American  Magnolias,  continued 
Magnolia  tripetala.  Umbrella  Tree.  A  hardy, 
rapid-growing  tree  of  medium  size.  The  head 
is  open,  the  leaves  are  large  and  disposed  in 
whorls  about  the  branches,  producing  a  tropi- 
cal effect.  Its  showy  white  flowers  are  fre- 
quently 6  inches  in  diameter,  followed  by 
crimson  fruit-pods  of  striking  beauty. 
4  to  6feet  $i  oo 
6  tw  8  feet   i  50 
8  to  10  feet   2  00 
10  to  12  feet   3  50 
ORIENTAL  SPECIES  AND  THEIR  HYBRIDS 
These  are  more  dwarf  in  habit  than  the  Amer- 
ican varieties.  They  readily  assume  bush  form, 
though  frequently  attaining  a  height  of  20  or  30 
feet.  They  bloom  profusely  in  April  and  May, 
just  before  their  leaves  appear. 
Magnolia  Alexandrina.  Has  large,  light  pink 
flowers  resembling  Soulangeana,  but  blooms 
earlier.    3  to  4  feet,  $2. 
M.  conspicua.  Chinese  White  Magnolia. 
A  small  tree ;  deep,  cup-like  waxy  flowers 
thickly  cover  it  in  April  before  the  leaves  ap- 
pear, and  make  ii:  an  ornament  to  any  lawn, 
3  to  4  feet,  $2. 
M.  Kobus.  Thurber's  Magnolia.  This 
bushy  tree  has  small,  fragrant  creamy  white 
flowers  that  appear  with  those  of  the  variety 
Conspicua,    2  to  3  feet,  $1.50, 
M.  Lennei.  Lenne's  Magnolia,  This  re- 
markable tree  blooms  in  May  and  frequently 
again  in  late  summer.  Its  flowers  are  dark 
rose  without  and  pearly  white  within.  It  is  a 
strong  grower.    2}^  to  3^  feet,  $2. 
M,  Soulangeana.  Soulange's  Magnolia. 
Among  the  hardiest  and  finest  of  the  foreign 
varieties.  The  large  purple  and  white  flowers, 
borne  a  little  later  than  those  of  Conspicua, 
are  attractive  anywhere.    4  to  5  feet,  $2. 
M,  speciosa.  Resembles  M.  Soulangeana,  ex- 
cepting that  the  flowers  are  smaller,  appear 
a  little  later,  and  remain  longer  on  the  tree. 
3  to  4  feet,  $2. 
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Magnolia  stellata ;  syn. ,  Halleana.  Hall's  Japa- 
nese Magnolia,  Dwarf  and  bushy.  It  blooms 
earlier  than  any  other  variety,  and  its  semi- 
double,  white,  star-like  flowers  are  delicate 
and  fragrant.  A  striking  novelty  where  early 
bloom  is  desirable,    2  to  2}4  feet,  $2. 
Morus  •  Mulberries 
Birds  are  passionately  fond  of  Mulberries,  and 
gather  through  the  summer  in  great  numbers  to 
enjoy  their  sweet  fruits.  By  planting  these  trees 
the  naturalist  may  draw  his  feathered  friends 
about  him.  Their  characteristics  are  hardiness 
to  withstand  cold,  drought  and  neglect. 
Morus  alba  New  American.     New  American 
Mulberry.    Large,  fine  fruit.    4  to  6  feet, 
50  cts, 
M.  Downing.     Downing' s  Everbearing.  One 
of  the  best  for  eating.  Desirable. 
4  to  6  feet  $0  50 
6  to  8  feet   i  00 
M.  nigra.  Black  Mulberry.  Bears  abun- 
dantly, 8  to  10  feet,  50  cts. 
var.  Tatartica.  Russian  Mulberry.  Bears 
large  crops  of  small  fruits.  4  to  5  feet,  50  cts. 
var.  Tatartica  pendula.  Teas'  Weeping  Mul- 
berry, Requires  but  two  or  three  years  to 
develop  into  a  handsome  weeping  tree  that 
will  ornament  any  lawn.  The  pendulous 
branches  sweep  the  ground  in  shining  lengths. 
1  year   $1  00 
2  years   i  50 
3-  and  4-year  heads  ;  specimens. $3  50  to  5  00 
Paulownia 
Paulownia  imperialis.  Empress  Tree.  This 
is  an  odd-looking  tree,  with  immense  leaves 
that  often  measure  18  inches  across,  and  in 
June  bears  long  panicles  of  purplish  flowers. 
If  cut  back  to  the  ground  each  year,  the  roots 
send  up  rapid-growing  branchless  trunks  that 
produce  a  unique  and  tropical  effect. 
4  to  5  feet  $0  50 
6  to  8  feet   75 
Persica  •  The  Flowering  Peaches 
See  Prunus 
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