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Cotoneaster

a genus of plants, order Pomaceæ. The flowers are polygamous, the calyx turbinate, with five short teeth; petals five, stamens erect, as long as the teeth of the calyx; fruit turbinate, its nuts adhering to the inside of the calyx, but not united in the center of the fruit. C. vulgaris is the common cotoneaster. Several varieties CÔTES-DU-NORD (kōt-dü-nor), of it are cultivated in gardens. Other maritime department in the N. of species re from the European contiare from the European conti- Britain. C. Uva Ursi and microphylla have acid in their seeds.

France, forming part of ancient Brit- nent, from India, etc.; some of them tany; capital, Brieuc. Area, 2,659 also have been introduced into Great square miles. The coast extends about 150 miles, and the herring, pilchard, and mackerel fishing is actively pursued. One of the main branches of industry is the rearing of cattle and horses. In manufacturing industries the principal branch is the spinning of flax and hemp, and the weaving of linen

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