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the impression of two winters without protection, and having made strong 

 growths during two summers, the experiment may be considered a success. 

 This cannot, however, be said of my attempts at budding the macrophylla 

 on a similar stock. The buds took well, and formed growths of from one 

 to two inches last spring ; but all withered and perished with the approach 

 of the hot weather of summer. 



The macrophylla can be raised here from seed, and will flourish on its 

 own roots under suitable cultivation ; though its seedlings are rather tardy 

 in producing flowers. Seeds, in limited quantities, can be obtained every 

 autumn at several localities between Tennessee and Massachusetts inclu- 

 sive, and perhaps in greater abundance from more southern States. I 

 am indebted to my friend "William Kenrick for a liberal supply, ripened on 

 his premises at Newton, Mass. 



Why the hardy and handsome auriculata is so rare, I know not. For 

 twenty-five years, I have faithfully tried to secure either seeds or plants, but 

 in vain ; and would now esteem it a special favor if amateur cultivators or 

 nursery-men would inform me where and how either can be obtained. 



Recent observation leads me to reiterate the suggestions, — first, that 

 all young magnolias should be slightly protected in winter ; second, that all, 

 old and young, must be supplied with woods' soil, mulched, and suitably 

 cultivated. Living turf and the magnolia are incompatibles. 



Annexed is a letter from a distinguished horticulturist, whose reputation 

 is favorably known to the readers of this Journal. It contains some inter- 

 esting items in relation to the magnolia. May not we hope for others on 

 the same subject from him ? J. F. Kirtland. 



Cleveland, 0., Jan. i, 1868. 



Fruitland Nurseries, Augusta, Ga., May i, 1867. 



Dr. J. P. Kirtland. Dear Sir, — I have read with pleasure your article on 

 " The iVIagnoliaceas " ia " The Journal of Horticulture ; " and as we have in this 

 section of the country a number of varieties of that family not hardy with you, 

 and perhaps, therefore, difficult to take correct notes from, I take the liberty 

 to send you a few notes, which may doubtless enable you to gire full descriptions 

 of some varieties not cultivated North. I have for a number of years collected 

 all the different magnolias susceptible of being cultivated, and I have very good 

 specimens. I will confine myself to the evergreen section of the family. 



Magnolia grandi/Iora, which is the king of the Southern broad-leaved 

 evergreens, is here at home, and has given several varieties, among which the 

 M. grandijlora gloriosa is certainly the most remarkable. It originated at 



