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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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20 THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS sweet scented. Nearly all bear large and conspicuous fruit pods — the tripetala being especially handsome in this respect. They should be transplanted in the spring and closely pruned. Magnolia acuminata. Cucumber tree. (40 to 50 ft.) One of the largest growing of Magnolias, and of rapid growth. It makes a pyramidal tree of much beauty. The flowers are yel- lowish white, and expand towards the close of May. The cucumber-like pods of seeds become of a carmine color in the fall. It is a very hardy sort, thriving alike in the mountains of Pennsylvania and the low lands of Ohio. Prune well when transplanting. 3 to 4 ft. From pots $1 00 each 3 to 5 ft. Trans 50 " 6 to 8 ft. " 1 25 " 8 to 10 ft. " 1 75 " " Fraseri (auriCulata). (40 to 50 ft.) A rare and valuable species. The large, canary yellow flowers are deliciously scented. They expand in early May. 6 to 7 ft. Trans $1 50 each 8 to 10 ft. " 2 00 to $2 50 each " glauca. Sweet Bay. (15 to 20 ft.) The sweet white or New Jersey Magnolia, as this is oftentimes called, is greatly prized for its beautiful white, sweet scented flowers. These flowers come later than those of most all other kinds, not expanding until the first week in June. In sheltered places it is almost or quite an evergreen. Though it grows in swamps and low ground in its wild state, it does equally as well in higher situa- tions. There are many fine specimens in perfect health that bloom profusely planted in the high and dry ground in Pitts- burgh, Pa. Use as a specimen plant, in groups on the lawn, or for massing in low ground or along the borders of woods. Prune closely when transplanting. 18 to 24 in. Trans $ 35 each $2 50 per 10 $20 00 per 100 2 to 3 ft. " 50 " 3 50 " 10 30 00 " 100 4 to 5 ft. " 100 " 7 50 '* 10 60 00 " 100 5 to 6 ft. " 1 50 " 12 50 " 10 " maCfOphylla. (30 to 40 ft.) This fine species makes a good sized tree, of rounded growth. The leaves are of immense size, as also are the flowers. Following the blossoms, which expand the first week in June, are the rounded fruit pods, which are of a deep carmine when ripe. Will thrive in wet or dry situations. 3 to 4 ft. Trans $ 75 each $6 00 per 10 5 to 6 ft. " 1 00 " 9 to 10 ft. " 1 50 to $2 00 each " tripetala. (Umbrella.) (25 to 30 ft.) One of the most esteemed and useful trees. It becomes a medium sized tree, has large, fresh green leaves and large white flowers, which appear about the 20th of May. Later on, when the large fruit pods change to rosy carmine, it is even handsomer than when in flower. Useful as an ornamental lawn tree. (See cut, page 21.) 3 to 4 ft. Seed $ 35 each $2 00 per 10 $15 00 per 100 6to8ft. Trans 100 " 8 50 " 10 8 to 10 ft. " 1 50 " 12 50 " 10 MAGNOLIA. Chinese and Japanese Sorts. The Chinese and Japanese sorts are not as large growing as the native ones, their maximum height being about twenty to thirty feet. They can either be trimmed up to a single stem,—tree form,—or allowed to grow bushy as shrubs, in which form the height could be kept to within ten to fifteen feet. When wanted in tree form it should be so stated when ordering. Magnolias should be severely pruned when transplanted, and unless they have been in pots, only moved in spring. Magnolia Alexandrina. (10 to 12 ft.) This is one of the shrub kind, producing large, light pink flowers towards the close of April, slightly in advance of Soulangiana. 2Y2 to 3 ft. From pots $1 00 each 3 to 4 ft. Trans 1 50 " " COnsp'lCtia. Chinese White. (20 to 25 ft.) One of the most esteemed of all. The large, pure white flowers expand about the 20th of April, before the leaves. It can be grown as a large shrub or as a small tree. 2 to 3 ft. From pots $1 00 each 3 to 4 ft. " " 1 50 " Magnolia gracilis. (iotoi2ft.) A shrub like kind, much like purpurea, but with darker purple flowers, which expand about the close of April. Suitable for massing in beds of shrubbery. 3 to 4 ft. Trans $1 00 each. $ 7 50 per 10 " KobuS (Thurberi.) (20 to 25 ftj Another Japanese species, making a small tree of beautiful proportions. The
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(Photographed on the Chew Estate, Germantown Battle ground.) LARIX EUROPiEA. (European Larch.) But few trees add more attraction to a lawn than the European Larch. Its vivid, deep green foliage appearing earlier in spring than almost any other, is a source of great delight. Because of its pushing into growth so early, it is advisable to plant it in the fall or very early in spring. Besides its beauty as a lawn tree, additional interest attaches to it as being one of the few coniferous trees of a deciduous nature. The tree illustrated stands on the famous battle- ground of Germantown, almost in a line with General Washington's artillery and the Chew House, as is also the case with the European Beech, of which we give an illustration. The fragrant flowers of Magnolia glauca make delightful small bouquets.

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