The correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller: [The president stated that he had received a letter from the government botanist, Baron von Mueller, enclosing a quantity of seeds of various plants from Asia, Africa and America. The collection was a...

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Ferdinand von Mueller to the Bendigo School of Mines, 1895-03. 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/1890-6/1895/95-03-00-final.odt>, accessed June 13, 2026

Letter not found. The text given here is from 'General business' in a report of a meeting of the Administrative Council of the Bendigo School of Mines held on 13 March 1895 (Bendigo advertiser, 15 March 1895, p. [4]).

[The president stated that he had received a letter from the government botanist, Baron von Mueller, enclosing a quantity of seeds of various plants from Asia, Africa and America. The collection was a very valuable one. The Baron had forwarded them to him as the president of the school, evidently under the impression that there was a garden in connection with the establishment.]

The report continued: 'As, however, they did not have a garden, he had handed the seeds over to Mr. Gadd, the curator of Rosalind Park, who had promised to plant them and give them special attention. The president paid a high tribute of praise to the valuable services rendered the colony by Baron Von Mueller in regard to economic plants, and in conclusion moved that a cordial rote of thanks be accorded that gentleman for the collection of seeds. The Rev. J. Garlick seconded the motion, which was supported by Mr. Bayne, and carried unanimously.' [Letter of thanks not found.]