Document information
Physical location:
RB MSS M120, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.01.11Preferred Citation:
Mary McHard to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-01-11. 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/1880-9/1883/83-01-11-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026
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MS found with specimens of
Verbascum virgatum
(MEL 2255756). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 8/2/83'. Letter not found.
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Southampton estate, Blackwood River district, WA.
January 11th 1883
To Baron von Mueller
Dear Sir
Will you be so kind as to inform me if the enclose is a bush Flower or a English Flower
as it is plentfull about the Blackwood and some say that is a wild plant. Wishing
you if not to late a happy New Year
with kind respects
I remain your obedient servant
Mary McHard