AN ALPHABETICAL LIST OF 



a fragrance, principal amongst which may be named H. macro- 

 %)hyllus^ a giant yellow-flowered kind, and H, moschatus. 



Hierochloe borealis. — A sweet-scented Grass found at high ele- 

 vations throughout the temperate zone. It is commonly known 

 in this country as Sacred Grass, because it was formerly used for 

 strewing on church floors at festivals. On account of its agreeable 

 fragrance it is largely used in America for making fancy baskets 

 and table-mats. It is also known as Yanilla grass, and emits a 

 powerful odour when trampled upon. 



Hiptage mandablota. — A tropical climbing shrub, producing trusses of 

 pale-yellow flowers somewhat resembling the Chestnut, that are 

 very fragrant with a honey-like perfume. 



Hirasa odorata. — A tropical climber from New Guinea with yellow 

 scented flowers. 



Holbollia. — A genus of greenhouse climbers from Northern India, with 



purple fragrant flowers. H. latifolia bears dull-green blossoms with 



equally fragrant attractions. 

 Homolonema aromaticum. — An Indian herbaceous plant, possessing 



an agreeable aromatic smell, deemed by the natives to possess 



medicinal virtues. 

 Honey plant. See Melilotus. 

 Honeysuckle. See Lonicera. 



Hopea odorata. — A North Indian tree, bearing terminal panicles of 



yellow fragrant flowers. 

 Horehound. See Marrubium. 

 Horse-chestnut. See ^Esculus Hippocastanum. 

 Hottonia palustris {Water Violet). — A British water-plant, bearing 



handsome pink flowers that are pleasingly scented. 

 Houlletia. See Orchids. 



Hovenia dulcis. — A Central Asian tree, bearing scented fruit that 

 possesses an odour similar to ripe Pears — greatly esteemed in China. 



Hoya [Wax Plant). — A tropical climber, mostly from the Straits 

 Settlements and other Eastern countries. H. bella is one of the 

 most beautiful varieties, bearing umbels of flesh-coloured, wax-like, 

 chaste and glistening flowers, most deliciously honey-scented ; they 

 are produced in great abundance and constant succession. Sir 

 John Hooker calls it ' the most lovely of all,' ' first gem of the air,' 

 and likens it to * an amethyst set in frosted silver. ' 



Hugonia mystax. — An Indian shrub, with stems and roots smelling 

 like Violets. 



Humea elegans.— An elegant half-hardy biennial from Austi-alia ; one 

 of the most graceful for garden decoration. In growth it ranges 

 from four to eight feet in height, gradually assuming its exquisitely 



