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P. J. Berckmans Company’s Tree and Plant Catalogue 
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 arc best adapted to this climate. The collection of Biotas and 
Cupressinae, etc., comprises many new and 
valuable varieties. 
Most of these plants are grown in pots 
from the time they are propagated, or during 
part of the year in open ground, and potted otf 
in fall. 
Biotas and Retinosporas, which always 
form a mass of fibrous roots, are grown in open 
ground, but lifted for shipment with the roots 
in a ball of earth, which reduces the loss in 
transplanting. We would again urge the 
necessity of planting small, healthy pot-grown 
plants in preference ^o larger specimens, which 
can only be furnished from open ground, and 
with these there is always connected some risk 
in transplanting. 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. 
Prices for plants grown in 4- and 5-inch pots, 
or from open ground, 50 cts. each. 
10 plants, our selection of varieties, $4. 
Large specimens, from open ground, $1 to $2 
each. 
Arborvitae 
Plants from open ground 
AMERICAN SECTION 
Biota aurea (Golden Arborvitae). 6 to 8 feet. 
This has a golden tint with the green. It 
makes a dwarf, rounded growth. 12 to 15 
inches, 35 cts.; 24 to 30 inches, 75 cts. 
Biota aurea nana. A new variety, which 
originated in our grounds. Of very dwarf and 
compact habit ; a perfect gem for small gar¬ 
dens or cemetery lots. It far surpasses the old 
Biota aurea where a very dwarf tree is desired. 
As an example of the popularity of this variety, we 
sold over 15,000 plants last season. Plants 10 to 12 
inches high, 50 cts. each, £4 per 10; 18 inches, 75 cts. 
each, $6 for 10; 24 to 30 inches, fine specimens, 
$1 each, $8 for 10. 
Biota aurea conspicua. Another new variety of 
Biota aurea nana at Fruitland 
similar origin. Growth more erect than the Aurea; 
foliage intense gold, some of its branches being of a 
solid metallic tint, others suffused with green. Plants 
15 to 18 inches high, 50 cts; 24 to 30 inches, 75 cts.; 
3 to 4 feet, $1 each. 
Biota aurea pyramidalis. Of erect and symmetrical 
growth, compact, and of golden hue. The original 
plant, now standing in our grounds, measures 15 feet 
in height and is 12 years old. Plants 12 to 15 inches, 
50 cts.; 18 to 24 inches, 75 cts. 
NOTE.—The three last described subvarieties were selected from a 
lot of 10.000 seedlings, and arc of transcendent value. 
Biota semper aurea. A beautiful variety, more 
golden than Aurea; it retains its bright golden hue. 
Ultimate height, 8 to 10 feet. 35 and 50 cts. 
Biota Japonica filiformis. A new Japanese variety, 
with thread-like foliage; of compact habit. We con¬ 
sider this one of the most distinct and desirable novel¬ 
ties, and it is becoming a great favorite. Well suited 
for cemeteries. Will probably attain a height of 10 
to 12 feet. Grafted plants, 12 inches high, 50 cts.; 
2 feet, $1 . 
Biota Japonica filiformis at Fruitland 
Thuya Lobbii. From California ; of rapid growth ; 
deep green foliage ; an excellent variety. Ultimate 
height, 25 to 30 feet. 50 cts. 
Thuya globosa. Of spherical and compact growth. 
Ultimate height, 4 to 6 teet. 25 to 50 cts. 
