P.J.BERCKMANS CO: 
PECANS—Continued. 
the Coast. Good cracking quality and well filled. 
Runs 30 to 50 to the pound. For several years we 
inadvertently sent out this Pecan under the name of 
Pride of the Coast. The Jerome is unquestionably 
a very superior variety and a heavier bearer. 
Schley. Medium to large: 1% to 1 inches long; 
Oblong, slightly flattened; shell thin; plump, rich 
flavor; good grower; one of the best. 
Stuart. Nut large to very large; 1 % to 2^ inches 
long; oblong; shell of medium thickness, and of very 
good cracking quality; kernel full, plump, of best 
quality; flavor rich and sweet; a good grower; heavy 
bearer; excellent. 
Van Deman. Nut large to very large: from % to 2Vi 
inches in length, slender, pointed at both ends: shell 
of medium thickness; excellent cracking qualities; 
kernel full and plump; flavor good; vigorous groower; 
large foliage. 
Small Fruits 
Blackberries 
Cultural Directions—Blackberries thrive on almost 
any soil, but the most desirable is a strong loam, re¬ 
tentive of moisture, tending toward clay rather than 
sand, but it must be well drained at all times. Fer¬ 
tilizers containing a good proportion of potash are the 
most desirable; too much humus or nitrogen will induce 
a rank growth of w r ood at the expense of the fruit. As 
a. preventive of rust, spray with copper sulphate dur¬ 
ing the fall and winter, and with Bordeaux (4-6-50) 
during the spring and summer. The rows should be 
6 to 8 feet apart, and the plants from 3 to 4 feet in 
the row. according to the character of the soil. Tf de¬ 
sired to cultivate both ways, set the plants in checks 
6 t^> 7 feet each way. As soon as the fruiting season 
is past, remove the old canes; these should oe burned 
at once. The young canes should be clipped off when 
they reach the height of about 2 feet; this will cause 
them to branch, and they will become self-supporting. 
Apply fertilizer during the late winter, and give shallow 
and constant cultivation. 
Eldorado. Very hardy and vigorous. Berries large; 
borne in large clusters, and ripen well together; very 
sweet; no core. A heavy bearer, and valuable sort. 
10 cents each; 75 cents for 10: $2.00 for 50; 
$3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000 
Mersereau. A most valuable variety. Fruit of im- 
menso size. Karly and enormous bearer: very hardy 
10 cents each; 75 cents for 10; $2.00'for 50; 
$3.00 per 100; $20.00 per 1,000 
Dewberries 
Cultural Directions—Use short, stout stakes, driven 
at the end of each row of canes, with a cross-piece 18 
inches long nailed to each stake. 2 V> to 3 feet from 
the ground. On the top. near each end of these cross¬ 
pieces, drive a stout nail, slanting toward the stake, 
upon which to catch a wire. Two lines of No. 14 gal¬ 
vanized wire, one on each side of the row. are fastened 
to one of the end stakes and run on the ground be¬ 
tween the rows to the other end stake. These wires 
are now drawn as taut as possible and securely fastened 
to the other end of the row. The wires are now raised 
“,"li cra ' :1,1 ,i n ‘I 16 " alls - thus holding oil the canes 
closely together in the row. 
Dewberries should be mulched to keep the berries 
from the ground. 
Lucretia. One of the low-growing, trailing Blackber¬ 
ries. In size and quality it equals any of the tall- 
growing sorts. Hardy and very productive, with 
large, showy flowers. Fruit sweet and luscious; 
early. 
10 cents each; 50 cents for 10; 
$1.50 for 50; $2.00 per 100 
Raspberries 
Grapes. Native Varieties 
Cultural Directions. The same as for Blackberries 
and Dewberries. These thrive best in a deep, moist, 
well drained soil; the lighter loams are best for the 
red, and the heavy loams for the blackcaps. To make 
a success of Raspberries, the land should be able to 
withstand drought well. Cottonseed meal, pure ground 
bone, or fertilizers containing a good proportion of pot¬ 
ash are best and should be liberally applied during the 
winter and early spring. To get the best results and 
keep the plants in vigorous condition, they must be 
mulched heavily with straw. 
Columbia. Fruit resembles Shaffers; very large; pur¬ 
plish; vigorous and productive. 
Each 10 50 100 
Strong plants .$0.10 $0.50 $2.00 $3.00 
Cuthbert. Queen of the Market. This is the best 
and most reliable of the red-fruited varieties. Fruit 
large, red and of excellent quality, prolific bearer; 
ripens middle of May and continues for several weeks. 
Fine shipper. 
Each 10 50 100 1000 
Strong plants ..$0.10 $0.50 $1.50 $2.00 $15.00 
Golden Queen. Fruit golden-yellow; similar in quality 
to Cuthbert. to which it is evidently a close relation. 
Its fine color attracts the eye. Prolific; withstands 
our summers. 
Each 10 50 100 
Strong plants .$0.10 $0.75 $2.00 $3.50 
Gregg. Blackcap. Very productive; large size. 
Each 10 50 100 
Stron g i»i^- . .$0.10 $0.50 $2.00 $3.00 
St! Regi^/nANKitrt Berries large, bright crimson; 
^frnrtrfu-h; wonderfully prolific; bears early; produces 
fruit through a long period. We have given this a 
thorough trial and consider it one of the best Rasp¬ 
berries ever sent out. 
Each 10 50 100 1000 
Strong plants . .$0.10 $0.50 $1.50 $2.00 $15.00 
mmn/ihr vnr *? tics below described have been thoroughly tested bv us. In addition we can supply a limited 
quantity of vines of several other good sorts. Our plants are strong and vigorous. , 
fnr . Gra P® 8 ' leav © the main branch and cut this back to two or three eyes. The usual distance 
P g Grapes is 10 by 10 feet. It you want to get good results from your Grapes, prune annually. 
PRICES OF ASSORTMENT, OUR SELECTION OF VARIETIES: 
inn v ? nes I 11 ?° best varieties for table use .$100 
100 |^ r011g . vine f J n 10 best varieties for ta v le use . 8.00 
special^ quotations will be given for lots of 1,000 and upward. 
^ SELECTION. Not less than five vines of one variety will be charged at the rate for 10; 
not less than 40 vines of one variety will be charged at the rate for 100. 
Agawam. Rogers’ No. 15. Large; dark red. 
10 cents each; 80 cents for 10; $5.00 per 100 
Amber Pale amber; long branches; berry medium; 
sweet; fine flavor. 
■Rricriif ce ” ts ea , ch; $1 * 25 for 10 ; 56.00 per 100 
Brighton. Bunch medium; berry large, reddish; skin 
thin quality best. An excellent early table or mar¬ 
ket Grape. Vigorous. 
^ y cents each: $ 1.25 for 10 1 56.00 per 100 
Catawba. Bunch and berry large; deep red, with lilac 
bloom; juicy, vinous and of musky flavor. 
10 cents each; 80 cents for 10; $5.00 per 100 
IS 
Concord. Bunch ^nd berry very large; blue-black, with 
bloom; skin thin; cracks easily; flesh sweet, pulpy, 
tender; quality good. Very prolific and a vigorous 
grower. One of the most reliable and profitable 
varieties of general cultivation. 
10 cents each; 80 cents for 10; $5 00 per 100 
Delaware. Bunch compact; berry medium; light red; 
quality best; moderate grower, but vine very healthy; 
very prolific and more free from disease than any 
other variety. The most popular Grape grown; un¬ 
surpassed for table and for white wine. 
15 cents each; $1.25 for 10; $6.00 per 100 
