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CALICO BUSH. Seo Kálmia laíifolia.
('ALÍMEUIS, Be Candolle. From kalos, pretty,
ami 7neros, apart. Lùin. 19, Or. 2, Nut. Or.
Asteràcece, Sìjno'/iyme : Jder cossiaràbicas.
See Aster.
cassiárabica . Purplo . 9, li. Her. P. Russia . 1834
CALÍNKA. Seo DoUocàrjnts Callnea.
CALIPIIÌJRIA, Herbert. Derivation uiiknowii.
Linn. G, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Amarijllidàcccc.
Those plants " are evidently akin to Barbeles
of Ainboyna and Anstralia, forming a link between
Eurpcles and Griffiniar For cnltnre,
&c., refer to Amaryllis,
Hartwogi-lna Yellow . 5, S. Bl. P, 1 N. Grenada 1843
IIorbortiÍLua . Yellow . 5, S. 131. P. 1
CALLA,, Linn. From kalos, beanty. Linn, 7,
Or. 1, JSTat. Or. Aràcem. These species are
showy and worth cnltivation, they grow freely
in any rich soil ; and increase by seeds, or
divisions. Bifnonyym : 1, Dracóntúcm. perhisum.
Seo Richàrdia, Ilomalonhna^ Mònstera,
and Peltándra.
aron-iìttica. White . 7, G. Her. P. 2 China . . .1813
occúlta . . White . 5, G. Her. P. 2 China . . . 1817
palústris . White . 7, G. Aq. P. N. America . 17(58
pcrtùsa 1 . White . 5, G. Ev. Cr. (j W. Indies . 1752
CALLIANDRA, Bentham. From kalos, beantiful,
and aner andros, stamen, in allusion to the
length and beautiful colour of tlie stamens.
Linn. IG, Or. 8, Ni^t. Or. Fabàcem. Elegant
shrubs,_related to Mimosa, easily cultivated in
li^bt rich soil, and propagated by cuttings,
planted in sand and ].)iungod in a gentle heat.
Sijnonyvie: 1, I'nga IJdrrissii.
brévipos . . CrimsQU 3, S. Ev. S. Ü Brazil . . 1849
Hámssii 1 . Rose . 2, S. Ev. S. 10 Brazil . . 1815
Tweèdii . . Scar. cri. 3. S. Ev. S. 6 Mexico . . 1845
CALUCÀRPA, Linn. Named in reference to the
pretty berries ; from Jcalos, beautiful, and karpos,
iruit. Linn. 4, Or. 1, Nat Or. Verbsnàcece.
The si)eeies of this genus are handsome,
and succeed well in loam and peat
mixed. Cuttings strike without difficulty in
.sand or soil. The bark of O. Laniana has a
peculiar subaroniatic and slightly bitter taste,
and is chewed l>y the Cingalese, when they
cannot obtain betel leaves ; the JMalays reckon
the plant diuretic. Syoionymes: 1, C, tomentósa
; 2, 0. japónica.
americana . Red . 6, G. De. S. 4 N, Amer.
, Purple 8, S. Ev. T. 10 E Indies
. Purple 6. S. Ev. S. 3 E. Indies
. Blue . 6, S. Ev. S. 2 Jamaica
. Red . 7, S. Ev. S. 4 E. Indies
. Pa. pk. 9, F. Dec. S. 4 Japan .
. Purplo 6, S. Ev. S. 4 B. Indies
. Purplo 7, S. Ev. S. 8 E. Indies
arbórea
cìlaa 1 . .
ferruginea
incàna . .
1 anàta
lane eoi ària
iongifòlia 2
- .Whi te 4, S. Ev. S. 8 China .
1724
1820
1799
1794
1800
1650
1788
1822
1825
1808
1822
1820
1822
macrophyUa . Pink . S. Ev. S. 5 India .
purpùrea . . Purple 7, S. Ev. S. 8 E. Indies
reticuUta . . Red . 7, S. Ev. S. 4 Jamaica
rubéUa . . . Red , 5, S. Ev. S. 2 China .
CALLICÉPHALUS. See Centaürea nìtens.
CALLICHROA, Fischer aiid Meyer, From kalos,
beautiful, and chroa, colour ; in reference to
the colour of its iiowers. Linn. 19, Or. 2,
Nat. Or. Asterace^. This little plant is well
entitled to a place in every flower-border, as
well on account of its dwiu-f and slender
habit as of its rich golden-coloured iJowers.
