Von Mueller

KCM.G