Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 88.03.12

Preferred Citation:

Thomas Gulliver to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1888-03-12. 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/1880-9/1888/88-03-12-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Crispiloba disperma (MEL 668348).
Townsville
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Qld.
12th March 88
Baron Von Mueller K C M G Etc Etc Etc
Melbourne
Dear Sir
I enclose another of No 9 from Barte Frere
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Mt Bartle Frere, Bellenden Ker Range, Qld.
which you say is new & I have but two small single flower specimens left
My brother
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Benjamin Gulliver.
has made up his mind to thoroughly explore Mt Barte Frere next month & the result will I think be very satisfactory he is a splendid collector
Christy Palmerston does not expect anything sent him. A few lines from you thanking him for the plants would be appreciated by him
Yours sincerely
T. A. Gulliver
"No 9 Flower most beautiful white bell shaped inner surface crinkled tree or bush stunted Flowers became discolored shortly after plucking"
notes by C Palmerston