334 SMALL TREES AND SHRUBS. 



M. glauca is our own little swamp Magnolia, but it does 

 poorly in cultivation; a damp soil, with deep loam, suits 

 it best ; it is an evergreen. 



M. Tlwmpsonicma, is a fine hybrid between the last two 

 mentioned, and hardy. 



M. macrophylla produces enormous leaves and flowers ; 

 it needs liberal culture, but is perfectly hardy ; the 

 flowers are white, very fragrant, produced in July. 



M. purpurea or obovata is not hardy, yet if well pro- 

 tected will succeed. 



Azalea Nudiflora and Viscosa are two fine native species, 

 the former with pink flowers in May, the latter with 

 white flowers in July. Both succeed well in any gar- 

 den soil. 



The Spice Bush (Calycantlms), in its many species, is 

 very pretty, and a general favorite. The flowers have but 

 little beauty, being dull colored, yet their fragrance recom- 

 mends them to all. All the species have ornamental 

 foliage, and being low growers, are suitable for small 

 gardens. The whole plant is highly aromatic. 



The foliage of the purple-leafed Berberry (Herberts 

 purpurea) is attractive and ornamental in the garden. It is 

 a neat-growing bush, with yellow flowers and red berries. 