It grows well in common garden soil, and is
increased from seed, which should be reared on
a hotbed.
platyglóssa . Yellow . 10, II. A. 1 California 18;^5
CALLICÓCCA. See Cephaèlis.
CALLÍCOMA, Bot. Rep. The name is expressive
of the pretty bunches of yellow flowers ; and
is derived from /atte, beautiful, and home, hair.
Linn. 11, Or. 2, ¥at. Or. Cunoniàcece. A
very showy plant, cultivated with ease iu
frbrous peat and sand ; and cuttings root readily
in sand, under a glass,
serratifòlia . . Yellow ü, G. Ev. S. 8 N. S. W. . 1793
-CALLÍGONUM, Linn, J3erived from kalos, beautiful,
and gommi, a joint ; there being joints
instead of leaves. Limi. 11, Or. 4, Nat. Or.
Polygonàcem, This species is showy, and requires
sandy open loam to groAv it well ; increase
is by cnttiugs. See A'triplex.
PalUaia . . Gry. wht. 8, H. Ev. S. 4 Casp. Sea 1780
CALLIÒPIIA, L). Don. So -called from GaUiope,
•one of the Muses. Linn. 10, Or. 1, Nat. Or.
Asteracem. This is a pretty dwarf genus, succeeding
in any loamy soil, and increased by
divisions. Synomjmcs: 1, Leóntodon aùremn,
Hieràcium aúreum.
aurea . . . Yellow . 6, II. Her. P. J Italy . . 1789
GALLIÓPSIS, Reich. Deji'ived from kallistos,
beautiful, and opsis, the eye ; in allusion to
the beantiful bright eve of the flower. Linn.
19, Or. 3, Nat. Or. Asteràcem. The flowers of
these })lants are extremely pretty, and well
suited for the flower-garden. The perennial
kinds grow in any loamy soil, and the anniuals
merely require sowing ; the tender species
should be sown in a slight hotbed, and afterwards
transplanted. Synonymes : 1, Coreopsis
tinctoria; 2, G. palmata; 3, G. rhsea ; 4,
JJiplosdstera tinctòria ; 5, Ooreòpsis diversifòlia.
Atkinsoniàna . Yl. brìi. 6, II.
bicolor 1 . . Yellow O, H.
Drummóndi 5. Yl. pur. 9, H.
palmàta 2
ròsea 3 .
tinotòria 4 . . Pnrple . 7, H.
atropurpúrea D. pur. 0, H.
CALLIPÉLTIS, De Candolle. From kalos, beautiful,
A. 2 Columbia 1826
A. 2 Arkansas 1822
^ A. 2 Texas. . 1834
. Yellow 5, H.Her.P. 2i Louisiana 1823
Red . 7, H.Her.P. 2 N.Casana 1778
A. 3 N". Amer. 1820
A. 3 N. Amer. 1823
and pelle,, a buckler. Linn. 4, Or. 1,
Nat. Or. Galiàcem, A hardy annual, of no
beauty, growing in any common soil—cuculiar
ia.
CALLIPRÒRA, Lindley. Derived from halos,
pretty, and prora, a front ; in allusion to its
pretty appearance. Linn. 6, Or. 1, Nat. Or
Liliàcece. This is a very handsome hardy
bulbous species, succeeding well in a shaded
peat border, and increased freely from olfsets.
lùtea . . . Yellow . 8, H. B. P. J California 1831
CALLIPSVCHE, Herbert From kalos, beautiful,
and psyche^ a butterfly—beauty of flowers.
Linn. (), Or. 1, Nat. Or. Amaryllidàcex. A
new genus of bulbous plants, requiring the
same treatment as Pancràtiiim.
eucrosioides . Scar. gr. S, S. Bl. P. 2 Mexieo . . 181
CALLÍPTERIS, Bory. From kalos, beautiful, and
pleriSy a fern—beanty of fronds. Linn. 24,
Or. 1, Nat. Or. Polypodiàceoe. Stove ferns,
requiring similar treatment to Polypbdium.
