P. J.Berckmans Co.Jljf Avgvsta, Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Althaea frutex ( Hibiscus Syriacus) 
Rose of Sharon 
These are most beautiful flowering shrubs, and deserve to be 
more extensively planted. The flowers are produced in the 
greatest profusion from May until August. When planted in 
groups or masses of contrasting colors, the effect is most pleas¬ 
ing. The varieties we offer are nearly all of dwarf grow; h and 
are far superior to the old sorts. 
Prices, except where noted: each 10 100 
Extra-strong, bushy, grafted plants, 5 to 
6 ft . SO 75 SO 00 $40 00 
Very strong, grafted plants, 3 to 5 ft. 
(according to variety) . 40 3 00 20 00 
Strong, grafted plants, 2 to 3 ft . 25 2 00 15 00 
Althaea amplissima. Double, deep purple-pink, with ear- 
mine center; tall grower. 
A. bicolor hybrida. Semi-double, white, with crimson and 
maroon center; medium grower. 
A. carnea semi-plena. Semi-double, pale pink, with crimson 
eye; medium grower. 
A. ccelestis. Single, deep violet-blue, with darker center; a 
magnificent variety; blooms early; very dwarf. 
A. Comte de Hainault. Semi-double, pale pink, shaded to 
crimson center; medium grower. Fine. 
A. Jeanne d’Arc. Double, pure white; tall grower. 
A. Meehanii. New Variegated-leaved Althiea. Ilobust habit, 
compact and somewhat dwarf. A most remarkable variety; 
leaves variegated, creamy white with irregular margins and 
green centers; never sunscalds. The flowers are single, 3J to 
•1 inches in diameter, of a satiny lavender sheen, and purple 
blotched at the base of each of the five petals; blooms per¬ 
petually from June until autumn. 
This variety must not be confused with Althaea Buistii or 
Variegata, whose double wine-colored flowers never open 
and remain unsightly. The Meehanii is immensely superior. 
each 10 100 
Very strong, grafted plants, 2 to 3 ft . SO 50 Si 00 $30 00 
18 to 24 in., bushy. 40 3 00 20 00 
12 to 18 in., branched . 25 2 00 15 00 
A. Pompon Rouge. Double, deep purple-pink; more compact 
and superior to Amplissima. 
A. puniceus roseus. Large, semi-double, violet-purple, with 
crimson eye; medium grower. 
A. purpurea semi-plena. Originated by us. A beautiful 
semi-double violet-purple variety. Flowers large, of beau¬ 
tiful form; tall grower; profuse bloomer. 
A. rubra plena. Double, rosy red, with crimson center; 
medium grower; very fine. 
A. totus albus. Single, pure white; very dwarf. 
A. yiolacea semi-plena. Semi-double, deep purple-magenta, 
with crimson center; tall grower. 
A. Violet Claire. Semi-double, pale violet-blue, with crimson 
center; medium grower. 
Amorpha. False, or Bastard Indigo 
Amorpha fruticosa. A fine ornamental shrub of spreading 
habit, with fine foliage; violet-purple flowers produced in 
clustered racemes 3 to 0 inches in length; very desirable. 
Strong plants, 25 cts. each. $2 for 10. 
Althasa Meehanii 
Azalea 
Azalea calendulacea (A. liUea). Great Flame Azalea. Very 
showy. About the middle of April this plant is covered 
with a mass of bloom. There are many shades of yellow, 
orange, buff and crimson. The plant remains in bloom for 
several w-eeks. It is unquestionably one of the most brilliant 
spring-flowering shrubs. Attains a height of 6 to 8 ft. 
each 10 
2 to 3 ft., strong clumps.$1 75 $15 00 
18 to 24 in., well-branched plants. 75 6 00 
12 to 18 in., strong plants. 50 4 00 
A. mollis. Japanese Azalea. Hardy species from China and 
Japan, expanding its large flowers before A. calendulacea. 
The colors range from pale yellow to orange and carmine. 
They are exceedingly valuable for massing in open ground, 
where early flowers are desired, and for forcing under glass. 
Grafted plants, in distinct colors, with buds, 15 io 18 in., 
$1 each, $8 for 10 . 
A. nudiflora. Pinkster Flower. The well-known native 
variety, which in early spring, before the leaves appear, 
produces in great profusion pink flowers of various shades. 
Being one of our earliest spring flowers, makes this shrub 
very popular and desirable. each 10 
24 to 30 in., strong clumps.$1 00 $8 00 
18 to 24 in., strong clumps. 75 (i 00 
12 to 18 in., strong clumps. 50 4 00 
A. Pontica. Hardy Ghent Azalea. A very beautiful spe¬ 
cies, growing 3 to 4 feet high. Flowers yellow, orange aftd 
red, with delightful odor. Should be planted in rich, shady 
situation. Named varieties, fine bushy plants, well set with 
buds, 12 to 15 in., 75 cts. each, SO.50 for 10. 
Berbens (Barberry) 
EACH 10 100 
24 to 30 in., heavy.SO 35 S2 50 S20 00 
18 to 24 in., well branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
Berberis purpurea (Purple-leaved Barberry). A form of the 
European Barberry, but with bright purple foliage. A most 
conspicuous plant; very effective when properly planted with 
other shrubs. Attains a height of 5 to 6 feet. 
B. Thunbergii (Thunberg’s Barberry). A dwarf and graceful 
shrub from Japan. leaves small, bright green, changing in 
autumn to beautiful shades of orange, scarlet and crimson; 
berries red, produced in great profusion and lasting through¬ 
out the winter. Makes a beautiful hedge. 
Buddelia variabilis Veitchiana 
Veitch's Buddleia 
A beautiful new shrub, with very dark green leaves, usually 
attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet. Flowers violet-purple, with 
orange throat, borne in arching racemes 6 to 10 inches long. 
Blooms almost the entire summer; very fragrant. A most 
desirable acquisition. Strong, well-branched plants, 25 cts. 
each, $2 for 10 . 
Callicarpa. French Mulberry 
EACH 10 
5 to 6 ft., very heavy, well branched.$1 00 
4 to 5 ft., heavy, well branched. 50 $4 00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched. 35 3 00 
2 to 3 ft., branched . 25 2 00 
Callicarpa Americana (French Mulberry). With purple 
berries, produced in clusters; very effective in fall and early 
winter. This beautiful native plant is not sufficiently ap¬ 
preciated. 
C. Americana alba. A form of the French Mulberry, with 
white berries. A very distinct and rare plant, introduced 
by us. In the late fall and early winter, when this plant is 
covered with a mass of snow-white berries, it is a very con- 
°nicuous object. 
Calycanthus. Sweet Shrub 
Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). Our 
native sweet or brown shrub. Flowers double; chocolate 
colored; very fragrant. each 10 100 
2 to 3 ft.....SO 25 $2 00 $15 00 
C. Praecox (Chimonanthus fragrans). Oriental sweet shrub. A 
beautiful Japanese shrub, producing a great abundance of 
exquisitely fragrant -yellow flowers early in January, and 
lasting about four weeks. each 10 100 
4 to 5 ft., very heavy, bushy.$1 00 $8 00 
30 to 40 in., very bushy. 50 4 00 $25 00 
24 to 30 in., well branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
Caryopteris Mastacanthus 
Blue Spirea, or Chinese Beardwort 
A free-blooming shrub, with lavender-blue flowers produced 
in summer and early autumn in great profusion. Very effective 
for massing. Strong, field-grown plants, 24 to 30 in., 25 cts. 
each, $2 for 10 . 
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