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Micranthus—continued. 
red, small, in dense, distichous spikes ; perianth tube short, 
euryed, the segments spreading, obtuse; stamens inserted 
at the throat, unilateral. Leayes sheathing, superposed. 
For culture, see Watsonia. 
M. fistulosus (fistular). jf. as in M. plantagineus. 1. lorate, 
glabrous, the largest 3in. to 6in. long. SyNs. Ixia fistulosa 
(B. M. 523), Watsonia fistulosa. 
M. plantagineus (Plantain-like). fl. in spikes Jin. to 6in. 
long, the lower blossoms often abortive or replaced by bulbils. 
June. 7. about three, linear, strongly ribbed, the largest 6in. 
to 12in. long. Stem 6in. to 12in. long, simple or branched. 
1774. SyYNs. Watsonia compacta (L. B. C. 157), W. plantaginea 
(B. M. 553). 
MICRANTHUS (of Wendland). 
Phaylopsis (which see). 
MICRO-. A prefix signifying small; e.g., Micro- 
phyllons, having small leaves. 
eri A synonym of Physurus (which 
see). 
MICROCOCCUS AMYLOVORUS. 
Pungi, Vol. III.; and Canker, Vol. V. 
MICROCYCAS (from mikros, small, and Cycas; in 
allusion to the relative size and affinity of the plant). 
Orp. Cycadacexw. A monotypic genus. The species, 
M. calocoma, is the plant described on p. 236, Vol. IV., as 
Zamia calocoma (which see); it is a native of Cuba. 
MICRODON (from mikros, small, and odous, odontos, 
a tooth). Syn. Dalea (of Gertner). Orv. Selaginer. A 
genus embracing four or five species of small, greenhouse, 
South African shrubs, closely allied to Selago. Flowers 
in dense or interrupted spikes. Leaves entire; canline 
ones linear. One or two of the species (which were 
formerly classed under Selago) have been introduced, but 
they are not generally cultivated. 
MICROGENETES. A synonym of Phacelia (which 
see). 
MICROGYNE. Asynonym of Vittadinia (which see). 
MICROLEPIDOPTERA. Sve Moths. 
MICROMELES. Inclouded under Pyrus (which see). 
MICROMERIA. The following species are good 
rockery plants, thriving best in a sandy loam. Being 
small they may be inserted in narrow chinks. 
M. croatica (Croatian). 1. of a pale rose-violet; corolla twice 
as long as the calyx; cymes depauperated, forming a _con- 
tracted panicle. Summer. J/. sub-sessile, entire, jin. long, 
rounded-ovate. Stems numerous, 3in. to 6in. long, nearly 
erect. Rhizome densely branched. Croatia. 
Mz. grzeca (Grecian). fl. pink; cymes axillary, shortly pedun- 
culate, three- to seven-flowered, secund. June. /. sessile, firm, 
sweet-scented ; lower ones ovate or ovate-oblong; upper ones 
lanceolate or linear. Branches ascending or erect. h. Yin. 
Orient, &c. A much-branched, pubescent, under-shrub. (S. F. G. 
vi., t. 542.) 
M. Juliana (Julian's). 1. pale red, extremely minute. J. sessile, 
nearly all ovate; upper and floral ones narrower, scarcely 
exceeding the whorls; all obtuse, revolute-margined. Branches 
erect, pubescent (or in var. hirsuta hairy), 6in. to 12in. or more 
in length. Mediterranean region. Shrub. 
M. rupestris (rock-loving). . white or purple; cymes shortly 
pedunculate, clustered, many-flowered. June. J. petiolate, 
ovate or oblong, 4in. to 4in. or more in length (under cultivation). 
Stems from a woody base, lft. to 14ft. long, ascending. South 
Enrope, &c. SYN. Satureia rupestris. 
A synonym of 
See Pear— 
ee Included under Sarcochilus (which 
see). 
MICROPETALON. Included under Stellaria 
(which see). 
MICROPHGNIX (from mikros, small,"and Phenix ; 
in allusion to the habit of the plants, and their affinity 
to Phenix). Orp. Palmz. The two following hybiils 
are the only plants that have been described under this 
name. They will probably thrive under the treatment 
recommended for Phenix (which see). 
M. decipiens (deceptive). According to Carritre, this name 
was given by Nandin to a hybrid, obtained by a horticulturist 
at Hyéres, between the common Date Palm (Phenix dactylisera) 
and the dwarf Fan Palm (Chameerops humilis). 
M. Sahuti (Sahut’s). fr. reddish-brown, about jin. long, 
“ellipsoid, with rounded angles. 1885. A garden hybrid 
between WM. decipiens and Tra hycarpus excelsus, having the 
habit‘and f>liage of the former, and the violet-tinted petioles 
and fruits of the latter. (R. 1. 1885, p. 513, f. 91.) 
