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^Chestnut Hill, 'Philadelphia 
CRATAEGUS, continued 
There are numerous varieties, all of which are hardy and will thrive in any dry soil 
We have endeavored to select the best and most distinct. They flower in Mav 
and June. J 
C. coccinea. Scarlet Thorn. ( Ss ) This is the first to bloom, producing 
its white blossoms early in May, and in the fall the ripening fruit is bright 
scarlet. 6 
C. cordata. Washington Thorn. (S s) A desirable species, flowering in 
June. The fall coloring of the foliage is very bright, and the red fruits remain 
on the tree a long time. 
C. Crus-galli. Cockspur Thorn. ( Dv ) A small tree with a flat, bushy 
head, horizontal branches and long, sharp thorns. Foliage glossy green. 
Makes an excellent hedge. 
C. Lavallei. Hyb. Crus-galli X Mexicana. (D v) A small tree, with 
spreading branches, large flowers with red disk, and bright orange or brick- 
red fruit. 
C. mollis. Scarlet Haw. (S v) One of the most decorative species, with 
large, bright green foliage and showy flowers. Fruit light scarlet, ripening in 
September. 
C. punctata. ( 5 ///) A form with spreading, horizontal branches and short 
spines. The foliage is good, and the flowers in May are followed by bright 
red or reddish yellow fruits. 
C. tomentosa. Black Hawthorn. (S.r) A vigorous species, with dark 
green foliage and bright scarlet fruit. 
C. Oxyacantha. English Hawthorn. ( 5 s) A tree with spreading branches 
and stout spines ; the sweet-scented flowers are white, rarely pink ; fruit scarlet. 
C. Oxyacantha, var. alba flore pleno. Double White Hawthorn. (S ?n) 
Similar to the preceding, but with double white flowers. 
C. Oxyacantha, var. coccinea flore pleno. Paul’s Double Scarlet Thorn. 
(S ///) This is a new sort, and the best. The large, full, double flowers of deep 
rich crimson arc in clusters like verbenas. 
C. Oxyacantha, var. rosea flore pleno. Double Pink Hawthorn. {S m) 
In growth similar to C. Oxyacantha. Flowers rose-colored and fragrant. 
CYTISUS. Golden Chain 
C. Laburnum. Golden Chain. ( 5 in) A small tree, taking its name from 
the long racemes of golden blossoms produced in June. It does remarkably 
well where a cool and shady spot can be selected for it. (See plate on page 47.) 
C. Laburnum, var. pendula. Weeping Golden Chain. (Ds) A form 
usually grafted on stems 5 to 6 feet in height. A very fine garden tree. 
DIOSPYROS. Persimmon 
D. Virginiana. Persimmon. {Mm) A tree with spreading, rounded 
tops and often pendulous branches. Bears a pale orange fruit, with red cheek. 
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