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lyS] MAZ planted to loose sandy lands : in «uch situations, its spreading hori- zontal roots greatly tend to conso- lidate the soil, and increase die stratum of vegetable mould, for the reception of more useful plants. — Bechstkis remarks, that it would be advisable to propagate the Small Matweed in young plantations ex- posed to cold' and bleak winds ; on acconnt of the proteftion it might afford to tender trees. Mauls. See Mallow, ^[ay. See Hawthoux, i May-lily, See Lily-of-the- Valley. MA Z MAYWEEf). See Fetid Cii AM tr* MILE. MAZE, or Ladyrikth, in Gar- dening, denotes a piece of ground, planted and arranged in various meanders, so as to render it dith- cult, after entering the walks, to find the leading avenue. Labyriaths contribute equally to health and amusement ; and, as few persons possess gardens or pleasure-grounds sufficiently ex- tensive for long walks, we have subjoined an outline of a maze, in which simplicity and economy are stridly combined. The principal expence of such a mazff, will be the green hedges, which ought to be seven feet high ; and, if the breadth of the walks be calculated at four feet, beside 12 inches for the room occupied by the shrubs, the diameter of the wlidle will not exceed 150 feet. In the centre might be planted a ofty chesnut or otlicr tree, with spread- ing branches ; or a circle of poplar- trees, the height and sprishtliness of which invite the wanderer to refresh himself under their cooling- shade. It should be remarked, that the plan.