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From Charles Moore to Ferdinand von Mueller   11 Mar 1879

Sydney 11th March 1879

My dear Baron

Pray do not hurry yourself with the specimens of the Polynesian plants, but keep them as long as you choose. I am now making arrangements for sending a collector on a cruise with the Commodore,1 and will instruct him to look after Graminaceous plants for you. By the way I enclose a specimen of one which I came across today, and which is unknown to me. I also send you a specimen of an Acronychia which does not appear to be described. The strong orange scent given off when the leaves are bruised, distinguishes it from the other species of the Genera with which I am acquainted.

With kind regards

I remain

Very sincerely Yours

Charles Moore

Baron Von Mueller C.M.G. F.R.S.

&c &c &c

Acronychia

1

Presumably J. C. Wilson, Commodore of the Royal Navy's Australia Station.

2

MS found with a specimen of Acronychia oblongifolia (MEL 286785). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 22/3/79'. Letter not found.

Please cite as “FVM-79-03-11,” in Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, edited by R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora†, J.H. Voigt† and Monika Wells accessed on 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/vonmueller/letters/79-03-11