P. J.Berckavwvs Co.jytAvGvsTA, Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Nyssa sylvatica. Tupelo 
Sour or Black Gum 
A native tree of robust habit. Grows naturally from Maine 
to Texas. Leaves dark, shining green: in autumn assuming 
tones of red and scarlet, which makes it a most desirable tree. 
Fruit dark blue. 4 to 5 feet, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Oxydendrum arboreum. Sourwood 
A small tree, with slender, spreading branches, growing 
naturally from Pennsylvania to Louisiana. Leaves lanceolate, 
bright green. In autumn assumes dazzling tones of scarlet. 
Fragrant white flowers in panicles of spreading racemes, re¬ 
sembling Lily-of-the-Valley. A most desirable tree. Blooms 
in early summer. Ultimate height 25 to 50 feet. 2 to 3 ft., 
50 cts. each, Si for 10. 
Persica. Double-flowering Peach 
each 10 100 
Extra-heavy trees, 5 to 7 ft.$0 50 $4 00 
Strong trees. 25 2 00 $17 50 
Persica Chrysanthemum (Chrysanthemum-flowered Peach). 
Flowers large, double pink, center quilled like a chrysanthe¬ 
mum. Extra-fine new variety. Originated in South Carolina. 
P., Double Pink, White and Crimson. During March 
these trees are covered with a mass of beautifully formed and 
highly colored flowers. These trees can not be too highly 
recommended for spring blossoming. Perfectly hardy, and 
will thrive on any soil in which other Peaches will grow. 
Platanus Orientalis 
Plane Tree; European Sycamore 
A popular European shade tree. Does well here. Not sub¬ 
ject to blight like the native sycamores. Makes a large, spread¬ 
ing tree. Rapid grower. Succeeds well in either high or low 
situations. 6 to 8 ft., 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Populus. The Popl ar 
Populus Caroliniensis (Carolina Poplar). A rapid-growing 
native tree of upright growth. A very popular shade tree, 
and widely planted. After the tree has attained a height of 
15 to 20 feet, it is advisable to cut the leader. This will 
cause the tree to make a spreading head. The Carolina Pop¬ 
lar resembles the Cottonwood, but is quite distinct. 
each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft., 1 toll in. cal.$0 50 $4 00 $30 00 
0 to 8 ft., } in. to 1 cal. 25 2 25 20 00 
P. fastigiata (Lombardy Poplar). A tall, pyramidal compact- 
growing tree, rapid grower and very hardy. Widely planted 
in the southern part of Europe. We can supply trees with 
4-foot bodies, and others whose limbs start at the ground. 
Therefore, in ordering, please state the class of tree desired. 
each 10 100 
12 to 14 ft., 1J to 2 in. cal.$1 00 $8 00 
10 to 12 ft., li to 1J in. cal. 75 GOO 
8 to 10 ft., 1 to li in. cal. 50 4 00 $30 00 
6 to 8 ft., J to 1 in. cal. 25 2 25 20 00 
Prunus. Plum 
EACH 10 100 
5 to 7 ft., extra heavy.SO 40 $3 00 $25 00 
4 to 5 ft., strong trees. 25 2 00 17 50 
Prunus Mume. (Japanese Double-flowering Apricot). A very 
early blooming variety. In March the tree is entirely covered 
by a mass of beautiful double pink blossoms, making a most 
pleasing tree for the lawn. The bark being a light shiny 
green gives the tree a most conspicuous appearance. Ulti¬ 
mate height 10 to 15 feet. 
P. Pissardi (Persian Purple-leaf Plum). The most valuable 
of all the purple-leaved trees. It retains its deep color 
throughout the warmest weather, and its leaves until mid¬ 
winter. We cannot endorse it too highly. 
Pyrus spectabilis 
Double-flowering Chinese Crab Apple 
A small-sized tree, producing double pink flowers. Very 
handsome in bloom. 4 to 5 ft., 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
Quercus. The Oak 
All of our Oaks have been transplanted several times, but 
nevertheless must be severely pruned. 
