Note: {Magnolia grandiflora} has coriaceous shining leaves
and very fragrant blossoms. It is common from North
Carolina to Florida and Texas, and is one of the most
magnificent trees of the American forest. The sweet bay
({M. glauca})is a small tree found sparingly as far
north as Cape Ann. Other American species are {M.
Umbrella}, {M. macrophylla}, {M. Fraseri}, {M.
acuminata}, and {M. cordata}. {M. conspicua} and {M.
purpurea} are cultivated shrubs or trees from Eastern
Asia. {M. Campbellii}, of India, has rose-colored or
crimson flowers.
{Magnolia warbler} (Zo["o]l.), a beautiful North American
wood warbler ({Dendroica maculosa}). The rump and under
parts are bright yellow; the breast and belly are spotted
with black; the under tail coverts are white; the crown is
ash.