The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Sale ¶ Apl 27 /83 ¶ My dear Baron ¶ ¶ Mr Fichter [who] has been mining near Baw Baw ¶ has handed me the enclosed from the source of the Tanjil Rv. I spoke to him about the rare plant supposed to ha...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M11, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.04.27

Preferred Citation:

Alfred Howitt to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-04-27. 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/83-04-27>, accessed May 18, 2024

MS found with a specimen of Dryopoa dives (MEL 2131030).

Sale

Vic.

Apl 27 /83

My dear Baron

Mr Fichter [who] has been mining near Baw Baw

Mt Baw Baw, Vic.

has handed me the enclosed from the source of the Tanjil Rv. I spoke to him about the rare plant supposed to have been seen by Mr Campbell.

yours faithfully

A W Howitt

P.S. It grows to the height of ten feet.