40 P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA 
ASPIDISTRA LURIDA 
Each. 
Strong clumps, from open ground. $0.50 
Aspidistra lnrida. Popular decorative plant. Will 
stand much abuse, such as dust, dry air, lack of 
water, but naturally fond of water. Grows freely 
on edge of ponds. Foliage broad; green and white 
variegated. Hardy at Augusta. 
N. davallioides furcans—CURLED SWORD FERN. A 
very distinct and beautiful variety; the frounds are 
long and broad, beautifully crested at the tops; 
feathery foliage. Each 
Beautiful specimens, from 10-inch pots. $5.00 
Beautiful specimens, from 8-inch pots. 4.00 
Beautiful specimens, from 6-inch pots. 2.00 
Beautiful specimens, from 5*inch pots. 1.00 
Fine plants, from 4-inch pots.50 
Fine plants, from 3*inch pots.25 
CALADIUMS 
Caladiuins fancy-leaved. Dry bulbs ready in November. 
This magnificent genus of plants has in the last few 
years become very popular, both for decorating the 
conservatory and greenhouse and for window-boxes. 
They are also admirably adapted for planting in the 
open ground. They do best in a partially shaded 
situation, especially where protected from the heat 
of the afternoon sun, and if the ground is well en¬ 
riched will not fail to please the most fastidious. 
As soon as all danger of frost is past in the spring 
the plants or bulbs can be set out in the open 
ground. In the fall after the growth is finished, take 
up the bulbs and keep them in a warm, dry place, 
either in sand or charcoal, and in the spring they 
can be again set out. 
Our collection comprises over fifty of the best and 
most distinct varieties, including over twenty-five of 
the new Brazilian sorts. 
N. exaltata Bostoniensis — BOSTON SWORD FERN. 
Fronds are erect and graceful; one of the best and 
most ornamental Ferns ever introduced. Of easy 
culture. Each. 
Beautiful sepcimens, from 10-inch pots. $5.00 
Beautiful specimens, from 8-inch pots. 3.00 
Beautiful specimens, from 7-incn pots. 2.00 
Beautiful specimens, from 6-inch pots. 1.00 
Beautiful specimens, from 5-inch pots.75 
Fine plants, from 4-inch pots.50 
Fine plants, from 3-inch pots.25 
N. Piersonii elegantissima. A sport from the Boston 
Fern. The side pinnae being again sub-divided and 
standing at right angles to the midrib, maxes very 
beautiful fronds. Apt to revert to the original 
type. Each. 
Beautiful specimens, from 6-inch pots . $2.00 
Fine plants, from 4-inch pots . 50 
Fine plants, from 3-inch pots . 25 
Each. 10 
Large-sized blubs . $0.25 $2.00 
Medium-sized bulbs . 20 1.50 
A description of the wonderful combination of colors 
and beautiful blending of shades in these plants 
is impossible. In some the leaves are bright 
red with darker veins; some have a delicate rose- 
colored center, shading olT to white; others are 
pure white and so transparent that writing held beneath 
the leaf may be readily deciphered through 
it. Many vareities are as brightly colored 
and as delicately beautiful as flowers. A 
bed of these grand plants will not disappoint 
you. If the bulbs are started in a green¬ 
house in February and potted frequently 
while in growth, they will make a most 
magnificent display in the house until all 
danger of frost is past in the spring, when 
they can be set in open ground if desired. 
Otherwise, by having the plants repotted as 
needed they can be kept in growth in green¬ 
houses continuously until October. 
N. Scottii—DWARF BOSTON FERN. This is like the 
Boston Fern in general characteristics, but dwarf, 
more compact and very graceful. Each. 
Fine plants, from 4-inch pots . $0.50 
Fine plants, from 3-inch pots . 25 
C. esculentum—TANYAH, or ELEPHANT 
EAR. A bulbous plant producing immense 
leaves, which are of great ornamental 
value. The roots are used throughout the 
eastern and southern countries for culi¬ 
nary purposes. The Japanese use it for 
a dish called Poi, which is highly nutri¬ 
tive. Succeeds best in rich, moist stiua- 
tions and can be cultivated the same as 
potatoes. 
Each 10 100 
Extra large bulbs . $0.25 $2.00 $15.00 
Large bulbs . 15 1.00 8.00 
lancy-ieavea Uaiauiums. 
CASUARINA TENUISSIMA 
FICUS ELASTICA 
AUSTRALIAN BEEFWOOD 
Each. 10 
Strong plants, from 4-inch pots . $0.50 $4.00 
Casuariiia tenuissima — AUSTRALIAN BEEFWOOD. 
With drooping pale green branches. The plant is 
of very odd habit and is useful for decorating with 
palms, etc. Not hardy north of middle Florida. 
FERNS 
Nephrolepis Barrowsii. IMPROVED OSTRICH PLUME 
FERN. Of the Boston Fern character, but with 
the leaflets subdivided so as to form a perfect 
frond. These grow broad and heavy and are exceed¬ 
ingly handsome. They frequently measure 6 inches 
across. This variety, being a sport, is apt to revert 
to the original type, either as a whole or part of 
the plant. 
Each. 
Beautiful specimens from 6-inch pots. $2.00 
Fine plants, from 4-inch pots. ’ ..50 
Fine plants, from 3 inch pots.25 
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INDIA-RUBBER TREE. 
24 to 30 
16 to 18 
10 to 12 
inches, 
inches, 
inches, 
stocky, 
4-inch 
4-inch 
Each 10 100 
5-in. pots $1.00 $7.50 . 
r. n c n r\r\ 
pots. .75 6.00 . 
pots.50 4.00 $30.00 
t This is the well-known and popular Rubber Plant. 
Unsurpassed for table and parlor decoration. All our 
plants are grown from top-cuttings and can be sup¬ 
plied by the thousand. 
HIBISCUS ROSA SINENSIS 
Each 10 100 
Very strong plants from 4-in. pots $0.50 $4.00 . 
Stocky plants from 3-inch pots.25 2.00 $15.00 
A magnificent plant for bedding or pot culture. Per¬ 
fectly hardy in south Florida. In this section they 
should be bedded in open ground in April and potted 
off in October. The flowers are produced continuously 
during the entire summer. 
Hibiscus Baptistii. Crimson; double. 
H. Cooperii. Variegated foliage. 
