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stem of this thick and rigid-leaved palm-like species 
rises toa height of 20 feet, and remains undivided. 
Leaves finally 5 inches broad ; yield the toi-fibre. 
Cordyline Baueri, J. Hooker. (C. Australis, End- 
licher, not J. Hooker.)—Norfolk Island. Thestem of 
this stately species attains a height of 40 feet, and be- 
comes, in age, ramified. It is very intimately allied 
to the New Zealand Cordyline Forsteri. 
Cortandrum sativum, L.—Orient and Middle Asia. 
An annual or biennial herb, much in use for condi- 
ments. The essential oil peculiar. 
Corynosicyos edulis. (Cladosicyos edulis, J. Hook- 
er.)—Guinea. A new cucumber-like plant, with edi- 
ble fruits about 1 foot long and 3 inches in diameter, 
Crambe maritima, L.—Sea-kale. Sand coasts of 
Europe and North Africa. A perennial herb; the 
young shoots used as a wholesome and agreeable veg- 
etable. 
Crambe Tartaria, Wulfen.—From*Southern Europe 
to the Orient. Perennial. Likewise used for culina- 
ry purposes. 
Crategus eestivalis, Torrey and Gray.—The Apple 
Haw. Southern States of North America. Thesmall, 
juicy fruit of an agreeable acid taste. 
Crategus apiifolia, Michaux. — North America. 
Highly serviceable for hedges. 
Crategus coccinea, L.— North American White- 
thorn. A valuable hedge-plant ; also very handsome. 
Spines strong. 
Crategus cordata, Aiton.—Southern States of North 
America. Also much employed for hedges. 
Crategus Crus-Galli, L.—North America. The 
Cockspur Thorn. Regarded as one of the best species 
for hedges. Spines long and stout. 
