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Myrtus Meli, Philippi. 



South Chili Of the same use as the foregoing species, and in this 

 manner most favourably contrasting with the numerous other myrta- 

 ceous trees of Chili. 



Myrtus nummularia, Poiret. 



The Cranberry Myrtle. From Chili to Fuegia, also in the Falkland 

 Islands. This trailing little plant might be transferred to the turfy 

 moors of Alpine mountains. Sir J. Hooker describes the berries as 

 fleshy, sweet and of agreeable flavour. Allied species occur in the 

 cold zone of the Peruvian Andes. 



Myrtus tomentosa, Aiton. 



India and China. This showy shrub ascends to 8,000 feet high. 

 The berries are dark purple, of cherry size, pulpy, and of aromatic 

 sweetness. Various other Myrtles with edible berries are known 

 from different warm countries. 



Myrtus Ugni, A. Gray. 



The Chilian Guava. A hardy shrub, freely bearing its small but 

 pleasantly aromatic berries. 



Nageia (Podo carpus) amara, Blume. 



Java, on high volcanic mountains. A large tree, sometimes 200 feet 

 high. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) andina, Poeppig ( Prumnopithys elegans* 



Philippi). 



The Lleuque of Chili. A stately tree with clusters of edible cherry- 

 like fruits. The wood is yellowish and fine-grained, and is chosen 

 for elegant furniture work. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) bracteata, Blume. 



Burma, Borneo, Java, up to 3,000 feet. Generally 80 feet high, 

 with a straight trunk and horizontal branches. The close-grained 

 wood is highly prized. The allied N. neriifolia from the Hima- 

 layas has proved hardy at Melbourne. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) Chilina, Richard. 



The Manniu and Lahual of the Chilians. Height to 100 feet, with 

 corresponding thickness of stem. Wood white, of excellent quality. 



Nageia (Podocarpus) coriacea, Richard. 



West India. This tree attains a height of 50 feet, and advances to 

 elevations of 8,000 feet. Other species of both hemispheres should 

 be tested. 



