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The  Magnolias 
Their  lavish  profusion  of  large  and  beautiful  flowers,  their  fragrance,  richness  of  foliage  and 
stately,  tropical  aspect  place  the  Magnolias  easily  first  among  flowering  trees.  Planted  in  groups, 
their  spring  inflorescence  is  grand  beyond  description  ;  as  lawn  specimens  or  against  an  evergreen 
foil,  their  large,  glossy  foliage  and  shapely  outline  make  them  beautiful  anywhere.  They  thrive  in  any 
good  soil,  but  like  best  one  that  is  warm,  rich  and  moderately  moist.  Plant  in  spring  to  insure  best  results. 
AMERICAN  SPECIES  AND  VARIETIES 
Magnolia  acuminata.  Cucumber  Tree.  (L)  This 
tallest  species  is  a  fine  pyramidal  tree  attaining 
a  height  of  60  to  90  feet.  The  fruit-cones  are 
cucumber-shaped,  turning  crimson  in  autumn. 
The  broad,  oblong  leaves  are  5  or  6  inches  in 
length,  making  a  handsome  foliage  effect  and  a 
splendid  lawn  or  avenue  tree.  This  Magnolia 
grows  rapidly  in  almost  all  soils. 
5  to  6  feet  $1  each,  $10  per  doz. 
M.  glauca  (S)  The  native  ''Sweet  Bay"  of  our 
swamps,  whose  fragrant  white  flowers  in  June 
are  much  admired.  Its  glossy  laurel-like  leaves 
are  almost  evergreen. 
2  to  3  feet   $1  each,  $10  per  doz. 
M.  grandiflora.  Evergreen  Magnolia.  For  de- 
scriptions and  prices,  see  page  19. 
M.  tripetala.  Umbrella  Tree.  (M)  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  tropical  eflfect. 
Its  showy  white  flowers  are  frequently  6  inches 
in  diameter,  followed  by  crimson  fruit-pods  of 
striking  beauty. 
6  to  8  feet  '  $1.25  each,  $12  per  doz. 
ORIENTAL  SPECIES  AND  THEIR 
HYBRIDS 
These  are  more  dwarf  in  habit  than  the  Ameri- 
can varieties.    They  readily  assume  bush  form, 
though  frequently  attaining  a  height  of  20  to  30 
feet.  They  bloom  profusely  in  April  and  May,  just 
before  their  leaves  appear. 
M.  conspicua.  Chinese  White  Magnolia.  (S)  A 
small  tree  ;  deep,  cup-like,  waxy  flowers  thickly 
cover  it  in  April  before  the  leaves  appear,  and 
make  it  an  ornament  to  any  lawn. 
3  to  4  feet  $3  each,  $30  per  doz. 
M.  hypoleuca.  (L)  A  tall  tree  with  leaves  8  to  14 
inches  long,  silvery  on  their  under  surface. 
Cup-shaped,  fragrant  flowers  in  May  and  June 
that  are  6  to  7  inches  across.  Partially  hardy 
in  New  England,  splendid  for  warmer  climates. 
Each  Doz. 
3  to  3^  feet  $1  50 
5  to  5|  feet   2  50    $24  00 
M.  Kobus.  Thurber's  Magnolia.  (S)  This  bushy 
tree  has  small,  fragrant,  creamy  white  flowers 
that  appear  with  those  of  the  variety  Conspicua. 
We  have  some  splendid  American-grown  trees. 
Each  Doz. 
3  to  4  feet  $2  00    $18  00 
4  to  5  feet   2  50     24  00 
