A BC LIST OF PERFUMES 6s 
prussic acid like odorous leaves are now and then 
used in flavouring, also as insecticides. 
Lavender (Lavandula vera, L. spika, L. stachys).—Very 
abundant as a wild plant in Spain, where it is called 
‘¢Romero Santo.” Largely grown at Mitcham, 
Surrey, and elsewhere in England, the oil being 
exported and made into lavender- water, eau-de- 
Cologne, etc. M*‘Donald says the late Queen was very 
fond of lavender-water, and has it specially distilled 
for her, the essential oil of Lavender being infused in 
pure spirits of wine. Lavender is now largely 
cultivated in Australia and New Zealand. 
Lawsonia inermis (see Henna). 
Lign Aloes (Aquilaria agallocha).— Also known as 
‘<Wood Aloes.” 
Lilac (Syringa persica). 
Lilium candidum (White Lily).—This and many other 
species bear perfumed flowers, some, as L. auratum, 
being too strongly scented for indoor uses. 
Lily of the Valley (Convallaria majalis)—One of the 
sweetest and most exquisite of all our native flowers. 
This plant is economically very valuable, crowns by 
the million being imported from Germany, France, 
and Holland every year. By storing in refrigerating 
chambers the growth may be retarded and brought 
into flower in about twenty days in a warm green- 
house. It can now be obtained in flower any day 
in the year. 
Lindera sericea (see Benzoin). 
Mace (see Myristica). 
Magnolia (Magnolia fetida and other species).—The 
Yulan or Water Lily Tree of China and Japan, . 
fuscata, and others have highly perfumed flowers. 
Malva moschata (Musk Mallow). 
Marrubium vulgare (Horehound).—Aromatic herb used 
in cough lozenges and other confections. 
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