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class, the most serviceable purple is Jackmani ; white, 

 Henryi ; blue, Ramona ; crimson, Madame E. Andre. 



The Flammula class may be propagated by division of 

 the roots. The large -flowered kinds are propagated by 

 layers or root-grafting on C. Flammula and others. 



A deep, mellow, rich soil, naturally moist, will suit the 

 requirements of Clematis. In dry times apply water freely, 

 particularly for the large-flowered kinds. Also 

 provide trellis or other support as soon as they 

 begin to run. Clematis usually blooms on th e 

 wood of the season : therefore prune in winter 

 or early spring, in order to secure strong new Clematis pamcuiata 

 flowering shoots. The large-flowered kinds should be cut 

 back to the ground each year; and other kinds may be simi- 

 larly treated unless they are wanted for permanent bowers. 



The Clematis root disease is the depredation of a nem- 

 atode or eel- worm. It is seldom troublesome in ground 

 which thoroughly freezes. 



Climbers. Treated under Vines. 



Cobsea. This is most commonly seen in the 

 greenhouse, although it is one of the best of tender 

 climbers for porches. Seed sown in February or March, 

 and grown in gentle heat, will make suitable plants for set- 

 ting out by June. It may also be grown from cuttings of 

 the young wood, taken in February and rooted in brisk 

 heat. The flowers of C. scandens are shaped very much 

 like those of the Campanulas, but are larger. They open a 

 greenish white and deepen to a dark purple in the course of 

 a few days. The vines in full bloom have a gradation of 

 colors as the flowers are in different stages of development. 

 The variegated form of C. scandens should be propagated 

 by cuttings to hold the variegation. Grows 10-15 ft. 

 Tender. Climbs by means of tendrils. 



Cockscomb. Celosia cristata is the well known 

 Cockscomb, having combs or heads of scarlet, crimson, 



