Magnolias

Dorothy J. Callaway: Magnolias. Very fine copy. Aimed at both amateur enthusiasts and professional gardeners, this is a guide to magnolia species, cultivars and hybrids, all brought together in one volume. The book encompasses all the magnolia species, providing an encyclopaedic listing of all known species, as well as a comprehensive listing of cultivars yet published. It documents the cultivation of magnolias, their biology, taxonomy, propagation, breeding and history, and their hybridizers. The primary focus of the book is the ornamental use of magnolias in garden landscape, but the author also points out how they can attract wildlife, provide cut flowers and serve for timber and medicinal purposes.