Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M71, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 93.12.04

Preferred Citation:

David Martin to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1893-12-04. 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/1890-6/1893/93-12-04-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Parentucellia viscose (MEL 2255008). MS annotation by M: 'Answ 6/12/93 Bartsia near B viscosa'; letter not found.
Department of Agriculture ,
Melbourne , 4th Decr 1893
Dear Sir
The enclosed sample of plant has been sent to me from Yarram, Gippsland district,
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Vic.
where it has quite taken possession of some of the grass paddocks I shall feel obliged by your informing me as to its common name, whether it is a noxious weed, and the best means of suppressing it
Yours faithfully
D E Martin
Baron Sir F von Mueller K.C.M.G.
Govt Botanist
&c.&c.