P. J. Berckmms Co. Avgusta , Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Hypericum Moserianum 
Golden St. John’swort 
A beautiful shrub, attaining a height of 1 to 2 feet. Leaves 
dark green; plant almost an evergreen; flowers bright golden 
yellow, 2 inches in diameter. Very showy. each 10 
12 to 15 in., well branched.$0 25 $2 00 
Jasminum. Jasmine 
EACH 10 100 
18 to 24 in., very bushy.SO 35 $2 50 $17 50 
12 to 18 in., well branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
Jasminum Humile (Revolulum, Flavum, Triumphant). (Ital¬ 
ian Yellow Jasmine.) A many-branched shrub, native of 
Asia. Leaves dark green. Evergreen in the South. Flowers 
bright yellow. A summer and fall bloomer. Hardy as far 
north as Maryland. 
J. Nudiflorum (Naked-flowered Jasmine). A graceful hardy 
drooping shrub, with dark green leaves. Bright yellow flow¬ 
ers are produced in early January. Hardy at New York. 
Lagerstroemia Indica. Crape Myrtle 
A very popular and free-flowering shrub, or small tree, which 
produces blooms in great abundance throughout the summer. 
The flowers are beautifully fringed and are borne in large 
clumps. A massing of these, or a single specimen, makes a most 
striking effect. We offer three varieties: White, Crimson and 
Pink. each 10 100 
Well branched, 30 to 36 in.SO 50 $4 00 S30 00 
Strong plants, 18 to 24 in. 25 2 00 17 50 
Lonicera 
Putlica granatum. Pomegranate 
Very valuable summer-flowering, tall-growing shrubs. Per¬ 
fectly hardy South. Flowers are produced in great profusion 
very early in May, and last almost during the entire summer. 
Foliage bright lustrous green. Very conspicuous and desirable. 
each 10 100 
5 to 6 ft., extra heavy, well branched ... .$0 75 $6 00 
3 to 4 ft., very heavy, well branched. 50 4 00 $30 00 
2 to 3 ft., branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
Punica granatum alba. Double white. 
P. granatum rubra. Double red. Very showy 
P. granatum variegatum. Double variegated. 
Rhamnus alaternus. Bu ckthorn 
A shrub or small tree. Attains a height of 20 feet. Branches 
glabrous; leaves ovate-lanceolate, serrated, dark green above, 
pale green beneath. 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
RhodotypUS Kerrioides. White Kerria 
A beautiful and distinct shrub from Japan, attaining a height 
of 4 to 6 feet. Leaves large; flowers white, an inch or more in 
diameter, appearing in late spring, followed by black berries, 
which are retained during the winter. each 10 100 
2 to 3 ft., very bushy.$0 35 $3 00 
18 to 24 in . 25 2 00 $17 50 
Rhus cotinus (Sumac) 
Purple Fringe, or Smoke Tree 
Bush, or Upright Honeysuckle 
These plants are vigorous growers and free bloomers, and 
are of easy cultivation. 
each 10 100 
Extra-heavy specimens, 4 yrs.$0 50 $4 00 $30 00 
Very heavy, 3 yrs., bushy. 35 3 00 20 00 
Strong 2-yr. plants. 25 2 00 15 00 
Lonicera Belgica (Belgian, Dutch or Monthly Fragrant 
Honeysuckle). Of semi-climbing habit, but can easily be 
grown in bush form. Pink flowers; very profuse bloomer in 
early spring. In late summer again produces flowers, which 
continue until frost. One of our finest shrubs. 
L. Bella. A hybrid variety, producing an abundance of pinkish 
white flowers in early spring, followed by yellow fruit. 
L. fragrantissima (Fragrant Honeysuckle). Highly es¬ 
teemed for its exceedingly sweet-scented, pinkish white 
flowers, which appear in February and continue to bloom 
for a long time. Almost evergreen. 
L. Morrowii (Japanese Bush Honeysuckle). A Japanese 
variety, producing early in April a profusion of white flowers, 
followed by a mass of bright red fruit. 
L. ruprechtiana (Manchurian Honeysuckle). Flowers 
pure white. Blooms in March, and lasts six weeks; berries 
red or yellow. A very showy variety. 
Myrica Cerifera. Wax Myrtle 
A native shrub found from New Jersey to Texas. Broad 
green leaves; berries bluish white with a waxy coating. A 
desirable shrub. each 10 
12 to 15 in., bushy.SO 25 $2 00 
Philadelphia. Mock Orange 
Vigorous-growing shrubs, with large, handsome foliage 
and beautiful flowers, produced in great profusion in early 
spring. Should be in every collection. each 10 
4 to 6 ft., heavy, well branched.SO 50 $4 00 
2 to 3 ft., well branched. 25 2 00 
Philadelphus coronarius (Garland Syringa). Flowers pure 
white, very fragrant; produced in great profusion. 
P. grandiflorus. A conspicuous variety, with very large white 
flowers. 
P. laxus. Flowers very large, white, produced in clusters. 
A very fine and desirable late-blooming variety. 
Prunus 
Dwarf Double-flowering Almond and Plum 
Beautiful small shrubs, producing, before the leaves appear, 
quantities of double flowers, last of March to the middle of 
April. Very desirable. each 10 
Strong, grafted plants.SO 25 $2 00 
Prunus Sinensis alba plena. ( Amyodalis pumila). Dwarf 
Double White-flowering Almond. 
P. Sinensis rubra plena (Amygdalit pumila). Dwarf Double 
Pink-flowering Almond. 
P. Triloba (Flowering Plum). A small shrub with downy ovate 
leaves, sometimes three-lobed. Beautiful double pink flowers 
are produced in early spring in great profusion. 
Greatly admired for its cloud-like masses of very delicate 
flowers which appear the last of April and cover the entire 
plant during the summer. From a distance the plant appears 
like a cloud of smoke. each 10 100 
6 to 8 ft., very bushy.$1 00 $7 50 
5 to 6 ft., bushy. 75 6 00 
4 to 5 ft., very heavy. 50 4 00 
3 to 4 ft., branched . 25 2 00 $15 00 
Robinia hispida rosea 
Rose, or Moss Locust, or Acacia 
During April it is covered with clusters of rose-colored flow¬ 
ers, and is then one of the most attractive trees of dwarf growth. 
each 10 
4 to 5 ft., very heavy .. .$0 75 $0 00 
3 to 4 ft., heavy . 50 4 00 
2 to 3 ft . 25 2 00 
Rosmarinus officinalis, Rosemary 
This favorite is very effective for a border, or for planting 
in clumps. Will be cut back to 6 inches to facilitate trans¬ 
planting. each 10 
18 to 24 in., very heavy, bushy plants .$0 35 $3 00 
Spiraea Van Houttei (see page 20) 
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