P. J.BerckmAjNS Co. 
Avgusta. Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Exochorda grandiflora 
Exochorda grandiflora. Pearl Bush 
(Spiraa grandiflora) 
A popular, large-growing shrub, attaining a height of 8 to 10 
feet. A native of North China. Leaves bright green; large, 
pure white flowers are produced in great profusion about the 
middle of March. When the blooms are fully expanded, a well- 
grown plant has the appearance of a snow bank. A clump or 
mass or these plants on the lawn makes a most conspicuous 
feature. each 10 100 
4 to 4J ft., extra heavy.$0 75 S6 00 $40 00 
3 to 4 ft., very heavy . 50 4 00 25 00 
2 to 3 ft., heavy. 35 3 00 20 00 
18 to 24 in., well branched . 25 2 00 15 00 
Forsythia. Golden Bell 
EACH 10 100 
2 to 3 ft., well branched.SO 25 S2 00 S15 00 
Forsythia Suspensa (Drooping Golden Bell). A graceful 
variety with long, slender, drooping branches. Leaves dark, 
shiny green; flowers yellow, produced in great profusion in 
early spring. Attains a height of 6 to 10 feet. 
F. Viridissima (Golden Bell). Flowers golden yellow, produced 
in great profusion last of February or early in March. Most 
effective when planted in large groups. 
Genista (Spartium). Spanish Broom 
EACH 10 100 
4 to 5 ft., extra heavy . $0 75 S6 00 
3 to 4 ft., very bushy. 50 3 50 $30 00 
2 to 3 ft., well branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
Genista alba. A white Spanish broom, having same habit 
of growth as Genista Juncea. Small white flowers in great 
profusion in early April. 
Hydrangea Monstrosa 
Genista J uncea. (Spartium Junceum). (Spanish Broom.) A most 
conspicuous, erect-growing shrub. The branches are almost 
leafless, and have a rush-like appearance. Small green leaves 
are sparsely produced. When this plant is laden with its 
profusion of golden yellow pea-shaped flowers, it forms a most 
conspicuous object. It commences to bloom in April, and 
continues for many weeks. Attains a height of 6 to 8 feet. 
Hydrangeas 
A rich moist soil, where they are protected from the after¬ 
noon sun of summer, is the best location. 
Prices, except where noted: each 10 100 
3 yrs., heavy, well branched, 30 to 30 in.SO 50 $4 00 $30 00 
2 yrs., strong, well-branched plants, 18 to 
24 in. 25 2 00 18 00 
Hydrangea arborescens (Wild Hydrangea). A native species 
of upright growth. Flowers creamy white, borne in large 
clusters in early summer. 
H. arborescens grandiflora alba. A recent introduction 
of great value. Blooms are of very large size, snowy white. 
A valuable acquisition, as it begins to bloom in April, and 
lasts almost the entire summer. In form, the panicles are 
similar to //. llortensis. each 10 
Strong 3-yr. plants.$0 50 $4 00 
Strong 2-yr. plants. 35 3 00 
H. Monstrosa. A very large-flowering variety; beautiful rose- 
color shaded white. In some soils pale rose or blue. A very 
decided improvement on Otaksa. 
H. Otaksa. An improved variety of Hortensis; flower-heads 
very large; pale rose of blue, according to soil. 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora 
H. paniculata grandiflora. Produces in July immense 
panicles of pure white flowers, which last for several weeks; 
a most valuable shrub. A large bed of this plant makes a 
most striking appearance. This shrub should be grown in 
rich ground and cut back severely during winter. It will 
then produce magnificent flower-heads. 
H Ramis pictis, or Red-branched. With dark purple 
stems and large heads of rose or pale blue flowers, with 
lighter center. 
H. Rosea. Vigorous habit. Flower-heads shaped like those of 
Thomas Hogg; freely produced. Color bright, rosy pink. 
H. Thomas Hogg. Best white-flowering variety of the 
Hortensis group. Flowers last several weeks. At first 
slightly tinted green, becoming of the purest white. 
HYDRANGEA, SPECIMEN PLANTS 
We have a beautiful lot of these, which have been carefully 
prepared and tubbed. These plants make a handsome display. 
. EACH 
Specimens in 10-in. tubs.$1 50 
Specimens in 12-in. tubs. 3 00 
We offer the following varieties: Monstrosa, Otaksa, 
Ramis Pictis, Rosea and Thomas Hogg. 
HYDRANGEA, STANDARD 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora (Standard). These 
plants have been trained to a single stem and have large, 
bushy heads. Conspicuous as single specimens on the 
lawn. each 10 
4 to 5 ft. $1 00 $8 00 
3 to 4 ft. 76 6 00 
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