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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 serrata, 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 through- 

 out 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 sub-terrane- 

 ous trunk is creeping, and in age of considerable length 

 (Dr. Pappe). 



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 naturalised in the forests, and would endure an Alpine 

 climate; a second species, M. occidentalis, Benth,, occurs 

 in Oregon. 



Myrtus acmenoides, P. v. Mueller. 



Queensland. The fragrant leaves of this and of M. fra- 

 grantissima used for flavouring tea, according to Mr. P. 

 O'Shanesy. 



Myrtiis communis, Linne. 



Countries around the Mediterranean Sea. The Bridal Myrtle. 

 This bush of ancient renown should not be passed ; it is indus- 

 trially in requisition for myrtle wreaths. 



Myrtus edulis, Bentham. {M^rdanthes edmlis. Berg.) 



Uruguay. A tree attaining a height of about 25 feet. Berries 

 of \\ inches diameter, of pleasant taste. 



M yrtus umal 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) . 



Myrtus meli, Philippi. 



South Chili. Of the same use as the foregoing species, and 

 in this manner most favourably contrasting with the numerous 

 other myrtaceous trees of Chili. 



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