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RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 91.04.27a

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Herbert Hughes to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1891-04-27 [91.04.27a]. 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/1890-6/1891/91-04-27a-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Ficus carica (MEL 274373). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 29/4/91'. Letter not found.
Adelaide 27 April 1891
Baron Sir F von Mueller
Government Botanist
Melbourne
Dear Sir
I received your favour
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See M to H. Hughes, 19 April 1891 (in this edition as 91-04-19a).
in due course and feel thankful for your very excellent explanations of the question previously submitted to W Botting Hemsley. I will comply with your request and have your letter printed for distribution.
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See B91.05.02.
— I have I believe found a tree of
Caprifoliacea

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, and post to you a small paper Box contg.
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containing.
Three green fruits two leaves attached to stems, also several fallen dry fruits and, I hope, you may find the Gallflowers that are so important — the tree that I refer to is growing in one of the oldest formed gardens near Adelaide: quite overgrown by various trees, and there are many fig trees in this garden, all vary in fruit and leaves, therefore I conclude they have all been raised from seeds of Smyrna figs I will forward dried leaves of Capri figs separate post
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See also B92.14.04.
I am yours faithfully
H B Hughes