P.J.BERCKMAN5 CO. 
ALTHAEA FRUTEX—Continued. 
A. Louis II. Semi-double; flesh with carmine center. 
Tall grower; late bloomer. 
A. Meelianil (Variegated-Leaved Althaea). Robust habit 
compact and somewhat dwarf. Leaves variegated; 
creamy white, with irregular margins and green 
centers. Flowers single, 3% to 4 inches in diameter, 
of a satiny lavender sheen, and purple blotched 
at the base of each of the five petals; blooms from 
June until autumn. 
PRICES: Each 10 
18 to 24 in., grafted, bushy .$0.40 $3.00 
12 to 18 in., grafted, branched.25 2.00 
A. Monstrosa. Semi-double; white, crimson center; tall 
grower. 
A. puniceus roseus. Single; rosy- lilac, crimson cen¬ 
ter; large flowers; profuse bloomer; very handsome. 
A. purpurea semi-plena. Originated by us. Flowers 
large, serai-double, violet, purple, crimson center; free 
bloomer; tall. 
A. rubra pleno. Double; rosy red, with crimson center; 
medium grower; very fine; late bloomer. 
A. Totus albus. Single; pure white; profuse bloomer. 
Very fine; dwarf grower; late bloomer. 
PRICES: Each 10 100 
2 to 3 ft., grafted, branched... $0.40 $3.00 
18 to 24 in., grafted, branched. .25 2.00 $15.00 
A. violacea semi-plena. Semi-double; deep purple- 
magenta, with crimson center; tall grower; late 
bloomer. 
A. Violet Claire. Clear violet; crimson center; semi- 
double. Tall grower; late bloomer. 
Azalea 
Azalea calendulacea (A. lutea) . Grkat Flame Azalea. 
This is one of our most magnificent native flowering 
shrubs, producing, about the middle of April, quanti 
ties of clusters of large flowers of many shades of 
yellow, orange, buff, and shades of red. The plant 
remains in bloom for several weeks. Some plants at¬ 
tain a height of from 6 to 8 feet. When planted in 
masses, its great beauty is brought out. 
PRICES: Each 10 
2-2 % ft., strong clumps .$1.75 $15.00 
18-24 in., clumps .1.25 10.00 
18-24 in., well branched.75 6.00 
12-18 in., well branched.50 4.00 
A. Nudiflorum. Pinxtkr Flower; Wood Honeysuckle. 
The well-known native variety which produces pink¬ 
ish-white flowers in early April before the leaves 
appear. 
PRICES: Each 10 
3-4 ft., heavy clumps .$2.00 $15.00 
2-3 ft., heavy bushes.75 6.00 
18-24 in., well branched.50 4.00 
Berberis Barberry. 
Berberis Thunbergii. Thunbero’s Barberry. A dwarf 
shrub from Japan; leaves small, bright-green, changing 
in autumn to beautiful tones of orange, scarlet and 
crimson; yellow flowers produced in early April fol¬ 
lowed by red berries which are produced in great pro¬ 
fusion and which last the entire winter. A popular 
plant for massing and for hedges. 
PRICES: Each 10 100 
24 to 30 in., very bushy.$0.50 $4.00 
12 to 18 in., well-branched . 25 2.00 $15.00 
B. Vulgaris Atro-purpurea. Purple-Leaved Barberry. 
A form of the European Barberry, but with purple 
foliage; small, bright yellow flowers, borne in great 
profusion last of April; a most conspicuous plant; 
very effective when properly planted with other 
shrubs. I his plant usually attains a height of from 
5 to 6 feet. 
PRICES: 
4-5 ft., very bushy ... 
3-4 ft., very bushy .... 
2-3 ft w very bushy .... 
18-24 in., well branched 
B. Wilsonii. A valuable 
Horticutural Explorer, Mr. S. A. Wilson. This is a 
very beautiful, new, low-growing, denselv twiggy Ber¬ 
Each 
10 
100 
$6.00 
.50. 
4.00 
$30.00 
.35 
2.50 
20.00 
.25 
2.00 
15.00 
variety introduced 
by the 
beris. Leaves grey-green, wedge-shaped; flowers yel¬ 
low. These are followed by masses of Salmon-red 
fruit. In the autumn the leaves assume beautiful 
tints. 
PRICES: Each 10 100 
15-18 inches, bushy .$0.35 $3.00 $25.00 
12-15 inches, bushy.25 2.00 17.50 
Buddlela Veitchiana. 
Buddleia 
PRICES: 
4-5 ft., very bushy . 
3-4 ft., well branched 
Each 10 100 
$0.50 $4.00 $30.00* 
.30 2.50 20.00* 
Buddleia Variabilis Magnificia. Butterfly Bush. 
Similar to Buddleia Variabilis Veitchiana, but flowers 
of a deeper shade of voilet; plant is also a taller- 
grower; blooms from June until frost; very fragrant 
The best Buddleia yet introduced. 
B. Variabilis Veitchiana. Another beautiful new shrub 
from China with very dark-green leaves; plant, at¬ 
tains a height of from 6 to 8 feet; flowers violet 
i V i • °. ran *? e throat, borne in arching racemes 12 to 
15 inches in length; commences to bloom in June and 
lasts until frost; very fragrant; a most desirable- 
plant. 
Callicarpa. French Mulberry. 
siiEach 
4-5 ft., heavy, well-branched .$0.50 
3-4 ft., well-branched.’ ’35 
2-3 ft., branched . ’ *25 
10 
$4.00 
3.00- 
2 . 00 - 
Callicarpa Americana. French Mulberry. With pur¬ 
ple berries produced in clusters; verv effective in 
fall and early winter. This beautiful native plant is 
not sufficiently appreciated. 
C. Americana alba. A very rare form of French Mul¬ 
berry with white berries, which are produced in great 
profusion in the late fall and early winter. This 
plant was introduced by us. Verv desirable. Very 
effective when planted with the variety with purple 
Calycanthus. sweet shrub. 
Calycanthus floridus (liutncria florida) . Sweet or 
btrawberry Shrub. Tne native sweet or brown shrub. 
1 lowers double, chocolate-colored, very fragrant. 
pRTcrc 8 ln early A,,r '’ and lasts for several week's, 
o A : , . Each 10 100 
2-3 ft., well-branched. 25 $2.00 $17.50* 
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