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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY’S TREE AND PLANT CATALOG. 
DECIDUOUS TREES 
CUCUMBER TREE 
(See Magnolia acuminata). 
DOGWOOD (Cornus) 
RED FLOWERING (Flore rubro.) 
2 to 2% feet, 75 cents each; 3 to 3% feet 81 each. 
Similar to the large flowering Dogwood, but the flowers are 
of a deep rose color. Early in the season it produces immense 
quantities of flowers, which make it a most effective tree. 
WHITE (Floridu* ) 
2 to 3 feet, 25 cents each, $2 for 10. 
The native large white flowering Dogwood. 
ELM—American White. 
1 Ulmus Americana) 
15 feet, very heavy_$2.50 each. 
12 to 14 feet, heavy. 1.50 each. 
10 to 12 feet,. LOO each, $7.50 for 10. 
8 to 10 feet.75 each, 6.00 for 10, 850 per 100 
6 to 8 feet.50each, 4 00 for 10, 30 per 100 
A native species of rapid growth and graceful habit; valu¬ 
able for avenues or street planting. 
EMPRESS TREE (See Paulownia). 
FRAXINU5 (See Ash) 
GINGKO (See Salisburia) 
GOLDEN RAIN TREE (See Kodreuteria) 
HACKBERRY, or Nettle Tree 
(Celtis Occidentalism 
8 to 10 feet, stocky . 75 cents each, $600 for 10, 
6 to 8 feet. 50 cents each, 4.00 for 10, $30 per 100. 
This is, without doubt, one of the most desirable shade trees. 
Perfectly hardy and free from insects. Of rapid growth. 
KOELREUTERIA PANICULATA 
(Golden Rain Tree) 
8 to 10 feet, very heavy.$1.00 each, $7.50 for 10, $50 per 100. 
6 to 8 feet, heavy.75 each, 5.00 for 10, 35 per 100. 
4 to 6 feet.50 each, 3.50 for 10, 25 per 100. 
3 to 4 feet.25 each, 2.00 for 10, 15 per 100, 
A most beautiful oraraental shade tree from China. It has a 
flat spreading head of large pinnate leaves, and during the 
latter part of May produces immense panicles of orange yel¬ 
low flowers, which completely envelop the entire head of the 
tree. The blooming season lasts three weeks. Destined to 
become a great favorite. As yet very rare. Height 25 to 30 
feet. 
LINDEN or LIME TREE 
(Tilia) 
AMERICAN (Americana) 
10 feet, 81.00 each, $7.50 for 10. 
6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each, 4.00 for 10. 
A flue large-sized tree, of rapid growth, with clusters 
ofsmall fragrant yellow' flowers in spring. Does well 
in low situations. 
LIRIODENDRON 
(See Tulip Tree). 
MAGNOLIAS 
American Variety. 
Magnolia Acuminata (Cucumber tree). A na¬ 
tive variety. Of pyramidal growth; attaing a height of 
60 to 90 feet. Large leaves of bluish green. Flowers 
yellow’ tinted bluish purple. A very desirable tree. 5 to 
6 feet, 50 cents each, $4.00 for 10. 
Chinese Varieties 
All the Chinese varieties produce their flowers in 
early spring before the leaves appear. 
Conspicua or Yulan (Chinese White.) With large 
mire white flowers, which open the latter part of 
March. This is oue of the most desirable of all Mag¬ 
nolias. 2 to 3 feet, bushy, $1.50. 
Continued. 
Purpurea (Chinese Purple). Stocky growth. Large »urple 
flowers, which appear latter part of March. 
3 to 4 feet, very heavy... .$1.00 each, $8 for 10 
18 to 24 inches.50 each, 84 for 10 
Soulangeana. Of vigorous habit. Flowers large, pinkon 
outside and white inside. Beautiful variety. Blooms in 
March. 
3 to 4 feet.$1.00each. 
2 feet.50 each. 
MAPLE 
(Acer) 
ASH LEAVED MAPLE OR BOX ELDER, 
(Negundo or Negundo Fraxinifolium.) 
12 to 14 feet, heavy. .$1 00 each, $7.50 for 10, $65 per 100. 
10 to 12 feet, heavy.. .75 each, 6.00 for 10, 50 per 100. 
8 to 10 feet.50 each, 4 00 for 10, 30 per 100. 
6 to 8 feet.25 each, 2 00 for 10, 15 per 100. 
Of rapid growth and spreading habit; foliage resembling the 
ash. A very hardy tree, useful for street and avenue planting. 
Height 25 or 30 feet. 
NORWAY MAPLE 
(Platanoides.) 
8 to 10 feet.$1.00 each, $ 8.00 for 10. 
6 to 8 feet.50 each, 4.00 for 10. 
An European species of compact rapid growth; foliage deep, 
shining green. A most desirable shade tree. Height 40 to 60 
feet. 
SILVER OR WHITE MAPLE 
(Daaycarpum.) 
12 to 14 feet, very heavy.$1.00 each. 
10 to 12 feet, heavy.75 each, $6.00 for 10, 850 per 100. 
8 to 10 feet, well branched. .50 each, 4.00 for 10, 30 per 100. 
6 to 8 feet, branched.25 each, 2.00 for 10, 15 per 100. 
A native species. One of the best and most desirable rapid- 
growing shade trees. Foliage bright green and silvery white 
beneath; attains a height of 50 to 60 feet. 
SUGAR MAPLE 
(Saccharum.) 
10 to 12 feet, stocky.$1.00 each 
8 to 10 feet, stocky.75 each, $6,00 for 10. 
6 to 8 feet.50 each, 4.00 for 10. 
Of pyramidal form and fine foliage. For the Piedmont sec¬ 
tion this is one of the best varieties. In the fall the foliage 
becomes a golden crimson. Height 50 to 60 feet. 
MAGNOLIA SOULANGEANA AT FRUITLAND. 
