Oneutal 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 Poroliangs Translucent redaiah 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 mn 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 dpnt: 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 lerees Sup shaped: purplish 
red flower. In form is one of the most beautiful 
of Magnolias. Late. 2 to 3 ft., $5.00; 3 to 4 ft., 
$7.50 each. 
Soulangeana. Most popular var ety in the United 
States, long prized for its beautiful, cup like form, 
Itght pmk color and extreme earliness 0, bloom 
2 to 3 ft., $5.00; 3 to 4 ft., $7.50 each. 
Soulangeana alba superba. Lovely very light 
pink; early. A rare and very charming variety. 
2 to 3 ft., $7.50; 3 to 4 ft., $10.00 each. 
Soulangeana Alexandrina. A hybrid that is 
more vigorous than the well-known Soulangeana. 
Flower larger, with 9 petals; most blooms are 
deep purplish pink, lighter inside. 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; 3 to 4 ft., 
$10.00 each. 
Stellata (Star Magnolia). Dwarf variety, seldom 
reaching a height of more than 10 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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