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RBG Kew, Kew correspondence, Australia, Mueller, 1871-81, f. 9. 71.02.25

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Ferdinand von Mueller to Joseph Hooker , 1871-02-25. 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/71-02-25>, accessed September 11, 2025

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MS annotation: 'recvd 22/4/71'.
Melbourne bot Garden
25/2/71
I would like to mention to you, dear Dr Hooker, that I have flowered
Vanda suavis

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from Arnhemsland in my Vict. reg. House.
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Glasshouse built to culture Victoria regia.
This gives us the genus Vanda for Australia now.
3
See B71.07.01, p. 135; M did not indicate from whom he obtained the plant.
The glass case and the case with Willows brought by Mr Winter
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See J. Hooker to M, 13 November 1870, and M to J. Hooker, January1871 (in this edition as 71-01-00), postscript dated 21 January 1871.
are to cost not less then £8:18/ freight, which Mr Winter will probably be so generous to pay. You see however, that careful prearrangement in all cases should be made to prevent afterwards exorbitant charges of freight.
Your regardful
Ferd. von Mueller
I will write to [Mr] And. Henry by this or next mail.
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Letter not found.