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RANGE: Mexico, brought thence to Madrid. From there it came to Paris around 

 1 806 and has spread into almost all of France. 



NOMENCLATURE. Cobcea, the name given to the plant by Cavanilles 

 [Translator's note: Antonio Jose Cavanilles, 1745-1804, a Spanish botanist, taxonomist, 

 and plant collector] in memory of Barnabe Cobo, a Spanish Jesuit who wrote on natural 

 history around the middle of the seventeenth century. 



USES. This is one of the most beautiful plants that can be grown for decorating 

 gardens, covering arbors, and providing shade. Its abundant flowers create a most 

 beautiful appearance. 



CULTIVATION. The plant likes good, substantial soil and frequent watering 

 during the period of its most active growth. It's propagated by seeds planted on a compost 

 bed, as well as by layers that take root easily, and by cuttings. 



KEY TO PLATE. 



601. Cup-and-saucer vine. 1. Lower portion of the corolla and stamens. 2. Ovary. 

 3. Transverse section of fruit to show the seeds. 