Synonymes : Anisogànium seramporénse ;
2, Diplàzxmn malabáricum ; 3, Asplhiium
ambíguum^y Digrammàkria ambîgita, Viplàziitm
puhéscens ; 4, I), ovàtum,
alismaifùlia 1 Br. yel. 7, S. Her. P. Is. of Luzon.
élegans
malabárioa 2
ovÎLta 3
prolifera .
sj)inulò.sa .
vittrtifòrmis
WalUoliii .
Br. yel. 7, S.lIer.P.
Br. yel. 6, S.lIer.P. Malabar.
Br. yel. 4, S.lIer.P. Is. of Leyte.
Brown 6, SJler.I\ E. Indies.
Blown 7, S'.IIer.P. Java.
Br. yel. 7, S.Her.P. Sarnar.
Brown 4, S.Her.P. E. Indies.
CALLIPIIÎJREA, Herb. Derivation not known.
Linn. 6, Orl , Nat. Or. Amaryllidàcem. Bulbous
perennials requiring the same treatment
as stove- Araaryllids, and are increased by oifsets.
Hartwegii\na . Gr. wh. 5, S. Bl. P. 1. N. Ga-emada 1S43
CALLIRIIÓE. See Mâlva.
CALLISÀCE, Fischer. The name alludes to the
seeds ; and is taken from kalos, beautiful, and
sakos, a buckler. Linn. 5, Or. 2, Nat. Or.
Apiàcem, A sitecies of little beauty, and easily
cultivated—dahurica.
CALLÍSIA, Linn. This is a pretty species, hence
the propriety of the name from halos, pretty.
LAnn. 3, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Liliàceoe. This
plant succeeds in sandy fibrous peat, and is
increased by division.
rîïpens . . . Blue . 6, S. Tu. P. ^ W. Indies . 1776
CALLÍSTA. See Erica.
CALLISTACUYS, Ventenat. The name is expressive
of the line spikes of flowers ; and is derived
from halos, beautiful, and stachys, a
spike. Linn. 10, Or. 1, Nat. Or. Fabàceoe.
Beautiful shrubs of easy and free growth ;
sandy peat and loam is the best soil for them ;
and young plants are readily obtained from
cuttings, in sand. Synonyme : 1, C. sórdida.
cuneMa . . Yellow . 7, G. Ev. S. 2 N. Holl. . 1824
lanceolàta . Yellow . 6, G. Ev. S. 4 N. Holl. , 1815
linariiufolial. Yellow . 6, G. Ev. S. 5 N. Holl. . 1824
longifolia . . Red yel. 6, G. Ev S. 4 Swan R. . 1839
ovàta . . . Yellow . 6, G. Ev. S. 3 N. Holl. . 1815
retîisa . . . Yellow . 7, S. Ev. S. 4 N. llt)ll. . 1830
CALLISTÉMMA, R, Brown, The name refers to
the beautiful flowers ; and is derived from hallistos,
prettiest, and stemma, a crown. Linn.
lii, Or. 2, Nat. Or. Asteràceoe. The species of
this genus are Avell known in the garden for
the beauty of their flowers, and the little trouble
required to bring them to perfection. The
seeds should be sown in a gentle hotbed in
spring, and the plants removed to the flower
borders, or they may be sown as soon as the
weather permits in the open air, where they
are wished to flower. Synonymes: 1, Aster ohi--
nénsis ; 2, A. indiens.
horténse 1 . . Blue . 7, H, A. H China . 1731
á l b u m . . . . "White . 7, H. A. U China . 1731
braehyánthum. Blue . 7, H. A. I j China . 1731
múltiplex . . Varieg. 7, H. A. China . 1731
hortense :
rlibrum . .
variegùtum .
índieum 2 . ,
. Red . 7, H. A. I J China . 1731
. Vat-ieg. 7, II. A. l | China . 1731
. Bine , 7, H. A. 4 E. Indies 1820
CALLISTÌÌMON, R. Brown. The name refers to
the beautiful scarlet colour of the stamens of
some species ; and is derived from kallistos,
beautiful, and siemon, a stamen. Linn, 12,
Or. 1, Nat. Or. Fabàcem, These are species
of great beauty, and shonM be cultivated in
all conservatory or greenhouse collections ;
])articularly those with scarlet or crimson
floAvers. Loam, peat, and s;ind, is tlie best
soil for them ; and ripened cuttiugs strike
readily in sand, or sandy loam, under a glass :
they are also sometimes increased from seeds.
