P. J.Berckmans Co. 
lI/gvsta, Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Ferns 
Nephrolepis Barrowsii (Improved Ostrich Plume Fern). 
Of the Boston Fern character, but with the leaflets sub¬ 
divided so as to form a perfect frond. These grow broad and 
heavy and are exceedingly handsome. They frequently 
measure 6 inches across. This variety, being a sport, is apt 
to revert to the original type, either as a whole or part of 
the plant. each 
Fine plants, from 6-in. pots.SI 00 
Fine plants, from 5-in. pots. 75 
Fine plants, from 4-in. pots. 50 
Fine plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 
N. Davalloides furcans (Curled Sword Fern). A very dis¬ 
tinct and beautiful variety; the fronds are long and broad, 
beautifully crested at the tops; feathery foliage. each 
Beautiful specimens, from 6-in. pots.$2 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 5-in. pots. 1 00 
Fine plants, from 4-in. pots. 75 
Fine plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 
N. exaltata Bostoniensls (.Boston Sword Fern). Fronds are 
erect and graceful; one of the best and most ornamental 
Ferns ever introduced. Of easy culture. each 
Beautiful specimens, from 10-in. pots.So 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 8-in. pots. 3 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 7-in. pots. 2 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 6-in. pots. 1 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 5-in. pots. 75 
Fine plants, from 4-in. pots. 50 
Fine plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 
N. Piersonii elegantissima. A sport from the Boston Fern. 
The side pinna? being again sub-divided and standing at 
right angles to the midrib makes very beautiful fronds. 
Apt to revert to the original type. each 
Fine plants, from 6-in. pots.SI 00 
Fine plants, from 5-in. pots. 75 
Fine plants, from 4-in. pots. 50 
Fine plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 
N. Scottli (Dwarf Boston Fern). This is similar to the Boston 
Fern in general characteristics, but is of dw’arf growth and 
more compact. A very beautiful fern. each 
Beautiful specimens, from 5-in. pots.SI 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 4-in. pots. 75 
Stocky plants, from 4-in. pots. 50 
Fine plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 
Franciscea eximia 
A very beautiful shrubby plant, the flowers of which upon 
opening are of pale blue, ultimately turning white; very fra¬ 
grant and profuse bloomer. each 10 
Strong plants, from 4-in .pots.SO 50 $4 00 
Strong plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 2 00 
Prices of Ficus elastica: each 10 100 
18 to 24 in., branched, from 5-in. pots. . . .SI 00 88 00 
15 to 18 in., branched, from 5-in. pots. ... 75 6 00 
24 to 30 in., stocky, from 5-in. pots. 1 00 7 50 
18 to 24 in., from 4-in. pots. 75 6 00 
15 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots. 50 4 00 S30 00 
Hibiscus rosa sinensis 
A magnificent plant for bedding or pot culture. Perfectly 
hardy in south Florida. In this section they should be bedded 
in open ground in April and potted off in October. The flowers 
are produced continuously during the entire summer. 
each 10 100 
Very strong plants, from 4-in. pots.SO 50 S4 00 §30 00 
Stocky plants, from 3-in. pots . 25 2 00 15 00 
Hibiscus Decorus. Single rose. 
H., Double Salmon. 
H., Miniata. Vivid red; double. Very beautiful. 
H., Peachblow. This is a fine, new variety. Color a most 
beautiful shade of clear pink; double. 
H., Sub-Violaceus. Crimson-violet; double. 
H., Versicolor. Crimson, mottled with white; single. 
Jasminum. Jasmine 
each 10 
Very heavy, well-branched plants, from 4-in. pots.SO 50 
Heavy, well-branched plants, from 4-in pots. 35 S3 00 
Strong, w'ell-branched plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 2 00 
Jasminum, Grand Duke. Double white; extremely fra¬ 
grant. 
J., Maid of Orleans. Semi-double; white; very fragrant. 
J., Sambac (Arabian Jasmine). Flowers single, white; very 
Vagrant; profuse bloomer. 
