P. J.Berckmans Co. M, Avgusta . Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Retinospora obtusa nana (Dwarf .Japan Cypress). Very 
compact; foliage rich dark green. Very valuable. This is 
the variety greatly used by the Japanese for growing in 
grotesque shapes. Seldom attains a height of over 5 feet. 
EACH 10 100 
12 to 15 in., very bushy.SI (X) 
10 to 12 in., very bushy. 75 $6 00 $50 00 
8 to 10 in., bushy. 50 4 0C 35 00 
R. plsifera aurea (Golden Pea-fruited Cypress). Foliage 
similar to R. pi.'■ifera, except that the new growth is of a rich 
golden yellow: very distinct and showy. 12 to 15 in., 50 cts. 
each, $4 for 10. 
R. plumosa (Plume-like Cypress). A rapid-growing variety, 
with exquisite fob age. Ultimate height, 10 to 15 feet. 15 to 
18 in., compact, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
R. plumosa aurea (Golden Cypress). This is one of the best, 
hardiest and most desirable Retinosporas. It is a vigorous 
grower. Will retain its color constantly, and when in growth 
is especially attractive. Ultimate height, 10 to 15 feet. 
each 10 
24 to 30 in., beautiful compact plants. $1 50 $12 50 
18 to 24 in., beautiful compact plants. 1 00 8 00 
15 to 18 in., beautiful compact plants. 75 (i 00 
12 to 15 in., compact plants. 50 4 00 
R. Squarrosa Sieboldii. Very dwarf and compact. Foliage 
bluish green, changing to purplish green in winter. A very 
fine and conspicuous variety. each 10 
18 to 24 in., very compact.$0 75 $6 00 
15 to 18 in., very compact. 50 4 00 
R. squarrosa Veitchil (Veitch’s Silver Cypress). Rapid 
grower; foliage bluish green. Very handsome. Distinct 
from all other sorts. Ileath-like foliage. Ultimate height, 
15 to 25 feet. each 10 
3 to 4 ft., compact. $2 00 
24 to 30 in., compact . 1 50 
18 to 24 in . 75 
15 to 18 in . 50 $4 00 
Taxodium disticum Bald Cyp res 8 
This is the native cypress of the South. Foliage is of soft 
green, light and feathery, and in autumn assumes tones of 
yellow and orange. A deciduous tree, and will adapt itself 
to almost any situation. 2 to 3 feet. 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Taxus baccata. English Yew 
Of spreading habit; densely branched; foliage dark green. 
Attains an ultimate height of 30 to 40 feet. each 10 
18 to 24 in., bushy plants. $0 75 SO 00 
15 to 18 in., bushy plants. 50 4 00 
Libocedrus decurrens 
California Arborvitae 
A magnificent, rapid-growing conifer, with erect, short 
branches; bright, green feathery foliage, in form of fans. 75 
to 100 feet. each 10 
3 to 4 ft., heavy, compact specimens.$2 00 
24 to 30 in., heavy . 1 00 $8 00 
18 to 24 in. 50 4 00 
Picea excelsa. Norway Spruce 
A popular species, extensively cultivated in the northern 
sections, but succeeding only to a moderate extent in the South. 
Well adapted to the mountain districts. each 10 
3 in 3} ft. . si oo Ss oo 
18 to 24 in. 50 4 00 
Pinas excelsa. Bhotan Pine 
Resembles the White Pine, but with much longer and more 
glaucous leaves, and of a much more graceful habit. It is known 
in India as “Drooping Fir.” each 10 100 
15 to 20 in., well branched.SI 00 $8 00 
12 to 15 in., well branched. 50 4 00 $35 00 
Retinospora (Chamaecyparis) 
Japan Cypress 
Retinospora fllifera (Thread-branched Retinospora). A 
beautiful variety with light green, thread-like foliage, and 
slender drooping branches; of medium height. A very hardy 
and desirable sort. 12 to 15 in., compact, 50 cts. each, $4 
for 10. 
R. filifera aurea (Golden Thread-branched Cypress). Similar 
to R. filifera , but has bright golden foliage. each 10 
24 to 30 in., strong, bushy plants.$2 00 
12 to 15 in., bushy. 50 S4 00 
Pinus excelsa 
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