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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Laurus nobilis (Sweet Bay). — Foliage aromatic and much used 

 for flavouring confectionery, figs, sardines, &c. Laurus Sassa 

 fras is N. American " Spice Bush," having perfumed leaves 

 and aromatic bark. The " Cherry Laurel " is Cerasus Lauro- 

 Cerasus, and its 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, &c. M'Donald says that the Queen is 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. 



Lindera sericea (see Benzoin). 



Mace (see Myristica). 



Magnolia (Magnolia fcetida and other species). — The Yulan or 

 Water Lily Tree of China and Japan, M. Fuscata, and others 

 have highly perfumed flowers. 



Malva Moschata (Musk Mallow). 



Marrubium vulgare (Horehound). — Aromatic herb used in cough 



lozenges and other confections. 

 Matricaria Chamomila (Chamomile). — The flower-heads are used 



in medicinal stupes and infusions with advantage. 

 Matthioli bicornis (Night Scented Stock). 

 Meadow Sweet (Spiraea Ulmaria). 



Mentha, various species (see Mint). — " Menthol " is a product of 

 this genus. 



Mignonette (Reseda odorata). — A sweet-scented annual from N. 

 Africa, highly esteemed for its odour. There are many other 

 species, but none so sweet as this. 



