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fragrant when bruised, whilst of the evergreen species M, grandi- 

 Jlora, with Laurel-like foliage, possesses the greatest scented attrac- 

 tions. The flow^ers of iV. conspicua are produced in the spring 

 before there are any signs of leaves, 31. glaiica is the Sweet Bay of 

 America, and M. Halleana stellata is a dwarf double flowering kind. 



* Faint was the air with the odorous breath of Magnolia blossoms.'— Longfellow. 



Maile (Vine of Hawaii). — A decorative plant, with bright green leaves, 

 giving off a delicate perfume when crushed in the hand. 



Malva moschata {Musk Mallow), — A British perennial plant, with 

 large white or pink flowers, delightfully scented. It is found along 

 hedges and borders of fields, and derives its name from the musky 

 odour given off by all parts of the. plant when in confined situations, 

 particularly in warm dry weather. The white variety is the kind 

 usually cultivated in gardens, and its dainty blossoms are exceed- 

 ingly useful as cut flowers for vase decorations. 



Mandevilla suaveolens (Chili Jasmine). — A South American climbing 

 shrub, one of the most chaste and beautiful climbers ^Ye. have ; it is 

 a very rapid grower, with handsome foliage, graceful habit, and is 

 completely covered with its snowy w^hite flowers through the 

 spring and summer months ; the blossoms are produced in clusters, 

 and are delightfully perfumed, like the Jasmine ; each flower 

 measures about 2 J inches across, and somewhat resembles the single 

 Petunia, but more beautifully formed. 



Manglietia insignis. — An Indian tree, bearing flesh-coloured sweet- 

 smelling flow^ers. M. glauca, a yellow flowering variety, possessing 

 similar attractions. 



Maranauthemum bifolia. — A rare liliaceous British plant, with white 

 fragrant flowers. 



Marjoram. See Origanum. 



Marrubium vulgare (Horehound). — A common British perennial plant, 

 the leaves when fresh ha\i.ng a strong aromatic smell, 



Martynia fragrans (Unicorn Plant). — A Mexican annual, occasionally 

 seen in English gardens, the plant produces spikes of rich purple- 

 red flow^ers streaked with yellow, exhaling a most delicious odour. 



Marvel of Peru. See Mirabilis. 



Matricaria. See Pyrethrum. 



Matthiola bicornis (Night-Scented Stock). A European annual, in- 

 conspicuous in general beauty, but possessing charms that recom- 

 mend its cultivation in every garden. Those wiio are in the habit 

 of spending some portion of the summer evenings in the garden will 

 appreciate the balmy odour given off by its brown- coloured flowers ; 

 and it is not necessary to stoop in order to inhale the perfume, as 



