ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 



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MAGNOLIA ACUMINATA, 



(cucumber magnolia.) 



the early spring is grand beyond description, illuminating the whole landscape and 

 loading the atmosphere with their rich perfume. 



To ensure success in t eir transplanting, they should be moved in the spring — 

 never in the fall, and the Chinese varieties at that period when they are coming into 

 bloom, and, consequently, before the leaves have made their appearance. Great 

 care should be exercised in their removal, the fibrous roots being preserved as nearly 

 as possible, and carefully guarded from any exposure to wind or sun. While almost 

 any good soil is sufficient to ensure their growth, they succeed best in a soil which is 

 warm, rich and dry. 



American Species and Varietieso 



M. acuminata. Cucumber Magnolia. A beautiful, pyramidal growing tree, 

 attaining from 60 to DO feet in height. Leaves 6 to 9 inches long, and bluish green ; 



