. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, hardy plants and fruits. Nurseries (Horticulture), Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs. Preface to 30th Edition. Just forty-five years ago Thomas Meehan, the senior member of the present firm, commenced the nursery business here in Germantown, with but three acres of ground and almost no capital. From the first he saw that in time to come there would be a growing demand for Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens of every description,—not only
. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, hardy plants and fruits. Nurseries (Horticulture), Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs. Preface to 30th Edition. Just forty-five years ago Thomas Meehan, the senior member of the present firm, commenced the nursery business here in Germantown, with but three acres of ground and almost no capital. From the first he saw that in time to come there would be a growing demand for Ornamental Trees, Shrubs and Evergreens of every description,—not only for large private places, but for Parks and Cemeteries, and he determined to shape his business with that idea in view. At that time there was little or no demand for Ornamental Trees, outside of a few of the commoner sorts. That he was wise in reaching such a decision, and adhering to his belief in a future for such a class of goods, is proven by the extensive plant now conducted by himself and his sons. One hundred and forty acres are closely planted with all that is good and desirable. The newest trees and shrubs are imported annually from all important growers in the world, and thoroughly tested as to their value before being offered to their customers. Every care is exercised that all stock sent out is exactly as represented, strong, thrifty, healthy and well rooted, and every effort is exerted that all dealings shall be satisfactory to their customers. This policy has been strictly adhered to, with the result that not only do their customers continue with them from year to year, but they recommend their friends to deal at these nurseries Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Thomas Meehan and Sons; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Germantown, Pa. : Thomas M
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