From Ferdinand von Mueller to the Maffra Spectator   [Mar 1893]1

[We have received from Baron von Mueller, Government Botanist, a parcel containing several roots of a South African grass, a fodder noted for its rapid and luxuriant growth and for its fattening qualities. It is named Panicum Spectabile, and it is specially recommended for use in public reserves. Anyone interested can inspect the sample at this office.]

Panicum Spectabile

Letter not found. The text given here is from Maffra spectator, 23 March 1893, p. 3.

Please cite as “FVM-93-03-00c,” 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/93-03-00c