Silky in texture, glossy, and refined in nature, with neither duffelness on the one hand nor curl or wiriness on the other.

This is a stronger growing species than C. pauciflora and C. spicata, with large leaves averaging 4 inches long, that are light green above and silky on the under sides.

When Katie returned from a call to the telephone it was to find Ann rubbing her hand over a pretty ankle adorned with the most silky of silken hose.