Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M59, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 82.10.25

Preferred Citation:

J. Ednie Brown to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1882-10-25. 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/1880-9/1882/82-10-25-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

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MS bears the insignia of the Government of SA. MS found with a specimen of Banksia ornata (MEL 2170325).
MEMORANDUM
From
Conservator of Forests,
Woods and Forests Department,
ADELAIDE .
To Baron Ferd von Mueller
K.C.M.G.
Melbourne
25/10/82.
SUBJECT: — Banksia Ornata &c
My dear Baron.
No. 1. specimen enclosed I take to be Banksia Ornata (from S. East)
No 2 — Is this the same or B. serrata ?
Will you kindly advise me and oblige
Yours very truly
J. E. Brown
Banksia Ornata
Banksia serrata