*M. dawsoniana (7). Said to be related to that great favorite M. denudata (Yulan 
Magnolia) and an equally free bloomer. Makes a fairly large tree up to maybe 35 or 
40 ft. Rehder’s Manual, 2nd edition, says that flowers are unknown but from English 
horticultural literature we learn that there a 20 year old tree bore 140 and at 25 years 
over 1,000 flowers. These were from 10 to 15 inches wide with 10 petals. Color is 
given as “‘pale pink mauve inside, back purplish pink, very beautiful.” As we were 
unable to import it until 1944 we can only say that grafted plants show extreme vigor, 
leaves are large and dark green with wavy margins, quite distinct from any other in 
our collection. At present stock is decidedly limited. Balled 5 to 6 ft., $25.00. 
M. wilsoni (5). Could be described as a glorified M. parviflora having very much 
larger snow white flowers with crimson column arising in center. Fragrance 1s intense 
and delightful. As the flowers hang from the branches the plant is best trained in 
tree form so they may be viewed from below. It blooms in late spring or early sum- 
mer on new wood so does not set winter buds. Flowers are remarkable in having as 
many as 8 or more petals together with 3 “tepals” (petaloid sepals). Balled 4 to 5 
ft., $15.00; 11/ to 2 ft., $7.50; 1 to 11/, ft., $6.00. 
FLOWERING QUINCES 
(Chaenomeles or Cydonia) 
In G. A. 1946 we told the story of our breeding work with this genus and G, A. 
1944 contained detailed information about the species and hybrid classes. These are still 
available and copies of either or both will be sent on request. So below we describe four 
of our recent named originations. For other varieties see Part II. 
Afterglow (6) (Patent applied for). Although rated (6) it may be hardy in zone (5). 
but we have no way to tell as yet. It is a beautiful double-flowered seedling of Mt. 
Everest having the same coloring as its parent, the unopened buds being white tipped 
lavender, opening into snow white flowers which soon show a blush and finally be- 
come a solid soft rose. We regard it very highly and believe it will surely become 
popular. Our friends in Southeastern States and Texas will please procure plants from 
H. G. Hastings Co., Atlanta, Ga., who will upon request send their nursery catalog 
showing a beautiful illustration of this in natural color. 3 to 4 ft., $4; 2 to 3 ft., $3.50. 
Cynthia (6). The large flowers open bicolored soft rose but soon become peach pink 
faintly suffused buff or chamois. Petals are large and overlap making a fine full flower 
with an unusual number of stamens enhancing its pleasing effect. This variety is an 
unusual hybrid (C. japonica X cathayensis) blooming in late spring in great profu- 
sion. On account of the cathayensis ““blood’’ we do not believe it will be hardy north 
of zone 6 but it should be fine from there to the Gulf States as well as on the Pacific 
Coast. We consider it one of the finest we have developed to date. 2 to 3 ft., $3.00. 
Mandarin (6). Probably the most vividly brilliant color that we have obtained so far. 
Our notes during the 6 years it has been under test repeatedly use the word “‘vivid.” 
Curiously it is a seedling of the pure white Candida but probably spontaneously hy- 
bridized with Cathayensis. Flowers open shrimp but soon become brilliant Mandarin 
Red (H.C.C. 17/1). 1 to 114 ft., $2.00. 
Pink Lady (5). Clear pure pink. Our earliest variety but continues for three crops 
giving it a very long season. Absolutely thornless! Spreading habit and loading its 
long branches with bright, really pink flowers. It is a pure Superba and hence hardy 
anywhere that flowering quinces grow. On first crop the center of flowers is H.C.C. 
Carmine Rose 621 /2 deepening to bright Carmine Rose (621/-). 2 to 3 ft., $3.00. 
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