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place in every garden, no matter how limited. As a single 
plant it is always attractive, and for massing with low-growing 
evergreens like the rhododendrons and kalmias, it is extremely 
valuable. There are two or three varieties, but not in general 
cultivation ; the gracilis is probably the best ; it has leaves nar- 
rower than the purpurea, and the petals of the flower are longer, 
and when opened fold back slightly. 
Ohovata pumila is a dwarf variety, forming only a little bush 
one and a half to two feet high, valuable for foregrounds of 
Fig. 53 .— Magnolia Purpurea. 
shrubs ; it, however, does not flower freely, and where only one 
or two plants are wanted, purpurea and gracilis should be selected. 
The Oleaster — Elceagnus. — The oleaster ur wild olive tree is 
a shrub growing from eight to fifteen feet in height, and from 
its peculiar whitish foliage desirable for planting when it is 
wished to attract the eye to a particular point. For small 
grounds or positions where it comes directly under the eye, it 
has no claims to a place. The flowers are a pale yellow, 
