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THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN 
It is with much pleasure we have been permitted to 
publisli the pliotograph of George Aehelis, proprietor of 
The Morris Nursery Co., West Cliester. Peima. 
Mr. iVchelis is a nurseryman all the way through, and 
never so happy as when meeting his brother nurserymen 
at conventions, or entertaining them when they come to- 
Paschall Morris from whom the name had its origin. 
He was succeeded by J. L. Darlington & Co., who in turn 
were suceeeded in 1866 by Robert Otto and George Ach- 
elis under the firm name of Otto & Aehelis. 
(ieorge Aehelis purchased the shares of Robert Otto in 
1875. thereby becoming the sole owner. 
In 1906 a company was formed and incorporated un- 
gether at the various trade meetings, or meet at his home 
in West Chester. 
Geniality and oj)timism seem to be his leading traits and 
make him mueh heloved l)y all who come in coutaet with 
him. 
1 h(' Moi’i’is Nursei‘i('s w(M‘e first (Established in 1847 by 
der the name of The Morris Nursery Co. which lasted for 
six years, when George Aehelis bought all the stock and 
dissolved the cor])oration again becoming sole owner. 
The Morris Nursery Co. is no longer a company and 
the owner is cont(Emplating omitting the word “company” 
from the name. 
