Introductory 
/ -4 HE Linville Nurseries, at Linville, N. C. (on the Black Bear Trail from Canada 
^Jy to Florida, U. S. Route 221), were established in 1929, and are ideally located 
on the slope of Grandfather Mountain at an elevation of 4,500 feet above sea- 
level; and upon the 16,000-acre tract owned by the Linville Improvement Company. 
We specialize in native plants as are described in this folder. The location from 
which these plants will be collected and grown, being amid the peaks of the Blue Ridge, 
one of the oldest mountain ranges of the world, give us the opportunity to offer plants 
of unusual vigor and hardiness. 
TERMS AND CONDITIONS 
SHIPPING SEASONS: Usually from March 1, to the last of May, and September 
1, until the ground freezes. 
TERMS: Sixty days from date of invoice. If purchaser’s credit is unknown to us, 
cash or satisfactory reference is required. 
QUOTATIONS: 5 plants of the same variety and size will be charged at the 
10 rate; 30, at the 100 rate; 300, at the 1000 rate. 
PACKING: No packing charge on carload lots, but when boxed, boxes will be 
invoiced at cost. 
SHIPPING INSTRUCTIONS: Give these in all cases. 
LIABILITY AND CLAIMS: All shipments travel at purchaser’s risk. We do not 
guarantee safe delivery. 
No liability to attach to us where frost, drought, fire, or other casualties beyond 
our control prevent delivery of stock that may be contracted for. 
SHIPPING FACILITIES: Carload lots from Ashford, North Carolina. Express 
shipments from Linville and Ashford. Can also make delivery by truck. 
OUR GUARANTEE: We guarantee all plants to be true to name, first class in 
every respect, and just as represented. 
Orders are accepted according to terms and conditions as above. 
Address all communication to: 
L. A. and P. J. A. BERCKMANS, 
Associates, Augusta, Georgia 
NOTE: Neither L. A. Berckmans nor P. J. A. Berckmans is connected with any other 
nursery. 
PLANTING AND CARE OF AZALEAS, KALMIAS AND RHODODENDRONS 
(PI ease read these instructions carefully.) 
Soil Composition: To get the best results, the soil must be acid and well drained, 
(testing pH 5-6) An excellent mixture is: 
2 parts of sandy loam. 
1 part of leaf mold, preferably from hardwood growth, 
(avoiding use of leaf mold from maple trees.) 
1 part Florida Humus. 
1 part old dairy manure, at least one year old. 
Planting: This is best done in the fall as soon as the wood is matured and can 
be continued until a month before the ground freezes. The spring planting can start 
as soon as the frost is out of the ground, and continue until growth starts. Dig holes 
of ample size and fill in around the plant with the soil mixture as above recommended. 
Set plant in hole to the same depth that it stood in its original position. Firm soil 
slightly so that there will be no air pockets. Water thoroughly, add more soil after 
water settles. Level the ground. Mulch to a depth of 2 to 4 inches with old hardwood 
