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of this. M. Thompsonia is a hybrid, between 

 this and M. tripetala. 



6. M. GRANDIFLORA, Linnwus. Leaves 

 evergreen, mostly inclining to oval, stiff and 

 leathery, more or less rusty beneath. Large- 

 flowered magnolia. Native of the Southern 

 States. Flowers in June and July. 



One of the most beautiful products of the 

 vegetable kingdom when in its own soil; 

 often reaching ninety feet high. It is only 

 hardy in Philadelphia when grown in dry 

 soils and sheltered places. The one planted 

 by John Bartram is still in existence, but 

 every few winters it is killed to the ground. 

 It loves a loose, deep, and rich soil, rather 

 dry, yet contiguous to moisture. May be 

 propagated as No. 1, by seeds, layers, or 

 grafts. 



There are many beautiful varieties, of 

 which the handsomest is perhaps M. 0. prce- 

 cox, flowering earlier and larger. There are 

 some fine specimens of this at Bartram, but 

 protected in winter. Mr. Pierce has one in 

 his arboretum which stands out pretty well. 

 7. M. MACROPHYLLA, Micliaux. Leaves large, 

 obovate, slightly cordate at the base. Petals 