Synonijmes : 1, Metrosid'èros citrìnus ; 2, M.
lophdnthiLS ; 3, M. regulòsus ; 4, M. saligmis ;
5, M. spcciosus ; 6, M. viminàlis ; 7, M. viridijlòrus.
brachyiindrum Cr. Y. 9, G. Ev. S. 6 S. Austra
formòsus. . . Cr. Y. 5, G. Ev. S. 4 N. Holl
laneeoiatus 1 . Crim. 6, G. Ev. S. 10 N. S. W.
leptostiXehyum. Green G, G. Ev. S. 6 N. IIoll.
lineririfòliua. . Rod . 5, G. Ev. S. 10 N. S. W.
linearis . . . Scar. . 6, G. Ev. S. 5 N. S. W.
lopbiinfchus,2 . Pui. . ti, G. Ev. S. 6 N. S. W.
marginiltus . . Wliite 6, G. Ev. S.
6 N. S. W.
raicl•ophyll^s, ..Pur. . 7, G. Ev. S.
5 N. Holl.
microstiLchyum Red . 3, G. Ev. S.
4 N. Holl.
pinifòlius . . Green (5, G. Ev. S. 6 N. S W.
pungens . . . Crim. 5, G. Ev. S. 5 N, S. W.
rigid U3 . . . Crim. 4, G. Ev. S.
4 3Sr. Holl.
ru^vulòsas 3 . . Pink 5, G. Ev. S.
6 N. S. W.
salignus 4 . . Yel. . 6, G. Ev. S.
N. Holl
scilber . . . . Ked . 4, G. Ev. S.
N. Holl.
scmperflòren,s . Crim. 4, G. Ey. S.
5 N. Ö. W.
speciòsus 5 . . Ci:im. 4, G. Ev. S. 10 N. S. W.
viminàlis . . Red . 4, G^^Ev. S. 8 N. S. W.
viridiflòrus 7 . Green 7, G. Ev. S. 6 N. Holl.
. 1S\0
. 1824
. 1788
. 1820
. 1820
. 1788
. 1800
. 1816
1824
. 1836
! 1827
. 1800
. 1821
. 1788
. 1820
. 1818
. 1822
. 1800
. 1818
CALLISTI^PIIUS, Be Candolle. See GalHstémma.
CALLITIIAÌTME, Herbert. From kalos, beautiful,
and thaicina, a thing to be admired. Linn. 6,
Or. ], IN"at. Or. Amaryllidàcem. Bulbous
])lants, discovered in Peru, by Mr. M'Lea^n ;
they require the same treatuient as Amarffllis.
Synomjme : 1, Pancratium viridijiòrum.
angustifòlium . Green . 5, G. B l P. 1 Peru . . 1839
spathulàtum . Green . 5, S. Bl. P. 1 Truxillo 1839
viridiaòrum 1 . Green . 5, G. B l P. 1 Peru . . 1839
CALLÌTRICHE, Wild. Named from icalos, beau^
til'ul, and thri^., hair ; applied by Pliny to a
plant, which had the colour of beautiful hair.
Jjinn, 1, Or. 2, Xat. Oi. Callitrichàcea^.
Plants not worth cultivating ; the seeds do
well thrown into a pond. Synonymes: ], C.
ag'wtii^m—autumnalis, peduneulàta^platycàrpa,
verna 1, v. aquàtica.
CALLITRIS, Ventenat. From kalos, beautiflil ;
in allusion to its beautiful appearance. Linn.
21, Or. 9, JSiat. Or. Pinacem, This is a beautiful
genus, growing twenty or thirty feet
high ; like the rest of the family it delights in
sandy loam ; and increases from seed. Synonymes
: 1, Thuja ariiculàta ; 2, Cupréssus
triquétra. Frenila triquétra ; 3, G. Fothergilli ;
C. macrostdchya. See Frenèla and Widdringtènia,
cupressifòrmis . Apetal 3, G. Ev. T. 20 N. Holl 1826
Eothergilli 3 . Apetal 4, II. Ev. T. 15 C. G. H.
quadrivàlvis 1 . Apetal 2, G. Ev. T. 20 Barbary 1815
triquétra 2 . . Apetal 4, G. "E"v . T. 15 C. G. H. 1820