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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY’S TREE AND PLANT CATALOG. 
LINDEN. (SeeTilia.) 
L1RIODENDRON TULIPIFERA 
(Tulip Tree) 
6 to 8 feet .50 cents each, $1 for 10, $30 per 100. 
8 to 10 feet.75 cents each, §6 for 10, $50 per 100. 
10 to 12 feet.$!.00 each. 
14 to 15 feet, very heavy.$2.50 each. 
A native tree of tall, pyramidal habit and rapid growth; 
one of the finest American trees. Flowers pale yellow 
and green in spring. 
MAGNOLIAS 
Chinese Varieties. 
All the Chinese varieties produce their flowers in 
early spring before the leaves appear. 
Consplcua or Yulan (Chinese white). With large, 
pure white flowers, which open the latter part of March. 
This is one of the most desirable of all Magnolias. 
2 to 3 feet, bushy, SI to #1.50. 
Purpurea (Chinese Purple). Stocky growth. Large 
purple flowers, which appear latter part of March. 
3 to 4 feet, 50 cents. 
Soulungeana. Of vigorous habit. Flowers large, pink 
on outside and white inside. Beautiful variety. Blooms 
in March. 3 to 4 feet. #1. 
Soulangeana nigra. A new variety producing very 
large deep purple flowers. Blooms early and for a long 
period. One of the finest varieties introduced. Very 
rare. 
Strong Plants,#! to #1.50 each. 
American Varieties. 
PEACHES 
(Double Flowering and other Orna* 
mental Varieties) 
15 cents each, $1.25 for 10. 
Chrysanthemum. An accidental seedling; originated 
in South Carolina. Flowers light rose; double outer 
petals broad, center petals beautifully quilled like a 
Chrysanthemum. 
Crimson, i , , , , . , 
Pink f rlowers large, very double and beautiful m 
White. ( e a r ly spring. 
PEACHES 
(Double Flowering, Several Colors on 
one Stem) 
With 3 colors on one stem, 50 cents each. 
With 2 colors on one stem, 30 cents each. 
This makes a very unique tree and is quite popular. 
PRUNUS (Plum) 
25 cents each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100. 
Mume (Japanese Double Flowering Apricot). A very 
early blooming variety. In March the tree is entirely 
covered by a mass of beautiful double pink blooms, 
making it a most conspicuous plant for the lawn. 
Pissardi (Persian Purple Leaf Plum). The most valu¬ 
able of all purple-leaved trees. It retains its deep 
color throughout our warmest weather, and its leaves 
until midwinter. We cannot endorse it too highly. 
PLATANU5 ORIENTALIS. 
(Plane Tree»5ycamore.) 
4 to 5 feet, 50 cents each, $4 for 10. 
Acuminata (Cucumber tree). Of rapid growth and 
fine shape. 
TEXAS UMBRELLA. 
MEDIA AZEDARACH UMBRACULI- 
FORMW 
Texas Umbrella Tree. 
Well branched, 3 to 4 ft, 25 cents each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100- 
5 “ 50 cents each, $3 for 10, $20 per 100 
6 to8“ 75 cents each, $6 for 10, $50 per 100 
A subvariety of the China Tree. It assumes a dense 
spreading head, resembling a gigantic umbrella; it is of 
unique appearance, and a most desirable shade tree of 
rapid growth. 
OAKS 
(See Quercus) 
PAULOWNIA IMPERIALS 
(Empress Tree) 
•1 to 5 feet 
0 to 7 feet. 
.50 cents each. $3 for 10. 
75 cents each, S6 for 10. 
A iapid growing tree, with very large leaves, and in 
early spring bears large panicles of light blue, very fra¬ 
grant flowers; an excellent shade treef 
6 to 7 feet, 50 cents each, $4 for 10, $30 per 100. 
8 to 10 feet, 75 cents each, SO for 10, $50 per 100. 
10 to 12 feet, each...$1.00. 
A popular shade tree in Europe. Does well for a similar 
purpose here. Does not blight like the native Sycamore 
It makes a large, spreading tree. Rapid grower. Does 
well in either high or low situations. 
POPULUS 
(Poplar) 
5 to 6 feet, 25 cents each,$2 for 10, $15 per 100. 
8 to 10 feet, 50 cents each, $3 for 10, $25 per 100. 
10 to 12 feet, 75 cents each, $5 for 10, $40 per 100. 
Caroliniensis (Monilifera) (Carolina Poplar). A rap 
id growing native shade tree; is very largely planted 
as a street and avenue tree, and is very popular. 
growth* 1 ** 4 * (Lombard y p< >plar)- Of tall, pyramidal 
PYRUS tSPECTABILW 
(Double Flowering Chinese Crab 
Apple) 
20 cents each, $1.50 for 10. 
A small-sized tree, producing double pink flowers* 
very handsome in bloom. * 
QUERCUS PALUSTRIS 
(Pin Oak) 
Strong, transplanted trees., 4 to 5 feet, 50 
cents each, $4 for 10. 
A very beautiful variety. Leaves deep green and finely 
divided. As the tree attains age, the branches assume a 
drooping form. The foliage in fall is scarlet and yellow. 
SALIX 
(Willowi 
5 to 6 feet.25 cents each, $2 for 10. $15 per 100. 
G to 8 feet, heavy.50 cents each, $3 for 10, $25 per 100. 
8 to 10 feet, very heavy, 75 cents each, $6 for 10, $50 per 100. 
Annularis, or Ring-Leaved. Of rapid growth, erect, 
and with leaves singularly curled like a ring. Very odd. 
Babylonica (Common Weeping). A valuable tree. 
Japonica. Somewhat similar to Babvlonica but late »• 
in putting out in spring. 
