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readiness. These Palm-lilies ought to he naturalized in our 
ranges by mere dissemination. 
Cordyline Forsteri, P. v. Mueller. 
(C. Australis, J. Hooker, not Endlicher.) 
New Zealand. The stem of this noble thin-leaved plant 
attains a height of 40 feet, and is branched. 
Cordyline indivisa, Kunth. 
New Zealand. The stem, of this thick and rigid-leaved 
palm-like species rises to a height of 20 feet, and remains 
undivided. Leaves finally 5 inches broad ; yield the Toi- 
fibre. 
Cordyline Baueri, J. Hooker. 
{G. Australis, Endlicher, not J. Hooker.) 
Norfolk Island. The stem of this stately species attains a 
height of 40 feet, and becomes in age ramified. It is 
very intimately allied to the New Zealand Cordyline 
Eorsteri. 
Coriandrum sativum, L. 
Orient and Middle Asia. An annual or biennial herb, much 
in use for condiments. The essential oil peculiar. 
Corynosicyos edulis. {Gladosicyos eduUs, J. Hooker.) 
Gruinea. A new cucumber-like plant, with edible fruits 
about 1 foot long, and 3 inches in diameter. 
Crambe maritima, L. 
Sea Kale. Sand coasts of Europe and North Africa. A 
perennial herb ; the young shoots used as a wholesome and 
agreeable vegetable. 
Crambe Tataria, Wulfen. 
Prom 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. 
