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JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Vetiver (Andropogon Schaenanthus).—The oil of Andropogon is 
sometimes called “ Indian Geranium ” oil, having a citrine 
odour. Used to adulterate Attar de Eose and in the manufacture 
of cheap perfumes. Used in India for screens or “ Cuscus 
tatties.’' 
Violet odours.—The well-known Sweet Violet (Viola odorata) in 
all its forms, also present in some Orchids and in “Orris ” 
root (Iris florentina and other species). Violets and Iris are 
largely grown in Italy, Sicily, Sardinia, and South France 
for the perfume trade. Ail the race of Garden Violas or 
“ Tufted Pansies ” are sweet and exquisite garden flowers. 
“Violetta” and other of Dr. Stuart’s race of rayless Violas 
are charmingly dwarf, dainty, and sweet-scented. 
Vitis riparia and other Wild Grape vines of North America have 
sweet-scented flowers. 
Wallflower (Cheiranthus Cheiri).—One of the hardiest and 
sweetest of all our native flowers. 
Winter Green (Gaultheria procumbens); also from Betula Ceuta. 
Winter Sweet (Chimonanthus fragrans).—Waxy yellow flowers 
produced in winter with a spicy perfume. 
Wistaria Sinensis (Chinese Wistaria, or Pergola Flower).— 
Drooping racemes of deliciously sweet purple or white Pea-like 
blossoms. 
Woodruff (Asperula odorata). 
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium). 
Ylang-Ylang, Uang-Uang (Cananga odorata).—A tree growing in 
Java, Burma, &c., with very fragrant yellowish green flowers. 
The name literally means “ flower of flowers,” and the 
extracted perfume is more valuable than Attar de Rose. 
Zedoaria (Curcuma).—C. Zerumbet and many other kinds. 
A FEW BOOKS AND NOTES ON THE SUBJECT OF 
PERFUMES, &c. 
? 1491 b.c. Exodus xxx. Also later, Song of Solomon v. 13. 
vi. 2 . St. Mark xiv. 3. St. John xii. 3-5. Myrrh, Spices, 
Cinnamon, Cassia, Frankincense, Stacte, Onycla, and Gal- 
banum came from India, Persia, and East Coast of Africa. 
