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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
VITEX (Chaste, or Hemp Tree) 
Each. 10 
4 to 6 feet, well-branched. $ .50 $4.00 
3 to 4 feet, well-branched.25 2.00 
Vitex agnus-castus. This is a valuable shrub, or me¬ 
dium-growing tree. Flowers in spikes, lilac color, 
blooming early in May and lasting for a long time. 
V. agnus-castus alba. Same as above, but white- 
flowering. 
WEIGELA (Dicrvilla) 
Medium-sized shrubs; profuse and early bloomers; 
desirable. Each 10 100 
Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet. $ .25 $2.00 $15.00 
Wcigela Candida. Pure white. Excellent. 
W. Eva Rathke. Brilliant carmine. Almost a continuous 
bloomer. 
W. nana variegata. Of dwarf habit, with silvery va¬ 
riegated leaves; flowers nearly white; stands the 
sun well. 
W. Stelznerii. Dark red. 
W. Van Houttei. Crimson. 
W. rosea. Deep pink. 
WISTARIA 
STANDARD, OR TREE. 
These are exceedingly attractive whilst in bloom, 
when planted as single specimens upon lawns. We 
offer a fine stock of plants with 3 Vz to 4-ft. stems, 
2-year heads; in purple and white; $2.00 each. 
SUGAR MAPLE — A Perfect Specimen. 
DECIDUOUS TREES 
To meet the unprecedented demand for nursery-grown shade trees, we have increased by several acres 
our planting of deciduous shade trees, and we are in a position to supply in great quantities suitable trees 
for street and avenue planting. Special quotations on car-load lots will be given on application. All of our 
nursery-grown trees have been several times transplanted, therefore have a fine ro- system and transplant 
readily, whereas the forest-grown trees have a poor root system, and the loss in transplanting such trees 
is always very heavy. The initial cos* of nursery-grown trees is very little more and far cheaper in the end. 
Why not get the best? 
DIRECTIONS FOR PLANTING AND PRUNING — Before setting out, cut off the bruised or broken roots. 
Trees with branching heads should have the smaller branches cut out, and the larger branches cut back to 
within three or four buds of their base. When the tree has an abundance of roots and a small top of few 
branches, prune very sparingly, but when the roots are small and the top heavy, then prune the tree severely. 
Many persons plant large trees without pruning; this is often the cause of their failure to grow. Always 
dig the hole intended for the tree of ample size, so that when the young roots start out they will have soft 
ground in which to grow. The best fertilizer is well-rotted stable manure, thoroughly mixed with the soil. 
Plant about 2 inenes deeper than the tree originally stood in the nursery row, using the top soil for 
filling in around the roots. See that every interstice around the roots is thoroughly filled, and that every 
root is brought into contact with the soil. When the hole is nearly filled, pour in a bucket of water so 
as to set the soil around the roots, then fill in the balance of the hole and press the dirt gently with the 
foot. When the tree is planted, mulch with 5 or 6 inches of well-decomposed stable manure; this should 
extend over the circumference of the hole; keep free from grass and weeds and loosen up the soil occasionally. 
ACER (Maple) 
Acer dasycarpum. (Acer Saccharinum). SILVER, or WHITE MAPLE. A native species. One of the best 
and most desirable rapid-growing shade trees. Foliage bright green and silvery white beneath; attains 
a height of 50 to 60 feet. These trees should not be confused with the Silver Poplar or European Aspen, 
which throws up numerous shoots from the roots. Each 10 100 
12 to 14 feet, 2 to 2 1 /£-inch caliper. $1.50 $10.00 $90.00 
12 feet, 2-inch caliper. 1.00 8.00 60.00 
10 to 12 feet, 1 Vz to 2-inch caliper. 75 6.00 60.00 
8 to 10 feet, 1 l A to 1%-inch caliper. .50 4.00 30.00 
6 to 8 feet. 26 2.00 15.00 
