. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, flowering plants, &c. Ornamental trees Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 23. MAGNOLIA ACUMINATA, (cucumber magnolia.) the early spring is grand beyond description, illuminating the whole landscape and loading the atmosphere with their rich perfume. To ensure success in t eir transplanting, they should be moved in the spring— never in the fall, and the Chinese varieties at that period when they are coming into bloom, and, consequently, before the leaves have made their appea
. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, shrubs, roses, flowering plants, &c. Ornamental trees Catalogs; Shrubs Catalogs; Roses Catalogs; Flowers Catalogs. ORNAMENTAL TREES, SHRUBS, ETC. 23. MAGNOLIA ACUMINATA, (cucumber magnolia.) the early spring is grand beyond description, illuminating the whole landscape and loading the atmosphere with their rich perfume. To ensure success in t eir transplanting, they should be moved in the spring— never in the fall, and the Chinese varieties at that period when they are coming into bloom, and, consequently, before the leaves have made their appearance. Great care should be exercised in their removal, the fibrous roots being preserved as nearly as possible, and carefully guarded from any exposure to wind or sun. While almost any good soil is sufficient to ensure their growth, they succeed best in a soil which is warm, rich and dry. American Species and Varietieso M. acuminata. Cucumber Magnolia. A beautiful, pyramidal growing tree, attaining from 60 to DO feet in height. Leaves 6 to 9 inches long, and bluish green ;. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Ellwanger & Barry; Ellwanger & Barry; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Rochester, N. Y. : Ellwanger & Barry
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