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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY’S TREE AND PLANT CATALOG. 
are required for Winter blooming; in conservatory, they should be lifted and 
January mi til iSay 1 & C °° greenllouse - judiciously selecting the varieties, a continuous supply o 
DailvavrffoJnt °a red B ®P*dor and thrips,^especially if plants are allowed to sufTer from want of proper watering. 
.Daily syringing of plants kept under glass will aid in eradicating these pests. ° 
I otting soil should be composed of half peat and half leaf mold and good loam; abundant drainage must be given. • 
irrriwn*iTi fr< i7' p ?|Pj08 raph taken &t Fruitland, well shows the superb proportions to which Indian Azaleas may be 
SimTm.Vfivp »»,, Ii W -‘ » be no,e 'L to °. that tliey cover themselves with flowers in the same prodigal fashion set by the 
diminuitive bushes with which our more northern customers are familiar. ^ 
everv a " d P n,ned Az »l« a need never grow scraggy and misshapen with age, but should become more beautii il 
lnwiL y ,i I’m ♦ increasing spread of branches gives room for the display of myriads more of flowers We believe that by fo • 
aJoIo?J1? SSfi, ‘8*™ above, any of our southern customers may own specimens as fine as those illustrated. Those who erow 
expinded. th 6 8bou,d remember that the lowers will last much longer if the plants are kept in a cool room after they la~e 
repotted before very cold 
pply of flowers may be had from 
AZALEAS 
(IMPORTED) 
These beautiful plants are becoming more popular 
every year for forcing, window, store and conservatory 
decorations. These plants are also adapted for open 
ground planting The Azaleas which we offer are all 
grafted and have bushy crovns, which are well set 
with flower buds. We have about twelve to fifteen 
distinct varieties, double and single; white, all shades 
of reds and pinks, variegated, etc. 
PLANTS WITH CROWNS. 
Beautiful specimens, 16 to 18 in. in diameter.$2.00 each 
... , 12 to 14 inches. 1.00 each 
10 to 12 inches.75 cents each, 6.50 for It 
BANANA SHRUB 
(See Magnolia fuscata) 
berberis japonica 
AZALEA, IMPORTED. 
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Conservatories. Use a potting compost of peat, leaf- 
mold, and good loam and give ample drainage/-*; When in 
growth'they require an abundance of water and syringing of 
the foliage. When dormant, water sparingly and keep in cool 
temperature. hire heat is not needed, except during excess- 
lvely cold weather, which would injure distending buds. 
Dropping of buds is caused from plants becoming too dry or 
from over watering, or being kept under high temperature 
under glass. 
1 he colors range in all shades of red, from a very pale pink 
to darkest crimson, and with flowers combining exquisite va¬ 
riegations, pend lings, mottlings, etc. 
Prices refer to plants with or without flower-bud^. 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA 
(MAHONIA JAPONICA) 
(JAPANESE BARBERRY) 
18 to 24 inches. 75 cents each, SC for 10. 
in !° 15 ! nc ! ies . 50 cents each, 4 for 10, $30 per 100 
io to 12 inches.‘25 cents each, 2 for 10, 20 per 100 
1 his splendid plant thrives best in a shady situation, 
as on the north sidq of a house; foliage very broad, 
with 5 pairs of leaflets; flowers yellow, in long spikes 
during February and March, followed by dark purple 
berries; a magnificent shrub. ' 1 
BOXWOOD, TREE BOX 
(Buxus sempervirens.) 
in tn io !. nc !l es . 50 cents each, $4 for 10 
10tol2inches . .25 cents each, 2forlu 
BOXWOOD TREES 
24 to 30 inches high, 15 inches diameter at base 
T n Jer y C0mpact .«...$2.00 each 
We offer a beautiful lot of plants, trimmed in pyramidal 
shape. 1 he plants are compact and very shapely. These are 
becoming very popular for decorative purposes and can be 
used in exposed places where the temperature is too low for 
Palms. 
CAMELLIA JAPONICA. 
(HOME GROWN) 
(Imported Plants) 
DOUBLE WHITE (Alba Plena). 
24 inches. 
18 to 20 inches .. . . . .. 
Well branched, 15 inches high.....* 
COLORED VARIETIES. 
$2.00 
. 1.50 
. 1.00 
20 to 24 inches, well branched.$1.00 each, $8 for 10 
15 to 18 inches, slightly branched.75 each, 6 for 10 
12 to 15 inches, slightly branched.50 each, 4 for 10 
We offer a beautiful stock of Camellias of our owh growing. 
The two larger sizes are nicely branched, and the majority of 
these two sizes have buds. A few of the 12 to 15-inch plants 
have buds. 
io ! nc 2?f L .SI.60 each 
18 to 2 ') inches. 1.25 each 
12 to 15 inches high. 1.00 each, $8 for 1 
These are bushy and shapely plauts 
A very small proportion of our plants are set with flowe 
buds this season. In filling orders we reserve the privilege < 
sending plants without buds. 6 
All are in thrifty condition and include the best varieties i 
the trade. Our specimen plants which are all grown in ope 
ground are from 3 to 12 feet high, and consist or over 100 vari 
eties. We have, therefore, excellent opportunities for testin 
their relative merits. Camellias are hardy in this section, bu 
much further north they should be treated as conservator' 
plants. 
For Open Ground—A partially shaded situation, especi 
ally where protected from the cold winds of winter, is mos 
desirable Any good garden soil is suitable, but if mixed wit] 
leaf-mold better results may be expected The best season 
for transplanting are from early October to beginning of No 
vember. and from end of February to end of March. Mule) 
the plants with well-rotted manure. 
CAPE JASMINE—(Gardenia) 
12 to 15 inches, pot grown. .25 cents each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100 
Florida. Flowers very large, white and Very fragrant; 
foliage glossy. 
Fortune!. Flowers larger than those of Florida. 
Radicans. Dwarf, trailing; foliage smaller than the 
above; flowers white; very fragrant. 6 to 8 inch plants, 25 
cents each. 
CASSENA 
(See Ilex vomitoria) 
CERASUS 
(Laurel) 
Strong plants, well branched, from open ground, 15 to 18 
inches. 50 cents each, $4 for 10, $30 per 100. 
These are valuable shrubs, their principal merits are great 
vigor, beautiful broad shiny foliage, and easy cultivation, and 
