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Cassandra calyculata {A7idromeda calyculata, Lyonia caly- 

 culata) belongs to the Heath family, and forms a neat, low- 

 growing, much-branched shrub, with small, roundish, pale green, 

 leathery leaves, and in March bears a rich profusion of small 

 waxy-white flowers ; useful for planting in masses on the banks 

 of streams or by lake-sides. 



Cassinia fulvida {Diplopappus chrysophyllus). — K stout bush 

 of erect habit, with golden-yellow slender stems, small rich green 

 leaves, covered with golden-yellow tomentum on the under-surface, 

 and terminal panicles of white flowers, borne in autumn and con- 

 tinuing in good condition until the middle of November ; a good 

 seaside shrub, and valuable for autumn effect. C. leptophylla is 

 a companion to the last-named. In this case the stems and 

 under-surface of the leaves, as well as the flowers, are white. 

 C. Vaiivilliersii is of sturdier, erect growth, and well adapted 

 for the rock garden, or for the front of the shrubbery. 



Castanopsis {Castanea) chrysophylla is a close ally of the 

 Sweet Chestnut. It is a neat-growing shrub, or small tree, 

 with narrow deep green leaves, covered with a golden powder 

 on the under-surface. This has a pleasing effect when the 

 leaves are disturbed by wind. A rich, loamy, well-drained soil 

 suits it well; it rarely grows higher than lolt. in this country. 



Cerasus Lauro-cerasus (Common Laurel) is unfortunately 

 planted too freely. In its proper place it is valuable, and when 

 grown in groups, and allowed freedom, is attractive when in 

 flower. It is also useful for hedge planting, or as a shelter to 

 tender shrubs. Being a gross feeder, it should not be too freely 

 planted in the shrubbery border. The Caucasian and Colchic 

 varieties are ornamental, easily grown, and conspicuous by reason 

 of their handsome glossy green leaves. They are also hardier 

 than the first -named. C. L. latifolia is a bold, large-leaved 

 variety, and C. L. angHstifolia, with its narrow leaves, is worthy 

 of recognition. The last-named is not so vigorous in growth 

 as those already referred to, but owing to its neat habit is too 

 ornamental to ignore. C. L. cajnellmfolia is very uncommon, 

 and worthy of extended culture. Its distinct habit of growth, 

 roundish, deep glossy green leaves, together with its undoubted 

 hardy constitution, are strong recommendations, and planters 

 seeking distinct - looking shrubs should make a note of this. 

 C. L. rotundifolia is of compact, vigorous habit, with round rich 

 green leaves. C. lusitanica [Frumps lusitantca), well known as 

 the Portugal Laurel, grows to a height of about 20ft., and is 

 a very beautiful evergreen, with deep green leaves ; a fine shrub 

 for planting in pleasure-grounds. It may be grown as a 

 standard as well as in bush form. On account of its neat 

 habit, it has been grown extensively in pots for standing on 

 terraces, in corridors, &c. Although not showy, its dull white 



