P.J.BER CKMANS CO! 
Kalmia Latifolia. 
mulching conserves the moisture in the soil, and the roofs are protected from the sudden changes of temperature. 
In the summer the mulching prevents drying out of the soil, and in winter freezing. 
We are beginning to appreciate more and more the effect attained by a proper planting and selection of 
Broad-leaved Evergreens. We are particularly fortunate in being able to grow in this favored locality such a 
largo collection of Broad-leaved Evergreens. We can successfully grow in this section many kinds which are not 
hardy in the far North, and we also bring to perfection a large portion of the hardy northern Evergreens. A 
judicious selection of varieties, with the proper planting arrangement of Evergreen trees and shrubs, gives to the 
winter aspect of our home grounds a warm and cheerful effect. 
Certain varieties must be planted in the proper situation and given specially prepared soil; otherwise they 
will not give satisfactory results. We will gladly suggest or recommend the best varieties for certain soils and 
localities. 
All Broad-leaved Evergreens are pot-grown unless otherwise stated. 
PRICES OF SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. 
We will supply 10 plants in 10 varieties, our selection, standard sizes, for . 
100 plants in 25 varieties, our selection, standard' sizes, for. 
NOTE — The two above special collections are of fine value. 
Abelia 
$ 4.00 
25.00 
Abelia grandiflora. 
Abelia grandiflora-. (A. rupestris). One of our most 
beautiful, popular and satisfactory broad-leaved ever¬ 
greens. The graceful, drooping stems and branches 
are covered with dark, glossy leaves which in winter 
assumes a metallic sheen. From the middle of May 
until frost this plant, produces an immense quantity 
of tubular-shaped white flowers about an inch long 
which are borne in clusters. The accompanying 
photo will give an idea of the beauty of the Abelia. 
During the growing season it is advisable to pinch 
off the ends of the long shoots. This will make the 
plant dense and compact. For single specimens, for 
groups, or for a hedge we cannot too strongly rec¬ 
ommend this plant. 
Hardy as far north as Philadelphia. Has also been 
successfully grown in sheltered positions in Massa¬ 
chusetts, and. even when partially killed back, the 
young shrubs flower profusely the same season. 
PRICES: Each 10 
3-4 ft., very bushy, from open 
ground .$1.00 $8.00 
2-3 ft., strong plants, from 
open ground . 75 5.00 
18-24 in., strong, from open 
ground.50 4.00 
12-18 in., strong, from open 
ground .35 3.00 
100 
$40.00 
30.00 
25.00 
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