CENTAUKEA. Candidissima. 



CENTAUREA, Clementei. 



Cftlosia argeatea« long spikes of silvery- white, shadeci v, ;'. ilesh color ; splendid. 



" anrea pyrainidalis, bright golden spikes, m p) ramuial form ; exceeding- 

 ly beautiful. 



'• Hnttoaii, A most beautiful bedding plant, retaming its brilliancy till late 

 in Autumn. Bushy habit, pyramidal form, profusely branched, each 

 leading branch being tipped with a small spike of bright crimson Jlowers. 

 The upper side of the leaf is a deep claret color, while the under side is 

 a bright crimson shade. A half-hardy annual, gro\ving readily fi-om seed. 



" cristata, see Cockscomb. 



CENTAUREA. 



An exceedingly interesting genus of plants, embracing annuals, biennials 

 and perennials Some of the varieties are magnificent foliage plants, while 

 others are noted for their beautiful flowers. All the kinds named below are 

 worthy of careful cultivation, 



Coutaurea candHlissima^ fine ornamental plant of great beauty. Silvery white, 

 deeply cut foliage. Half-hardy perennial from southern Europe ; I foot, 

 Clementei, foliage white, deeply cut, and altogether very beautiful. It 

 is entirely new, having been proved only three years, and is a valuable 

 acquisition. Half-hardy perennial. 

 '■ Americana^ hardy annual from Arkansas, two feet in height, and of 

 strong, robust growth ; flowers deep red, and very pretty. 



' Cyanns, see Bachelor's Button* 



" Moschata atropurpurea, see Sweet Sultan. 



CHAM^ROPS. 

 (See PaliB.) 



CHEIRANTHUS. 



(See Wall Flower. 



CHLORA. 



A popular novelty : glossy, oblong, handsome foliage, and abundant bright 

 yellow flowers Half-hardy annual. 

 Chlora grandiflora, new, and highly recommended ; i foot. 



