P. J. Berckmans Co. Avgusta , Georgia 
FRUIT DEPARTMENT 
SMALL FRUITS 
BLACKBERRIES 
Cultural Directions.— Blackberries thrive on almost any 
soil, but the most desirable is a strong loam, retentive of mois¬ 
ture, tending toward clay rather than sand, but soil must be 
well drained at all times. Fertilizers containing a good pro¬ 
portion of potash are the most desirable; too much humus or 
nitrogen will induce a rank growth of wood at the expense of 
the fruit. As a preventive for rust, spray with copper sulphate 
solution during the fall and winter, and with Bordeaux (4-G-50) 
during the spring and summer. The rows should be G to 8 feet 
apart and the plants from 3 to 4 feet in the row, according to 
the character of the soil. If desired to cultivate both ways, set 
the plants in checks G to 7 feet each way. As soon as the fruit¬ 
ing season is past, remove the old canes; these should be burned 
at once. The young canes should be clipped off when they 
reach the height of about 2 feet; this will cause them to branch 
and they will become self-supporting. Apply fertilizer during 
the late winter and give shallow and constant cultivation. 
Eldorado. Very hardy and vigorous. Berries large, borne in 
large clusters, and ripen well together. Very sweet; no core. 
A heavy bearer, and valuable sort. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. for 
10, $2 for 50, S3 per 100, $22.50 per 1,000. 
Erie. Very productive. Fruit large, round, good quality. One 
of the most popular sorts. Early. 10 cts. each, 50 cts. for 
10, $1.50 for 50, $2 per 100, $15 per l.pOO. 
Iceberg. This remarkable Blackberry is one of Luther Bur¬ 
bank’s productions. It succeeds admirably in this climate. 
The fruit is transparent white. The seeds, which are usually 
small, can be seen in the ripe berries. The fruit is borne in 
large clusters. The berries are of large size and good quality. 
The plant is an enormous bearer, and the fruit lasts through 
a long period. A desirable variety. Strong plants, 15 cts. 
each, $1 for 10, $3.50 for 50, SG per 100 ; 
Mersereau. A most valuable variety. Fruit of immense size. 
An early and enormous bearer, and very hardy. A popular 
market sort. 10 cts. each, 75 cts. for 10, $2 for 50, $3 per UK), 
$22.50 per 1,000. 
CURRANTS 
These are only moderately successful in this latitude. They do 
best in a cool, strong moist loam. Plants should be well culti¬ 
vated and fertilized. Keep them mulched. Set the plants 4 
feet apart. Prune out all old wood, leaving only vigorous shoots. 
Strong, 2-year plants, each.So 15 
10 strong, 2-year plants. 1 00 
50 strong, 2-year plants. 3 50 
100 strong, 2-year plants. 6 00 
Black Champion. Very productive; large bunch and berry. 
Excellent quality; strong grower. 
Victoria. Large,, bright red bunches; long berries, medium 
to excellent quality; erect grower; productive; ripens late. 
DEWBERRIES 
DEWBERRIES, continued 
taut as possible and securely fastened to the other end of the 
row. The wire on each side is now raised, pressing the canes 
inward, and caught on the nails, thus holding all the canes 
closely together in the row. 
Austin's Improved. Fruit very large, subacid, vinous, but 
of second quality. Enormous bearer. The most productive 
market variety we have ever grown, and is eight to ten days 
ahead of any other. Strong and vigorous grower, and stands 
our hottest summers perfectly. Free from rust. Twenty-five 
two-year plants produced forty quarts of immense berries. 
Strong plants, 10 cts. each, 50 cts. for 10. $1.50 for 50, $2 
oer 100, $15 per 1,000. 
RASPBERRIES 
Cultural Directions. —The same as for Blackberries and 
Dewberries. These thrive best in a deep, moist, well-drained 
soil; the lighter loams are best for the red, and the heavy loams 
for the black-caps. To make a success of Raspberries, the land 
should be able to withstand drought well. Cottonseed meal, 
pure ground bone, or fertilizers containing a good proportion 
of potash are best, and should be liberally applied during the 
winter and early spring. To get the best results, and keep the 
plants in vigorous condition, they must be mulched heavily 
with straw. 
Strong plants, each . $0 10 
10 strong plants for . 50 
50 strong plants for . 1 50 
100 strong plants for. 2 00 
1,000 strong plants for.15 00 
Columbia. Fruit resembles Shaffers; very large, purplish; 
vigorous and productive. 
Cuthbert Raspberries 
Cultural Directions. —Use short, stout stakes, driven at 
the end of each row of canes, with a cross-piece 18 inches long 
nailed to each stake 2 \ to 3 feet from the ground. On the top, 
near each end of these cross-pieces, drive a stout nail slanting 
toward the stake, upon which to catch a wire. Two lines of 
No. 14 galvanized wire, one on each side of the row, are fastened 
to one of the end stakes and run on the ground between the 
rows to the other end stake. These wires are now drawn as 
Cuthbert. After several years’ trial this proves the best and 
most reliable of the red-fruited varieties. Fruit large; red; 
of excellent quality; yield very prolific; ripens middle of May, 
and continues for several weeks. 
Golden Queen. Fruit golden yellow; similar in quality to 
Cuthbert, to which it is evidently a close relation. Its fine 
color attracts the eye. Prolific; stands our summers. 
Gregg. Black-cap. Very productive; large size; firm; black. 
GRAPES, Native Varieties 
Nothing but varieties that have stood severe tests are included in the following lists, but we can also supply a few vines 
each of several additional varieties. We have a large stock of extra-strong one- and two-year-old vines. 
PRICES OF ASSORTMENT, OUR SELECTION OF VARIETIES 
10 strong vines in 10 best varieties for table use.. SI 00 
100 strong vines in 10 best varieties for table use. 8 00 
Special quotations will be given for lots of 1,000 and upward 
FOR PURCHASER’S SELECTION. Not less than five vines of one variety will be charged at the rate for 10 ; not less 
than 40 vines of one variety will be charged at rate for 100 
Agawam (Rogers’ No. 15). Large; dark red. 10 cts. each, 
80 cts. for 10, $5 per 100. 
Amber. Pale amber; long bunches; berry medium, sweet, 
fine flavor; larger than the Concord. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 
10 , $6 per 100. 
Berckmans. Cross of Clinton and Delaware. Bunch larger 
than Delaware, but not so compact; berry one-third larger 
than Delaware, of same color and quality. Matures middle to 
end of July. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, SG per 100. 
Brighton. Bunch medium, berry large, reddish; skin thin; 
quality best. An excellent early table or market grape. 
Vigorous. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, $6 per 100. 
Catawba. Bunch and berrv large; deep red; with lilac bloom; 
juicy, vinous and of musky flavor. 10 cts. each, 80 cts. for 
10 , $6 per 100. 
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Concord. Bunch and berry very large; blue-black, with bloom; 
skin thin; cracks easily; flesh sweet, pulpy, tender; quality 
good. Very prolific and a vigorous grower. One of the most 
reliable and profitable varieties for general cultivation. 
10 cts. each, 80 cts. for 10, $5 per 100. 
Delaware. Bunch compact; berry medium; light red: quality 
best; moderate grower, but vine very healthy; very prolific 
and more free from disease than any other variety. The 
most popular grape grown ; unsurpassed for table and for 
white wine. 15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, $6 per 100. 
Diana. Bunch large, compact; berry large, reddish lilac, 
sweet; very productive. Ripens about August 15 to 25. 
15 cts. each, $1.25 for 10, SG per 100. 
Elvira. Pale green; skin thin; sweet and juicy; one of the most 
reliable grapes for the mountain regions. 10 cts. each, 80 cts. 
I for 10. $5 per 100 
