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place in every garden, no matter how limited. As a single 

 plant it is always attractive, and for massing with low-growing 

 evergreens like the rhododendrons and kalmias, it is extremely 

 valuable. There are two or three varieties, but not in general 

 cultivation; the gracilis is probably the best; it has leaves nar- 

 rower than the purpurew, and the petals of the flower are longer, 

 and when opened fold back slightly. 



Obovata pumila is a dwarf variety, forming only a little bush 

 one and a half to two feet high, valuable for foregrounds of 



FIG. 53. MAGNOLIA PUBPUKEA. 



shrubs ; it, however, does not flower freely, and where only one 

 or two plants are wanted, purpurea and gracilisshould be selected. 

 The OLEASTER Elceagnus. The oleaster x>r wild olive tree is 

 a shrub growing from eight to fifteen feet in height, and from 

 its peculiar whitish foliage desirable for planting when it is 

 wished to attract the eye to a particular point. For small 

 grounds or positions where it comes directly under the eye, it 

 has no claims to a place. The flowers are a pale yellow, 



