Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 92.08.05a

Plant names

Preferred Citation:

Richard Cheeseman to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1892-08-05 [92.08.05a]. 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/1890-6/1892/92-08-05a-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

NURSERIES & OFFICE:
north brighton .
1
Vic. MS has a decorative letterhead with flowers.
Aug 5 1892
R. CHEESEMAN
Nurseryman, Florist & Decorator,
302 collins street, melbourne, and Eastern Markets, Bourke St .
Telephones
melbourne exchange, 1284 brighton exchange, 24.
To Baron Von Mueller
Government Botanist
Melbourne
Dear Sir
I am forwarding under seperate Cover 2 blooms of an Orchid which I am anxious to obtain the name of and would feel much obliged if you would forward same to me through the post. The general appearance of the plant is that of a
Laelia

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growing in a similar manner to Lelia
2
i.e.
Laelia

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anceps but having 2 leaves on each bulb instead of one in the case of L anceps. The flower spike is produced on a slender stem — in this case 7 ft high —
if you can name it you will much oblige
Yours faithfully
R Cheeseman