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From David Martin to Ferdinand von Mueller   29 Nov 1894

In reply quote

this No. 109198.

DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

VICTORIA1

Melbourne, Nov 29th 1894

Sir

I have the honor to forward herewith a sample of grass received from the Western District,2 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.

1

Letterhead includes a crown and a pastoral scene.

2

Vic.

3

MS found with a specimen of Poaceae indet. (MEL 2125643). MS annotated by M: 'Answ 30/11/94.' Letter not found.

Please cite as “FVM-94-11-29,” 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/94-11-29