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41. Magnolia auriculata pyramidata, 
our jig. 41. — Leaves shorter than those of the species, and the plan. 
altogether weaker. It is found in the western parts of Carolina and 
Georgia, but only in two or three localities. Propagated by in- 
arching on M. auriculata, but it requires two years to adhere, and 
seldom makes a vigorous plant. 
This tree has a straight trunk 12 or 14 inches in diameter, often without 
branches for half its height; the branches spread widely, and ramify but 
sparingly ; and this circumstance, Michaux observes, gives the tree a very 
peculiar air, so that it may readily be known at a distance, even in winter. 
Gy, 
42. Magndlia auriculata. 
The leaves are of a light green colour, of a fine texture, 8 or 12 inches long, 
and from 4:in. to 6 in. broad : on young and vigorous trees they are often one 
third, or even one half, larger. The flowers are 3 or 4 inches in diameter, of 
a milky white, and of an agreeable odour, and are situated at the extremity of 
the young shoots. The fruit is oval, 3 or 4inches long, and, like that of 
