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WCP3832

Letter (WCP3832.3751)

[1]1

Parkstone, Dorset.

Septr 12th. 1899

The Director of the Royal Bot. Gardens Kew

Dear Sir2

I have received this morning from Queensland some good roots of the fine Nymphaea gigantea, and as it is stated to be very difficult to transplant even in Australia I send you a few in case you have not got it. Should you not require them will [2] you be so good as to pass them on to any amateur who is growing sub-tropical water-lilies.

Nymphaea scutata from Port Elizabeth has been flowering well with me in a slightly warmed tank out of doors.

Yours truly | Alfred R. Wallace [signature]

1
In handwriting, “Thanked 14.IX.99.” The letter has not been found.
2
Thiselton-Dyer, William Turner (1843-1928). Leading British botanist, and the third director of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.

Editorial information

Status: Draft transcription [Letter (WCP3832.3751)]

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Revision history

Transcribed by Sloyan, Victoria [2013-02-18] Transcription checked by Catchpole, Caroline [2013-02-18] Transcription checked by Chua, Christine [2026-04-18]

Please cite as “WCP3832,” in Beccaloni, G. W. (ed.), Ɛpsilon: The Alfred Russel Wallace Collection accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/wallace/letters/WCP3832