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The tree is not a tree of rapid growth here but at maturity attains great 

 size, hence it should not be used on narrow streets. The hebit of growth is good 

 but care should be taken to keep the leader unbranched for ten or twelve feet. 

 Branching below this point ruins the shape of the tree. It has been noted in some 

 localities that the wood is brittle; whether this is true for California or not 

 remains to be demonstrated. With this in mind it would hardly be well to plant 

 the tree where it would be subject to heavy winds. 



give Magnolia. 



The Magnolia most commonly found is Magnolia grandi flora. This tree is too 

 well known to necessitate more than a mere mention of its large shining green 

 leaves and handsome white flov/ers which are highly fragrant. 



This tree assumes a natural pyramidal shape and at maturity attains such 

 si2e that is suitable only for wide streets even though for many years, owing to 

 its medium slow growth, it may appear to be inadequate. Planters considering 

 this species should remember that the litter is considerable and continuous. 

 Furthermore, the shade ie of a very black, dense quality. As to situations, 

 care must be taken to see that the tree has an abundance of water as it is a water 

 loving species, and if stinted in water eupply assumes a poor light green color of 

 foliage with a noticeable lessening of vigor and length of life. 



Certainly for most city streets it would not be desirable but for wide 

 boulevards where the soil moisture is plentiful or artificial watering is easily 

 available, it might be useful. 



There are many other magnolias worthy of consideration, especially in the 

 norThern part of the state. Some of these are deciduous species of considerable 

 individuality. In Japan there are many fine avenues of magnolias and we may gain 

 some inspiration from their use in that country. 



The Umbrella Tree. 



This tree (Helia Bzederach and var. umbraculiformis) is one of the most 

 common trees found. This is perhaps due to its very rapid gro\vth and hence 



