. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, hardy plants and fruits. Nursery stock, Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture), Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs. 20 THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS sweet scented. Nearly all bear large and conspicuous fruit pods — the tripetala being especially handsome in this respect. They should be transplanted in the spring and closely pruned. Magnolia acuminata. Cucumber tree. (40 to 50 ft.) One of the largest growing o
. Descriptive catalogue of ornamental trees, shrubs, vines, evergreens, hardy plants and fruits. Nursery stock, Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Nurseries (Horticulture), Pennsylvania, Catalogs; Trees, Seedlings, Catalogs; Ornamental shrubs, Catalogs; Flowers, Catalogs; Plants, Ornamental, Catalogs; Fruit, Catalogs. 20 THOMAS MEEHAN & SONS sweet scented. Nearly all bear large and conspicuous fruit pods — the tripetala being especially handsome in this respect. They should be transplanted in the spring and closely pruned. Magnolia acuminata. Cucumber tree. (40 to 50 ft.) One of the largest growing of Magnolias, and of rapid growth. It makes a pyramidal tree of much beauty. The flowers are yel- lowish white, and expand towards the close of May. The cucumber-like pods of seeds become of a carmine color in the fall. It is a very hardy sort, thriving alike in the mountains of Pennsylvania and the low lands of Ohio. Prune well when transplanting. 3 to 4 ft. From pots $1 00 each 3 to 5 ft. Trans 50 " 6 to 8 ft. " 1 25 " 8 to 10 ft. " 1 75 " " Fraseri (auriCulata). (40 to 50 ft.) A rare and valuable species. The large, canary yellow flowers are deliciously scented. They expand in early May. 6 to 7 ft. Trans $1 50 each 8 to 10 ft. " 2 00 to $2 50 each " glauca. Sweet Bay. (15 to 20 ft.) The sweet white or New Jersey Magnolia, as this is oftentimes called, is greatly prized for its beautiful white, sweet scented flowers. These flowers come later than those of most all other kinds, not expanding until the first week in June. In sheltered places it is almost or quite an evergreen. Though it grows in swamps and low ground in its wild state, it does equally as well in higher situa- tions. There are many fine specimens in perfect health that bloom profusely planted in the high and dry ground in Pitts- burgh, Pa. Use as a specimen plant, in groups on the lawn, or for massing in low ground or along the borders of woods. Prune closely when transpl
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