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Crambe Cordifolia (Tournefort, or Sea Cabbage)
This hardyherbaceous plant is suitable for a wild garden. It likes a good, rich soil, and is easily increased by seed or division. August is its flowering period. Height, 3 ft.
Nov 11, 2026
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Crataegus Pyracantha (Fire Thorn)
This hardy, ornamental shrubwill grow in any soil. It should be planted early in spring on a south or south-west wall, and may be increased by seeds, by budding, or by grafting. The profuse brilliant...
Nov 11, 2026
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Crepis (Hawkweed)
An interesting hardy annual. It merely requiressowing in spring, and will grow in any soil. The flowers are produced in June. Height, 1 ft.
Nov 11, 2026
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Cress
Sow at intervals of a week from March to September in the openground, and during the winter months in frames. A shady position is most suitable. By these frequent sowings, and by often cutting over su...
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Crocus
Among our earliest spring flowers. These will grow in anygarden soil, but prefer rich, sandy earth. Plant in October or November, 3 in. deep and 2 in. apart. Take the roots up every second year, and p...
Nov 11, 2026
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Crotons
Fine-foliaged hothouse plants. A mixture of peat and sandyloam suits their growth, and they require a good amount of light to properly colour their leaves, with a night temperature of 70 degrees.
Nov 11, 2026
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