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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
CYDONIA (Pyrus Japonica) 
Cydonia Japonica. JAPAN QUINCE, or FIRE BUSH. 
The flowers vary from dark red to lighter shades. 
These are about the first spring-blooming shrubs, 
flowers frequently appearing by the first of January, 
and some plants continue in bloom for three months. 
Some varieties are of straggling growth and should 
be kept pruned in any form desired. Some of these 
produce medium-sized fruit which makes good jelly. 
C. Japonica. (Seedlings.) 
F Each 10 100 
3 y, to 4 ft,, heavy, well-branched $ .35 $3.00 $20.00 
2 to 3 feet, well-branched.25 2.00 10.00 
C. Japonica. (Named Colors) White, pink and red. 
Each. Per 10 
2 years, bushy . $ *50 $3.00 
DEUTZIA. 
Each. Per 10 
3-year plants . $ *50 $3.00 
2-year plants . 25 2.00 
Deutzia crenata floraploona albo. Flowers pure white, 
double; produced in great abundance in early spring. 
A tall growing variety. 
D. gracilis. Flowers pure white, bell-shaped, quite 
dwarf; is also valuable as a pot-plant for winter 
blooming in conservatory. Blooms early in April. 
D. Lemoinei. Flowers pure white, borne in great pro¬ 
fusion, on stout, upright branches; dwarf habit; 
blooms early in April. A desirable acquisition. 
D. Pride of Rochster. Double white, back of petals 
pink; large panicles and blooms early. Tall grower; 
one of the best. 
ELAEAGNUS (Japan Oleaster) 
Each 10 100 
Strong, field-grown, bearing size.... $ .75 $6.00 $50.00 
Extra heavy plants, 3 feet, very 
bushy .50 4.00 30.00 
Strong, field-grown plants, 24 in.25 2.00 18.00 
Elaoagntis edulis (Elaeagnus Longipes). JAPAN OLE¬ 
ASTER. A beautiful ornamental plant, destined to 
become verv popular as soon as better known. Pro¬ 
duces edible fruit. For full description see page 
1C. 
EXOCHORDA (Pearl Bush) 
Each 10 100 
3 % to 4 feet, extra heavy. $ .50 $4.00 $25.00 
2 to 3 feet, bushy.35 2.50 15.00 
18 to 24 inches, well-branched.25 2.00 12.00 
Exochorda grandiflora (Spiraea Grandiflora). PEARL 
BUSII. A large shrub 8 to 10 feet high. A native 
of north China. Leaves bright green. Large, pure 
white flowers are produced in great profusion about 
the middle of March. When the blooms are fully 
expanded, a well-grown plant has the appearance of 
a snow bank. A clump or mass of these plants on 
the lawn makes a most conspicuous feature. We 
highly recommend the Exocliorda. 
FORSYTHIA (Golden Bell) 
Each 10* 100 
Bushy plants. 3 to 4 feet . $ .50 $3.00 $15.00 
Well-branched, 2 to 3 feet . 25 2.00 10.00 
Forsythia viridissima. Flowers golden yellow, produced 
in great profusion last of February or early in 
March. Most effective when planted in large groups. 
F. susponsa. Flowers similar to Viridissima, but 
stronger and of drooping habit. 
GENISTA (Spanish Brown) 
Each 10 100 
3 to 4 feet, bushy . $ .50 
2 to 3 feet .strong field-grown plants .25 $2.00 $15.00 
Genista juncca (Spartium Junceum). SPANISH 
BROOM. A most beautiful, erect-growing shrub, al¬ 
most leafless; stems of vivid green, and when lade'n 
with its profusion of golden yellow flowers during 
April, it forms a most conspicuous object. It con¬ 
tinues in bloom for six weeks. 
HYDRANGEA. 
3 years, heavy, well-branched, 30 
to 36 inches . 
Strong, field-grown plants, 18 to 
30 inches . 
Each 10 100 
$ .50 $4.00 $30.00 
.25 2.00 15.00 
All require a shady, and where practicable, a rich, 
moist situations. The color is changeable in some 
varieties, according to soils. 
Hydrangea otaksa. An improved variety of Hortensis; 
flowerheads very large; pale rose or blue, according 
to soil. 
H. otaksa monstrosa. A very large-flowered variety; 
much larger than Otaksa. Beautiful rose-color, 
shaded white; free bloomer. A great acquisition. 
H. paniculata grandiflora. Produces in July immense 
panicles of pure white flowers, which last for several 
weeks; a most valuable shrub. A large bed of this 
plant makes a most striking appearance. This shrub 
should be grown in rich ground and cut back se^^rely 
during winter. It will then produce magnificent 
flower-heads. 
H. ramis pictis, or red-branched. With dark purple 
stems, and large heads of rose or pale blue flowers, 
with lighter center. 
H. rosea. Vigorous habit; flower-head shaped like 
those of Thomas Hogg, and as freely produced; color 
bright rosy red. 
H. Thomas Hogg. Best white-flowering variety of the 
Hortensis group. Flowers last several weeks. 
HYDRANGEA (Standard) 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora (Standards.) These 
plants have been trained to a single stem 2% to 3 
feet high, and have a large bushy head. They are 
most conspicuous as single specimens on the lawn. 
$1.00 each. 
IRIS 
Iris Kaempferi. JAPANESE IRIS. These herbaceous 
plants are among our handsomest spring-flowering 
plants and are becoming very popular. They com¬ 
mence blooming about the middle of April and con¬ 
tinue to produce blooms for five or six weeks. Many 
of the flowers are from 8 to 12 inches in diameter 
ana are almost as handsome as orchids, with their 
rich colorings and markings. The Iris does best 
in a rich, moist situation and should receive an 
abundant supply of manure and water. We offer 12 
to 15 fine named varieties of the following colors: 
white, purple, violet, mauve, magenta, etc. 25 cents 
each; $2.00 for 10; $17.50 per 100. 
JASMINUM (Jasmine) 
Each 10 100 
3 years, very heavy, 3 to 4 feet.... $ .35 $2.50 $17.50 
2 years, well-branched.25 2.00 12.00 
Jasminum nudiflorum. NAKED-FLOWERED JASMINE. 
A graceful, healthy, climbing shrub, with dark green 
leaves. Flowers bright yellow, which are produced 
very early in January. 
Lagerstroemia—Crape Myrtler 
