THE M. H. HARMAN COMPANY 
JAPAN AND CHINA MAG- 
NOLIAS, continued 
M. Lennei (Lcnne’s Magno- 
lia). C. A grand variety. A 
strong, fine grower, and one of 
the best. Its deep, dark purple 
flowers arc large and cup- 
shaped, opening in April. It has 
hardly a superior. 3 to 4 ft., $2 
each, $17.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 
$2.50 each, $20 for 10. 
M. Soulangeana. C. Perhaps 
the most popular of all Magno- 
lias, being of vigorous growth, 
and blooming profusely, even 
when quite small. The flowers 
are large, pink on the outside 
of petals and white inside. In 
average seasons the flowers 
open in the third week in April. 
It can be grown as a small tree 
or large shrub, — as a single 
specimen or in masses. 3 to 
4 ft., $2 each, $17.50 for 10; 4 
to 5 ft., $2.50 each, $20 for 10. 
M. speciosa. C. Resembles 
the preceding sort a great deal. 
It is rather later in opening its 
flowers in spring. 3 to 4 ft., $2 
each, $17.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., 
$2.50 each, $20 for 10. 
M. stellata (Hall’s Magno- 
lia). C. A charming dwarf tree. Flowers double, 
pure white, or with a rosy flush ; petals long and 
narrow. The blossoms greatly resemble our pond- 
lily in appearance. The fragrance is delicate. Ear- 
liest blooming of all the Magnolias, and the most 
abundant bloomer. 2 to 2J ft., $2.50 each, $20 for 10. 
JAPAN AND CHINA MAGNOLIAS 
Under this head arc included the choicest flower- 
ing varieties, which are more used for ornamental 
planting than any others. All are of dwarfer habit, 
and assume more readily the bush form. All should 
be planted in the spring. 
M. Alexandrina. 10 to 12 ft. A choice va- 
riety, producing light pink flowers in the first week of 
May. 3 to 4 ft., $2 each, $17.50 for 10; 4 to 5 ft., $2.50 
each, $70 for 10. 
M. conspicua (Chinese White, or Yulan Magnolia). 
C. Makes a low, round tree, covered in May with 
masses of large snow-white, lily-like flowers. A 
beautiful object. Flowers before the leaves appear. 
One of the best. 3 to 4 ft., $2.50 each, $20 for 10. 
M. Kobus (Thurber’s Magnolia). A valuable 
Japan variety, making a small tree. Flowers white 
and small, blooming with Conspicua. 3 to 4 ft., 
$1.50 each, $12.50 for 10. 
Magnolia Soulangeana 
NATIVE MAGNOLIAS 
Magnolia acuminata (Cucumber Tree). A. A tree 
of large pyramidal growth, with large, deep green 
leaves and yellowish white, inconspicuous flowers in 
May. The showy carmine fruits are in shape like a 
cucumber. Hardy and vigorous. Prune well when 
transplanting. 6 to 7 ft., 90 cts. each, $8 for 10; 7 to 8 
ft., $1 each, $9 for 10. 
M. glauca (Sweet Bay). C. Known as the New 
Jersey Magnolia, though it is found wild in Massa- 
chusetts. It expands its fragrant white flowers in 
June, later than the other varieties. It grows in bush 
form and is irregular in shape. 4 to 5 ft., $1. 
M. tripetala (Umbrella Tree). B. Of medium 
size, with immense leaves, and white flowers nearly 
6 inches across. Flowers in June. Entirely hardy 
and vigorous. 6 to 7 ft., $1 each. $9 for 10. 
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