The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Botanic Gardens ¶ Brisbane 24th Feby 1883 ¶ Baron Ferd. von Mueller K.C.M.G. &c &c ¶ Melbourne ¶ Dear Sir,...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M135, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.02.24a

Plant names

Bunya
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Macrozamia
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Stenocarpus Cunninghami
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Preferred Citation:

James Pink to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-02-24 [83.02.24a]. 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/1880-9/1883/83-02-24a-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

MS found with a specimen at MEL many years ago and extracted from the folder. MS annotation by M: 'Answ 3/3/83 F.v.M.' Letter not found.

Botanic Gardens

Brisbane 24th Feby 1883

Baron Ferd. von Mueller K.C.M.G. &c &c

Melbourne

Dear Sir,

I am in receipt of yours respecting the from Fraser's Island.

Letter not found.

I have carefully examined the specimens growing here, & there is most decidedly a slight woolly substance at the base of the leaf stalks. There is no tendency whatever to a lateral twist in the young leaves, the midrib is quite straight from the base, each leaf bending back with a graceful plume-like arch but without the slightest indication of any lateral twist.

I shall send by next mail a small bag of seed of If you would like any seed kindly let me know.

Yours faithfully

James Pink