Magnolias 
M. campbelli (7). We took a chance on offering this in G. A. ’38 and in spite of the fact. 
that we have never mentioned it again we have been in trouble ever since due to receiving 
orders for more plants than we have been able to propagate! This season we have a fair 
stock but presume that only those who order early will get delivery. In ’38 we had never 
seen the flowers and don’t believe it had ever bloomed in this country, but since then the 
tree in Arboretum of Golden Gate Park produced magnificent pink flowers which were 
exhibited before California Horticultural Society. These showed that claims about their 
size and beauty were not exaggerated. As there are only a few of each size we suggest 
that you mention a second choice in case the size ordered is no longer available. Gallon 
can 1%4-2 ft. $10.00, 1-1% ft. $7.50; pot grown 1%4-2 ft. $7.50, 1-1%4 ft. $5.00, 8-12 in. $4.00, 
6-8 in. $3.00. 
M. macrophylla, BIGLEAF MAGNOLIA (5). This large shrub or small tree is a native 
of the South-Eastern States and is possibly the most striking tree that can be grown in 
temperate climates. The huge leaves are sometimes almost 3 ft. long and over a foot wide. 
The flowers are proportionately large, commonly a foot across and sometimes, it is said, 
up to 18 or 20 inches wide. Gallon can 1-1% ft. $1.00. 
*M. soulangeana Alexandrina (5). Although we have grown this beauty for years we have 
never described it before. Having been unable to supply spontaneous demand, there seemed 
no use of stimulating it and causing that much more disappointment. It is very early, 
usually starting to bloom about mid-February here. The large flowers have 9 petals which 
are colored deep rosy purple right to the tips outside but are nearly white within. Plants 
offered do not carry flower buds but all should bloom the following spring. Balled 214-3 
ft. $3.20, 2-2% ft. $2.80, 134-2 ft. $2.20. 
*M. thompsoniana (6). This is an interesting hybrid between two native species (M. tripe- 
tala x virginiana). The leathery leaves are up to 9 or 10 inches long and 4 broad, glaucous 
beneath and assume a striking bronzy yellow autumn tint. The creamy white flowers, about 
6 inches across, are richly and intensely fragrant. Blooms on new wood so does not set 
winter flower buds. Flowering season is from early May to September. Balled 3-4 ft. $7.50, 
2-2% ft. $4.00, 1-1% ft. $2.50. 
*M. stellata Waterlily (5). This recently developed variety is thought by some to be a 
hybrid (stellata x soulangeana). We are inclined to doubt that but endorse it as a very 
handsome form of M. stellata which blooms later and so in usually better weather. The 
flowers are pinkish with very many narrow petals. Prices are for plants with flower buds 
to bloom freely this spring. Balled 3-4 ft. $7.00, 214-3 ft. $5.00. 
OTHER ORIENTAL MAGNOLIAS AVAILABLE THIS SEASON 
N. B. “With buds” means that plants carry flower buds so will bloom this spring. 
“No buds” indicates that they will not bloom this spring. It will be noticed that 
for the latter a discount of 20% has been deducted from what those with buds cost. 
All plants will be dug with a ball of earth. 
M. denudata (M. conspicua) (5). Pure white. With buds 1%-2 ft. $3.50, 1-1% ft. $3.00; 
no buds 2%-3 ft. $4.00, 1-1% ft. $2.40. 
M. liliflora (5). Purple. No buds 2%-3 ft. $3.20, 1-1%4 ft. $1.80. 
M. liliflora gracilis (5). Deepest purple. With buds 1%-2 ft. $3.50. 
M. soulangeana, SAUCER MAGNOLIA (5). Purple and white. With buds 3-4 ft. $5.00, 
214-3 ft. $4.00, 2-2% ft. $3.50, 1%4-2 ft. $2.75, 1-1% ft. $2.25. 
M. soulangeana amabilis (5). Nearly white. With buds 3-4 ft. $5.00, 214-3 ft. $4.00, 2-2% 
ft. $3.50; no buds 244-3 ft. $3.20. | 
M. soulangeana Burgundy (5). Deep purple and white. No buds 2%-3 ft. $3.20, 2-2%4 ft. 
$2.80. 
M. soulangeana San Jose (5). Purple and white. Very large and very early. With buds 
2-2% ft. $3.50; no buds 2%4-3 ft. $3.20. 
M. stellataa STAR MAGNOLIA (5). White; many narrow, petals. Extra heavy plants 
loaded with buds 6-7 ft. $12.50, 5-6 ft. $10.00, 4-5 ft. $8.50; usual type of plants with buds 
2%-3 ft. $4.00, 2-2% ft. $3.50, 124-2 ft. $2.75. 
M. stellata rosea (5). Pink. With buds 1%4-2 ft. $3.50; no buds 3-3%4 ft. $5.60, 234-3 ft. 
$4.00, 2-2% ft. $3.20, 114-2 ft. $2.80. 
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