Quercus nigra (Quercus Aquatica). Water Oak. This well- 
known variety needs no description, each 10 100 
6 to 8 ft., heavy.$0 75 $6 00 
5 to 6 ft., heavy. 50 4 00 $30 00 
Quercus palustris (Pin Oak). A very handsome variety, with 
drooping branches. The tree is shapely and symmetrical; 
leaves are of a beautiful tone of green, in autumn fading to 
a brilliant scarlet. This is one of the most desirable trees 
for street and avenue planting. each 10 100 
10 to 12 ft., 2 to 2j in. cal., very 
heavy .$2 00 $17 50 
8 to 10 ft., li to 2 in. cal., heavy. 1 50 12 50 $100 00 
6 to 8 ft., li to li in. cal., heavy.... 1 00 9 00 85 00 
Salisburia adiantifolia 
Ginkgo, or Maidenhair Tree 
A beautiful tree from Japan. Of large size, rapid and erect 
growth. Foliage resembles that of the maidenhair fern, hence 
the name. Very desirable. Used in some cities for street plant¬ 
ing with pleasing effect. each 10 
8 to 10 ft.$1 25 $10 00 
G to 8 ft. 75 6 50 
4 to 6 ft. 50 4 00 
SallX. The Willows 
EACH 10 100 
6 to 8 ft., heavy, j to 1 in. cal.$0 50 $3 00 $25 00 
5 to 6 ft. 25 2 00 15 00 
Salix annularis. A weeping Willow with peculiarly curled 
leaves. 
S. Babylonica (The Weeping Willow). The well-known va¬ 
riety. 
S. Japonica (Japanese Weeping Willow). Somewhat similar 
to S. Babylonica, but growth later in putting out in the 
spring, which prevents its being injured by late frosts. 
Sophora Japonica. Japanese Pagoda Tree 
A medium-sized tree, with spreading branches, forming a 
shapely and compact head. Leaves dark glossy green; creamy 
white flowers borne in great profusion in mid-summer. A 
very handsome tree. Ultimate height, 40 feet. 
5 to 6 ft., very heavy 
4 to 5 ft., heavy.. .. 
3 to 4 ft.} . . . . 
2 to 3 ft. 
EACH 10 100 
SI 00 
S8 
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75 
6 
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$30 
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35 
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20 
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Sterculia platanifolia 
Varnish Tree'; Japan Parasol 
A very desirable shade tree of rapid growth. Large panicles 
of yellowish white flowers in June. Leaves large; bark very 
smooth and green. Fine tree for bees. Height 40 to 50 feet. 
each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft., very heavy.$1 50 $10 00 
6 to 8 ft., heavy. 1 00 8 00 $70 00 
4 to G ft. 75 G 00 50 00 
3 to 4 ft . 50 4 00 30 00 
2 to 3 ft . 25 2 00 
Tilia Americana 
American Linden, or Lime 
A handsome and desirable large-sized tree of rapid growth. 
Indigenous from Canada to Texas. Leaves heart-shaped, dark 
green, in autumn turning to a golden hue. Most desirable for 
street planting. Succeeds best in a rich soil. 
each 10 100 
10 to 12 ft., very heavy, 1J to 2 in. cal.. . .$1 50 $12 50 
8 to 10 ft., li to 1 J in. cal_:. 1 00 8 00 70 00 
6 to 8 ft., 1 to li in. cal. 50 4 00 35 00 
Ulmus Americana 
American White Elm 
A native tree of rapid and stately growth. Branches long 
and graceful. Extensively planted for avenues and streets. 
We have an exceptionally fine stock of symmetrical and stocky 
trees. each 10 100 
12 to 14 ft., very heavy, 2 in. cal.$1 50 $12 50 S100 00 
10 to 12 ft., heavy, H to 1} in. cal. 1 00 8 00 75 00 
8 to 10 ft., well branched, 1 to li in. cal. 75 6 00 50 00 
6 to 8 ft., well branched, 1 in. cal . 50 4 00 35 00 
Virgilia lutea (Cladrastis) 
Yellow Wood 
A medium-sized tree, with spreading, somewhat pendulous 
branches, with a symmetrical round head. Leaves bright 
green, turning golden early in autumn. In early spring, white 
flowers are produced in loose, drooping panicles. A desirable 
lawn tree. each 10 
2 to 3 ft. SO 25 $2 00 
4 to 5 ft . 50 4 00 
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