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for the extremity of lawns, the slope of a 
turfy dell, or other spot requiring a 
pleasing evergreen specimen to contrast 
with ordinary forms, no plant is more 
suitable than the Deodare. Both the 
species require the soil for them to be 
well drained, and the nigher it approaches 
to a deep hazel loam, the better chance 
of success they will have. Propagation 
is managed by seeds when they can be 
obtained, or otherwise with the deodare 
by grafting upon the common larch. To 
raise the seeds, the same course must be 
followed as recommended for Araucaria. 
CELTIS, Nettle tree (Toubneeobt.) 
TJlmacea. The hardy kinds are low 
growing trees, with one exception, found 
in the C. Australis , which is accounted 
one of the largest trees of the south of 
Europe, frequently reaching a height of 
forty feet; none of the others exceed half 
that height. They have oblong or ovate 
acuminate leaves finely serrated at the 
margins, and inconspicuous flowers. The 
wood is remarkably hard and flexible, 
and is esteemed by coach-makers for their 
framing; it is usually imported, but may 
be grown with success in this country. 
The species produce small berries which 
resemble a black cherry, and are eatable; 
from these increase of the plants is readily 
obtained, or by means of layers. 
CEPHALANTHUS, Ruttomoood 
(Linn.) Nat. Ord. Cinchonacea. An j 
ornamental shrub, growing five or six 
feet high, and bearing large light green 
leaves; the shoots terminating in globular 
heads of white flowers about the size of 
a musket-bullet. It requires a peat soil, 
and is most effective in scattered groups 
on the margins of other plantations ; in¬ 
creased by cuttings struck under a hand¬ 
glass. 
CERASUS, Cherry (Jussieu.) Nat. 
Ord. Rosacea. Among this genus there 
are some highly desirable low trees and 
shrubs, which, for the beauty of the 
flowers displayed in early spring, should 
have a place in every shrubbery. Indeed 
the whole of the group not cultivated for 
their fruit, may be judiciously introduced 
in the ornamental garden; they grow 
in almost any kind of soil, and their 
blossoms in spring lend a charm not 
otherwise obtainable. Propagation is 
effected by budding upon stocks of the 
wild cherry. 
CERCIS, Judas tree (Linn.) Nat. 
Ord. Leg mimosa. Ornamental dwarf 
trees, with singular orbicular heart- 
shaped leaves, and numerous pea-shaped 
flowers, borne on the preceding year’s 
wood; those of C. Siliquastrum, the 
European Judas tree, are purple; the 
other species, C. Canadensis , has green 
flowers. They prefer a light loamy soil, 
and in a sunny spot flower abundantly. 
On the Continent the blossoms are fre¬ 
quently eaten in salads, and esteemed for 
their agreeable poignancy. Raised by 
layers or seeds. Gerarde says,-“'This is 
the tree whereon Judas did hang himselfe; 
and not upon the elder tree, as it is 
said.” 
CHAMiELEDON (Link.) Nat. 
Ord. Rliodoracea. One of the most 
interesting of our native plants. It is of 
confined trailing habit, rising a few inches 
from the ground, and producing its pretty 
pink blossoms copiously. We have but 
one species ( C. procumbens) and that is 
somewhat rare; it grows best on shaded 
slopes of peat soil, and may be increased 
by layers. It was formerly included in 
the genus Azalea, and is even now com¬ 
monly known as A. procumbens ; another 
synonyme is Loiseleuria procumbens. Eor 
j ro cl work, or the fronts of American 
beds, the neat spreading dwarf habit of 
this plant renders it particularly desir¬ 
able. 
CHIMONANTHUS (Linbley.) 
Nat. Ord. Calycantliacea. The beauty 
and fragrance of this plant render it a 
favorite in every garden. Its blossoms 
are displayed in mid-winter, and, being- 
large, numerous, and gaily coloured, with 
bright yellow and red, are very attractive, 
which! with their delicious scent, leave 
nothing to be desired. It is quite hardy, 
and flowers profusely against a south 
wall. Potted and brought into the green¬ 
house, it is a great assistance to the 
forced flowers of winter, and in the sitting- 
room flourishes when most other things 
fail to afford interest. There are two 
varieties of the original species, that 
called grandifiorus is preferable, because 
