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readiness. These Palm-lilies ought to be naturalized in our 

 ranges by mere dissemination. 



Cordyline Forsteri, F. v. Mueller. 



(C. Australia, J. Hooker, not Endlicher.) 



New Zealand. The stem of this noble thin-leaved plant 

 attains a height of 40 feet, and is branched. 



Cordyline indivisa, Kunth. 



New Zealand. The stem of this thick and rigid-leaved 

 palm-like species rises to a height of 20 feet, and remains 

 undivided. Leaves finally 5 inches broad ; yield the Toi- 

 fibre. 



Cordyline Baueri, J. Hooker. 



((?. Australis, Endlicher, not J. Hooker.) 

 Norfolk Island. The stem of this stately species attains a 

 height of 40 feet, and becomes in age ramified. It is 

 very intimately allied to the New Zealand Cordyline 

 Porsteri. 



Coriandrum sativum, L. 



Orient and Middle Asia. An annual or biennial herb, much 

 in use for condiments. The essential oil peculiar. 



Corynosicyos edlllis. (Cladosicyos edulis, J. Hooker.) 



Ghiinea. A new cucumber-like plant, with edible 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 vegetable. 



Crambe Tataria, Wulfen. 



From Southern Europe to the Orient. Perennial. Like- 

 wise used for culinary purposes. 



CrataegUS aestivalis, Torrey and Gray. 



The Apple Haw. Southern States of North America. The 

 small juicy fruit of an agreeable acid taste. 



Crataegus apiifolia, Michaux. 



North America. Highly serviceable for hedges. 



