12/8/71
I have sent you, dear Dr Hooker, By the Doctor of the “Anglesey” bulbs of Lyperanthus nigricans in a growing state. If they do not grow, it is no loss. They want sandy heath soil.
Your regardful
Ferd von Mueller
Lyperanthus nigricans
Please cite as “FVM-71-08-12,” in Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, edited by R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora†, J.H. Voigt† and Monika Wells accessed on