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PETER HEXDERSON & CO. 's CATALOGUE OF SEEDS. 



Chrysanthemum coronarium, double. Cucurbita Melopepo, striped flat. 



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CHAMiEPETJCE. 



PER PKT. 



These elegant Thistles, with variegated downy leaves, and thickly set spines, are very orna- 

 mental for out-door decoration. 



Champaeeuce Casabonae. Glossy dark green leaves, with white nerves and brown spikes. 



Half-Hardy Perennial, 1 ft 10 



Diacantba. Magnificent ornamented-foliaged biennial, with long leaves, spines, 



symmetrically arranged, 2 ft 10 



COBJEA. 



A beautiful rapid-growing, climbing plant, with large, handsome, bell-shaped flowers. Sow 

 early, and plant out about June. In sowing, place the seeds edgewise, and cover lightly. 

 Half-hardy Perennial. 



Cobeea^Scandens. Purple, 20 ft. {See cut.) 10 



COCCXMEA. 



Ooccinea Indica. An exceedingly handsome climbing gourd, with shining, ivy-like foliage 



and scarlet fruit. Half-hardy Perennial " 15 



CLIANTHUS. 



This splendid plant, which has hitherto been considered so difficult to cultivate, has, upon 

 further acquaintance with its habits, proved quite the contrary. Sown in the open 

 air in May, it has thrived and bloomed exceedingly well without any care. It must 

 be sown in a dry, hot, sunny position. It should never be watered. 



Cliantlius Dampieri. A magnificent greenhouse shrub, flowers in clusters, drooping, pea- 

 shaped, four inches in length, of a brilliant scarlet, with intense black spots in the cen- 

 tre of each flower. {See cut.) 25 



COCKSCOMB. (See Oelosia Cristata.) 



C0LETJS. 



The utility of the Coleus is well known for ornamental purposes, whether for bedding or 

 other 'decorations, where colored leaved plants are desired. They are grown so easily, 

 and make such fine specimens in so short a time, that their merit can be scarcely over- 

 estimated. Half-hardy Perennial. 



Coleus, from New Hybrids. These seeds may all be expected to produce very beautiful 



and distinct new sorts 50 



COLLINSIA. 



An exceedingly pretty and popular genus of free-blooming and attractive plants. Hardy 



Annuals. 

 Collinsia, Finest Mixed Varieties. {See cut.) 5 



COLLOMIA. 



Collomia G-randiflora. Showy border plant, saffron color. Hardy Annuo. 1 5 



