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M. Wiesnebi.— Japan, 1899. This is a dwarf bush, 

 with long, thick leaves and sweetly-scented flowers. 



Two recently introduced species from China and Japan 

 are M. salicifolia, with willow-like leaves ; and M. Watsoni, 

 with fragrant flowers, which are cream-coloured with red 

 stamens, and leaves often 6 inches in length, the flowers 

 and leaves being produced at the same time. 



The Magnolias thrive best in a warm, sheltered situation 

 and in light, rich soil. They are impatient of root 

 disturbance. 



Mahonia, See Berberis. 

 Malachoderidron. See Stuartia. 



Medicago (Leguminosae). 



Medicago aeboeea. — South Europe, 1596. This species 

 grows to the height of 6 feet or 8 feet, and produces its 

 racemes of yellow pea-shaped flowers from June onwards. 

 The leaves are broadly oval and serrated at the tips, but 

 they vary in this respect. It is not hardy unless in warm, 

 sheltered corners of Southern England and Ireland, 

 although it stood unharmed for many years at Kew. It 

 succeeds best, and is less apt to receive injury, when 

 planted in rather dry and warm soil. 



Menispermum (Menispermaceae). 



Menispeemum canadense. — Moonseed. North America, 

 1691. This shrub is principally remarkable for the large, 

 reniform, peltate leaves, which are of value for covering 

 pergolas, bowers, and walls. The yellowish, paniculate 

 flowers are of no great account, being rather inconspicuous. 

 It is hardy in most places, and is worthy of culture for 

 its graceful habit and handsome foliage. 



