Cucurbita 



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Cuphea 



Other Species : 



Anguriu, 3', sum., yel. moscliatus (nee Cucurbita 

 Citrullus (see Citrullus moschata). 



vulgaris). Prophetarum,G', sura. .yel. 



metuliferus, 6', sum., yel. trigpmis, 5', sum., yel. . 



(Horned Cucumber). utilissimus, a var. of 



CUCURBITA. 



A genus of half-hardy annuals (ord. Cucur- 

 bitaceas), allied to Cucumis and distributed through- 

 out the Tropics. In general appearance they 

 resemble the Cucumber family, but are stronger 

 growing, and have different shaped fruit. The 

 best known species provide the Pumpkin and 

 Vegetable Marrow and the ornamental Gourds. 

 Although the majority grow well out of doors in 

 summer, a few require to be grown indoors. Seeds 

 should be sown in spring in a similar manner to 

 that recommended for Cucumis. Any rich, loamy 

 garden soil is suitable, a stiff loam for preference. 

 The young plants should be grown indoors until 

 June, at wiiich time they should be from 1-J-' to 2' 

 high. They should then be planted out. 



Principal Species : 



maxima, 8', sum., yel., Pepo, !!>', sum., yel., fruit 



fruit yel., red, grn. yel. (Pumpkin). 



(ornamental Gourd). ovifera, 18', sum., yel. 



There are many garden (Vegetable Marrow). 



forms. (For garden forms, set' 



Other Species :- Vegetable Marrow.) 



ficifolia, 8', sum., yel. (si/I?. verrucosa, 12', sum., yel. ; 



melauosperma) . a var. of Pepo. 

 moschata, 6', sum., yel. 



(Musk Melon). 



CULCASIA. 



West African climbers (ord. Aroidese), requiring 

 to be grown in a stove. They make long. thin, 

 wiry brandies, climbing by means of roots, and are 

 thinly clothed with simple leaves 8" long. The 

 spathe of the inflorescence is whitish brown and 

 not showy. May be increased by cuttings and 

 grown in a mixture of peat, charcoal, and sand. 



Only Cultivated Species : 



scandens, 15', Je., wh. br. 



CULLUMIA. 



Small shrubs (ord. Composite) with numerous 

 thin branches covered with small leaves terminated 

 by brown spines. They are South African plants, 

 and require to be grown in a greenhouse. Cuttings 

 of half-ripened wood placed in sandy soil in a prop- 

 agating case root readily, and a mixture of fibrous 

 peat and loam with a good dash of coarse sand 

 suits. 



Principal Species : 

 ciliaris, 2', My., Je., yel. 



CUMINUM. 



Hardy annuals (ord. Umbelliferse) with Fennel- 

 like leaves and large umbels of inconspicuous 

 flowers. They are found on the African shores of 

 the Mediterranean. One species is cultivated for 

 tlu> Mike of its aromatic seeds, which are used for 

 culinary purposes. Any ordinary garden soil. 



Principal Species : 



Cyminum, '2', Je., wh. (Common Cumin). 



CUNILA. 



Herbs or sub-shrubs (ord. Labiate), generally of 

 little horticultural value, with small white or purple 

 llciwors. like those of Balm or Mint. That named 



Ciiminyia (see Conantheni). 



below is the only one which appears to be 

 grown in gardens. It is a hardy perennial, which, 

 grows in common soil, and is propagated by seeds 

 sown in spring, or by division at the same season. 



Principal Species : 



mariana, 1', Jy., pur. 



CUNNINGHAMIA. (BKOAD-LKAYED 

 CHIXA FIR.) 



An evergreen tree (ord. Conifera) closely allied 

 to the Araucarias, but not sufficiently hardy to be 

 grown out of doors, except in favoured localities in 

 the South of England and Ireland. Even there it 

 is much disfigured by storms. It grows to a height 

 of 30' to 35' in this country, and requires a light 

 soil. It should be propagated from seeds. 



Only Species : 



sinensis (si/ns. Belis jaculiflora and Finns lanceo- 

 lata). 



CUNONIA. 



A South African genus (ord. Saxifrageas), one 

 species being in cultivation. It forms a tree with 

 evergreen, pinnate leaves, and large, upright 

 racemes of white flowers. It can be propagated by 

 means of cuttings inserted in sandy peat in a 

 warm propagating case. Sandy peat and loam, 

 in equal proportions, form a suitable compost. An 

 intermediate temperature is required. 



Principal Species : 



capensis, 20' to 30', Aug.. wh. 



CUPANIA. 



Trees and shrubs (ord. Sapindaceaj) from the 

 tropics, with large, ornamental, pinnate leaves, and 

 panicles of greenish white flowers. The steins and 

 leaf-stalks are often covered with a felt-like mass 

 of brown hairs. The few species cultivated rarely 

 flower, and are usually treated as stove foliage 

 plants. The best leaves are obtained by cutting 

 down in alternate years to within a few eyes of 

 the base, allowing one strong shoot to grow. 

 Increased by cuttings from a cut-back plant in a 

 close case. Fibrous loam and peat suit. 



Principal Species : 

 elegantissima, 20', leaves grauclideus, 30'. leaves 2' 



2r. to 3'. 



Other Species : 

 anacardioides, 30', leaves edulis (sceBligliiasapida). 



H'to2'. nlicifolia (nee Triptero- 



Cuiininghamii (see Diplo- demlron n'licifolium). 



glottis Cunmnghamii). 



CUPHEA. 



Pretty, but rather neglected, greenhouse herbs 

 or sub-shrubs (ord. Lythrariere), of considerable 

 value for the greenhouse or conservatory. A few 

 have also been used with good effect in summer 

 bedding, the best for this being ignea (fi/n. platy- 

 centra). Propagation is by seeds, sown in a brisk 

 heat in January or February, the seedlings being 

 pricked off and grown in rich soil in single pots. 

 Also by cuttings of half-ripe shoots struck in 

 bottom heat in Marcli or April. A rich, hut not 

 heavy, soil is the most suitable for the Cupheas. 

 Good plants may be grown in 6" pots if the soil is 

 rich and watering with liquid manure is practised 

 to keep them in vigour when the pots are full of 

 roots. 



Principal Species : 



sequipetala, 2', Je., grh., pur. (lyn. ocymoides). 



commersoniana, I', grh. 



cordata, 1 J', Je., grh. ev., sc. 



