180 FLOWERS OF GARDEN AND GREENHOUSE 
Berries scarlet, in large clusters, forming the chief attraction of this 
species. Himalaya (1824). : 
C. MICROPHYLLA (small-leaved). Evergreen shrub, 3 to 4 feet high, 
with trailing branches, Leaves egg 
Sub-evergreen shrub, with rhombie- 
silky beneath, persisting through = 
ogether, or solitary, on short latera 
es oblong, bright vermilion, persisting 
ced from Himalaya. foot 
me-leaved). Evergreen shrub, less than 1 fe 
high. Leaves egg-shaped, silvery white beneath. Flowers sma , 
pinkish; April. Fruits scarlet. Himalaya (1852). : Fi 
- VULGARIS (common). Erect shrub, 3 to 5 feet high, with broad, 
elliptic-oblong leaves, downy beneath, 
flowered cymes; May and June. 
branches; April or May. Berri 
through winter. Introdu 
C. THYMIFOLIA (Thy 
All the species of Cotoneaster are worthy of cultivation, 
Cultivation, th 
IS evergreen in ¢ 
standard-high on Hawthorn 
will cover as rapid] 
upon which to gra 
he severest. winters ; it should be grafted 
stocks, and grown against a wall, which it 
yaslvy. C.afinisand@ frigida are useful as stocks 
ft the evergreen species, 
CINQUEFOILS 
purple blossoms, 
bracts: the petals 
regions; two only in 
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