FOR VICTORIAN INDUSTRIAL CULTURE. 



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Cordyline Ti, Schoot. 



China. The roots in a roasted 'state are edible. The leaves^ 

 like those of other species, can be utilised for textile fibre. 



Coriandrum stivum, Linne. 



Orient and Middle Asia. An annual or biennial herb, much 

 in use for condiments. The essential oil peculiar. 



Corylus Colurna, Linne. 



The Constantinople Nut-tree, the tallest of Hazels, attaining 

 60 feet in height, of rather quick growth. This, as well as- 

 the European Hazel {Corylus Avellana, L.) and the Japan 

 Hazel {C. heterophyllcij Fischer) might be grown for copses in 

 our forest-gullies. 



Corynocarpus laevigata, Forster. 



The Karaka of New Zealand and the principal forest-tree of 

 the Chatham Islands, attaining a height of 60 feet. The wood 

 is light, and used by the natives for canoes. The pulp of the 

 fruit is edible. Cattle browse on the foliage. In rich humid 

 soil the tree can be adopted for avenues. 



Corynosicyos edulis. {Cladosicyos edulis, J. Hooker.) 



Guinea. A new cucumber-like plant, with edible fruits 

 about one foot long, and three inches in diameter. 



Crambe cordifolia, Steven. 



From Persia and the Caucasus to Thibet and the Himalayas 

 up to 14,000 feet. The root and foliage of this Kale afford 

 an esculent. C. Kotschyana (Boiss.) is an allied plant. 



Crambe maritima, Linne. 



Sea-Kale. Sand-coasts of Europe and North Africa. A 

 perennial herb; the yoimg shoots used as a wholesome and 

 agreeable vegetable. 



Crambe Tataria, Wulfen. 



From Southern Europe to the Orient. Perennial. Like- 

 wise used for culinary purposes. 



Crataegus aestivalis, Torrey and Gray. 



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 Whitethorn. A valuable hedge.plant ; also 

 very handsome. Spines strong. 



