Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M9, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 85.09.17

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Robert Fitzgerald to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1885-09-17. 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/1880-9/1885/85-09-17-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Dendrobium lichenastrum (MEL 544729). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 4/10/85.' Letter not found.
Surveyor Generals
Office 17 Sep 85
Sydney
Dear Baron
Many thanks for the specimen of
Bolbophyllum Lichenastrum

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I should be obliged by your opinion as to whether the enclosed can be considered identical I think not though of course closely related
I sent yesterday the 2nd part of the 2nd Vol. of the Australian orchids with which I hope you will be pleased
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R. Fitzgerald (1875-94), vol. 2, part 2 was dated July 1885.
Yours truly
Robt D Fitzgerald