Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 79.10.12

Preferred Citation:

Charles Barber to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1879-10-12. 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/1870-9/1879/79-10-12-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Cyphanthera tasmanica (MEL 70256). Annotation by M: 'Answ 26/10/79'. Letter not found.
Consuelo
Rolleston
2
Qld.
Octr 12th 1879
Baron von Mueller
Melbourne
Dear Sir
In answer to your enquiries about Orchids I have today gathered seven kinds, all more or less comon, with the exception of No 6 grown high up a stony ridge. I think they are all Orchids, and by them you will see the locality of them. I daresay the flowers and seeds will be dried and crushed but I know of no better way of sending them.
Kindly acknowledge to oblige
Yours faithfully
Charles D. Barber