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THE GARDENERS' CHRONICLE OF AMERICA 
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BIG SHRUBS 
FOR IMMEDIATE EFFECT 
We have an exceptionally fine stock of exceptionally 
choice Shrubs, in LARGE SIZES — 5 feet and more. 
They are not OVER-GROWN, however, but par- 
ticularly WELL-grown — distinctively "MEEHAN 
PRODUCTS." They have lived a different life from 
the ordinary run of shrubs — have had more room, 
more care, better cultivation. They are ideal for 
new planting on old places, for screens to hide un- 
sightly buildings or views, or for quick results in 
any location. We can make specially low prices on 
large quantities. Here are a few unusually beau- 
tiful varieties: 
THE SKY BLUE ROSE OF SHARON (Hibiscus 
Syriacus coelestis). Flowers azure, changing to 
lavender blue. A charming shade. August. 
STORAX (Styrax Japonica). Loveliest tall-grow- 
ing, hardy shrub. Flowers pure white. Elegant 
foliage. May. 
CORK-WINGED SPINDLE BUSH (Euonymus 
alatus). Unique and always attractive. Gorgeous 
Autumn foliage. Brilliant scarlet berries. 
CORNELIAN CHERRY (Cornus Mas). Yellow 
blossoms in April, followed by bright red berries. 
WHITE FRINGE (Chionanthus Virginica). Rich, 
bold foliage, unusual fringe-like blossoms. May. 
PINK DEUTZIA (Pride of Rochester). Superb 
specimens of this elegant, useful and popular 
Shrub. June. 
SMOKE BUSH (Rhus cotinus). Misty, smoke-col- 
ored flowers in June. Gorgeous in Autumn. 
PINK SPIRAEA (S. Billardi). Spikes of bright 
pink flowers in July and August. Fine habit and 
foliage. 
These are only a few of the multitude of really 
good things described and priced in our 
1917 Handbook of Trees 
and Hardy Plants 
Write for your copy today. You will find it full of 
helpful suggestions and cultural information. 
I THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS | 
I Nurserymen and Landscape Gardeners | 
I 6765 Chew St., Germantown, Philadelphia, Pa. | 
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DREER'S 
GARDEN BOOK 
FOR 1917 
Seventy -Ninth Annual Edition 
A dependable guide-book which tells when to plant, 
how to plant, and what to plant. It gives cultural 
articles, written by experts, which will be valuable to 
every gardener. It contains 288 pages, four colored and 
four duotone plates, and lists all the dependable tested 
standard varieties of Vegetables and Flowers, besides 
many important Novelties. 
The newest Roses, the best Dahlias, and Dreer's Im- 
proved Hardy Perennials are given special prominence. 
It features a number of noteworthy specialties in 
Vegetables, Sweet Peas, Asters and Columbines. 
Whatever is worth growing you will find in Dreer's 
Garden Book for 1917, with full instructions how to 
grow it. 
A copy will be mailed free if you mention this 
publication. 
Lawn Grass Seeds, one of our leading specialties. 
If interested, ask for a copy of our Lawn Booklet. 
HENRY A. DREER 
714-716 Chestnut Street 
PHILADELPHIA 
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I To introduce these superior seeds to you we make the | 
I following special offer. Each and every variety is a | 
I novelty originated at our Raynes Park trial grounds. | 
j This Carter Collection for $1,75 net | 
= Beans — Carters Sunrise — 25c. packet. 1 
s Beans — Carters Holborn Wonder — 20c. packet. e 
H Carrot — Carters Early Market — 10c. packet. % 
1 Celery — Carters Solid Ivory — 10c. packet. M 
= Cucumber — Carters Ideal Frame — 25c. packet. 1 
H Lettuce — Carters Holborn Wonder — 10c. packet. p 
1 Lettuce — Carters Giant White Cos — 10c. packet. = 
1 Onion — Carters Record — 10c. packet. % 
1 Onion — Carters Holborn — 10c. packet. 1 
= Parsley — Carters Crested Bouquet — 10c. packet. 1 
1 Parsnip — Carters Holborn Marrow— 10c. packet. i 
1 Peas— Carters Giant Lightning Early Round 2J^ ft. — 15c. packet, i 
= Peas — Carters — Quite Content Maincrop 5 ft. — 20c. packet. M 
1 Spinach— The Carter— 10c. packet. = 
H Turnip — Carters Little Marvel — 10c. packet. = 
I Turnip^Swedish — Carters Prize Winner Purple Top — 10c. packet. = 
1 Tomato — Carters Golden Sunrise — 25c. packet. ^ 
s Tomata— Carters Duke of York — 10c. packet. g 
I CARTERS TESTED SEEDS INC. | 
= 150 Chamber of Commerce Bldg., Boston, Mass. m 
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