a/gvsta , Georgia 
P. J.Berckmaas Co.j 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
AZALEA, continued 
Azalea Hinodegiri. A magnificent hardy Japanese variety; 
decided improvement upon A. amoena, which it somewhat 
resembles in Habit of growth, but is a more vigorous grower 
and foliage is heavier. Bright carmine flowers are produced 
in enormous quantities. In fact, when in full bloom, the 
plant is almost a solid mass of color. Remains in bloom for a 
long period. In the winter and fall months the foliage assumes 
a reddish appearance. This variety is hardy North. 
Plants imported from Japan. each 10 100 
2 to 2\ ft., extra-fine specimens.So 00 
18 to 24 in., strong, bushy plants. 2 00 
12 to 18 in., strong, bushy plants. 1 00 $8 00 
Home-grown plants. 
8 to 12 in., branched. 50 4 00 $30 00 
0 to 8 in., branched. 35 3 00 20 00 
AZALEA INDICA. Indian Azalea 
(HOME-GROWN) 
EACH 10 100 
18 to 24 in. high, very bushy plants, well 
sat with buds.SI 00 $8 00 $75 00 
15 to 18 in. high, very bushy plants, well 
set with buds. 75 6 00 50 00 
12 to 15 in. high, bushy plants, well set 
with buds. 50 4 00 30 00 
8 to 12 in. high, branched, with buds. 35 3 00 20 00 
6 to 8 in. high, branched, with buds. 25 2 00 17 50 
We can supply a few very fine specimen plants at from 
*3 to $15 each 
We have over fifty varieties in our collection, and have 10,000 
salable plants in stock this year. The colors include pure white, 
all shades of crimson, scarlet, purple, salmon, and with exquisite 
variegations, mottlings, stripes, blotches, etc. Single and double I 
flowers. We grow Azaleas in very large quantities, and annually 
add many of the new European varieties. All our plants are 
grown in open ground during summer and lifted in October, 
when they are in the most healthy condition. In this latitude it 
is best to plant Azaleas in open ground in March, but south¬ 
ward they can be safely planted from October until April. 
These beautiful shrubs are perfectly hardy in this latitude, 
but succeed best in a somewhat shady situation, and in a light 
soil containing an abundance of leaf-mold. They are of the 
greatest value for all purposes, either for massing or as single 
specimens in open ground, or for the decoration of conserva¬ 
tories or rooms. 
If the plants are grown in pots, they should be repotted 
after flowering and before the new growth begins. Keep the 
plants sheltered for a few days and then plunge the pots in 
open ground in a shady situation, or they may be planted in 
an open border and kept shaded. 
If plants are required for winter blooming in conservatory, 
thev should be lifted and repotted before very cold weather 
and kept in a cool greenhouse. By judiciously selecting the 
varieties, a continuous supply of flowers may be had from 
January until May. 
Azaleas are liable to attacks of red spider and thrips, es¬ 
pecially if plants suffer from want of proper watering. Daily 
syringing of plants kept under glass will aid in eradicating 
these pests, as also will a spray of sulpho-tobacco soap. 
Potting soil should be composed of half peat, half leaf-mold 
and good loam; abundant drainage must be given. 
The engraving, from photograph taken at Fruitiand, well 
Berberis Japonica 
shows the superb proportions to which Indian Azaleas may be 
grown in this latitude. It will be noted, too, that they cover 
themselves with flowers in the same prodigal fashion set by 
the diminutive bushes with which our more northern customers 
are familiar. 
A well-fed, -tended and -pruned Azalea need never grow 
scraggy and misshapen with age, but should become more 
beautiful every year, as its increasing spread of branches gives 
room for the display of myriads more of flowers. We believe 
that, by following the hints given above, any of our southern 
customers may own specimens as fine as those illustrated. 
Those who grow Azaleas in the house should remember that 
the flowers will last much longer if the plants are kept in a 
cool room after they have expanded. 
AZALEA INDICA (Imported) 
These beautiful plants are becoming more popular every 
year for forcing and for window, store and conservatory deco¬ 
ration. These plants are also adapted for open-ground planting. 
The Azaleas which we offer are all grafted and have bushy 
crowns, which are well set with flower-buds. We have about 
twelve to fifteen distinct varieties, double and single, white, 
all shades of red, pink, variegated, etc. 
Plants with crowns each 
Beautiful specimens, 10 to 18 in. diameter _ §2 00 
Beautiful specimens, 12 to 14 in. diameter _ 1 00 
Beautiful specimens, 10 to 12 in. diameter _ 75 
Berberis Japonica ( Mahonia Japonica) 
Japanese Barberry 
This splendid plant thrives in almost any situation, 
but does best in a partially shaded location, where the 
ground is well drained. Leaves very broad with five 
pairs of leaflets; flowers yellow in long spikes during 
the first three months of the year, followed by dark 
purple berries. A magnificent shrub. 
EACH 
10 
100 
36 
to 
40 
in., 
,extra 
heavy 
(O.G.). 
SI 
50 
S12 
50 
S100 
0(1 
30 
to 
36 
in. 
, very 
heavy 
(O. G.). 
1 
25 
10 
00 
80 
00 
24 
to 
30 
in. 
, very 
heavy 
(O.G.). 
1 
00 
8 
00 
60 
00 
18 
to 
24 
in. 
, very 
heavy 
75 
5 
00 
45 
00 
12 
to 
IS 
in. 
, very 
heavy 
50 
4 
00 
30 
00 
Buxus Balearica. Boxwood 
A very handsome variety of Boxwood, with large 
oblong leaves, from 1 to 2 inches in length. Not so 
hardy as ihe common tree box. 
Azalea Indica 
28 
18 to 24 in., well branched 
each 10 
SO 50 $4 00 
