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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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62 THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS Kalmia latifolia. (6 to 8 ft.) of stouter growth and larger foliage than the last. The pinkish white buds show quite white flowers when expanded. They are in their prime about the middle of June. Kalmias are useful for planting in woods or with Rhododendrons and Azaleas. (See cut.) 12 to 18 in. Trans, bushy, $ 50 ea. $4 00 per 10 LIBOCEDRUS. Libocedrus decurrens. (10 to 15 ft.) Many of the Pacific coast evergreens do not thrive here, but this does exceptionally well- 2 ft. Trans $1 75 each 3 ft. " 2 50 " MAHONIA. Mahonia aquifolia. (3 to 4 ft.) This is valued for its shiny, green leaves and its clusters of yellow flowers, which expand toward the close of April. In late fall and winter the foliage turns to a bronze scarlet. Mahonias are useful for planting in masses or in woods or in situations where a con- siderable bulk of some dwarf growing, broad-leaved evergreen is wanted. 8 to 12 in. Trans $ 25 each $1 50 per 10 $10 00 per 100 " Japonica. C3to4ft.) This has broader foliage than the other, but it does not change in the winter as the other does. Both do well in shady places as well as in more open ones. 12 to 18 in. Trans $ 35 each $2 50 per 10 2 to 3 ft. " heavy 50 " 4 00 " 10 MAGNOLIA. Magnolia grandiflora, 25 to 35 ft.) This magnificent broad-leaved evergreen may be said to be hardy in this vicinity, and when planted where tolerably free from the winter sun its foliage keeps green the whole time. The immense, fragrant, bowl-like white flowers are produced in July. 2 to 3 ft. $2 00 each OSMANTHUS. OSmanthuS aquifolium. (3 to 10 ft.) A Japanese ever- green, having holly-like leaves of much beauty. It is of bushy growth. 2 to 2y2 ft. Trans $2 00 each 3 ft. " stocky.. . 4 00 " PICE A. (Abies.) Fir. (See also Abies, page 59 ) PiCCa balsamea. (35 to 50 ft.) The well-known Balsam Fir, of medium, close growth. The foliage has a gray color on the underside. 2 to 2% ft. Trans $ 75 each " Cephalonica. Cephalonian Silver Fir. (30 to 35 ft.) A beautiful species, with silvery-colored stiff leaves. One of the choice varieties for lawn planting. 2% to 3 ft. Trans $2 00 each " C'llicica. (35 to 40 ft.) Approaching the well known Nord- mann Fir, but quite distinct and beautiful. 12 to 18 in. Trans $1 25 each " COriCOlOTo Colorado Fir. (30 to 40 ft.) A stately and beauti- ful sort. The foliage of this is of a silvery green colcr. It is a fairly rapid grower, and is a most desirable sort for lawn plant- ing. 12 to 18 in. From pots $1 50 each 18 to 24 in. Trans 1 50 "
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Kalmia latifolia. (Mountain Laurel.) Picea nobiliS giauca. (25 to 35 ft.) A fine Californian spe- cies, of slow growth when young, but making quite a large tree as it gains age. The foliage has a silvery green color, making it a most beautiful tree for lawn planting. 1 ft. Trans 51 00 each " Nordmanniana. Nordmann's Fir. (35 to 40 ft.) One of the best of all. The foliage is of the darkest green, a color re- tained all winter. It forms a tree of beautiful proportions, and is quite hardy. . 12 to 13 in. Trans S 50 each. $4 00 per 10 18 to 24 in. " 1 50 " 4 to 5 ft. " Specimens 4 00 and $5 00 each. M pGCtinatai European Silver Fir. C4oto5oft.) Well-known for its hardiness and beauty. 15 to 24 in. Trans $ 75 each $6 00 per 10 " pichta. Siberian Silver Fir. (35 to 40 ft.) This desirable hardy species has light green soft foliage. It forms a specimen of beautiful outline. 2 to 2% ft. Trans 51 25 each " Stlb-alpina. (25 to 30 ft.) In its pretty, soft foliage, it has a character entirely different from any other. It makes a bushy growth. 2 ft. Trans. Specimens.$1 75 to $2 00 each PINUS. Pine. PinUS AuStriaca. (4°to5oft.) Austrian Pine. Well known for its hardy character. A robust grower, with long, stiff, dark green leaves. (See illustration, opposite page.) 18 to 24 in. Trans .f 50 each 53 50 per 10 $25 00 per 100 2 to 2VZ ft. " 75 " 5 00 " 10 35 00 " 100 3 to 4 ft. " 100 " 4 to 5 ft. " 1 50 " Pines thrive in poor soil. Our Scotch Pines are very stocky and have been root-pruned.

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