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autumn. There is also a white form of it. This is a very 
ornamental plant, but being somewhat tender it requires to 
be grown in well-drained ordinary soil in a warm corner of 
the garden. In less mild districts it should be grown against 
a south wall. Plant in March. In winter mulch heavily with 
dry litter. Requires copious supplies of water in summer. 
Increased by seeds or cuttings in heat in spring, or division 
in March. 
Cassinla (Golden Heath). — A new generic name for an 
old garden friend, Diplopappus chrysophyllus. C. fulvida is 
a native of New Zealand and a member of the Daisy order 
(Compositae). It is an evergreen of slender growth, with 
narrow, heath-like leaves, of a deep green on the upper and 
golden-yellow on the under-surface. Height 2 to 3ft. The 
flowers are small and yellow in colour- This attractive plant 
requires to be grown in a sheltered, well-drained border, 
preferably at the base of a south wall, and in a peaty soil. 
Plant in spring. Increased by seeds sown in sandy peat in a 
cold frame in autumn or spring ; also by half-ripened shoots 
3m. long inserted in sandy peat under a handlight, or in a 
cold frame in autumn. 
Castanea (Sweet Chestnut). — The Sweet or Edible 
Chestnut tree is almost too well known to need any description 
here. C. sativa, the species above referred to, is a deciduous 
tree, a native of Asia Minor, and has been grown in our parks 
and woods for hundreds of years. It is a noble and handsome 
tree to plant in large pleasure gardens and parks, but not 
suitable for the average small garden. It does not thrive on 
chalky or heavy soils, but on those of a gravelly or stony 
nature it generally does well. Plant in autumn. Increased 
by sowing the nuts in ordinary soil outdoors when ripe. Nat. 
Order Cupuliferae. 
Cedrela (Bastard Cedar). — A hardy deciduous and orna- 
mental foliaged tree, a native of China, and a member of the 
Nat. Ord. Meliaceae. C. sinensis, also known as Ailanthus 
flavescens, is similar in habit and foliage to the Tree of 
Heaven (Ailanthus glandulosa), but not so vigorous a grower. 
It is a handsome tree to grow on a lawn in town or suburban 
gardens. Any fairly good soil will suit this tree. Plant in 
autumn. Increased by root cuttings. As yet but little grown 
in Britain. 
Cedrus (Cedar). — The Cedar of Lebanon (C. Libani) ; 
Atlas Cedar (C. atlantica) ; and the Deodar Cedar (C. Deodara) 
are three well-known coniferous trees. Some very fine speci- 
mens of the first-named exist in old gardens. This and the 
