CRAT^GUS, continued 



There are numerous varieties, all of which are hardy and will thrive in any dry soil. 

 We have endeavored to select the best and most distinct. They flower in May 

 and June. 



C. cpccinea. Scarlet Thorn. (Ss) This is the first to bloom, producing 

 its white blossoms early in May, and in the fall the ripening fruit is bright 

 scarlet. 



C. cordata. Washington Thorn. (S s) A desirable species, flowering in 

 June. The fall coloring of the foliage is very bright, and the red fruits remain 

 on the tree a long time. 



C. Crus-galli. Cockspur Thorn. (Dv} A small tree with a flat, bushy 

 head, horizontal branches and long, sharp thorns. Foliage glossy green. 

 Makes an excellent hedge. 



C. Lavallei. Hyb. Crus-galli X Mexicana. (Dv} A small tree, with 

 spreading branches, large flowers with red disk, and bright orange or brick- 

 red fruit. 



C. mollis. Scarlet Haw. (S v) One of the most decorative species, with 

 large, bright green foliage and showy flowers. Fruit light scarlet, ripening in 

 September. 



C. punctata. (Sm) A form with spreading, horizontal branches and short 

 spines. The foliage is good, and the flowers in May are followed by bright 

 red or reddish yellow fruits. 



C. tomentosa. Black Hawthorn. (S s} A vigorous species, with dark 

 green foliage and bright scarlet fruit. 



C. Oxyacantha. English Hawthorn. (Ss) A tree with spreading branches 

 and stout spines ; the sweet-scented flowers are white, rarely pink ; fruit scarlet. 



C. Oxyacantha, var. alba flore pleno. Double White Hawthorn. (S m) 



Similar to the preceding, but with double white flowers. 



C. Oxyacantha, var. coccinea flore pleno. Paul's Double Scarlet Thorn. 

 (S /) This is a new sort, and the best. The large, full, double flowers of deep 

 rich crimson are in clusters like verbenas. 



C. Oxyacantha, var. rosea flore pleno. Double Pink Hawthorn. (S m) 

 In growth similar to C. Oxyacantha. Flowers rose-colored and fragrant. 



CYTISUS. Golden Chain 



C. Laburnum. Golden Chain. (S m) A small tree, taking its name from 

 the long racemes of golden blossoms produced in June. It does remarkably 

 well where a cool and shady spot can be selected for it. (See plate on page 47.) 



C. Laburnum, var. pendula. Weeping Golden Chain. (D s) A form 



usually grafted on stems 5 to 6 feet in height. A very fine garden tree. 







DIOSPYROS. Persimmon 



D. Virginiana. Persimmon. (Mm] A tree with spreading, rounded 



tops and often pendulous branches. Bears a pale orange fruit, with red cheek. 



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