P. J.BER CKMANS CO! 
Picking Peaches in Berckmans Brothers’ Orchard, Mayfield, Georgia. 
A well-drained, sandy loam with a clay subsoil is an ideal soil for the Peach. But the Peach has the fac- 
u, ty of adapting itself to almost any soil, provided it is well drained. Peaches, if planted in sour land, will 
probably die before reaching the bearing stage. All Peach lands should be tested for an excess of acidity, and 
if such acidity exists, the soil should be corrected by an application of lime. Alwavs plant a 1-year tree. Cut 
nf?J r t e L ,aCk l 8 ln ? hGS i‘ nd plant 1 1 ?\ 18 or 20x20 feet - 11 is best ^ have a low-headed tree. In the spring, 
a '„ r ,7 growth has started, remove all but three branches, and let these be distributed so that the tree will be 
well balanced, * or the first two years fertilize with well-rotted stable manure, or a mixture of one part of cotton 
^,r a L° r b °! ,e I nea t0 V/? Pa !! S of ^ 6 P er cent acl ^ Phosphate by weight. Apply 1% to 2 pounds of this 
mixture to each tree. After the third year, avoid nitrogenous fertilizers, and use a fertilizer containing 
a good percentage of bone phosphate and potash and a small percentage of nitrogen. 
a S ™, n f GVery y ? r CUt S ine ° ne .' third °? the Previous year’s growth. The head of the tree should be broad 
Should bp cnlHLtpi a !i 0W / r i ee c t lr t cll,atl0n of light and air. Never plant newly cleared woodlands; such lands 
should be cultivated for at least two years before setting the trees; otherwise wood-lice will injure them. 
In preparing orchard land, plow as deeply as possible and then subsoil. Dig holes two feet square- better 
between fhTf^es *', CowpeaS ’ s0 - v or velvet beans are excellent crops "for planting 
between the trees, it is best to drill in two feet apart, leaving four or more feet on each side of the trees so 
cover a w P hen r H m for . CU “r* 10 "' , C “ ltlTat ? frequently, und in the late fall or early winter turn under’the 
vested drill in \ 0rcl,ard begins to beer it should have clean Cultivation, but as soon as the fruit is bar- 
vested, drill in peas for cover-crop, and turn this under as above directed. 
he turned & under“in 'early spr'ing'^ *° S ° W * C ° Ver Cr01 '' SUCh 85 Clover ’ Vc,ch ° r ‘Over crop should 
Peaches, Freestone. 
Alexander. Above medium; highly colored in clay 
soils; less so in light soils; flesh greenish white: very 
juicy, vinous and of good quality; adheres to the 
stone. Matures from May 20 to June 10. Remark 
ably prolific and boars very young. In many sec¬ 
tions the fruit has proved to be a profitable variety 
for homo use and market. 
Angel. For Florida and sub-tropical sections only. 
Large; roundish; slightly pointed; skin yellow, highly 
washed with red; flesh white, juicy, fine flavor; seed¬ 
ling of Peen-to; ripens in North Florida June 20. 
ARP. Arp Beauty, Yellow mottled crimson; very 
good; semi-cling; desirable variety; ripens June 
15th. 
BELLE, Belle of Georgia. Very large; skin white. 
with red cheek: flesh white, firm, and of excellent 
. flavor; very prolific; excellent shipper. Tree a rapid 
grower. July 5 to 20. 
BRACKETT. (Named by us in honor of Col. G. B. 
Brackett. Pomologist, U. S. Department of Agricul¬ 
ture, Washington, D. C.) After experimenting with 
the best named varieties, we have finally succeeded 
in securing in the Brackett a Peach which fills a 
long-felt want. Before disseminating this valuable 
Peach, we gave it a thorough trial for several years, 
and it has come up to our most sanguine expecta¬ 
tions. Its period of ripening commences just at the 
close of the Elberta season. The fruit is a perfect 
freestone; large to very large, oblong, with sharp 
apex and shallow suture; color orange-yellow, washed 
red and mottled deep carmine, with a very dark 
carmine cheek; flesh deep yellow, juicy, highly fla¬ 
vored and of the best quality. This Peach is evi¬ 
dently a cross between Shock and Chinese Cling. It 
stands shipping well and promises to be a most pop¬ 
ular variety. Make your reservations now. 
Each 
10 
100 
1000 
1 yr. 5 ft. 
and up. extra 
heavy . 
.$0.40 
$3.00 
$25.00 
1 yr. 4 to 
5 ft., heavy .30 
2.00 
20.00 
$150.00 
1 yr. 3 to 
4 ft., stocky .20 
1.75 
15.00 
125.00 
BERENICE. 
Chinese Strain. 
Originated by 
the late 
Dr. L. E. Berckmans in 1877. Large to very large; 
yellow mottled with dark crimson; flesh yellow, melt¬ 
ing, juicy, rich; in point of excellent quality it is 
superior to any yellow peach of its season. A pop¬ 
ular shipping variety in sections where it is known. 
After giving this variety a thorough trial for many 
years we have nothing equal to it at the same season. 
Matures from end of July to middle of August. 
CARMAN. Large; creamy white, with deep blush; skin 
tough, but flesh very tender and of fine flavor; pro¬ 
lific bearer. A most profitable and popular shipping 
variety. Ripens June 20 to July 1. 
Chairs Choice. Large yellow; flesh very fine, heavy 
bearer; an excellent variety; matures August 15th to 
30th. 
CHAMPION. Large; skin creamy white, with red 
cheek; flesh rich and juicy. Ripens middle to last 
of July. 
Climax. For Florida and sub-tropical sections only. 
A seedling of Honey, but larger; a heavy bearer; 
fruit of good appearance; round, slightly oblong; 
point recurved; pale yellow, washed red; flesh yel¬ 
lowish white, fine-grain-ed, sweet. Ripens in North 
Florida June 25 to July 5. 
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