April, 1917 
THE GARDEN MAGAZINE 
201 
THE SKY-BLUE ROSE OF SHARON 
For Immediate Effect 
W E have an exceptionally fine stock of exceptionally 
choice Shrubs, in large sizes — 5 feet and more. They 
are not over- grown, however, but particularly well-grown — 
distinctively “ Meehan Products.” They have lived a dif- 
ferent life from the ordinary run of shrubs — have had 
more room, more care, better cultivation. They are ideal 
for new plantings on old places, for screens to hide un- 
sightly buildings or views, or for quick results in any loca- 
tion. We can make especially low prices on large quanti- 
ties. Here are a few rare and unusually beautiful 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 growing, hardy 
shrub. Flowers pure white. Elegant foliage. May. 
Cork -winged Spindle Bush (Euonymus alatus)- 
Unique and always attractive. Gorgeous Autumn foli- 
age. Brilliant scarlet berries. 
Cornelian Cherry (Cornus Mas). Yellow blossoms in 
April, followed by bright red berries. 
White Fringe (Chionanthus Virginica). Rich, bold foli- 
age, 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-colored 
flowers in June. Gorgeous foliage in Autumn. 
Pink Spiraea (S. Bill ardi ) . Spikes of bright pink flow- 
ers in July and August. Fine habit and foliage. 
These are only a few of the multitude of really good 
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