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variety (maculates) (Fig. 274). C. villosus has deep green 

 wrinkled leaves, and is of free growth, whilst it is distinct 

 in habit, and bears freely in summer large lilac-coloured 

 flowers, tinged with purple. The variety named C. creticus 

 is deserving of wider culture. In this case the flowers are 

 purplish-red, and borne with great freedom. C. corbariensis (a 

 cross between C. salvifolius and C. populifolius) has flowers 

 blotched with yellow in the centre. It forms a neat bush, and 

 blossoms freely and continuously. C. florentinus is a lovely 

 plant for the rock garden, with neat, compact habit. The white 

 flowers are blotched with yellow at the base of each petal. 

 C. laurifolius bears large white flowers in summer; it is robust 

 and erect in growth, and perhaps the hardiest member of the 

 genus. C. dlbidus is a much-branched kind, with oblong hairy 

 leaves, bearing in June rose- and lilac-coloured flowers. C. crispus 

 is distinct ; its purple flowers are produced abundantly in summer. 

 C. lusitanicus, C. salvifolius, and C. Thureti are likewise good 

 kinds. 



Cotoneasters. — See page 460. . 



Crataegus Pyracantha. — See page 459. 



Dabcecia polifolia (St. Dabeoc's Heath), occasionally met 

 with under the name of Menziesia polifolia, is a dwarf shrub, 



well adapted for 

 planting in masses 

 in damp soils. It 

 should be planted 

 in the rock garden, 

 also as an edging 

 to beds of dwarf- 

 growing shrubs. It 

 is of compact, 

 bushy habit, and 

 spreads rapidly. 

 Its erect, slender 

 shoots are clothed 

 with narrow bright 

 green leaves, and 

 in summer bears 

 very freely purplish- 

 crimson bell-shaped 

 flowers. Ordinary 

 soil suits this 

 charming little plant, but one composed largely of peat and 

 leaf-mould is best. D. p. alba makes a suitable companion to 

 the last-named, and is a continuous blossomer ; its flowers 

 are pure white. D. p. atropurpurea is conspicuous for its deep 

 purple flowers. 



Fig. 275.— Daphne Cneorum. 



