[The learned Government botanist has written to say that he will always take a vivid interest in this institution, and he has very generously presented a portfolio containing examples of geneva1 and species of plant injurious to stock, which are indigenous to the colony of Victoria, so that those interested may readily determine the character of any growing in their neighbourhood which they have reason to believe are hurtful.]2
typesetter's error for genera.
The report concludes: 'The co-operation of gentlemen so eminent in science as those mentioned must necessarily be highly beneficial to the School of Mines.' (Prior to the paagraph about M, the report noted that 'Professor M'Coy, Mr. Cosmo Newbury, and Mr. Ellery' had also agreed to provide the School with specimens and instruments.)
Letter not found. For the text given here, see the report of the monthly meeting of the School of Mines held on 4 May 1883 in Bendigo advertiser, 5 May 1883, p. 3. The text is introduced by: 'The president has been in communication with Baron Von Mueller, K.C.M.G., respecting poisonous plants, which it is alleged are found in some portions of this district.'
Please cite as “FVM-83-05-00d,” in Correspondence of Ferdinand von Mueller, edited by R.W. Home, Thomas A. Darragh, A.M. Lucas, Sara Maroske, D.M. Sinkora†, J.H. Voigt† and Monika Wells accessed on