The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: ¶ One root sent (in a growing state when put into box) of that Beautiful plant with the Stag leaves white flower and white fruit - put plenty of [Stones] in the box

Document information

Physical location:

MEL 3439, National Herbarium of Victoria, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 70.01.26a

Preferred Citation:

John Dallachy to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1870-01-26 [70.01.26a]. 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/1870-9/1870/70-01-26a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS filed with specimen of Helmholtzia acorifolia (MEL 3439) collected by Dallachy and named by M (B66.12.04, p. 203).

One root sent (in a growing state when put into box) of that Beautiful plant with the Stag leaves white flower and white fruit - put plenty of [Stones] in the box – it requires much running water [Rocks] and soil I have sent you plenty of seeds

Rockingham Bay

Qld.

Jany 26th 1870