MAGNOLIAS - “The Bluebird Plant of Spring” 
wise dreary in-between season exemplifies the lavishness of nature— 
almost as if nature has splurged its utmost in one bold stroke. The clean 
eray character—full form of tree, limb and twig—the interesting varying 
textures of the leaves—the colorful and unusual fall fruit—all these combined 
make the Magnolia well qualified to lead nature’s procession and a decided 
garden investment. 
[ss crisp-petaled beauty of many blooms bursting forth upon an other- 
The purchase of these pot-grown Magnolias as a growing investment 
will astonish you with their satisfaction. The uninterrupted growth insured 
by these inclosed, complete root systems permits first-year blooms that may 
be safely enjoyed. There is no transplanting shock to these excellently formed 
plants, rather, a release to the quicker attamment of the fascinating mature 
plant. It has taken us years to develop successful propagating methods to 
produce these perfect “fool-proof” Magnolias now well established and grow- 
ing in pots. They are now four-year blooming-size plants. 
_Magnolia conspicua. Yulan Magnolia. Magnolia glauca (M. virginiana). 
The very large, creamy white, sweet- Known to Southerners as the Sweet 
scented flowers, 6 mches across, appear Bay, has beautiful foliage, glossy green 
in April. A small tree with spreading above and silvery gray on the under 
branches. $2.50 each. side. White flowers appear in June and 
M. parviflora. Oyama Magnolia. In July and are deliciously fragrant. They 
June, it produces lovely, white, cup- are followed by clusters of bright orange- 
shaped flowers, with a rosette of deep red fruits Jastmg into August. It prefers 
crimson stamens in the center and an low, moist ground. Grows 8 to 10 feet 
unforgettable lingering fragrance. $2.50 tall. This variety does not stand pot- 
ee ting and therefore is shipped balled and 
M. Soulangeana. Saucer Magnolia. The burlapped. $2.00 each. 
popular variety of northern gardens. M. Soulangeana Alexandrina. A pro- 
Large pink-white flowers, tinted purple nounced dark red, deep purple toward 
at edges, April 25 to May 5. Small tree, base, bud opening to white inside, 
15 to 18 ft. $2.50 each. blooming May 1 to 10. $2.50 each. 
OFFER No. 1 
Special Pot-Grown Magnolias 
1 each of any 2 varieties 
priced $2.50... . for 
B.& A. pot-grown Magnolia 
ready for delivery 
M.Soulangeana nigra. Purple Lily Mag- 

























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MAGNOLIA STELLATA ROSEA. $3.50 each 
OFFER No. 2 
“Dwarf” Pot-Grown Magnolias 
1 Magnolia stellata . . . . $3.00 
1 Rare Magnolia stellata rosea . 3.50 
Regular value . $6.50 

East Rutherford, N. J. 
MAGNOLIA GLAUCA (M. virginiana). $2 each 
nolia. This large shrub-like plant, 8 to 10 
feet high, has the darkest of Magnolia 
blossoms. Large, dark purple flowers, 
May 8 to 25, outlast many others and 
serve well to contrast with other va- 
rieties or accent alone. $2.50 each. 
M. Soulangeana speciosa. Striped 
Saucer Magnolia. Flowers are white 
with a purple stripe on the outside of 
the petals. Compact grower, 12 to 15 
feet in height. $2.50 each. 

Our 56-page Catalogue 
Published in spring 1942, it offers 
a wider selection of plant mate- 
rial, practically all of which is 
available this fall. A copy is 
yours for the asking if you do 
not already own one 
29 
Dwarf Slow-growing 
Varieties 
Magnolia stellata. Star Magnolia. A 
lovely dwarf species. The first Magnolia 
to bloom (about April 8 to 20) with 
semi-double, sweet-scented, star-shaped 
white flowers 3 inches across. Forms a 
round bush 8 to 10 feet high with small 
attractive foliage that makes an excel- 
lent specimen, border or accent plant. 
$3 each. 
M. stellata rosea. True Pink Star Mag- 
nolia. A rare dwarf variety of Stellata. 
The rose-pink flowers, April 8 to 20, are 
not only unusual but m our opinion 
make this plant a garden ‘“‘must” and 
its habit of growth and size make this 
possible to everyone. $3.50 each. 

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