324 ARBORETUM AND FRUTICETUM. PART III. 
« 18. C. Cupanta‘nus Presl. Cupani’s Cistus, or Rock Rose. 
Identification. Presi ex Spreng. Syst. Append., p. 206.; Don’s Mill., 1. p. 299. 
Engraving. Swt. Cist., t. 70. 
Spec. Char., §c. Stem erect. Leaves stalked, cordate-ovate, 3-nerved, reti- 
culately veined; upper surface scabrous, under surface covered with fascicled 
hairs; margin fringed. Peduncles pilose, 2- or 3-flowered. Sepals villous, 
acuminated. Petals imbricated. (Don’s Mill., i. p. 299.) Native of Sicily, 
but when introduced into England is uncertain. It grows to the height 
of 2ft.,and produces white flowers, with a spot of yellow at the base of 
each petal, in June and July. Sweet says that it is very nearly hardy, re- 
quiring protection only during the severest frosts; and, in sheltered situ- 
ations, requiring no protection at all. It is nearly related, he says, to C. 
salvizefolius, and to C. corbariénsis; but is of stronger growth than either of 
these. Plants were in the Fulham Nursery in 1827. The heart-shaped 
leaves of this species render it easily distinguishable from the others that 
have white flowers. 
Variety. 
w C.C. 2 acutifolius. The acute-leaved Cupani’s Cistus, or Rock Rose. 
(Sut. Cist., t. 78. ; Don’s Mill. i.p.299.). C.acutifolius Swt. ; C. sal- 
vizfolius 6 humifisus Dec. Prod., i. p. 265., Swt. Cist., t. 78.— Leaves 
cordate-ovate, 3-nerved, reticulately veined, pubescent on both sur- 
faces. Branches twiggy, diffuse, rather prostrate. Peduncles tomen- 
tose, generally 3-flowered. Sepals cordate, acute, shining, rather 
pilose, ciliated. Petals obcordate, imbricated at the base. (Don’s 
Miil., i. p. 299.) Cultivated in Colvill’s Nursery, Chelsea, in 1827 ; 
and, according to Sweet’s figure, so closely resembling the preceding 
sort, that we have no doubt of their belonging to one species or race. 
« 19. C. corBARIE’NsIs Pourr. The Corbiéres Cistus, or Rock Rose. 
Identification. Dec. Prod., 1. p. 265. ; Swt. Cist., t. 8.; Don’s Mill, 1. p. 299. 
Synonymes. C. salviefodlius 6 Dec. Prod. Fl. Fr., 4. p.813.; C. populifdlius minor, in some nurseries; 
C. hybridus Poury., not of Vahl. 
Engraving. Swt, Cist., t. 8, 
Spec. Char., &c. Leaves stalked, somewhat cordate, ovate, acuminated with 
fringed margins, wrinkled on both surfaces, and very glutinous. Peduncles 
long, 1—3-flowered. (Don’s Mill. i. p.299.) Found in the south of France, 
on the mountains of Corbiéres, and also in Spain; and cultivated in the 
English gardens in the year 1656. It is a shrub, 23 ft. high, handsome, 
and producing its flowers in May and June. According to Sweet, it is 
one of the hardiest species of the genus, thriving well in the common garden 
soil, and in any situation where it is not too moist. It continues in bloom 
for about two months; and every day during that period the plant is 
covered with a profusion of handsome white flowers, the margins of which 
are tinged with rose colour. The rose-coloured buds are also very pretty 
before the flowers expand. Plants were in the Hammersmith Nursery in 1825. 
» 20. C. FLoRENTI‘NUS Lam. The Florentine Cistus, or Rock Rose, 
Identification, am. Dict., 2. p. 17.; Swt. Cist., t. 59.; Don’s Mill, 1. p. 300. 
Engraving. Swt. Cist., t. 59. 
Spec. Char. Leaves narrow-lanceolate, wrinkled, reticulated on the under 
surface, almost sessile. Peduncles villous, generally 3-flowered. (Don’s 
Miil., i, p, 300.) A native of Italy, whence it was brought to England in 
1825. It is a shrub 3ft. high, producing its white flowers in June and 
July. It is a rare and very distinct species, Mr. Sweet observes; and forms 
a very pretty upright bush, requiring some protection during winter. Plants 
of it were in the Fulham Nursery in 1826. 
a 21. C. monsPELIE’NsIS L. The Montpelier Cistus, or Rock Rose. 
Identification. Lin. Sp., 737.; Lam. Ill., t. 477. ; Cav. Icon., 2. t. 187.; Jacq. Coll., 2. t.8.; Swt, 
Cist., t. 27.; Smith’s Fl. Gree., t. 493. : : 8 Sec are 
Synonymes. Ciste de Montpelier, Fr. ; Franzisische Cisten Rose, Ger. 
ingravings. Lam. Ill., t. 477. fig. 4.; Cav. Icon., 2. t. 137.; Jacq. Coll, 2. t. 8 ; Swt. Cist., t. 27. 
Smith’s Fl. Gree., t. 493. ee ; Se ole ; met 
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