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ADDITIONS. 



Alnus acuminata, Humboldt. 



From Mexico to Chili, particularly at subalpine elevations. 

 There among the best of artisans'-trees [Rev. Prof, Sodira]. 



Hypoestes moschata, F. v. Mueller & Holtze. 



Arnheims Land. This perennial herb is pervaded by a singularly 

 penetrating musk-scent, so that from the foliage a powerful cos- 

 metic can be distilled, the odorous principle not being subject to 

 chemical decomposition through gentle heat. [ W. Carr-Boyd] . 



Countries at the Mediterranean Sea. This herb, though annual, 

 deserves special attention of pasturalists in mild climes, as its fruits 

 never become spinular, although they are somewhat rough. M. 

 turbinata (Willdenow) from the same region is recommended from 

 California for meadows ; but it is less worthy of choice, because 

 even its smooth -fruited state might turn at any subsequent time 

 into the spinular variety known of this species, and thus injure 

 fleeces of depasturing sheep. 



Musa Basjoo, Siebold and Zuccarini. 



Riu-Kiu Islands, therefore entirely extratropic. This species has 

 the stately habit of M. paradisiaca, but is much more hardy. It 

 requires but slight protection in the mildest part of England. In 

 an utilitarian aspect it is a fibre-plant, and is thus frequently 

 cultivated in Southern Japan [J. Gr. Baker]. 



Fanicum plicatum, Lamarck. 



Southern Asia, Madagascar. This spacious broad-leaved grass 

 proved hardy as far south as Port Phillip. Pasture-animals, par- 

 ticularly horses, are fond of it [J. E. Dixon]. 



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