775 illustrations of flowers and shrubs including: calla lily, camphor, candlewood, capsicum, carnation, cashew, castor-oil plant, catchfly, catkin, catnip, celandine, chamomile, checkerberry, chickweed, chicory, cinnamon, cinquefoil, cloudberry, clove, clover, cocoa, coffee, colocasia, comfrey, coreopsis, coriander, cornflower, cotton, cowbane, cowslip, crassula, creeper, crocus, and crowfoot.

"A genus of plants of the natural order Umbelliferae, having petals bent in at the middle, and flat compressed fruit. One species only is a native of Britain, the common cow parsnip is hog-weed, called Kiesh in Scotland; a common and rank weed, with coarsely hairy leaves, and stem about 3-5 feet high." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Cow Parsnip

"A genus of plants of the natural order Umbelliferae, having petals bent in at the middle, and flat…

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), cow-wheat (Melampyrum lineare).

Cow-Wheat

Of the Figwort family (Scrophulariaceae), cow-wheat (Melampyrum lineare).

Cow-wheat. 1, flower, side view; 2, flower posterior view.

Cow-wheat

Cow-wheat. 1, flower, side view; 2, flower posterior view.

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae): left, cowbane (Oxypolis rigidior); right, golden Alexanders (Thaspium aureum).

Cowbane and Golden Alexanders

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae): left, cowbane (Oxypolis rigidior); right, golden Alexanders (Thaspium…

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae), the spotted cowbane (Cicuta maculata).

Spotted Cowbane

Of the Parsley family (Umbelliferae), the spotted cowbane (Cicuta maculata).

"A common native of pastures in England and many other parts of Europe, although rare in Scotland, a delicate and modest little flower, a universal favorite, both for its beauty and its fragrance. The flowers are small, in an umbel at the top of the scape, the limb of the corolla short and concave." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Cowslip

"A common native of pastures in England and many other parts of Europe, although rare in Scotland, a…

"It is a delicate, modest little flower, a great favorite for both its beauty and fragrance." Also called fairy-cups, marigolds, buttercups.

Cowslip

"It is a delicate, modest little flower, a great favorite for both its beauty and fragrance." Also called…

A cowslip. 1, flower (section).

Cowslip

A cowslip. 1, flower (section).

Of the Borage family (Boraginaceae), the Virginia cowslip (Mertensia virginica).

Virginia Cowslip

Of the Borage family (Boraginaceae), the Virginia cowslip (Mertensia virginica).

Cranberry-blossom in section; parts epigynous.

Cranberry-Blossom

Cranberry-blossom in section; parts epigynous.

The longstalk cranesbill or Geranium columbinum.

Longstalk Cranesbill

The longstalk cranesbill or Geranium columbinum.

Illustrated is one crape myrtle flower. The flowers are usually bright pink but sometimes there are blush, purplish, and white forms.

Crape Myrtle

Illustrated is one crape myrtle flower. The flowers are usually bright pink but sometimes there are…

Crape myrtle is the common name of lagerstroemia indica. It is cultivated in India but probably native to China. The flowers are usually bright pink.

Crape Myrtle

Crape myrtle is the common name of lagerstroemia indica. It is cultivated in India but probably native…

Flower of a Crassula.

Crassula

Flower of a Crassula.

Crassula quadrifida is a perennial with oblong leaves and white flowers tinged with red.

Crassula Quadrifida

Crassula quadrifida is a perennial with oblong leaves and white flowers tinged with red.

Pictured are the orders of crassulaceae, saxifragaceae, and cephalotacea. The flowers of these orders that are illustrated are (1) sedum, (2) saxifraga, (3) ribes, (4) parnassia, and (5) cephalotus.

Orders of Crassulaceae, Saxifragaceae, and Cephalotaceae

Pictured are the orders of crassulaceae, saxifragaceae, and cephalotacea. The flowers of these orders…

Crataegus macracantha is a shrub of dense growth, growing twenty feet tall. It is native from New York to Vermont and Pennsylvania.

Crataegus Macracantha

Crataegus macracantha is a shrub of dense growth, growing twenty feet tall. It is native from New York…

The common name of crataegus oxycantha paulii is Paul's thorn. It has double, bright scarlet flowers. It is one of the most showy species.

Crataegus Oxycantha Paulii

The common name of crataegus oxycantha paulii is Paul's thorn. It has double, bright scarlet flowers.…

Crataegus pinnatifida is native to China, Siberia, and Korea. It grows twenty feet tall. The fruit is round and dark red.

Crataegus Pinnatifida

Crataegus pinnatifida is native to China, Siberia, and Korea. It grows twenty feet tall. The fruit is…

Crataegus tomentosa grows to twenty feet with spreading branches. The fruit is usually oval, dull yellow or yellowish red. It is native Ontario to Minnesota, south to Tennessee.