Meyenia erecta 
each 1 0 
Very si. Mig plants, from 4-in. pots . SO 50 
Strong plants, from 3-in. pots . 25 S2 00 
Meyenia erecta alba. A large shrub. Flow’crs large white, 
with yellow throat. Almost a perpetual bloomer. In middle 
Florida this plant is perfectly hardy and attains a height 
of 10 to 20 feet. A most beautiful plant. 
M. erecta coerulea. Of same habit as \I. erecta alba, but with 
flowers of intense violet, with rich orange throat. 
Tabernamontana camassa 
Cape Jasmine 
An evergreen shrub, of dwarf habit, flowers resembling the 
Jasmine. White; very fragrant, and blooms during a long 
period. each 
Strong plants, from 4-in. pots.SO 50 
Strong plants, from 3-in. pots. 25 
Ficus elastica. India Rubber Tree 
This is the well-known and popular Rubber Plant. Unsur¬ 
passed for table and parlor decoration. All our plants are 
grown from top-cuttings and can be supplied by the thousand. 
Tecoma capensis (Climber) 
Flowers bright red; blooms continually during the summer. 
A beautiful plant. Hardy south of Savannah. Strong plants, 
from 3-in. pots, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
PALMS 
During winter, our Palin houses are kept under as low a temperature as is consistent with the health of the plants, and the 
largest part of our stock is carried through the summer in slat houses, where they have free circulation of air and a clean and healthy 
growth, becoming thoroughly hardened off by fall. Our plants can, therefore, stand distant carriage without injury, and will not 
suffer from the sudden change when removed from a high greenhouse temperature to that of a sitting-room. 
All our Palms, being grown in pots, can be forwarded during the whole year. Measure is from top of pot to top of plant, in 
its natural position. 
We would state that, as all varieties do not grow alike, we cannot quote plants of equal height at the same price. Some are 
of rapid growth, others affect a dwarf habit. Young plants of such varieties as Phoenix, Seaforthia and a few others, do not show 
their characteristic forms of foliage until the second year. The lowest prices refer to two-year-old plants, ranging from 10 to 12 
inches, according to variety. 
Cultural Directions.—Use a compost of equal parts of leaf-mold, rich garden soil and well-decayed cow-dung and some 
bone meal. Give drainage and keep plants in open air, but in partial shade during summer. Water regularly during summer. 
Keep soil only moist during winter and foliage free from dust. Repot large plants in February and smaller ones twice during 
summer. The varieties marked with an asterisk (*) are the most hardy and suitable for open ground in middle Florida; the others 
are for the conservatory and tropical countries. 
Areca 
Areca lutescens. One of the most beautiful and valuable 
Palms. Foliage graceful, bright green, with rich golden stems. 
each 10 
30 to 36 in., from 6-in. pots . SI 50 
24 to 30 in., from 6-in. pots . 1 00 $9 00 
20 to 24 in., from 5-in. pots . 75 7 00 
18 to 20 in., from 4-in. pots . 50 4 00 
15 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots . 35 3 00 
A. lutescens. We offer a fine lot of made-up plants, three 
plants in a pot. each 10 
30 to 36 in., from 6-in. pots.$2 50 
24 to 30 in., very bushy, 6-in. pots. 2 00 $15 00 
20 to 24 in., very bushy, 5-in. pots. 1 00 9 00 
15 to 18 in., bushy, 4-in. pots. 50 4 00 
Chamaerops 
*Chamaerops Canariensis. Quite dw r arf in habit, leaves 
bright green. A desirable variety. each 10 
18 to 24 in., from 5-in. pots.$0 75 S6 00 
15 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots. 50 4 00 
*C. Fortune!, orexcelsa (Chusan Fan Palmetto). The hardiest 
of all exotic palms. Stands a cold of several degrees below’ 
freezing. Grows to a height of 10 to 15 feet. Does best in a 
rich and partially shaded situation. each 10 
15 in., extra-strong plants.SO 75 $6 00 
12 to 15 in., strong plants. 50 4 00 
*C. gracilis. A very graceful variety, with deeply cut, fan¬ 
shaped leaves. each 10 
18 to 24 in., from 5-in. pots. $0 75 S6 00 
15 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots . 50 4 00 
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