202 SELECT PLANTS FOR INDUSTRIAL CULTURE 



Myrica quercifolia, Linne. 



South Africa. This and M. cordifolia and the following are the 

 principal wax-bushes there. Many other species from different 

 parts of the globe are available for trial culture, but none have as 

 yet been discovered in Australia. 



Myrica s errata, Lamarck. 



South Africa. Shrub only about 3 feet high. The Myrica wax is 

 heavier, harder, and more brittle than bees'-wax, but melts easier. 

 It is obtained from the fruits throughout the cool season. The 

 sowing of seeds is done after the first rain of the cool months has 

 steadied the sand. The plant can also be multiplied from cuttings. 

 The subterraneous trunk is creeping, and in age of considerable 

 length (Dr. Pappe). 



Myrica rubra, Siebold and Zuccarini. 



Cnina and Japan. The bark of this tree or shrub serves for a brown 

 dye ; the fruit is edible. 



Myrrhis odorata, Scopoli. 



The Sweet Chervil or Cicely. Mountains of Middle and South 

 Europe and Asia Minor, particularly in forests. A perennial aromatic 

 herb, used for salad and culinary condiments. It could be natural- 

 ised in the forests, and would endure an Alpine climate ; a second 

 species, M. occidentalis, Benth., occurs in Oregon. 



Myrtus acmenoides, F. v. Mueller. 



Queensland. The fragrant leaves of this and of M. fragrantissima 

 used for flavouring tea, according to Mr. P. O'Shanesy. 



Myrtus communis, Linne, 



Countries around the Mediterranean Sea. 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 

 1J inch diameter, of pleasant taste. 



Myrtus Lumal, Molina. 



South Chili. 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). 



