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THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 



March, 19 1* 



Special and Unusual Plants from Meehan 



In America the "House of Meehan" is known from ocean to ocean as one of the oldest and largest horticultural establishments of its kind. But more highly 

 prized is the reputation it has among thousands of sending out the best trees and plants mother earth can produce. A Meehan-grown plant needs no excuse. 



Hundreds of readers of the Garden Magazine are familiar with our sturdy plants from actual experience, but we want to extend our acquaintance. We 

 want you as a customer if not already one, knowing we can give you plants that will be a source of pleasure. 



Look over these few specialties picked from hundreds we have in our extensive nurseries. If you have a lawn or garden large or small you can surely 

 use some of them. 



Send us your order for Spring delivery, and we will guarantee satisfaction. We must be assured of your satisfaction for the success of our business. 



Our shipping facilities make possible the serving of customers in Oregon as satisfactorily as in Philadelphia. 



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A New Althaea 



Here is a real treasure in a Rose-of-Sharon. Beautiful, brightly 

 variegated-leaved variety, surpassing all other variegated-leaved 

 shrubs we«know and not to be classed with the old form. 



The flo*ers, however, are the real merit of the plant. Beautiful, 

 satiny-lavender blossoms of single form produced in abundance in 

 August and continuing for weeks. 



Plant it for its foliage and flowers. It is called Meehans' 

 Variegated-leaved Al.haea. It is just as reasonable as the old, less 

 satisfactory kinds. 



18 to 24 inches, $ .25, 10 for $2.00 



2 to 3 feet, bushy, $ .35, 10 for $2.75 



3 to 4 feet, bushy, $ .50, 10 for $4.00 



Hardy Garden for $5.00 



Some years ago, when the old-fashioned hardy 

 perennials again became popular, we made up and 

 offered our customers a collection, carefully pre- 

 pared, from which we knew satisfactory results 

 would be had. 



The success of this collection was phenomenal, 

 not alone from the number sold, but the great sat- 

 isfaction resulting. 



This spring we shall again offer this dependable 

 collection, and it is an unusual opportunity to get 

 real choice perennials at a very moderate price. 



In this collection are 56 perennials, which will 

 nicely plant 80 square feet, and ordinarily sell for 

 $8.40, at the special price of $5.00. 



Blood-Red Japanese Maples 



American-grown 



No other tree or shrub today has such intense, blood -red foliage 

 as this beautiful Japanese Maple. It commands attention wher- 

 ever seen, but unfortunately is almost unknown. 



_ To get the best, buy American-grown plants. They have more 

 vigor and vitality and are thoroughly acclimated. 



Meehan-grown Japanese Maples are recognized among well 

 informed gardeners as the choicest in America. 



They are well grown in every respect. Good roots, well formed 

 tops, and so frequently transplanted they move now with almost no 

 disturbance or check to the growth. 



Bushy, well formed plants in all the sizes: 



12 to 18 inches . . $1.00 each, 5 for $4.00 



2 to 2'/ 2 feet . . $2.50 each, 5 for $10.00 



2'/ 2 to 3 feet, extra bushy, $5.00 each, 5 for $20.00 



Specimens, 3 to 4 feet, $8.00 to $10.00 each. 



The Most Gorgeous Flower 

 I Ever Saw 



Such is the comment of one who grew and flowered our 

 Mallow Marvels for the first time last summer. There arc 

 thousands of others just as delighted and surprised at their 

 wonderful beauty. 



Meehans' Mallow Marvels are distinct from other peren- 

 nials in many respects. 



In late July, just when the flower gardens' bright display 

 is beginning to wane, the brilliant flowers of the Mallow 

 Marvel begin to open. On seeing them for the first time 

 one is amazed at their gorgeous and striking beauty. The 

 huge blossoms, from 6 to over 10 inches in diameter, come in 

 four colors. Vivid fiery crimson, rich blood-red, soft shades 

 of pink and white. Each flower has its individual beauty 

 — all are strikingly beautiful. 



The display only begins in July, often the flowers continu- 

 ing to come until frost, giving 6 to 8 weeks of brilliant display. 



The foliage is remarkably attractive and produces a good 

 effect before the flowers appear. 



The plants develop each season to good-sized bushes from 

 S to 8 feet high, dying to the ground in late autumn. 



From Canada we have had reports declaring they have suc- 

 ceeded after exposure many degrees below zero. 



Anyone can be successful with them in regular good garden 

 soil. 



Here are our big two-year-old roots at one-half their original 

 price. 



These roots will flower abundantly this season if given 

 good garden soil. 



Crimson, Pink, Red or White Marvel $1.00 each 



25, in any assortment • . for $20.00 



100, in any assortment . . " $75.00 



Dwarf Star-flowered Magnolia 



(Magnolia stellata) 



The very first breath of Spring brings with it the 

 delicate fragrance from the myriad of flowers of this 

 grand, dwarf-growing Magnolia. 



The small, star-shaped flowers are a delicate pink 

 in bud, unfolding to a pure white. 



A young, vigorous plant will be covered with quan- 

 tities of flowers, and, as you can see by the above illus- 

 tration, a large specimen is completely covered with 

 the flowers. Use this variety in the shrubbery border, 

 or as a specimen on the lawn. It will, with con- 

 siderable age, reach 8 to io feet in height. 



18 to 24 inch, bushy, at $1.50 each. 2 to 2V 2 

 feet, fine, $2.50 each. 



Big Shrub Offer 



Some of our big specimen shrubs from 3 to 6 

 feet must go to make room for others, — that 

 is what prompts this special offer. 



They are beautiful plants, full of good roots 

 and with bushy tops. 



In this collection are one dozen, and sold indi- 

 vidually they would cost from $7.00 to $8.00. 



Just suited for screening or filling out shrub 

 borders. They are so perfect that they may be 

 used as single specimens. 



The collection, while they last, for $5.00 



Meehans' Garden Bulletin 



New, intensely practi- 

 cal garden paper for the 

 interested owner of home 

 grounds. Edited by the ' 

 "House of Meehan" — 56' 

 years old. 



Full of dependable arti- 

 cles by experienced horticul- 

 turists, experts — men who 

 know of what they write. 



Particularly dwells on 



landscape gardening, trees, 



shrubs, evergreens and 



hardy plants. The hints and suggestions 



, are invaluable — no theories. 



SEND 10 CENTS 



For three Spring numbers. One number is well worth 

 the price. We will, on request, include with the Gar- 

 den Bulletin, our new price list listing all our 

 hardy plants. 



Special. Anyone ordering plants from this 

 ad. wili receive " The Garden Bulletin " 

 for three months and our new price 

 list free of charge. 



Thomas Meehan & Sons, Inc. Box 17 Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. 



