MAGNOLIA SOUL. ALEXANDRINA 
Oxceatal MAGNOLIAS 
Oriental Magnolias are rapidly increasing in popularity in the 
South, being one of the showiest and most satisfactory of large 
shrubs or small trees. We are glad to be able to offer a collection 
of varieties such as few growers have developed. 
Denudata Elongata. Seedling of Denudata or Conspicua. 
Flowers slightly larger than parent; mostly pure white to lemon- 
white, but occasionally showing a faint tinge of purplish pink 
at base. 3 to 4 ft., $10.00; 4 to 6 ft., $15.00 each. 
Denudata Purpliana. Translucent reddish purple. Very large. 
Different and distinctive. 3 to 4 ft., $7.50; 4 to 6 ft., $10.00 each. 
Liliflora. The most common Oriental Magnolia in the South. 
Medium purple on outer petals, light purple (almost white) in- 
side. 2 to 3 ft., $3.50; 3 to 4 ft., $5.00 each. 
Liliflora Nigra. Very dark sport of the above, and like parent is 
a midseason bloomer. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00; 3 to 4 ft., $7.50 each. 
Rustica Rubra. Very large, cup-shaped. purplish 
red flower. In form is one of the most beautiful 
of Magnolias. Late. 2 to 3 ft., $7.50; 3 to 4 ft., 
$10.00 each. 
Soulangeana. Most popular variety in the United 
States, long prized for its beautiful, cup-like form, 
light pink color and extreme earliness of bloom. 
2 to 3 ft., $5.00; 3 to 4 ft., $7.50 each. 
Soulangeana Alexandrina. A hybrid that ts 
more vigorous than the well-known Soulangeana. 
Flower larger, with 9 petals; most blooms are 
deep purplish pik, lighter tside. 2 to 3 ft., 
$5.00; 3 to 4 ft., $7.50 each. 
Soulangeana Lennei. Possibly largest of all 
Magnolias. Large, cup-shaped, deep purple 
flower. Late bloomer. 2 to 3 ft., $7.50 each. 
Stellata (Star Magnolia). Dwarf variety, seldom 
reaching a height of more than ten feet. Produces 
numerous, waterlily-like flowers in early spring. 
18 to 24 in., $5.00; 2 to 3 ft., $7.50 each. 
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For you who desire to succeed we offer these books in which you will find your particular problems and 
questions solved and answered in language easy to understand. Knowledge is power. 
Azaleas—Kinds and Culture. By H. Harold 
Hume. This new book is the only source of 
practical, up-to-date information for the garden 
owner of these beautiful and increasingly popular 
shrubs—Azaleas. $3.75. 
Camellias—Kinds and Culture. By H. Harold 
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and soil preparation, planting, cultivation, and 
care of these beautiful shrubs. Lavishly illus- 
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Camellias and Common Sense. By Claude 
Chidamian. With characteristic wit and style a 
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the first time a simple way to camellia success. 
Based on an intimate knowledge of the amateur’s 
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Roses for Every Garden. By R. C. Allen, Execu- 
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are essential to success. $3.50. 
Roses for Southern Gardens. By Bessie Mary 
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data. Handsomely illustrated, mncluding eight 
pages in full color. $5.00. 
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The purchase of inexpensive, inefficient sprinklers 
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ready to attach to 34-inch or 1-inch hose connection, 
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