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covering a large space quickly. Requires good atten- 

 tion to pruning, or the lower branches soon become 

 naked. 



MAGNOLIA. 



MAGNOLIA GRANDIFLORA. Linnaeus. 

 (Large-flowered Magnolia.) 



A noble tree, indigenous to North America, where 

 it grows from sixty to one hundred feet high. In 

 English gardens it is chiefly used as a wall tree ; but 

 it may be grown as a standard in situations not 

 exposed to rough winds, as its large leaves are often 

 much damaged by them. The large size of its flowers, 

 which are often eight or ten inches across, and its 

 noble foliage, have rendered it a very popular plant. 

 There are many varieties in cultivation, the most 

 important of which is exoniensis. It is better adapted 

 for growing as a standard than the species. 



MYETUS. 



MYRTUS COMMUNIS. 



(Common Myrtle.) 



In many parts of England, especially in the south 

 and south-western counties, several species of myrtle 

 succeed very well, both as shrubs on the lawn or 

 trained to a wall. It is said that on the continent, 



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