TO THE FLOWER-GARDEN. 35 
no. per par. 
341 Clarkia in tegri petal a, large and very fine; mixed colors. 1ft. 6 
342 ** integripetala fiore pleno, a magnificent double variety, very large, of a rich 
magenta color, and blooms in the greatest profusion. 10 
343 ** integripetala carnea Tom Thumb, a new and exceedingly dwarf-growing 
variety of the entire-petal led Clarkia, producing a profusion of delicate pink 
flowers, which are exceedingly showy.10 
344 ** pulcherrima, brilliant carmine; splendid.5 
CLARY (Salvia). Nat. Ord., Labiata. 
345 Clary, mixed, purple and red topped; ornamental foliage; fine for mixed borders. Hardy 
annuals .. 6 
CLEMATIS. Nat. Ord., Banunculaceua. 
A handsome class of climbers, very desirable for growing against a wall or trellis. Seeds 
of this tribe require some time to germinate. Hardy perennials. 
346 Clematis flammula, white; very fragrant. 25 feet. 10 
347 ** ^ cirrhosa, a new variety, perfectly hardy; a very rapid climber, literally cover¬ 
ing itself with large bunches of white sweet-scented llowers. 25 feet . .10 
348 ** crlspa, light-blue, well-shaped flowers.10 
3-19 “ Virginica (Traveller’s Joy); white. lf» 
350 ** erecta, white; one of the best hardy perennials. 3 ft.10 
CLEOME. Nat. Ord., Capparidaccce. 
351 Cleome grandiflora, purplish-rose flowers; very free-flowering, and handsome annual 5 
CLIANTHUS. Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. 
A genus of magnificent free-flowering greenhouse shrubs, with elegant foliage and bril¬ 
liantly colored, singularly shaped flowers, which are produced In clusters, and have a 
splendid effect. Clianthus magnificus and Clianthus puniceus blossom freely out of doors 
in summer; Clianthus Dampierli succeeds best in a greenhouse, and is one of the most 
magnificent plants of recent introduction; seeds sown in spring flower the first year; suc¬ 
ceeds best in sandy peat or loam. 
352 Clianthus Dampierii, brilliant scarlet, with intense black spot in the centre of the 
flower. One of the most magnificent flowers in cultivation 
353 ** magnificus (Glory-Pea), a beautiful scarlet-flowering shrub, with elegant 
foliage. 
354 ** puniceus, scarlet; an elegant variety. Oft. 
CLINTOMIA. Nat. Ord., Lobcliacece. 
A pretty little plant, of neat, compact growth, with flowers resembling the Lobelia, and 
exceedingly beautiful; produces a line eflect in rustic baskets, rock-work, vases, boxes, or 
as an edging; succeeds best in light, rich soil; half-hardy annual. 
355 Clintonia elegans, light-blue; from Columbia. 1 ft. 
356 “ pulchella, blue, yellow, and white; dwarf; and very pretty . 
357 “ atropurpurea grandillora, violet-purple, centre yellow, margined with 
white. 
358 ** azureu grandiflora, azure-blue, yellow, and white centre .... 
CLITORIA. Nat. Ord., Leguminosce. 
Splendid free-flowering green-house climbers, with large, elegant pea-shaped flowers, of 
great beauty, particularly adapted and very effective for training on trellis-work, wire 
globes, or any of the numerous contrivances on which plants of this character may bo 
grown for greenhouse or conservatory decoration. Though perennials, they bloom the 
first year. 
359 Clitoria coeleatis, sky-blue; from East Indies. 
360 “ ternatea, blue and white; from East Indies. 
361 “ “ alba, white; from East Indies. 
C0B/EA. Nat. Ord., Polemoniacece, 
862 Coboea scandeng, a fine climbing-plant, valuable for its rapid growth, handsome foliage, 
and large purple bell-shaped flowers; adapted for planting out in summer, also for 
the house and greenhouse. The seeds are liable to rot if sown in the open ground; and 
it is best to start them in the house or hot-bed eftrly, to secure well-established plants 
by the time the season arrives for planting out of doors. In the South, with a longer 
season, the seed may be sown in the open ground. In a rich soil the plants will grow 
twenty to thirty feet in a season. 
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COCCINEA. Nat. Ord., Cucurbitacece. 
363 Coceinea Indica, a beautiful climber, with smooth glossy leaves and large snow-white 
flowers, succeeded by deep scarlet fruit . .15 
COCKSCOMB. Nat. Ord., Amarantacece. 
Very attractive and showy annuals, producing massive heads of rich shades of crimson 
and yellow flowers, of great effect in the garden or in pots. Does best started in a hot-bed, 
and transplanted Into a very rich soil after warm weather has fairly set in. Set the plants 
a foot or more apart. Tender annuals. 
