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From James Stirling to Ferdinand von Mueller   27 Feb 1888

Department of Mines

Harrietville1 27.2.1888.

Memorandum, for Baron von Mueller KCMG &c

My dear Baron —

Enclosed I send you some seeds of Bosseaiae2 bracteosa as desired by you. I was traveling over Dargo High plains3 yesterday and remembered your request The elevation in which the plants grow is 5000 feet & the formation Basaltic.

Hoping you are keeping in good health & with kind regards.

Believe me to be

my dear Baron

Yours faithfully

James Stirling

Bosseaiae bracteos

1

Vic.

2

Bossiaea?

3

Vic.

4

MS found with a specimen of Bossiaea bracteosa (MEL 1529685).

Please cite as “FVM-88-02-27,” 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 5 June 2025, https://epsilon.ac.uk/view/vonmueller/letters/88-02-27