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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY’S TREE AND PLANT CATALOG. 
P ETINISPORA 
(Chamaecyparis-«Japan Cypress) 
This is a most valuable genus of small trees and shrubs from 
Japan. Very hardy, and desirable on account of the delicacy 
of foliage and great variety of colors. Many have very tine and 
fern-like foliage Most effective as single specimens, or for 
planting in masses; also valuable for winter decorations in pots 
or tuIw. All of our Hetinisporas have been several times 
sheared, and are therefere very compact and handsome, and 
should not lie confused with specimens which have not been 
trimmed. 
RETINISPORA—Continued, 
Each. Per 10. 
34 to 30 inches, beautiful, compact, 
sheared plants. 1.00 58*8.00 
18 to 30 inches, beautiful, compact, 
sheared plants. .78 . 
15 to 18 Inches, beautiful, compact, 
sheared plants. .50 4.00 
This is one of the best, hardiest and most, desirable Retini- 
sporas. It is a vigorous grower. Will retain its color constant¬ 
ly and when in growth is especially attractive. Ultimate height 
10 to 15 feet. 
FILIFERA. (Thread-Branched Retinispora.) 
34 to 30 inches, beautiful plants, 81.00 each. 
A unique variety with light green, thread-like foliage, and 
slender, drooping branches. Of medium height. 
PI8IFERA, or PEA-FRUITED. 
Each. Per 10. 
30 inches, compact, very tine. 81.50 . 
34 to 30 inches, very compact. 1.00 88.00 
30 to 34 inches. .75 . 
15 to 18 inches. .50 4.00 
Of dwarf growth, slender branches, with small, glaucous 
leaves. 
PISIFERA ARGENTEA. 
18 inches.75 cents each. 
lO inches.50 cents each. 
Very dwarf, compact foliage, silvery tipped A beautiful 
variety. 
PLUM08A, or PLUME-LIKE. 
Each. Per 10. 
5 to 0 feet, beautiful, compact, shear¬ 
ed specimens, 3 to 4 ft. in diam. 80.00 . 
3% to 4 feet, sheared specimens, very 
compact, 30 to 40 in. in diameter 
at base..83.50 to 85.00 
34 to 30 in , very compact, sheared, 1.00 88.00 
18 to 34 in., very compact. .50 4.00 
SQUARROSA SIEBOLDII. 
Each. Per 10. 
30 inches, specimen plants. 81.00 . 
30 to 34 inches..75 . 
15 to 18 inches.50 84.00 
Very dwarf and compact. Foliage bluish-green, changing to 
purplish-green in winter. A very fine ana conspicuous va¬ 
riety. 
SQUARROSA VEITCHJi. 
5 feet, compact, sheared specimens.85.00 each 
4 feet, compact, sheared specimens. 3.00 “ 
3G to 40 inches, very compact, sheared.. 3.00 “ 
34 to 30 inches, very compact. 1.00 
30 to 34 Inches.75 
15 to 18 inches.50c each, 84.00 per 10 
Rapid grower; foliage light bluish-green. Very handsome 
Distinct from all other sorts. Heath-like foliage. Ultimate 
height, 15 to 25 feet. 
TAXUS 
(Yew) 
Baccata. (English Yew.) Of spreading habit; densely 
branched ; foliage dark green Attains a height of 80 to 40 feet 
15 to 18 inches, bushy plants, 50c each ; §4.00 per 10. 
Cuspidata. (Japanese.) Very hardy variety ; spreading 
habit: foliage light green. Attains a height of 80 to 40 feet. 
12 inches, 50c each. 
THUYOPSIS BOREALIS 
A rapid-growing variety, with exquisite foliage and slender, 
drooping branches. Very handsome. Ultimate height, 10 to 
15 feet. 
PLUMOSA A UREA. (Golden Retinispora.) 
Each. Per 10. 
4 feet, beautiful, compact, sheared 
plant*. 83.oo to 84.oo . 
30 to 30 inches, beautiful, compact 
sheared plants. 3.00 . 
(CHAMiECYPARIS NUTKAENS1S) 
(Yellow Cedar) 
Each. Per 10. 
24 to 30 inches, very bushy. 81 .OO 
18 to 20 inches. 75 
12 to 15 inches. .50 84.00 
With upright branches, pendulous at theextremities. Foliage 
dark green. A very handsome dwarf conifer, 50 to 60 feet 
Ornamental Grasses 
ALL HARDY IN THIS LATITUDE. 
These are very effective for bedding purposes. All are exceedingly graceful and have large plumy heads. When planted in 
masses or groups their great value is brought out. 
EVJLALIA JAPONICA. 
Large clumps from open ground, 50c. to 81 .OO each. 
Each. Per 10. Per 100. 
From 8-inch pots. 35c. 81.50 810.00 
Univittata. With narrow foliage and a narrow stripe run¬ 
ning the entire leaf. 
Variegrata. A variegated hardy grass from Japan. In 
appearance it somewhat resembles the ribbon grass while in a 
young state. It forms compac t clumps 6 feet iu diameter. Its 
flower stalks are very graceful and numerous, and we highly 
recommend it as a very ornamental grass. 
Zebrlna (Zebra Striped.) Similar in habit to above, but 
with its leaves blotched with gold. The stripe, instead of run¬ 
ning longitudinally, like the former, runs across the leaf. 
GYNERIUM 
(Pampas Crass*) 
Each. Per 10. Per 100. 
From3and 4-inch pots . 35c. 83.00 815.00 
Argenteum (White Pampas.) With silvery plume-like 
spikes of flowers. An old favorite. 
Elcgans (White Pampas— New ) Plumes silvery white, 
upon very long stems; blooms early. A graceful new variety 
that is bound to become popular. The large plumes, when 
dried, make a splendid addition to a bouquet of dried grasses. 
Roi des Roses (Pink Pampas.) Plumes very compact, of 
a delicate rose color ; very free blooming and compact growing. 
New variety. 
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