Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M5, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 83.05.19a

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Frederick Bailey to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1883-05-19 [83.05.19a]. 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/1880-9/1883/83-05-19a-final.odt>, accessed June 9, 2026

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MS annotation by M: 'Answ 23/5/83 FvM.' Letter not found.
Queensland Museum.
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The letterhead is marked: 'All communications to be addressed to the Secretary to the Board of Trustees. All parcels to be addressed to the Curator.'
Brisbane May 19th 18 83
Dear Baron Mueller
Will you kindly compare the enclosed grass for me. I have kept it in my grasses as
Amphipogon strictus

Search for Amphipogon strictus in

RBr but now I have amongst some grasses collected by Mr Tryon at Stanthorpe
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Qld.
what must be the true grass so I must trouble you to tell what you make of this It was sent to me some years ago by Mr J Browne from the Baroo
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Paroo? Or Barcoo? Browne has not been further identified.
district
Your very truly
F. M. Bailey