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The plant can also be multiplied from cuttings. The 
subterraneous trunk is creeping, and in age of consid- 
erable length (Dr. Pappe). 
Myrrhis odorata, Scopoli. — The Sweet Chervil of 
Cicely. Mountains of Middle and South Europe, and 
Asia Minor, particularly in forests. A perennial, aro- 
matic herb, used for salad and culinary condiments. 
It could here be naturalized in the forests, and would 
endure the climate of our highest alps ; a second spe- 
cies, M. occidentalis, Benth., occurs in Oregon. 
Myrtus communis, Linné.—The Bridal Myrtle. 
This bush, of ancient renown, should not be passed ; 
it is industrially in requisition for myrtle wreaths. 
Myrtus edulis, Bentham. (Myrcianthes edulis, 
Berg.)—Uruguay. A tree attaining a height of about 
25 feet. Berries of 1} inch diameter, of pleasant 
taste. 
Myrtua Luma, Molina.—South Chile. <A tree fully 
100 feet high in the virgin forests. Wood very hard 
and heavy, much sought for press-screws, wheel - 
spokes, and select implements (Dr. Philippi). 
Myrtus Meli, Philippi.—South Chile. Of the same 
use as the foregoing species, and in this manner most 
favorably contrasting with the numerous other myr- 
taceous trees of Chile. 
Myrtus nummularia, Poiret.—The Cranberry Myr- 
tle. From Chile to Fuegia; also in the Falkland Is!- 
ands. This trailing little plant might be transferred 
to the turfy moors of our alpine mountains. Dr. 
Hooker describes the berries as fleshy, sweet, and of 
agreeable flavor. Allied species occur in the cold zone 
of the Peruvian Andes. 
Myrtus tomentosa, Aiton.*—India and China, This 