Crataegus Tomentosa

Crataegus tomentosa grows to twenty feet with spreading branches. The fruit is usually oval, dull yellow…

The common names of crataegus are hawthorn and crategus. The thorns pictured are modified branches. Some of the short branches bear leaves.

Thorns of Crataegus

The common names of crataegus are hawthorn and crategus. The thorns pictured are modified branches.…

A plant which grows upon or just beneath the surface of the ground, or upon any other surface.

Virginia Creeper

A plant which grows upon or just beneath the surface of the ground, or upon any other surface.

Of the vine family (Vitaceae), the leaf and berries of the Virginia creeper (Psedera quinquefolia).

Virginia Creeper

Of the vine family (Vitaceae), the leaf and berries of the Virginia creeper (Psedera quinquefolia).

The creosote is a sticky, resinous bush with small round evergreen leaves, yellow flowers, woolly fruit, and a very strong disagreeable odor.

Creosote bush (larrea mexicana)

The creosote is a sticky, resinous bush with small round evergreen leaves, yellow flowers, woolly fruit,…

The flowers are crepis rubra are red and usually grow alone at the end of each stem. It grows between six and eighteen inches tall.

Crepis Rubra

The flowers are crepis rubra are red and usually grow alone at the end of each stem. It grows between…

"A name given to many plants, of which the foliage has a pungent, mustard-like taste, and is used as a salad. It is sometimes more strictly confused to the genus Lepidium, a genus of the natural order Cruciferae, having small white flowers, and oblong or rounded laterally compressed pouches (silicules), with the cells one-seeded, and the valves keeled or winged on the back." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Cress

"A name given to many plants, of which the foliage has a pungent, mustard-like taste, and is used as…

A large type of terrestrial fern belonging to both tropic and sub tropic environments.

Pteris Cretica

A large type of terrestrial fern belonging to both tropic and sub tropic environments.

Species belonging to the Vitaceae genus, a flowering plant.

Vitis Cribaea

Species belonging to the Vitaceae genus, a flowering plant.

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum).

Crimson Clover

Crimson Clover (Trifolium incarnatum).

Flowers with free filaments.

Crinum

Flowers with free filaments.

The common name of crinum americanum is Florida swamp lily. There are usually four flowers on an erect scape. It is native in river swamps of Georgia and Florida.

Crinum Americanum

The common name of crinum americanum is Florida swamp lily. There are usually four flowers on an erect…

Illustrated are bulbs are four different varieties of crinum. From left to right: C. moorei, C. giganteum, C. kirkii, and C. powellii.

Crinum Bulbs

Illustrated are bulbs are four different varieties of crinum. From left to right: C. moorei, C. giganteum,…

Pictured is a young plant of crinum moorei. The bulb is oval and the neck is twelve to eighteen inches long.

Crinum Moorei

Pictured is a young plant of crinum moorei. The bulb is oval and the neck is twelve to eighteen inches…

Crinum powellii has about eight flowers. The flowers are a dark rose color. There are about twenty spreading leaves.

Crinum Powellii

Crinum powellii has about eight flowers. The flowers are a dark rose color. There are about twenty spreading…

Flowering plant belonging to the Tritonia genus.

Tritonia Crocosmaeflora

Flowering plant belonging to the Tritonia genus.

Crocosmia aurea imperialis grows four feet high. The flowers are orange yellow.

Crocosmia Aurea Imperialis

Crocosmia aurea imperialis grows four feet high. The flowers are orange yellow.

This illustration shows the verticle section of the corm of cocus; a, new buds.

Crocus

This illustration shows the verticle section of the corm of cocus; a, new buds.

Corm of a Crocus, the investing sheaths or dead leaf-bases stripped off. The faint cross-lines represent the scars, where the leaves were attached, i. e. the nodes: the spaces between are the internodes. The exhausted corm of the previous year is underneath; forming ones for next year on the summit and sides.

Crocus

Corm of a Crocus, the investing sheaths or dead leaf-bases stripped off. The faint cross-lines represent…

Crocus (plural: crocus, crocuses) is a genus of perennial flowering plants, native to a large area from coastal and subalpine areas of central and southern Europe (including the islands of the Aegean), North Africa and the Middle East, across Central Asia to western China. The genus Crocus is placed botanically in the iris family (Iridaceae). The plants grow from corms and are mainly hardy perennials, and are found in a wide range of habitats, including woodland, scrub and meadows. There are about eighty species of crocus (of which approximately 30 are cultivated). Their cup-shaped, solitary, salverform flowers taper off into a narrow tube. Their color varies enormously, although lilac, mauve, yellow and white are predominant. The grass-like, ensiform leaf shows generally a white central stripe along the leaf axis. The leaf margin is entire. All crocuses typically have three stamens. The spice saffron is obtained from the stigmas of Crocus sativus, an autumn/fall-blooming species.

Crocus

Crocus (plural: crocus, crocuses) is a genus of perennial flowering plants, native to a large area from…

Crocus imperati is native to Italy. The flower are lilac or white with yellow anthers.

