ORNAMENTAL TREES , SHRUBS , ETC. 
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Magnolia superba. Origin same as that of the preceding varieties; differs 
little from Soulangeana ; flowers a trifle darker. $2.00. 
M. Lennei. Lenne’s Magnolia. A seedling of M. purpurea. Foliage large, 
flowers dark purple. A superb variety. $2.00. 
MAGNOLIA SPECIOSA. 
M. obovata. (purpurea.) Chinese Purple Magnolia. A dwarf species, 
with showy purple flowers in May and June. Being a little tender, it requires protec¬ 
tion. $1.00. 
var. rubra. Chinese Red Magnolia. A variety of the M. obovata. 
Branches more slender, of more erect habit; flowers much larger and a deep purple. 
$ 2 . 00 . 
M. Riclienerii. A new seedling raised on our grounds, a robust grower and 
l>erfectly hardy. Flowering later than conspicua , it resembles the latter except in its 
mailer and far more abundant blossoms which are shaded with soft purple on the outer 
petals. Pretty in the bud and pretty in the full blown flower. $2.00. 
