Document information

Physical location:

RB MSS M71, Library, Royal Botanic Gardens Melbourne. 94.11.29

Preferred Citation:

David Martin to Ferdinand von Mueller, 1894-11-29. 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/1890-6/1894/94-11-29-final.odt>, accessed June 15, 2026

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MS found with a specimen of Poaceae indet. (MEL 2125643). MS annotated by M: 'Answ 30/11/94.' Letter not found.
In reply quote
this No. 109198.
DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
VICTORIA
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Letterhead includes a crown and a pastoral scene.
Melbourne , Nov 29th 189 4
Sir
I have the honor to forward herewith a sample of grass received from the Western District,
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Vic.
and I shall feel obliged if you will be good enough to name it, and inform me if it would be a good grass to grow on swampy places
I have the honour to be
Sir
Your most obedient Servant,
D E Martin
Secretary for Agriculture .
Baron Sir F. Von Mueller K.C.M.G.
The Govt Botanist
Melbourne.