THE HOME FLORIST. 



such vigorous varieties as Verschaffeltii, Setting Sun, Mutabilis and others, rank among the 

 very best of plants for planting in masses or ribbon lines, even though tender they are. The 

 majority of our dwellings that are heated by anthracite coal stoves or ranges, and in which fire 

 heat is maintained day and night, will suit the Coleus if grown in pots or baskets and placed 

 in the light. A handsome size of plants may be reared for winter decoration by striking cuttings 

 in July or August for the purpose. Plant them into light, rich soil and water moderately during 

 winter, also pay attention to heading back strong growing shoots, to prevent a growth of 

 ' ' drawn " appearance. 



C. Brunette, green leaves, spotted and blotched with various shades of maroon. C. Canari, 

 a peculiar yellowish green variety, edged, and sometimes spotted, with maroon. C. Chameleon, 

 a comparatively new and desirable variety, in which the colors of pure rose, green and purple 

 are distinctly presented. C. Edith, rich dark red, edged with yellowish green. C. Enchantress, 

 brilliant crimson and shades, edged with pale green. C. Hamlet, purplish maroon. C. Hero, 

 chocolate maroon. C. Mutabilis, maroon and bronze, deeply edged with yellowish green. C. 

 Nonsuch, light bronzy crimson, edged with green. C. Princess of Prussia, deep, velvety-crimson, 

 the brightest variety in cultivation. C. Princess of Wales, purplish red, edged green. C. Rain- 

 bow, a blending of various colors, such as maroon, crimson, bronzy green, etc., in stripes and 

 blotches. C. Refulgent, dark maroon ; a strong grower. C. Rival, dark claret crimson, light 

 green edge. C. Setting Sun, bronze crimson center, bright golden margin. C. Shah, recently 

 introduced, the leaves, which are rich cinnamon, are marked the entire width and one-third or 

 one-half their depth with golden yellow, although it is inclined to vary occasionally from this 

 rule. C. Verschaffeltii, rich velvety crimson, of superior quality, either for bedding or pot 

 culture. 



COLUMBINE. See Aquilegia. 

 CONVOLVULUS (Half -Hardy Annual). 



CONVOLVULUS MAJOR (Morning Glory). A climbing plant that is perhaps as well known 



as any plant in cultivation, being excellent for 

 covering trellises, rustic work, cords for shading 

 the veranda, etc. There are many varieties of 

 different colors, all of which are more or less 

 attractive. The seed may be sown in the open 

 ground quite early in the spring. As soon as 

 the young plants stretch forth for support on 

 which to spin, it should be provided, as they 

 do not hold on so readily after being older, be- 

 sides they become entangled with each other. 



CONVOLVULUS MINOR (Dwarf Convolvulus). 

 Free flowering annuals of distinct and rich 

 colors, that are desirable for massing or for in- 

 dividual effect. The seeds germinate readily, 

 and may be sown where they are to flower. 

 Thin out the plants to stand not nearer than 

 fifteen inches apart in rich soil. 



CROWN IMPERIAL (Hardy Bulb). 



An old fashioned, early spring flowering bulb, 

 bearing on a stem several feet high, drooping 

 bell-shaped flowers, which in their arrangement 

 around the stalk may be fancied to resemble a 

 crown. There are both double and single va- 

 rieties, the colors of which are principally yel- 

 low and red. They delight in a deep rich bed, 

 and should not have their bulbs lifted for re- 

 Fig. 40. Cuphea Platycentra Cigar Plant. setting oftener than every third year. 



CUPHEA PLATYCENTRA CIGAR PLANT (Greenhouse Perennial, 32, 45, 80). 

 This is a pretty, shrub-like plant adapted to a variety of purposes. The flowers, which are 

 tubular in form (see Fig. 40), are uniformly of a bright scarlet color, tipped at their opening 

 with pure white and jet black edges. It is almost constantly in bloom under any fair circum- 

 stances, and will thrive beautifully as a hanging basket or vase plant, or if planted out in the 

 border and beds, where it will during the season assume a dense globular form, and constantly 

 produce hundreds of flowers. It is also valuable as a pot plant for the window, where its con- 

 stantly appearing flowers of pleasing appearance will be certain to make it a favorite. The 

 Cuphea is readily propagated from cuttings of the young growth. 



CRASSULA COCCINEA (Greenhouse Perennial, 34, 43, 85). 



A plant suitable for the window or conservatory, which produces scarlet wax-like flowers of 

 considerable beauty for a long time ; should be kept rather dry during winter. 



