Thomas Meehan, was a noted British-born nurseryman, botanist and author. He worked as a Kew gardener in 1846?1848, and thereafter he moved to Germantown in Philadelphia. He was the founder of Meehan?s Monthly and editor of Gardener?s Monthly.
Meehan grew up on the Isle of Wight. His interest in plants was sparked by his father, who was a gardener. He published his first botanical contribution at age fourteen, which led to his membership of the Wernernian Society. His knowledge and skills resulte...
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