MICROPIPER. Included under Peperomia, (which 
see). 
MICROSERIS (from mikros, small, and Seris, 
Endive or Lettuce; ‘‘not an apposite name for our 
larger species’’—Asa Gray). Syns. Bellardia, Calais, 
Lepidonema, Uropappus. ORD. Composite. About a 
dozen species of this genus are known; they are green- 
house or hardy, annual or perennial herbs, one being 
found in South America, another in New Zealand and 
Anstralia, and the rest in North-west America. 
M. Lindleyi, a hardy annual with yellow flower-heads, 
has been introduced, but is probably not now in cultivation. 
7 Se ee BERBERIDIS. Sve Mildew, 
ol. . 
MICROSPHERA GROSSULARIZ. See Goose- 
berry Fungi. 
MICROSTYLIS. To the species described on 
p. 364, Vol. II., the following should be added : 
M. bella (pretty). A synonym of MW. plantaginea. 
M. congesta (crowded). #7. yellowish-green, small, crowded 
in a compact, cylindrical raceme din. to 6in. long ; scape erect, 
6in. to 12in. long. JZ. lanceolate, acuminate, 4in. to 6in. long. 
Stem thick, 3in. long. India, &c. An unattractive species. 
M. c. fusea (fuscous). /. purple, more densely congested than 
in the type. 1882. Syn. M. trilobulata. 
M. Lowi (Low’s).* J. purple, the ears of the sagittate lip 
ochreous ; peduncle rosy-purple. /. of a dark coppery-brown, 
marked with a broad, whitish, central band, the margins 
undulated. Borneo, 1885. A beautiful little plant. (B. H. 
1884, t. 14, f. 2.) : 
M. macrochila (large-lipped). jl. very large for the genus; lip 
din. wide; scape 8in. long. J. almost identical with those of 
M. Scottii, being light brown, with a marginal band of light 
yellow. Malaya, 1895. (G. C. 1895, xviii., p. 525, f. 60.) 
M. plantaginea (Plantain-like). #1. dull purple, disposed in 
an elongated raceme; sepals and petals linear-ligulate; lip 
long, sagittate, sub-equally toothed at apex. Jl. ample, 
cuneate-oblong, acute, undulated. Pseudo-bulbs conical- 
cylindrical. Sunda Islands, 1885. Syn. M. bella (I. H. 1885, 581). 
M. purpurea (purple).* 7. yellowish-purple. 7. broadly ovate, 
4in. to Sin. long, 2in. broad or more, much undulated, the 
upper surface dark metallic-crimson, the under-surface and 
petioles pale metallic reddish-grey. Ceylon. A fine species. 
M. Scottii (Scott’s)* (7. green and purple, numerous, small; 
scape 6in. hig 7. very ornamental, ovate, acuminate, 5in. 
long, plaited, light bronze, the margins yellow, spotted with 
brown; under-side greenish-yellow, veined with purple and 
spotted with green. Stems fleshy. Malay Peninsula, 1892. 
(B. M. 7268.) 
M. trilobulata (three-lobuled). A synonym of MW. congesta fusca. 
MIDNAPORE CREEPER. ‘See Rivea hypo- 
crateriformis. 
MIEGIA. A synonym of Arundinaria (which see). 
MIERIA. A synonym of Schkuhria (which see). 
MIGNONETTE. Many additional varieties have 
been placed upon the market of recent years, the best 
being: Bush Hill White, Covent Garden Favourite, 
Garaway’s Double White, Golden Gem, Pyramidalis 
Grandiflora, and Victoria Crimson Improved. 
MIKANIA. To the species described on p. 360, 
Vol. IL., the following should be added: 
M. amara (bitter). The correct name of M.-Guaco. 
M. Sanderi (Sander’s). fl. unknown in cultivation. J. opposite, 
in pairs, 6in. to 8in. long, 4in. to Sin. broad, ovate, bright green 
down the centre, deep bronzy or purplish-green towards the 
margins, veined with pale green or whitish. Stems slender, 
purple. 1898. A tall-growing, stove climber. 
M. senecioides (Senecio-like). A garden synonym of Senecio 
mikanioides. 
MILDEW. For combating the diseases which are 
popularly known under this heading, and which are very 
numerous, sulphur in some form still remains one of the 
most useful of fungicides. The most approved preparation 
of it is sulphide of potassium. Even more efficacious, but 
less generally useful, is the Bordeaux Mixture. This latter 
cannot, however, well be used upon plants under glass, as 
a rule, on account of the somewhat disfiguring effects it 
has upon them. Of its utility there can be no doubt. 
See Fungicides. 
MILKWEED. A common name for species of 
Asclepias. 
MILEKWORT. See Polygala. 
