The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: Barooga ¶ P.O. ¶ ¶ Cobram, (Victoria) ¶ Barooga, NSW, is just acrossthe Murray Riverfrom Cobram, Vic. ¶ Octo 15th ¶ ¶ 189 ¶ 1 ¶ Baron Ferdinand von Mueller ¶ Dear Sir...

Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M1, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 91.10.15

Preferred Citation:

McFarland Brothers to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1891-10-15. 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/1890-6/1891/91-10-15-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

MS found with a specimen of Trifolium tomentosum (MEL 2074867).

Barooga

P.O. Cobram, (Victoria)

Barooga, NSW, is just across the Murray River from Cobram, Vic.

Octo 15th 1891

Baron Ferdinand von Mueller

Dear Sir

We have sent you under separate cover samples of three clovers which we shall be much obliged if you will name for us giving us the Botanic and The Common name and any information you may have as to their worth & habits.

Also the Botanic name of the Common yellow flowered Trefoil.

Partly illegible MS annotation by M: 'T. minus | [medic] [...]'.

We are dear Sir

yours faithfully

McFarland Bros