410 BRECK’S NEW BOOK OF FLOWERS. 
writer says:—“One of the most pleasing and picturesque 
objects we recollect ever to have seen, was a large Cy- 
donia whilst in full bloom, partially imbedded in a late 
snow; the branches weighed down thereby, and the rich 
brilliant blossoms, peeping through their chaste covering.” 
A variety with double flowers has recently been introduc- 
ed. It succeeds in any good garden soil, and is prop- 
agated by layering and by suckers. 
—+o 
CYTISUS,—Lazurnum. 
[An ancient classical name.] 
Cftisus Labirnum.—Golden Chain.—A tall and elegant 
shrub-or low tree, which, when in bloom, is laden with 
long, pendulous clusters of golden, pea-shaped flowers, 
similar in appearance to those of the Locust. Blooms the 
last of May or in June, and is most rich and beautiful. 
The variety C. leucanthum, has cream-colored flowers. 
There is also a purple-flowering species, C. purpureus, 
which grows.two feet high, but the first mentioned is the 
most desirable of all the species and varieties. 
DAPHNE.—Mezerevo. 
[A name from ancient mythology.] 
Daphne Mezéreum.—Mezereum.—This has long been 
in cultivation, and is much esteemed for its early flower- 
ing and fragrance. The flowers come out before the 
leaves, early in the spring; they grow in clusters, all 
around the shoots of the former year. 
“‘ Though leafless, well attired, and thick beset 
With blushing wreaths, investing évery spray.” 
The flowers are succeeded by brilliant scarlet berries, 
which are a powerful poison. Another variety has white 
