Document information
Physical location:
RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 88.09.08Preferred Citation:
Andrew Kelly to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1888-09-08. 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/88-09-08>, accessed September 11, 2025
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MS found with a specimen of Acaena novae-Zealandiae (MEL 2230275).
Tallangatta
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MS annotation by M: '
Vict
'.
Sept 8th 1888
The Government Botanist
Melbourne
Sir,
You would greatly oblige me by letting me know to what order the enclosed plant belongs.
Is it likely to die out, or is there any means of destroying it. It made its appearance
on my farm about 6 years ago and has spread wonderfully since
Neither cattle or sheep will feed on it
By giving me all the information you can concerning it you will greatly oblige
I have the honor to be
Yours respectfully
Andrew Kelly
Baron Von Mueller
Gov Botanist