PHANTOM FLOWERS. 51 



American Swamp Magnolia (^Magnolia glauca). 



(Cut No. 1.) 



This is the fragrant wild Magnolia, which blooms in 

 June, and is found in great profusion in the swamps 

 and marshes of New Jersey. When transplanted to 

 the garden, the leaves are produced in great perfection, 

 while their size is increased by cultivation. They are 

 in perfection at the time of blossoming, and on no ac- 

 count should be gathered later, as after that time they 

 become too tough, and abound with invisible stings of 

 insects, whose injuries, not becoming apparent until 

 after the cleansing process has been completed, the 

 otherwise beautiful leaf will be found covered with 

 small black spots, which can neither be whitened nor 

 removed. These leaves require three or four months 

 to macerate, and may then be brushed with a tooth- 

 brush to remove the little cellular particles which fill 

 up the interstices, and which give to them a thick and 

 cloudy appearance. 



SiLVEK Poplar {Ahele). 



(Cut No. 3.) 



This leaf is one of the most desirable, as well as 

 most easily cleaned, since it requires but four or five 



