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The plant can also be multiplied from cuttings. The sub- 

 terraneous 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 here be naturalised in the forests, and 

 would endure the climate of our highet alps; a second 

 species, M. occidentalis, Benth., occurs in Oregon. 



Myrtus acmenoides, ,F. v. Mueller. 



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

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

 O'Shanesy. 



Myrtus communis, Linne. 



The Bridal Myrtle. This bush of ancient renown should 

 not be passed; it is industrially in requisition for myrtle 

 wreaths. 



Myrtus edulis, Bentham. {Myrcianthes edulis, Berg.) 



Uruguay. A tree attaining a height of about twenty-five 

 feet. Berries of one and a-half inches diameter, of pleasant 

 taste. 



Myrtus Luma, Molina. 



South Chili. A tree fully one hundred 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 sjDecies, and 

 in this manner most favourably contrasting with the 

 numerous other myrtaceous trees of Chili. 



Myrtus nummularia, Poiret. 



The Cranberry-Myrtle. Prom Chili to Puegia, also in the 

 Falkland Islands. This trailing little plant might be trans- 

 ferred to the turfy moors of our alpine mountains. Dr. 

 Hooker describes the berries as fleshy, sweet and of agreeable 

 flavour. Allied species occur in the cold zone of the 

 Peruvian Andes. 



Myrtus tomentosa, Aiton. 



India and China. This showy shrub ascends to 8000 feet 

 high. The berries are dark purple, of cherry size, pulpy, 

 and of aromatic sweetness. Various other Myrtles with 

 edible berries are known from different warm countries. 



