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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY’S TREE AND PLANT CATALOG. 
DOUBLE WHITE (Alba Plena). 
Well branched, 15 inches high,. .$1.00. 
18to 20 inches . $1.50. 
24 inches .. $2.00. 
COLORED VARIETIES. 
12 to 15 inches high .$1.00 each, ?8 for 10. 
18 to 20 inches.$1.25 each. 
24 inches.Si.50 each. 
These are bushy and shapely plants. 
A very small proportion of our plants are set with llow- 
cr-buds this season. In filling orders v.e reserve the 
privilege ofsending plants without buds. 
All arc in thrifty conditiou and include the best varie¬ 
ties in the trade. Our specimen plants, which are all grown 
in open ground are from 3 to 12 feet high, and consist of 
over 100 varieties. We have, therefore, excellent oppor¬ 
tunities for testing their relative merits. Camellias are 
hardy in this section, but much further north they should 
be treated as conservatory plants. 
Home Grown) 
BERBERIS .JA 1*0NICA. 
BERBERIS JAPONICA 
10 to 12 inches, 25 cents each, $2 for 10. 
12 to 15 inches, 50 cents each, $1 for 10, $30 per 100. 
IS to 21 inches, 75 cents each, $5 for 10, $10 per lfiO. 
This splendid plant thrives best in a shady situation, as o:i 
the north side of a house; foliage very broad, with 5 pairs of 
leaflets; flowers yellow, in long spikes, during February and 
March, followed by dark purple berries; u magnificent shrub. 
BUXUS 
(Boxwood t 
Brices on Application. 
We offer a beautiful lot of plants, trimmed in pyramidal 
shape. All grown in tubs, the plants are compact and very 
shapely. These are becoming very popular for decorative 
purposes. 
CAMELLIA. JAPONICA 
(Imported Plants) 
For Open Ground.—A partially shaded situation, es¬ 
pecially where protected from the cold winds of winter, is 
most desirable. Any good gardeu soil is suitable, but if 
mixed with leaf-mold better results may be expected. | 
The best seasons for transplanting are from early October 
to beginning of November, and from end of February to 
end of March. Mulch the plants with well-rotted manure. 
For Conservatories. Use a potting compost of peat, 
leaf mold, and good loam and give ample drainage. When 
in growth they require an abundance of water and syring¬ 
ing of the foliage. When dormant, water sparingly and 
keep in cool temperature. Fire heat is not needed, except 
during excessively cold weather, which would injure 
distending buds. Dropping of buds is caused from plants 
becoming too dry or from over-wateriug, or being kept 
under high temperature uuder glass. 
The colors range in all shades of red, from a very pale 
pink to darkest crimson, and with flowers combining ex¬ 
quisite variegations, penciliugs, mottlings, etc. 
Prices refer to plants with or without flower-buds. 
12 to 15 inches, slightly branched, 50 cents each. 
15 to 18 inches, “ “ 75centscach. 
We offer a limited stock of Home-grown Camellias; best 
double and semi-double colored named sorts. 
CERASUS 
(Laurel) 
Two years old, from open grouud and pots, 25c each, $2 f jr 10. 
Strong plants, from open ground.50c. 
These are valuable shrubs, their principal merits are great 
vigor, beautiful broad shiny foliage, aud easy cultivation, and 
they thrive in any ordinarily good soil. For massing or single 
specimens few plants possess more advantages. 
Bertini. Foliage very broad. 
Colcliica. Dark foliage, gray green beneath. 
Laarooerasus. (Fnglish Laurel). Foliage, broad, light 
green. 
Rotund!folia. Foliage very broad and round. 
CHAM/EROPS FORTUNEI 
(Chusan Fan Palmetto) 
Strong Plants, 10 to 12 inches, 25 cents each, $2 for 10. 
“ 15 inches high, 50 cents each, $4 for 10. 
The hardiest of all exotic palms. Stands a cold of several 
degrees below freezing. Grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet. Is 
very graceful and ornamental. Docs best in a rich and par¬ 
tially shaded situation. 
PEACH CULTURE 
By Hon. J. Alexander Fulton. The l>cst work on Peach grow¬ 
ing. It has been thoroughly revised and a large portion of 
it rewritten, bringing it down to date. Illustrated, 204 pages. 
5 x 7 inches. Cloth, $1.00. 
STRAWBERRY CULTURIST 
By Andrew S. Fuller. Containing all information necessary 
to enable everybody to raise their own strawberries. Fully 
illustrated. 5x7 inches. Flexible cloth. 25 cents. 
