The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Geelong ¶ 24th July 1878 ¶ Sir ¶ ¶ I venture to take the liberty of asking your opinion regarding the enclosed plant ¶ ¶ Whether it is poisonous for cattle, and if so at what stage of growth is it ...

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Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 78.07.24

Preferred Citation:

John Purdie to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1878-07-24. 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/1870-9/1878/78-07-24-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Lobelia pratioides (MEL 2261630). MS annotation by M: 'Rec & answ 25/6/78 F.v.M'. Presumably M meant 25/7/78; letter not found.

Geelong

Vic.

24th July 1878

Sir

I venture to take the liberty of asking your opinion regarding the enclosed plant

Whether it is poisonous for cattle, and if so at what stage of growth is it poisonous

I trust you will pardon my intruding upon your valuable time with this question but it is of some consquence to me and I know of noone

i.e. no-one.

who can give me the information

I enclosed stamped envelope with my address

I am Sir

Yours truly

John Purdie

To Baron Von Mueller