From Herbert Hughes to Ferdinand von Mueller   27 Apr 1891

Adelaide 27 April 1891

Baron Sir F von Mueller

Government Botanist

Melbourne

Dear Sir

I received your favour¹ 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.² — I have I believe found a tree of Caprifoliacea, and post to you a small paper Box contg.³ 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 post⁴

I am yours faithfully

H B Hughes

Caprifoliacea