We had reason for believing that the true Magnolia cordata had been confused with forms of Magnolia acuminata, and that the genuine which is rare even in its native places, did not exist in nurseries, though there is a tree in the Botanic Garden at Cambridge, Mass., and the one on record as being in the Woodlands near Philadelphia, is probably correct. But Mr. S. B. Parsons, of Flushing, sends us a specimen which indicates that they have it correctly identified. It is, however, certainly very rare.

All that we have seen of this rare Magnolia is nothing but the common Cucumber tree, Magnolia acuminata, which sometimes has cordate or heart-shaped leaves. We have good reason for believing that the true plant, which grows wild in Georgia, has never yet been introduced to nurseries, either in the Old World or here.

In reference to our note at p. 196, Professors Sargent and Gray write that there is a specimen of the true species in the Botanic Garden at Cambridge, Mass. Dr. Gray remarks that it is very distinct from the Magnolia acuminata growing near it.

Parsons' Sons & Co. send us a genuine specimen from a plant they have.