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these cletacli themselves from the earth and live upon the plants 

 they encircle. Clover is a plant to which it is very partial. Its 

 white flowers are produced in compact clusters. G. epithymiim, a 

 tropical variety that clothes Indian shrubs with a web like golden 

 cord is studded with sweet-scented blossoms. (7. verrucosa, another 

 Eastern species bearing white bell-shaped flowers, smelling strongly 

 of violets and cowslips mixed. 

 Cyanella odorata. — A bulbous plant from South Africa, bearing red 

 fragrant flowers. 



Cyclamen. — A genus of delightfully attractive bulbous plants, mostly 

 from the Alps and other mountainous districts of Southern Europe ; 

 careful selection and hybridisation has produced some beautiful 

 forms that are marvels of beauty when in full bloom ; many species 

 are powerfully scented, notably (7. persicum, the kind generally 

 cultivated for decorating conservatories. The whole group can 

 be readily grown from seed, or if a quick return is desired it is best 

 to purchase bulbs. This lovely plant is strongly recommended to 

 all who desire beautiful and elegant bloom at a season of the year 

 when scented flowers are scarce. See Illustration. 



Cyclopia genistoides. — A South African shrub with pretty yellow 

 flowers. It is commonly known as Bush Tea, and has an agree- 

 able tea-like smell. 



Cycncches chlorochilum. See Orchids. . 



Cymbidium sinense. See Orchids. 



Cynoglossum suaveolens. — An Australian species of the common 



Hound's-tongue, possessing a delicious odour. 

 Cyperus. — A genus of plants of the Sedge famil}^, widely distributed 



over the warmer parts of the globe. G. longus, a British species, is 



said to possess the odour of violets in its joints, whilst G. rotAindiis 



and G, scariosus, both Indian kinds, are largely employed in the 



manipulation of Eastern perfumes. 

 Cyrtanthus odorus. — A bulbous and herbivorous South African plant, 



bearing pendulous crimson fragrant flowers. G. M^Kenii is also 



sweet-scented. 



Cytisus. — One of the most beautiful hardy native shrubby plants is 

 G. scox)arius, known under the popular name of Broom, it is 

 common to all who visit our heaths and copses ; the genus is 

 widely distributed throughout Europe, and many beautiful hybrid 

 species owe their presence to the undertakings of expert gardeners, 

 w^ho have intermingled the beauties of one kind with the attractive 

 features of another. The elegant bloom of this dainty variety is 

 golden yellow in colour, and slightly scented with an odour re- 

 sembling honey. The Spanish Broom^ G. albus, is an elegant 



