The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Department of Mines ¶ Harrietville ¶ Vic. ¶ ¶ 27.2. ¶ 188 ¶ 8. ¶ Memorandum, ¶ ¶ for Baron von Mueller KCMG &c ¶ My dear Baron — ¶ ¶ Enclosed I send you some seeds of ¶ ¶ Bosseaiae ¶ Bossiaea? ¶ ...

Document information

Physical location:

RBMSS M128, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 88.02.27

Preferred Citation:

James Stirling to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1888-02-27. 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/1880-9/1888/88-02-27-final.odt>, accessed June 16, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Boss i a ea bracteosa (MEL 1529685).

Department of Mines

Harrietville

Vic.

27.2.1888.

Memorandum, for Baron von Mueller KCMG &c

My dear Baron —

Enclosed I send you some seeds of Bosseaiae

Bossiaea ?

bracteosa as desired by you. I was traveling over Dargo High plains

Vic.

yesterday and remembered your request The elevation in which the plants grow is 5000 feet & the formation Basaltic.

Hoping you are keeping in good health & with kind regards.

Believe me to be

my dear Baron

Yours faithfully

James Stirling

Bosseaiae bracteos