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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY’S TREE AND PLANT CATALOG. 
SALIX (See Willow.) 
STERCULIA PLATAN. 
IFOLIA 
(Varnish Tree: Japan Parasol) 
6 to 8 feet, 50 cents each, $4 for 10, $35per 100. 
4 to 6 feet, 85 cents each, 3 for 10, 25 per 100. 
2 to 3 feet, 25 cents each, 2 for 10, 15 per 100. 
A very desirable shade tree of rapid growth. 
Large panicles of yellowish white flowers in June* 
Leaves large, hark very smooth and green. Fine 
tree for bees. Height 40 to 50 feet. 
.SYCAMORE (See Platanus). 
TEXAS UMBRELLA TREE- 
UMBRELLA CHINA 
(Melia Azedarach Umbraculi- 
formis) 
Each 
Per 10 Per 100 
Well branched, 6 to 7 ft. 
.75c 
$6.00 
$50 
“ “ 4 to 5 ft. 
.50c 
3.00 
20 
" “ 3 to 4 ft :. 
.25c 
2.00 
15 
A subvariety of the China 
Tree. 
It assumes a 
dense spreading head, resembling a gigantic uni 
brella; it is of unique appearance, and a most de 
sirable shade tree of rapid growth. 
TILIA 
(Sec Linden or Lime.) 
STERCULIA PL AT ANI FOLIA AT FRUIT LAND. 
TULIP TREE 
(Tulip Poplar) 
A beautiful native species, of tall pyramidal growth and 
broad, glossy light green leaves; tulip-like flowers. Becoming 
a most popular tree for street and avenue planting. Attains a 
height of 100 to 150 feet. 
12 to 14 feet, very heavy_82.00 each, 817.50 for 10. 
10 to 12 feet, heavy.1.00 each, 9.00 lor 10. 
8 to 10 feet.75 each, 6.00 for 10, 850 per 100 
6 to 8 feet.50 each, 4.00 for 10, 30 per 100 
XJEM \JS (See Elm.) 
VARNISH TREE (See Sterculia.) 
Japanese (Japonica.) Somewhat similar to Babylonica 
but growth later in putting out in the spring. 
Ring-Leaved. (Annularis.) A form of Babylonica, but 
with leaves singularly curled like a ring. Very odd. 
Weeping (Babylonica). The well known Weeping Willow. 
WALNUT-BLACK. 
3 to 4 feet, transplanted, 50 cents each, 83.50 for 10, $25 per 100. 
18to24inclies.25 cents each, 2.00 for 10. 15 per 100. 
An excellent native shade tree, and one whose wood is in 
great demand. 
WILLOW 
(Sa lix) 
8 to 10 feet, very heavy-75 cetfts each, $6 for 10. 
6 to 8 feet, heavy.50 cents each, 3 for 10, 825 per 100 
5 to 6 feet, brauched.25 cents each, 2 for 10, 15 per 100 
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