
Magnolia Soulangeana 
ORIENTAL MAGNOLIAS 
Some of the most beautiful flowering trees in the 
world belong to this group of deciduous Magnolias. 
Most of them are hardy im nearly all parts of the 
United States, and planting of these beautiful trees 
should be encouraged by nurserymen, especially when 
they can be had at such reasonable prices as we list 
below. 
ALBA SUPERBA. Similar to Soulangeana with almost 
white flowers of larger size. Rounder leaves and a more 
upright grower. 
ALEXANDRINA. Flowers Jarge, dark purplish pink out- 
side and white mside. Very showy and desirable. 
LENNEI. Leaves are much larger than Soulangeana. Cup- 
shaped, larger, bold flowers, which open Jater than other 
Soulangeanas, deep reddish purple outside and white 
inside. Very choice. 
LOMBARDY ROSE. Large flowers, lower surface of petals 
colored dark rose, upper surface white. A _ seedling 
of Lennei but faster growmg and freer blooming, many 
of the blooms opening in midsummer. 
RUSTICA RUBRA. Large, cup-shaped, dark reddish pur- 
ple flowers, similar to Lennei, and with handsome seed- 
pods more than 6 inches long. It is a vigorous grower 
and especially desirable where a tall spreading Magnolia 
is wanted. Blooms later than Soulangeana. 
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