ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 



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Magnolia super"ba. Origin same as that of the preceding varieties ; differs 

 little from Soulangeana ; flowers a trifle darker. S2.00. 



M. Lennel. Lexne's Magnolia. A seedling of M. purpurea. Foliage large, 

 flowers dark purple. A superb variety. $2.00. 



MAGNOLIA SPECIOSA. 



M. obovata. [purpurea.) Chinese PrRPLE Magnolia. A dwarf species, 

 with shoAvy purple flowers in May and June. Being a little tender, it requires protec- 

 tion. $1.00. 



var. rubra. Chinese Eed Magnolia. A variety of the M. ohovata. 

 Branches more slender, of more erect habit ; flowers much larger and a deep purple. 

 $2.00. 



M. JRiclienerii. A new seedling raised on our grounds, a robust grower and 

 perfectly hardy. Flowering later than conspicua, it resembles the latter except in its 

 smaller and far more abundant blossoms which are shaded with soft purple on the outer 

 petals. Pretty in the bud and pretty in the full blown flower. $2.00. 