Crocus Imperati

Crocus imperati is native to Italy. The flower are lilac or white with yellow anthers.

The common name of crocus sativus is saffron crocus. The leaves are as tall as the flower. It is the most common fall blooming species.

Crocus Sativus

The common name of crocus sativus is saffron crocus. The leaves are as tall as the flower. It is the…

Crocus speciosus aitchisonii has pale bluish lilac flowers. It is large and graceful.

Crocus Speciosus Aitchisonii

Crocus speciosus aitchisonii has pale bluish lilac flowers. It is large and graceful.

The common name of crocus susianus is cloth of gold crocus. The flowers are orange-yellow and brownish or striped on the outside. It blooms early, in February or March.

Crocus Susianus

The common name of crocus susianus is cloth of gold crocus. The flowers are orange-yellow and brownish…

Illustrated are reticulated and membbranaceous tunics. Crocus susianus is on the left and crocus sativus is on the right.

Crocus Tunics

Illustrated are reticulated and membbranaceous tunics. Crocus susianus is on the left and crocus sativus…

Crocus vernus is the most common garden crocus. The flowers are lilac, white, or purple striped with lemon-yellow anthers and orange-yellow style branches. It is native to south Europe.

Crocus Vernus

Crocus vernus is the most common garden crocus. The flowers are lilac, white, or purple striped with…

"Colchicum autumnale. 1. A corm in flower; 2. The same stripped of its outer coats, and showing the ovaries after the floral envelopes are cut away; 3. a transverse section of the ovaries; 4. a ripe capsule; 5. a section of a seed; 6. the flower cut open, to show the stamens and the 3-parted style." -Lindley, 1853

Autumn Crocus

"Colchicum autumnale. 1. A corm in flower; 2. The same stripped of its outer coats, and showing the…

"The Crocus is well known as one of our earliest spring flowers, producing dense masses of richly colored blossoms. The more thickly they are planted, the greater the effect produced."—Heinrich, 1887

Crocuses

"The Crocus is well known as one of our earliest spring flowers, producing dense masses of richly colored…

A shrub bearing the castorberry, which was thought to resemble a tick.

Croton

A shrub bearing the castorberry, which was thought to resemble a tick.

Croton is an extensive plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae established by Carolus Linnaeus in 1737. The common names for this genus are rushfoil and croton, but this latter also refers to Codiaeum variegatum. The genus name comes from Greek Kroton, which means ticks, because of the seeds' resemblance to ticks.

Croton

Croton is an extensive plant genus of the family Euphorbiaceae established by Carolus Linnaeus in 1737.…

The croton alabamensis shrub grows six to nine feet tall. The plant is local to Alabama but rarely cultivated.

Croton Alabamensis

The croton alabamensis shrub grows six to nine feet tall. The plant is local to Alabama but rarely cultivated.

Croton Tiglium. 1, male flower (section); 2, female; 3, fruit; 4, fruit (section)

Croton Tiglium

Croton Tiglium. 1, male flower (section); 2, female; 3, fruit; 4, fruit (section)

"A small procumbent shrub, of the natural order Empetraceae, a native of the northern parts of the world, abundant in the moors of Scotland and the north of England. The order consists of a few heath-like shrubs, which, however, are regarded as having a botanical affinity to Euphorbiaceae, with small unisexual flowers in the axils of the leaves, the fruit a small berry seated in the persistent calyx. b, fruit cut open; c, flower." — Chambers' Encyclopedia, 1875

Crowberry

"A small procumbent shrub, of the natural order Empetraceae, a native of the northern parts of the world,…

"Submerged and aerial leaves of a European crowfoot (Ranunculus Purshii). The leaf with thread-like divisions is the submerged one." -Bergen, 1896

European Crowfoot Leaves

"Submerged and aerial leaves of a European crowfoot (Ranunculus Purshii). The leaf with thread-like…

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the bristly crowfoot or Ranunculus Pennsylvanicus.

Bristly Crowfoot

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the bristly crowfoot or Ranunculus Pennsylvanicus.

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the leaf and flower (showing reflexed sepals) of the bulbous buttercup or Ranunculus bulbosus.

Bulbous Buttercup

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the leaf and flower (showing reflexed sepals) of the bulbous…

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the Canadian Anemone or Anemone Canadensis.

Canadian Anemone

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the Canadian Anemone or Anemone Canadensis.

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the columbine or Aquilegia Canadensis.

Columbine

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the columbine or Aquilegia Canadensis.

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae): left, goldthread (Coptis trifolia); right, monkshood (Aconitum uncinatum).

Goldthread and Monkshood

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae): left, goldthread (Coptis trifolia); right, monkshood (Aconitum…

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the leather flower or Clematis Viorna.

Leather Flower

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the leather flower or Clematis Viorna.

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the pasque flower or Anemone patens var. Wolfgangiana.

Pasque Flower

Of the crowfoot family (Ranunculaceae), the pasque flower or Anemone patens var. Wolfgangiana.