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a shrub in every way suited to train about tlie windows of a 

 dwelling. Young plants are obtained by means of layering, 

 and they require a little extra protection when young. C. 

 fragrans, flowers yellow and brown. C. macrophylla is also a 

 fiivourite. 



CHINA-ASTER. See Callistefhus. 



CHINESE HOLLYHOCK. Althea Sinensis. An 

 annual, rarely growing more than three feet high — a Holly- 

 hock in miniature. 



CHINESE PINK. See Dianthus Chinensis. 



CHINESE PRIMROSE. See Primula. 



CHIONANTHUS. Fringe Tree. [Oleacete.] Fine 

 hardy deciduous small trees or shrubs. Soil, peat earth, in 

 damp situations. Propagated by seeds or layers. 



CHIRITA. [Gesneraceae.] A genus of stove her- 

 baceous plants, but including one species which will suc- 

 ceed in a greenhouse. It should have turfy peat soil, and 

 should be kept close in a moist atmosphere, such as a 

 Wardian case affords. Increased by cuttings of the leaves 

 or division. 



CHIRONIA. [Gentianaceae.] Greenhouse soft-wooded 

 shrubs, of a very ornamental character. They are propagated 

 without difficulty by cuttings planted in sand, and put in a 

 warm frame till rooted, and when established should be 

 grown in roughish sandy soil, composed of three-fourths peat 

 to one-fourth loam, with a considerable admixture of pure 

 sand. The pots must be well drained, and should not be 

 over large. Considerable care is requisite not to over-water, 

 especially in winter. The best are C. decussata, rose pink ; 

 C. ghitinosa, rose pink ; C. jasminoides, purple red ; and C. 

 peduncularis. 



CHLIDANTHUS. [Amaryllidaceae.] A half-hardy bulb- 

 ous plant, with fragrant blossoms. Soil, rich light loam. 

 Propagated by offsets. The bulbs require to be kept dry in 

 winter. 



CHONEMORPHA. [Apocynaceae.l Stove climbing 

 shrubs, related to Echites, and requiring similar treatment. 

 C. f/randijiora, pink ; and C. pubescens, white, are the best. 



CHORETUS. [Amaryllidaceae.] A beautifal half-hardy 

 bulb, requiring to rest dry during winter, and to enjoy a high 



