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P. J. ‘Berckmans Company’s Plant Catalogue 
AZALEA INDICA, continued 
cold weather, and kept in a cool greenhouse. By judiciously selecting the varieties, a continuous supply of 
flowers may be had from January until May. 
Azaleas are liable to attacks of red spider and thrips, especially if plants are allowed to suffer from want 
of proper watering. Daily syringing of plants kept under glass will aid in eradicating these pests. 
Potting soil should be composed of half peat and half leaf mold and good loam; abundant drainage must 
be given. 
IMPORTED AZALEAS (See photo-engraving on page 19.) 
These are beautiful plants, all grafted and with bushy crowns, well set with flower buds. Colors include 
white, all shades of red, variegated, etc. For forcing or blooming in conservatories, no plants are more desir¬ 
able; also for open ground planting. 
Plants with crowns 8 to 10 inches in diameter. 75 cts. each 
Plants with crowns 10 to 12 inches in diameter.$1 each 
Larger specimen plants.$1.50 each 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
These are bushy and shapely plants, a large proportion being usually well set with flower buds, but the 
latter are seldom in stock after January 1. Prices refer to plants with or without flower buds. 
DOUBLE WHITE- 15 in. high, $1; 18 to 20 in., $1.50. 
COLORED VARIETIES- 15 inches high, $1; 18 to 20 
inches, $1.25; 24 inches, $1.50. 
All are in thrifty condition, and include the best varieties 
in the trade. Our specimen plants, which are all grown in 
open ground, are from 3 to 12 feet high, and consist of 150 
varieties. We have, therefore, excellent opportunities of testing 
their relative merits. Camellias are hnrdy in this section, but 
much further north they should be treated as conservatory plants. 
For open ground. A partially shaded situation, especially 
where protected from the cold winds of winter, is the most desir¬ 
able. Any good garden soil is suitable, but if mixed with leaf- 
mold better results may be expected. The best seasons for trans¬ 
planting are from early October to beginning of November, and 
from end of February to end of March. 
For conservatories. Use a potting compost of peat, leaf-mold 
and good loam, and give ample druinage. When in growth they 
require an abundance of water and frequent syringing of the 
foliage. When dormant, water sparingly and keep in cool tern 
perature. Fire heat is not needed, except during excessively cold 
weather, which would injure extending buds. Dropping of buds 
is caused from plants becoming too dry or from over-watering, 
or being kept under high temperaturo under glass. 
The colors range in all shades of red, from a very pale pink 
to darkest crimson, and with flowers combining exquisite varie¬ 
gations, pencilings, mottlings, etc. 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 
Ornamental Hedge Plants 
CAN BE SUPPLIED UNTIL APRIL I 
Critrus trifoliata 
(JAPAN HARDY LEMON) 
Prices of plants, 2 years, 12 inches and up, $4 per 100, $30 per 
1,000; 3 years old, bushy, $5 per 100, $40 per 1,000. 
This is the coming hedge plant for defensive as well as orna 
mental purposes, far more desirable than Osage Orange. It is hardy as far north as New Jersey, and if planted 
in good soil an impenetrable hedge can be had three years from planting. Requires but little trimming after the 
third year. So far it has been free from insect depredations. In early spring, when covered with myriads 
of white flowers, nothing is more attractive, and while not an evergreen, the vivid green wood makes it appear 
bright during the winter. Plants may be set, according to soil, 1 to 2 feet apart. 
Ligustrum Amurense 
(AMOOR RIVER PRIVET) 
Strong plants, 2 to 3 feet, $4 per 100, $30 per 1,000; 18 to 24 inches, $3 per 100, $25 per 1,000 
Our hedges of this evergreen have for years past been uoted for their perfect shape and appearance. It far 
surpasses the variety cultivated in northern sections under the name of California Privet (Ligustrum ovali- 
folium), which assumes a dingy purple tint in winter, whereas the Amoor Privet retains its brighter green 
color throughout the entire year. We have cultivated this plant since 1800, and during that time have propa¬ 
gated and sold immense quantities for planting 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 withstanding both extremes of heat and cold. It is, therefore, the most desirable of all 
broad-leaved evergreens where a tall hedge is desired. Growth very rapid; adapts itself to any soil not too arid 
or a swamp. If 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. 
