. The Illustrated annual register of rural affairs and cultivator almanac for the year .. . Fig. 49,—Cfiinese Magnolia Tree. beauty. It is usually propagated by layers or from stools, about two yearsbeing required for the young plants to become well rooted. It has in rareinstances been obtained from seed. If grafted on our native Magnolia orthe Cucumber tree, it would probably become more vigorous and presenta fmer appearance. It is not quite so hardy as the others, the tips of theshoots being occasionally injured by severe winters. As these Magnolias bloom early or before the leaves expand, t
. The Illustrated annual register of rural affairs and cultivator almanac for the year .. . Fig. 49,—Cfiinese Magnolia Tree. beauty. It is usually propagated by layers or from stools, about two yearsbeing required for the young plants to become well rooted. It has in rareinstances been obtained from seed. If grafted on our native Magnolia orthe Cucumber tree, it would probably become more vigorous and presenta fmer appearance. It is not quite so hardy as the others, the tips of theshoots being occasionally injured by severe winters. As these Magnolias bloom early or before the leaves expand, the flowerswill present a more conspicuous appearance if planted in front of dark ever-green trees, the foliage of which will contrast finely with the flowers. Barberry—Although not very showy, a desirable, ornamental shrubgrowing naturally in a handsome, symmetrical form, throwing out numer-ous racemes of rich yellow flowers early in summer, succeeded by bright l62 ILLUSTRATED ANNUAL REGISTER ^. crimson berries which continue through autumn into winter. The purple,leaved variety has dark purple foliage, and is singular as well as beautiful-The barberry is increased by suckers and rapidly by seeds. (Fig. 51.) Philadelphus.—There are two wellknown species, one of w^hich, the P. co-ronarhis or Mock Orange, without pos-sessing much beauty, is esteemed for thefragrance of its flowers, which appearearly in summer. The large-flowered,P. graudiflorlis, is much more showy,having larger and clear white flowers,which appear two or three weeks laterwithout possessing the fragrance of theother. A common but improper nameapplied to this genus is Syringa, thegeneric name of the lilac. The Lilacs.—The common lilac,{Syrifiga vulgaris,) is one of the finestand most ornamental shrubs, but itshardiness and rapid self-propagation byFig. so-—Pnrple Dwarf Magnolia, suckers have rendered it so commonthat its merits are hardly appreciated. English and French cultivatorshave raised many new va
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