Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 73.01.20

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Fred Byerley to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1873-01-20. 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/1870-9/1873/73-01-20-final.odt>, accessed May 15, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Astrotricha sp. (MEL 119648).
Rockhampton
2
Qld.
January 20th 1873
My dear Baron
By the steamer "Blackbird" I have forwarded to you a parcel containing some specimens of Major Mitchells "plume plant" which have been procured and brought down for you by Mr Clewett He dispairs of being able to get you a living Specimen but I will make further efforts when I get an opportunity
Mr Clewett also tells me that although he has taken Constant notice he has been unable to detect either flower or Seed, and thinks the plant must be propogated like the Ferns. — The specimens sent are finer than the last and I hope will be of interest to you.
A Friend of mine here lately shewed me a creeper which he calls the "
Freycinetia Gaudichaudii

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" would you like a specimen If so I think I can get you a living one.
I shall be glad at any time to assist your researches as far as lays in my power
Yours very faithfully
Fred. Byerley
Enclosed I send the shipping note.
3
Not found.
Baron F. von Müëller
4
MS annotation by M: 'Rec & answ 5/3/73 F.v.M.' Letter not found.