The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Kew June 27/66 ¶ Dear Mueller ¶ ¶ Smith came to tell me that he omitted to send the Crocus by last mail accidentally. As they are dormant it is not of much consequence, they shall go by next. ¶ ¶ I ...

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RB MSS M3, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 66.06.27

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Preferred Citation:

Joseph Hooker to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1866-06-27. 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/1860-9/1866/66-06-27-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

MS embossed with seal of the 'Royal Gardens Kew'.

Kew June 27/66

Dear Mueller

Smith came to tell me that he omitted to send the by last mail accidentally. As they are dormant it is not of much consequence, they shall go by next.

I hope the seed will grow it is quite ripe & good.

Thanks for the seeds which are always useful.

We have a vast number of trees & shrubs growing for you but few herbaceous plants. The small is doing well. We want some bigger kinds.

we never raised, please send us some good seed.

is doing well

&c are flowering.

has been superb this year.

Mr Baker will complete the Synopsis Filicum.

W. Hooker & Baker (1865-8).

Hardwick is the publisher I am sorry that I have not a single copy to send you but will order one out by post.

I am so glad that our Caladia & Cacti have given you satisfaction.

See M to J. Hooker, 23 April 1866.

Orchids fetch such high prices that we do not get good stocks given us but we are corresponding for West Indian kinds to send you.

Let me know if you want Mesembryanthema, Cacti, s, s, Cape Bulbs & other succulents; we have just now a skilful propagator of these things & it is well to take advantage of this.

Ever sincerely Yrs

Jos D Hooker

P.S. W. Indian Orchids are arrived & a box goes to you by next Black ball ship.