TO OUR FRIENDS AND PATRONS: 
Fifty-two years ago the founder of the Fruitland Nurseries 
issued its first catalog and began, with twenty acres planted 
in nursery stock, what has now evolved into the largest com¬ 
mercial nursery of the middle South, and where a larger 
line of products are grown than in any similar southern 
establishment. 
The Fruitland Nurseries are located west of and adjoin¬ 
ing the limits of the city of Augusta, Georgia, on the Wash¬ 
ington road, a continuation of Broad street, 1£ miles from 
the terminus of the Lake View electric car line. In the 
home tract are soils of every texture found in this section 
of the state, thus enabling us to produce trees and plants 
under the most favorable conditions. In addition to the 
above area, we have a 240-acre farm ten miles from the 
home tract. 100 acres of this new land is now planted in 
nursery stock. Each department of our nursery is in charge 
of a competent foreman, and special care is, therefore, se¬ 
cured in its management. 
We shall always strive to deserve the confidence of our 
customers. 
We have over 460 acres in nursery stock, 30 acres in test 
grounds and trial orchards, and over one acre under glass. 
The stock of trees and plants offered in this list is in a 
most thrifty condition and is first-class in every respect. 
We do not grow inferior or cheap-grade trees and plants. 
It is our aim to send out nothing but the best both in quality 
and variety. We invite a personal inspection of our stock. 
Our shipping facilities are first-class, Augusta being the 
terminal point of seven lines of railroads and two lines of 
steamers on the Savannah river. 
We have no connection whatever with any other nursery. 
Our responsibility extends only to persons purchasing 
direct from us. Dealers purchasing from us sell upon their 
own responsibility. 
While we exercise the greatest care to have all our trees 
and plants true to name, well grown, and packed in the best 
possible manner, and hold ourselves in readiness, on proper 
proof, to replace all trees or plants that may accidentally 
prove untrue to label, free of charge, or refund the amount 
paid therefor, it is mutually understood and agreed to be¬ 
tween the purchaser and ourselves that our guarantee of 
genuineness shall in no case make us liable for any sum 
greater than that originally received for said trees or plants 
that prove untrue. All orders are accepted upon the above 
conditions. 
CATALOGS 
The following catalogs will be mailed on application: 
Descriptive Catalog of Fruit Trees, Grape Vines, Ever¬ 
greens, Roses, Flowering Shrubs, etc., issued in August. 
Wholesale Catalog, for Nurserymen and Dealers only, is¬ 
sued in July and January. 
List of Specialties, issued in spring and summer. 
Address— 
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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY 
(Incorporated) 
P. O. Drawer 1070 AUGUSTA, GEORGIA 
Cable and Telegraphic Address: “BERCKMANS, Augusta, Ga.“ 
Avoid delays by addressing P. J. Berckmans Co., and not individual*. 
