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MELIOSMA. Sabiaceae. 
M. myriantha. Japan and Corean Archipelago. 
A spreading shrub, 7 feet high and 14 feet through, 
with handsome foliage, but inconspicuous flowers. 
It has grown for some years in the Wall Garden, 
where we have found it hardy. 
M. Veitchiorum. W. China. 
A tree, now 11 feet high, planted in the Top 
Garden 1912. It is hardy, and growing in an open 
part of the garden. The leaves are large and hand- 
some — vivid green upon the red petioles. 
MENISPERMTJM. Moonseed. Menispermaceae. 
M. canadense. Canadian Moonseed. E. North America. 
MENTHA. Mint. Labiatae. 
M. Requiem. Corsica. 
MENYANTHES. Bog Bean. Gentianaceae. 
M. trifoliata. Common Bog Bean, Marsh Trefoil. North 
Temperate regions. 
MENZIESIA. Ericaceae. 
M. pilosa. Alleghany Mountains. 
Syn. M. globularis. 
See also DABOECIA. 
MERYTA. Araliaceae. 
fM. Sinclairi. New Zealand. 
MESEMBRYANTHEMUM. Fig Marigold. Ficoidese. 
fM. cordilolium, var. variegatum. 
Several other species. 
MESPILUS. Rosaceae. 
M. germanica. Medlar. Europe and Asia Minor. 
See also AMELAN CHIKR . 
