P.J.BERCKMANS COT^j i 
THUYA—(Continued) 
T. orientalis Sieboldii. ( Biota japonica filiformis). A 
Japanese variety with thread-like foliage; compact 
habit. We consider this one of the most distinct and 
desirable novelties, and it is becoming a trreat favor¬ 
ite. Well suited for cemeteries; also desirable for 
tubs. Attains a height of 10 to 15 feet. 
PRICES: Each 10 
4-5 ft., beautiful, compact specimens ... $5.00 
3-4 ft., beautiful, compact specimens... 3.50 $30.00 
36 inches, beautiful, compact specimens. 2.50 20.00 
All the above Arborvitaes have abundant small roots, 
and transplant well. 
Specimen Conifers 
We have a remarkably fine lot of specimen conifers 
which have been very carefully grown. They have been 
several times transplanted and sheared and are, there¬ 
fore, perfect specimens in every way. Manv of the 
plants offered are 25 years of age. As these large 
conifers have been several times transplanted they lift 
with a large ball of earth about the roots, this is care¬ 
fully wrapped in burlaps. In shipping the plants they 
are carefully crated, except in carload lots when it is 
not necessary to crate them. Prospective purchasers 
would do well to look over our stock. 
Chamaecyparis pisifera. ( Retinospora pisifera). 
PRICES: Each 
10-12 ft. by 9-10 ft., beautiful, compact, 
sheared specimens .$60.00 
8 ft. by 7 ft., beautiful, compact, sheared 
specimens . 35.00 
7-8 ft. by 7 ft., beaiftiful, compact, sheared 
specimens . 25.00 
Chamaecyparis pisifera argentea. ( Retinospora pisifera 
argentca ). 
PRICES: Each 
4 Mi ft. by 6 ft., beautiful, compact, sheared 
specimens .$25.00 
3 ft. by 4 ft., beautiful, compact, sheared 
specimens . 7.50 
30 inches by 30 inches, beautiful, compact 
specimens . 5.00 
Chamaecyparis pisifera aurea. ( Retinospora pisifera 
aurea ). 
PRICES: Each 
6-7 ft. by 6 ft., beautiful, compact, sheared 
specimens .$20.00 
6-7 ft. by 5 ft., beautiful, compact, sheared 
specimens . 17.50 
Chamaecyparis pisifera plumosa. (Retinospora pisifera 
plumosa ). 
PRICE: Each 
12 ft. by 7 ft., compact specimens .$60.00 
Chamaecyparis pisifera plumosa aurea. ( Retinospora 
pisifera plumosa aurea). 
PRICES: Each 
7-7^ ft. by 6-6 Mi ft., beautiful, compact, 
sheared specimens .$25.00 
5-6 ft. by 5 ft., beautiful, compact, sheared 
specimens . 15.00 
4*£ ft. by 3 ft., beautiful, compact, sheared 
specimens . 10.00 
Juniperus chinensis al':o-variegata. ( J . chinensis argentea 
variegata ). 
PRICES: Each 
5-6 ft. by 3 ft. spread, very compact speci¬ 
mens .$7.50 
4-5 ft. by 30-36 inches, very compact speci¬ 
mens . 6.00 
Thuya occidentals Reidii. 
PRICES: Each 
9- 10 ft. by G-7 ft., beautiful, compact speci¬ 
mens .$35.00 
7- 8 ft. by 6 ft., beautiful, compact specimens. . 15.00 
Thuya orientalis aurea conspicua. ( Biota aurea r.on- 
spicua ). 
PRICES: Each 
14 ft. by 40 44 inches diameter, beautiful, com¬ 
pact specimens . $50.00 
11-12 ft. by 36-40 inches, diameter, beautiful, 
compact specimens . 40.00 
10- 11 ft. by 36 inches diameter, beautiful, com¬ 
pact specimens . 30.00 
9-10 ft. by 30-36 inches diameter, beautiful, 
compact specimens . 20.00 
8 9 ft. by 24-30 inches diameter, beautiful com¬ 
pact specimens . 15.00 
Thuya orientalis aurea pyramidalis. ( Biota aurea pyra- 
midalis). 
PRICES: Each 
8- 10 ft. by 30 inches diameter, perfect, com- * 
pact specimens .$20.00 
7-8 ft. by 24-30 inches diameter, perfect, com¬ 
pact specimens . 7.50 
Thuya orientalis Sieboldii. (Biota japonica filiformis). 
PRICE: Each 
6 ft. by 4 ft., compact specimens.$7.50 
In addition to the above Specimen Conifers, we can 
supply some beautiful plants of a few other sorts. 
Prices and description will be given upon application. 
Roses 
All of the roses described in this catalog have been thoroughly tested in our grounds. We try out annually 
all of the leading new sorts, many of which will never appear in our catalog, as they failed to measure up to 
our standard. Before sending roses to our clients we must be assured that they are good growers and free 
bloomers. Of course, some roses will give better results in certain localities than others, and some of the 
forcing roses will not stand in open ground, and vice-versa. Strong, field-grown roses have always been 
one of our specialties. For many years our roses have been noted for their sturdiness and ui usual vigor. 
Roses grown at Augusta are giving splendid results in Canada and other cold sections. 
Our soil is especially adapted to developing the rose properly. Our one year, field-grown plants equal the 
average two-year, field-grown plants of the North and West. 
No garden, it matters not how small, is complete without roses, and every landscape scheme should be pro 
vided with a place for the rose. 
We grow roses on own roots, also budded on Manetti. Some varieties of roses do not give satisfactory 
results unless budded. These budded roses are especially desirable for Florida and sub tropical sections, as their 
roots penetrate the soil to a greater depth than the own root plants. 
DIRECTIONS FOR GROWING ROSES. 
Soil and Preparation of Same.—The rose will adapt itself to almost any well-drained soil, but will give best 
results when planted in a good, rich, deep loam which has been thoroughly drained and well fertilized. If. 
however, the soil is thin and sandy it is advisable to add a good proportion of heavy soil. It is best to plant 
roses in an open, sunny place where the plants will be exposed to a full light. Never plant roses under 
large trees or where the ground is taken up by the roots of adjacent trees. You can never expect to get 
good results unless the ground is kept free from grass and weeds and thoroughly cultivated. A mulching of 
straw, leaf mold, leaves, or thoroughly rotted cow manure is beneficial. During the growing season it is 
advisable to fertilize roses from time to time. using bone meal, well-rotted cow T manure or liquid manure, apply 
at intervals of a month or six weeks. So soon as the fertilizer is applied it should be worked into the soil. 
Never use a spade in rose bed. but use a digging fork, as this is less likely to cause injury to the roots. 
After the beds hove been cultivated, rake the surface smooth and even. Frequent stirring of the surface Is 
beneficial. A top dressing f hardwood ashes is excellent. 
