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well able to stand exposure to the open air, far superiol' to 

 that o£ It. serrata^ the Vouvan or HtiahuoaC, which tree 

 predominates over L. aromatica, in the far south of Chili 

 (Dr. Philippi). 



Laurus nobilis, Linne.* 



Asia Minor. The Warrior's Laurel of the ancients. The 

 leaves are in nrnch request for various condiments, and the 

 peculiar aroma of these Bay leaves cannot be replaced by any 

 others, except those of Lindera Benzoin. 



Lavandula angustifolia, Ehrhart. {L. vera, Cahdolle.) 



Countries around and near the Mediterranean Sea. The 

 Lavender Plant, of somewhat shrubby growth, from which by 

 distillation the best oil of lavender is prepared. It lives on 

 dry soil, but is less hardy than the following. 



Lavandula latifolia, Villars. {L. spka, Candolle.) 



South Europe, North Africa. From this species also much 

 lavender oil is obtained. 



Lavandula Stoechas, Linn^. 



South Europe, North Africa. Topped Lavender. This shrub 

 can also be utilised for oil distillation and other purposes, for 

 which the two other Lavenders are used. The quality of the 

 oil of these species seems to differ according' to thfeir locality 

 of growth. Mr. James Dickinson, of Port Arlirlgton, Victoria, 

 informs ue that this is the best plant known to him' for staying 

 sand. It grows much quicker than the Ulex; every seed which 

 falls germinates, so that around each bush every stroke of the 

 spade brings up lots of seedlings fit for transplantation. 

 In Southern Australia five months in full flower annually, it 

 'being early in bloom. Bees are passionately fond of the mella- 

 ginous secretion of the flowers. Mr. Dickinson calculates that 

 annually from au acre of this Lavender a ton of the finest- 

 flavoured honey can be obtained. 



Lavatera arborea, Linne. 



Tree Mallow of Middle Europe and the countries on the 

 Mediterranean Sea. A tall biennial plant of rapid growth. 

 The ribbon-like bast is produced in greater abundance than in 

 most other malvaceous plants, and is recommended for papSr 

 material.' The Tree Mallow might easily be naturalised on 

 sea-shores, where it would be useful as a quick shelter. Per- 



