You can order your magnolia dircetly form the Children's Aid Society
of Owen Sound and the County of Grey. They are located at 1290 3rd Avenue East
in Owen Sound.
Drop in or call Cindy Wheeler at (519)-376-7829 x288 for more information.
Magnolias
combine elegant shape, delectable fragrance, and stunning blossoms with
being easy to grow - what's not to love? The only tricky thing about
magnolias is sorting out all the different kinds and deciding which to
choose for your own garden. Graham Rankin's book will help in this
process, but will no doubt influence many readers to grow a few more
magnolias than they ever intended.
Gardiner starts out by giving a brief introduction into magnolias
relationship with mankind. Speaking from his own wide experience and that of his
colleagues, Gardiner provides detailed cultivation advice, specific even
to particular countries or regions. This book includes detailed species and hybrid descriptions.
Magnolias includes traditional species and newer varieties, magnolias
that flower quickly and those that take some time to bloom, magnolias
for any size garden, perfumed magnolias, and many related plants.
Wonderful photographs, nursery sources, a bibliography, hardiness zones
and a full index complete this inspiring guide to this most beautiful
tree.