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redolent of “cherry pie,” and are used in Spanish con¬ 
fectionery, &c. 
Henna (Lawsonia inermis).—Much used from Egypt eastward, 
and mentioned in Song of Solomon, say 1000 b.c. It is a 
dye tinting the nails red. 
Hesperis matronalis (Sweet Rocket). 
Honeysuckle (Lonicera Periclymenum).—Native Woodbine. 
Horehound (Marrubium vulgare). 
Humea elegans.—A composite greenhouse plant, with leaves 
scented like Russian leather. 
Hyacinth (Hyacinthus orientalis).—Well-known odorous flowers. 
Iberis odorata (Sweet Candytuft). 
Ilang-Ilang (see Ylang-Ylang) (Flower of Flowers). 
Iris florentina (Orris-root).—The dried rhizomes of this and 
other species of German or Flag Iris are agreeably scented like 
violets, and form the basis of violet powders and other dry 
perfumes for pomanders, bags, or sachets, &c. Orris-root is 
largely cultivated, dried in the sun, and prepared in S. France 
and Italy. 
Jasmine.—This is one of the most distinct of all natural odours, 
and the only one that cannot so far be made artificially, 
afforded by Jasminum officinale and other species grown all 
over tropical and temperate regions. In the East, Jasmine 
flowers are rolled up in the well-oiled hair of the women at 
night, so as to scent the hair and skin next day. 
Jonesia (see Saraca). 
Jonquil (Narcissus Jonquilla) and various forms of N. Tazetta.— 
Much grown for perfume at Grasse, Cannes, and elsewhere 
along the Riviera. 
Juglans regia (Walnut).—The agreeable fragrance of crushed 
walnut leaves is much enjoyed by most people, but so far as 
I am aware it has not gained the attention from perfumers 
that its distinctness would seem to deserve. 
Juniper (Juniperus). 
Lastreea montana, L. aemula, and other species are scented. 
Lathyrus odoratus (Sweet Peas).—Well-known and exquisite 
annuals. 
Laurelia aromatica (Sweet Laurelia).—A rare evergreen with 
fleshy and deliciously fragrant foliage, hardy only in very warm 
and sheltered localities. It grows 20 feet high in Co. Wicklow. 
