The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Vernon Park ¶ Decr 8th 84 ¶ Dear Sir ¶ ¶ The enclosed is a specimen in flower the fruit of which was sent to you in my last communication ¶ I think it must be allied to the ascleapias family when fr...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 84.12.08

Plant names

Dendrobium
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Preferred Citation:

William Vernon to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1884-12-08. 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/1880-9/1884/84-12-08-final.odt>, accessed June 4, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Marsdenia sp. (MEL 113515). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 12/1/81 FvM'; presumably an error for 1885. Letter not found.

Vernon Park

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Decr 8th 84

Dear Sir

The enclosed is a specimen in flower the fruit of which was sent to you in my last communication

Letter not found.

I think it must be allied to the ascleapias family when fresh gathered it has a strong perfume I am anxious to procure your botanical teaching

B77.08.01.

I have not yet recieved the Sea-weed from Lismore

NSW.

but they are faithfully promised the Richmond s will not blossom here without the assistance of more warmth

I am Sir

yours obediently

William Vernon