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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 81.11.10a

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Preferred Citation:

James Chalmers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1881-11-10 [81.11.10a]. 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/1880-9/1881/81-11-10a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of
Hibiscus

Search for Hibiscus in

rosa-sinensis (MEL 2074453). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 17/5/82'. Letter not found.
Port Moresby
New Guinea 10/11/81
Dear Sir Fredrick
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sic .
When in the Gulf lately at Orokolo I saw the enclosed for the first time, a cream coloured double hibiscus.
I hope soon to send you another collection.
I sent lately to Mr St. George a number of dracaenae & asked him to send you leaves as soon as grown.
I have not been travelling much inland this year, having been almost entirely on the coast but hope to carry out my long thought of inland trip, try & cross, next season
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See also J. Chalmers to M, 29 August 1878.
I am sorry I have sent you so few things this year.
With kind regards.
very truly yours
James Chalmers