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resemble in shape the fronds of the Maiden-hair ferns 

 {Adiantum), but are about three inchee broad. The 

 growth is naturally rapid and upright, but it can be 

 trained against a house or over a trellis like a climber, 

 and in this way presents a most singular appearance. 

 It is hardy as far north as Buffalo, in j^artially sheltered 

 situations. There is a Broad-leaved Ginkgo (var. mac- 

 rophylla), with leaves somewhat broader than those of 

 the species, and a Varigated-leaved Ginkgo (var. variega- 

 ta), a kind that sometimes only shows variegation in the 

 leaves. The genus has been called {Salishuria)^ a name 

 wiiich must give way to the older Ginkgo. 



THE MAGNOLIA. MagiioUa. A.-E. 



Wherever tlie Magnolias are known they are highly 

 prized as ornamental trees. The large-leaved, native 

 species are grand in their foliage and produce showy 

 flowers ; while the Asiatic and hybrid sorts are magnifi- 

 cent when in flower. They may be planted either as single 

 specimens or in open groups on the lawn with good effect, 

 and they contrast well with evergreens. One drawback 

 to their popularity is the difficulty of transplanting them. 

 On this point the well-known nurserymen, Ellwanger & 

 Barry, of Eochester, X. Y., say: ^^To insure success in 

 the transplanting they should be moved in the spring, 

 never in the fall, and the Chinese varieties at that period 

 when tliey are coming into bloom, and consequently 

 before the leaves have made their appearance. Great 

 care should be exercised in their removal, the fibrous roots 

 being preserved as nearly as possible, and carefully guarded 

 from any exposure to wind or sun. While almost any 

 good soil is sufficient to insure their growth, they succeed 

 best in a soil which is warm, rich, and dry." Among the 

 native species which may be named as valuable are the 



Cucumber Tree (M. acuminata), a rapid, upright 

 grower, reaching size A, with oblong-pointed leaves, often 

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