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P. J. Berckmans Company’s Tree and Plant Catalogue 
Paulownia imperials at Fruitland 
Fraxinus 
(ASH) 
American White. A fine, native shade tree ; of 
rapid growth. Desirable for parks or street planting. 
Prune close when transplanting. 4 to 5 feet, 25 cts. 
each ; $2 for 10 ; 6 to 8 feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10; 
10 to 12 feet, $1 each. 
European White. A tall tree of rapid growth, more 
rounded in shape than the American. It also has 
larger and greener leaves. Also requires close prun¬ 
ing when transplanted. 6 to 7 feet, 50 cts. each, #4 for 
10 ; 10 feet, $1 each. 
Liriodendron Tulipifera 
(TULIP TREE) 
A native tree of tall, pyramidal habit and rapid 
growth ; one of the finest American trees. Flowers 
pale yellow and green in spring. 4 to 5 feet, 25 cts. ; 
6 to 8 feet, 50 cts.; 8 to 10 feet, $1 . 
MAGNOLIAS 
CHINESE, VARIETIES 
All the Chinese varieties produce their flowers in 
early spring, before the leaves appear. 
Conspicua, or Yulan (Chinese White). With large, 
pure white flowers, which open the latter part of 
March. This is one of the most desirable of all 
Magnolias. 2 to 3 feet, bushy, $1.50. 
Purpurea (Chinese Purple) . Stocky growth. Large 
purple flowers, which appear latter part of March. 
2 to 3 feet, 50 cts. 
Soulangeana. Of vigorous habit. Flowers large; 
pink on outside and white inside. Beautiful variety. 
Blooms in March. 3 to 4 feet, $1.50. 
AMERICAN VARIETIES 
Acuminata (Cucumber Tree). Of rapid growth and 
fine shape. 3 to 4 feet, 50 cts. 
Macrophylla. A good-sized tree of rounded growth. 
Leaves and flowers of immense size. Fine species. 
3 feet, 50 cts. 
Tripetala (Umbrella Tree). Leaves large, flowers 
white. 50 cts. 
Paulownia imperialis 
A rapid-growing tree with very large leaves, and in 
early spring bears large panicles of light blue very 
fragrant flowers ; an excellent shade tree. 4 to 5 feet, 
25 cts.; 6 to 8 feet, 50 cts.; 8 to 10 feet, 75 cts. 
Peach, Doub!e=Flowering 
Beautiful in early spring. Tree attains a height of 
12 to 15 feet. 15 cts. 
Chrysanthemum (pink), Double Pink, 
Double Crimson, Double White. 
Populus monilifera 
(CAROLINA POPLAR) 
A rapid-growing, native shade tree ; is very largely 
planted as a street and avenue tree, and is very popu¬ 
lar. 5 to 6 feet, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10; 8 to 10 feet, 
50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Pyrus spectabilis 
(CHINESE CRAB APPLE) 
A small-sized tree, producing double pink flowers ; 
very handsome in bloom. 20 cts. 
Prunus Pissardii 
(PERSIAN PURPLE-LEAF PLUM) 
The most valuable of all purple-leaved trees. It 
retains its deep color throughout our warmest weather, 
and its leaves until midwinter. We cannot endorse it 
too highly. 25 cts. 
Sapindus marginatus 
(SOAP-BERRY) 
A native tree from the southern coast belt ; of rapid 
growth, and with pinnate leaves; flowers white, fol¬ 
lowed by bright yellow berries, which are retained 
through the winter. Very desirable. 25 and 50 cts. 
Salisburia adiantifolia 
(MAIDENHAIR TREE) 
A rapid-growing tree, with curious fan-like foliage ; 
erect habit ; valuable for avenues and streets. 25 cts. 
Salix 
(WILLOW) 
Babylonica (Common Weeping). A valuable tree. 
25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Annularis, or Ring-Leaved. Of rapid growth, 
erect, and with leaves singularly curled like a ring. 
Very odd. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Texas Umbrella Tree at Fruitland (sec opposite page) 
