vio Thanks again -- with anny luck, at least one of these methods should
meet with success!

i sure would consider air layering at least one or two of the shoots i have never done it myself but from what i understand they are fairly easy to do then at least u stand a chance of one of the methods working for your friend.
also maybe bob might be willing to share some of his insight on air layering the magnolia since he has done it before . good luck. cyaaaa, sockiescat.