70 BOOK OF THE SCENTED GARDEN 
the Cape Pelargonia have sweet-scented foliage, and 
are much grown for the decoration of rooms and con- 
servatories on that account. ‘Their dried leaves are 
useful for pot-pourri, etc. A good list of the scented 
kinds may be found at p. 92 of M‘Donald’s book al- 
ready cited (see Books). The late Duchess Hermione 
of Leinster grew many of these dainty and fragrant 
shrubs at Carton (Kildare), and they were much 
used there in her Grace’s time for dressing-room 
posies. 
Pergularia (P. odoratissima).—The flowers are deliciously 
fragrant and yield a choice perfume. 
Philadelphus (Mock Orange, Syringa).—All the species 
and varieties bear sweet-scented flowers, similar to 
Orange blossoms in the bud state. The green leaves 
possess a flavour similar to that of Cucumber, and 
may be used sparingly in claret-cup as a substitute, if 
Cucumbers are not available. 
Pimento, or All Spice Tree (Pimento officinalis and P. 
acris).—The last named being largely used in making 
West Indian Bay rum. In 1886 the exports of Pimento 
from Trinidad = £46,704, and in 1896 they had 
increased to £90,046. Little Dominica exports £4000 
worth of Bay leaves and oil; Trinidad grows ten 
times the quantity, none being utilised for export. 
Pinel, used with boiling water in bronchitis kettle for 
bronchial and chest troubles. 
Pogostemon (see patchoult). 
Polianthes tuberosa (Tuberose).—Largely grown in South 
France for perfume, native of India. The fading 
flowers, like those of Tropaolum, have been seen to 
emit flashes of light at night. 
Primrose (Primula acaulis).—This genus of many species 
found nearly all over the world, contains many with 
delicate odours, but none more delicious than our Wild 
Primrose, Oxlip, and Cowslips of the meadows. 
