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Crambe Tataria, Wulfen. 



From Southern Europe to the Orient. Perennial. Liijewise 

 used for culinary purposes. According to Simmonds the large 

 fleshy roots form also an esculent. 



Crataegus aestivalis, Torrey and Grey. 



The Apple Haw. Southern States of North America. The 

 small juicy fruit of an agreeable acid taste. 



Crataegus apiifolia, Michaux. 



North America. Highly serviceable for hedges. 



Crataegus Azarolus, Linne. 



Welsh Medlar. South Europe and South-West Asia. The 

 pleasantly acidulous fruits are much used for preserves. 



Crataegus coccinea, Linne. 



North American White Thorn. A valuable hedge plant; also 

 very handsome. Spines strong. 



Crataegus cordata, Alton. 



Southern States of North America. Also much employed for 

 hedges. 



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Crataegus Crus-Galli, Linne. 



North America. The Cockspur Thorn. Regarded as one of 

 the best species for hedges, Spines long and stout. 



Crataegus Oxyacantha, Linne. 



Europe, North Africa, North and West Asia. The ordinary 

 Hawthorn or White Thorn. Recorded here as one of the most 

 eligible among deciduous hedge plants j the wood is considered 

 one of the best substitutes for boxwood by engravers. 



Crataegus parvifolia, Alton. 



North America. For dwarf hedges. Spines long, slender, 

 sharp and numerous. 



Crataegus pyracantha, Persoon. 



The Firethorn. South Europe. This species is evergreen. 

 It is likewise adapted for hedges, but slower in growth than 

 hawthorn, although not difficult to rear. 



