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The consideration of the weakness of magnolias reminds 

 us of the difficulties in growing the early flowering Euro- 

 pean thorns in many sections of this country. Notwith- 

 standing the blight that attacks the thorn, it is easy to find 



ENGLISH HAWTHORN. (CRATAGUS OXYACANTHA.) 



enough healthy specimens here and there to warrant our 

 employing it in well drained, rich, loamy soil. The early 

 and rich-hued blossoms of the thorn give it a charm that 

 must always make it welcome as one of our choicest spring 



