If so, Chapter 4 will teach you everything needed to successfully propagate some new trees from the one you already have. Gardiner presents clear instructions on growing Magnolias from seed, cuttings, and various grafting methods. His illustrations let even an amateur gardener understand the written instructions. I wish plant books could leave out the subject of Chapter 5 - Pests and Diseases. Unfortunately, there are few plants, shrubs or trees that truly lack insect pests or disease problems.
Magnolias are no exception.
Read this chapter to learn how to minimize these potential problems. Each Magnolia species is discussed in detail in Chapter 6. Recognized cultivars of the species are listed too. Chapter 7 discusses hybrids which are varieties created by cross-pollinating two different species. Reading through these two chapters make me wish I lived in a warmer climate so I could focus on growing acres of Magnolia trees.