WHOLESALE TEADE CATALOG 
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ALTHAEA (Hibiscus Syriacus). HOSE OF SHARON— 
Standard Althaeas. Best single and double, in 25 sorts. 
3 to 4 feet, grafted, heavy, well io 100 1000 
branched . $1.50 $12.00 $80.00 
2 to 3 ft., grafted, heavy, branched 1.00 8.00 70.00 
MEEHANH (Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii). 
New Variegated-leaved Althaea. This most remarkable 
Althaea is unqestionably the best of the variegated¬ 
leaved class. Habit robust, compact and somewhat 
dwarf-growing; leaves beautifully variegated with 
creamy white, with irregular margins and green 
centers. The light-colored parts never sunscald or 
revert to the original green. Flowers single, 3£ to 4 
inches in diameter, of a satiny lavender sheen, and pur¬ 
ple-blotched at the base of each of the five petals; pro¬ 
duced in the greatest profusion from June 1 until 
autumn. 
It is a remarkably striking plant. Nothing finer can 
be found during its blooming period, or even previous to 
the time the flowers make their appearance, and it is 
most excellent for massing or as single specimens. 
It has proven hardy as far north as the other varieties 
of Althaeas thrive. Plants now 25 years old in our 
grounds have reached a height of 8 feet and have 
always been free from insects or disease. 
As compared with the old variegated-leaved variety, 
known as Althaea Buistii (Hibiscus Syriacus Buistii, or 
H. variegata), whose double, dark wine-colored flowers 
never open, and remain unsightly, the Meehanii is im¬ 
mensely superior. 
This variety was received by us about twenty-five 
years ago with an invoice of other deciduous shrubs, 
and merely labeled “Variegata.” But is proved to be 
entirely distinct from what was known under that 
name, and its merits soon became so transcendent that, 
after submitting leaves and flowers for identification 
to our esteemed friend, the late Thomas Meehan, who 
was unable to trace its origin, we dedicated it to him. 
We do not hestitate to offer this plant to the trade, 
feeling sure that it will be universally valued as soon 
as it is disseminated. 10 100 
21 to 3 ft., very bushy . $4.00 $30.00 
24 to 30 in., very bushy . 3.00 25.00 
18 to 24 in., bushy . 2.00 15.00 
12 to 18 in., branched . 1.25 10.00 
6 to 12 in., branched . 1.00 8.00 
AZALEA 
Calendulacea (A. lutea). Flame Azalea. 
12 to 18 in.,strong, bushy plants . 2.50 
Pontica. Hardy, Ghent Azalea. Fine, bushy 
plants, with buds, 15 to 18 in. 4.00 
BERBERIS 
purpurea. Purple Barberry. 
24 to 30 in., 4 yrs., heavy . 1.50 12.00 
18 to 24 in., 3 yrs., well branched . 1.00 8.00 
Thunbergii 
24 to 30 in., 4 yrs., heavy, well io 100 1000 
branched . $1.50 $12.00 $100.00 
18 to 24 in., 3 yrs., well branched 1.00 8.00 60.00 
BUDDLEIA 
Variabalis Veitchiana (New). Very superior 
and hardy variety, fine bloom, strong, 10 100 
well branched plants . $1.50 
