PERFUMES. 291 
“Citron, or Lemon-scented Gum.” The aboriginal name is “‘ Urara.” 
The leaves emit a delightful odour of citron, especially when 
rubbed. They should be used to perfume and protect clothes- 
presses. The Rev. J. E. Tenison-Woods states they are certainly 
a specific against cockroaches and ‘“silver-fish” insects, which 
are great domestic pests. 
Queensland. 
8. Guettarda speciosa, Zzzz., N.O., Rubiacezx, B.FI., iii., 419. 
The flowers of this tree are exquisitely fragrant. They come 
out in the evening, and have all dropped on the ground by morn- 
ing. The natives in Travancore distil an odoriferous water from 
the corollas, which is very like rose-water. In order to procure it 
they spread a very thin muslin cloth over the tree in the evening, 
taking care that it comes well in contact with the flowers as much as 
possible. During the heavy dew at night the cloth becomes 
saturated, and imbibes the extract from the flowers. It is then 
wrung out inthe morning. The extract is sold in the bazaars. 
Queensland and Northern Australia. 
9. Hierocloa spp, (See “ Grassés;” p."'70:) 
These possess a powerful odour of ‘‘ Coumarin.” 
10. Humea elegans, Smith, (Syn. Calomeria amanthoides, Vent.) ; 
N.O., Compositz, B.FI. iii., 589. 
The whole plant on being bruised emits a delightful scent, so 
overpowering as sometimes to produce headache. Dr. George 
Bennett (Gatherings of a Naturalist) is of opinion that a very 
valuable perfume might be obtained from it. 
Victoria and New South Wales. 
11. Murraya exotica, Zzz., (Syn., A. paniculata, Jack); N.O., 
Rutacez, B.FI. i., 369. 
‘China Box.” 
This bush, which is also a native of India and China, has such 
delightfully fragrant flowers that it might be worth while to cultivate 
it as a perfume plant. 
Queensland. 
