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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
LIGUSTRUM AMURENSE—Continued. 
hedges, which are now to be found in every section 
of the southern states. It has stood a cold of 20 
degrees below zero in western North Carolina, and is 
equally successful in south Florida, thus withstand¬ 
ing both extremes of heat and cold. It is, there¬ 
fore, the most desirable of all broad-leaved ever¬ 
greens where a tall hedge is needed. Growth very 
rapid; adapts itself to any soil not too arid or a 
swamp. It properly treated, a good hedge may be 
expected in two years after planting. Set plants 12 
inches apart in ordinary soil, but in very rich land 
18 to 24 inches distance may be given. After plants 
are set, cut back to 8 to 10 inches in order to make 
a dense hedge. 
100 1,000 
Well-branched, 24 to 30 inches. $5.00 $40.00 
L. ovalifolium—CALIFORNIA PRIVET. This is a very 
popular variety for hedges North and West. Leaves j 
larger and growth more erect than L. Amurense. 
100 1,000 
3 to 4 feet, very bushy, 3 years. $15.00 $100.00 
3 to 4 feet, branched, 3 years. 8.00 60.00 
24 to 30 ins., nicely branched, 2 yrs.. 4.00 30.00 
PRUNING—No special time can be named. The new 
growth should be sheared whenever it has reached a 
length of 6 to 8 inches. Cut off one-half of this growth 
and proceed in same manner with each succeeding 
shearing until the hedge has attained the desired 
height, then leave half an inch of new wood at each 
clipping. In forwarding plants, especially during the 
early fall or winter months, we would suggest that the 
tops be cut off to 8 to 10 inches. This not only re¬ 
duces freight charges, but avoids any possible heating, | 
should there be any delay in transit, and plants are 
ready for setting. I 
ROSE MARIE PAVIE (Polyantha) 
Per 100 
2 years, 24 to 30 inches, very heavy. $15.00 
1-year, 12 to 15 inches, heavy. 10.00 
Rose Marie Pavie. This makes a very ornamental 
hedge of low growth. Well adapted for cemetery 
lots, as it is in constant bloom from early spring 
until frost. May bo planted 2 feet apart. Pale rose 
changing to white; flowers 1 inch in diameter. Of 
all the Polyanthus this is the most desirable for 
hedges, as it is hardy in the northern states. 
SPIRAEA 
Spiraea Anthony Waterer. This makes a neat, low- 
growing hedge; foliage beautifully variegated green, 
red and white; flowers dark crimson, produced dur 
ing entire summer. 
Per 100 
2 to 3 feet, very strong. $15.00 
15 to 18 inches, strong, bushy plants. 10.00 
S. Thunbergii—THUNBERG’S SPIRAEA. Of dwarf 
habit; branches slender and drooping; foliage very 
narrow, light green, changing to bright orange and 
red in fall: flowers small, white, which appear v^ry 
early in March and last three weeks. A beautiful 
variety for a dwarf or low-growing hedge. 
Per 100 
24 to 30 inches, very heavy. $15.00 
15 to 18 inches. 10.00 
CONIFEROUS EVERGREENS 
We believe that we may claim to grow the largest and most varied stock of these plants in the southern 
states, and especially of such varieties as are best adapted to this climate. Our collection of Biotas, Cupres- 
sinae, etc., comprises many new and valuable varieties. Most of these plants are grown in open ground and lifted 
with balls of earth around the roots ana wrapped with moss and burlap when being forwarded. We append the 
height the different varieties may be expected to attain. The best seasons for transplanting are from November 
to December, and from February to March. 
Group of Biota Aurea Conspicua. 
