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Title: Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, hardy plants and fruits
Identifier: CAT31285273 (find matches)
Year: 1901 (1900s)
Authors: Thomas Meehan and Sons; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection
Subjects: Nursery stock, Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture), Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs
Publisher: Germantown, Pa. : Thomas Meehan & Sons
Contributing Library: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library
Digitizing Sponsor: U.S. Department of Agriculture, National Agricultural Library

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Abies pungens. (Colorado Blue Spruce.) ANDROMEDA. (For Deciduous Andromedas, see pages n and 33.) Andromeda calyculata. (3 to 4 ft.) Besides its small ever- green leaves it has numerous small white flowers in May. 18 to 24 in. Trans $ 50 each $4 00 per 10 " Catesbsei. (3 to 4 ft.) This has thick, shining green leaves, which change to a copper color in autumn. The drooping racemes of waxy white flowers appear towards the close of May. 12 to 18 in. Trans $ 75 each $5 00 per 10 " floribunda, (3 to 4 ft.) This native species is admired for its racemes of white flowers in early May, as well as for its evergreen character and its hardy nature. 12 to 15 in. Trans, bushy. .$ 75 each $6 00 per 10 " Japonica. (3 to 4 ft.) A beautiful species, having bright green leaves and drooping racemes of waxy white flowers. The blossoms expand early in May. This is one of the most beauti- ful of dwarf broad-leaved evergreens, and one that has been largely planted during the past few years. It blooms with the first plants in spring,—the white flowers making a beautiful contrast with the dark green foliage. It is valuable for planting on the outer edges of Rhododendron and Azalea beds, or along the borders of woods or large masses of shrubbery. 12 in. Trans, bushy $ 75 each $6 00 per 10 ARCTOSTAPHYLOS. ArctOStaphyloS UVa-ursi. (Creeping ) An evergreen creeper, making long trailing shoots, well clothed with reddish green leaves. The small white flowers are followed by deep red berries. I foot. Trans $ 75 each AZALEA. Azalea amoena. The well known Azalea with small ever- green leaves and rose-colored flowers, blooming early in spring. 6 to 10 in. From pots $ 35 each $2 50 per 10 $20 00 per 100* 8 to 12 in. " 50 " 3 50 " 10 BIOTA. Chinese Arbor-Vitee (For American Arbor-Vitse and varieties see Thuja, page 64.) Biota orientaliS. (15 to 20 ft.) This is the ordinary form. The very flat growth of the younger branches and its bright green foliage well distinguish it. 12 to 18 in. Seed $ 25 each $1 50 per 10 $10 00 per 100- " Var. nana aurea. Golden Chinese. (2 to 3 ft.) This has- a bright golden tint with the green ; and it makes but a dwarf, rounded growth. Useful for planting in evergreen beds. Much prettier than the old variety. 15 to 18 in. Specimens $ 1 00 each 2 ft " 2 00 " BUXUS. Box. BlIXUS arborescens. (i° to 12 ft.) The well known "Tree Box" of open growth, and forming a good sized bush in much less time than any other sort, 18 in. Trans, stocky $ 50 each $3 50 per 10 530 CO per 100- " var. variegata. (6 to 8 ft.) a beautiful bush, of slow growth, and bushy outline. 12 to 18 in. Trans $ 50 each " Japonica aurea. (6 to 8 ft.) A Japanese species, of somewhat upright growth, and having broad golden leaves. 8 to 10 in. Trans $ 35 each " var. rotundifolia. (4 to 5 ft.) A round-leaved species, of stout growth and dark green foliage. 12 to 15 in Trans $ 35 each. $3 00 per 10 $25 00 per 10O 2ft. " heavy.... 2 00 " " SempervirenS. (2 to 3 ft.) The box bush of rounded form so often seen in gardens, and so much used for " Box Edging." 3 to 5 in. Trans $5 00 per 100 $50 00 per 1000 " var. decuSSata. (5 to 6 ft.) The large green foliage of this variety and erect growth make it much called for. 2 to 2l/2 ft. Specimens $2 00 each CALLUNA. Scotch Heath. Calltina vulgaris, (i to 2 ft.) A low growing, spreading evergreen, bearing purplish white flowers in the early days of July. The blooming continues for some time. It will thrive in shady places and in quite poor or sand)7 soil. The true heather of Scotland. Strong plants from pots.. .$ 50 each $3 50 per 10 $25 00 per 10O CEDRUS. Cedrus Atlantica glauca. Mt. Atlas Cedar. (50to60ft.) It is surprising that this lovely tree has been so much over- looked. Its blue foliage is equal to many of the Colorado Blue Spruce. It is quite hardy here. 10 to 12 in. From pots $ 50 each $3 50 per 10 18 to 24 in. " " 1 50 " 12 50 " 10 4 to 5 ft. Trans 3 50 '* " Deodara. Deodar Cedar. (50 to 6o ft.) The Deodar Cedar is well known for its graceful growth and silvery foliage. While quite hardy here it is not so hardy as the other two in the extreme North. 8 to 12 in. Trans $ 50 each $3 50 per 10 12 to 18 in. From pots 100 " 7 50 " 10 " Libani. Cedar of Lebanon (50 to 60 ft.) This beautiful and historical tree is entirely hardy with us. It is fast growing, soon forming a handsome specimeu. 3 to 4 ft. Heavy $4 00 each Take note of our stock of Scotch Heath. It is just the thing needed for poor soil.

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