Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 80.01.12a

Preferred Citation:

Caleb Collyer to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1880-01-12 [80.01.12a]. 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/1880-9/1880/80-01-12a-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Persoonia chamaepeuce (MEL 2178122). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 13/1/80'. Letter not found.
Smythesdale
2
Vic.
12.1.80
Sir Ferd. Von Mueller
I have again to repeat my thanks to you for favours and good wishes — and to further trouble you if convenient
3
No other correspondence with Collyer has been found.
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No. 1 plant I think to be rare roots are of great size and grow in cement-like soil only its mottled flowers are attached to a stalk resembling asparagus and reaches about three feet in height.
No 2. I cannot recognize — yellow starlike floweret.
I am obediently
C. Collyer