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P. J . Berckmans Company , Augusta , Georgia 
NO. I. STUART. NO. 2. FROTSCHER. NO. 3. JEROME. NO. 4. VAN DEMAN 
PECANS, continued 
Pecan trees are long-lived. The average fruiting age for budded trees, which have grown off vigorously and received proper 
can-, is three to five years. Such trees should yield from fifteen to fifty pounds each per year, after being planted ten years This 
tree, is. therefore a source of much revenue, and it is not subject to many diseases or insect depredations. I-'or these remedies 
see page 4. 
Directions for Handling and Transplanting Pecans 
Take great care in preventing the roots of the trees from becoming dry, by being exposed to the weather. Keep the roots moist 
and covered at all tunes. When taking the trees to the field for setting, they must be carefully covered with moss, wet sacks 
01 something else to protect them from drying out. This is important. Only one tree should be removed at a time and this set 
at once in the hole previously dug. This hole must be at least 2 feet wide and of proper depth. Cut off the ends of all bruised or 
broken roots It has been practically demonstrated that it is advisable to cut off a part of the taproot, as this causes the roots 
V thr °u out . Ia ¥ r T s - , I . hls ' V,U allow the tree to receive more food. and. at the same time, affords it a firmer hold upon the land 
n l , r !’ kn ' ,e ior J}"V d ,° ? 0t u S( \ a u a ,? C f °n h ^ het „ Pla , ce l . he J rec in l . h ? hole about 2 inches deeper than it originally stood 
11 the nursery row, fill the hole about half full with well-pulverized top soil in which there is a proper proportion of well-rotted 
stable manure. If this is not available, use the proper amount of high-grade fertilizer. This must also be thoroughly mixed with 
the above-mentioned soil. 3 
the above-mentioned soil 
Pack the earth well about the roots of the trei 
.1 1 o r 1 ' t j ie firmer the better. Fill up the hole and pack the dirt well, but leave 
nil i lS \vi lnt t S °* oose so, l on t°P* If the soil is very dry, some water should be poured about the tree when the hole is partly 
h ed W hen the trees are more than 3 or 4 feet in height, the top should be cut back to within 3 feet of the ground. Do this 
pruned 0 trCC * S p ante( ’ Pc careful not to break the eyes off the tree in handling. Keep the trees well cultivated and properly 
WALNUT 
f T!?* soil for Walnuts is a strong clay, rich and somewhat stony; hence many acres of land which are difficult to cul¬ 
tivate for ordinary crops are available for Walnuts. Never plant these trees in pipe-clay or undrained soil. 
ENGLISH WALNUTS 
(Thin-shelled, or Madeira Nut) 
Nuts large, oblong; shell very thin; of excellent quality and 
keep sweet a long time. 
. , EACH IO IOO 
4 to 5 ft., heavy.$0 75 £6 00 
3 to 4 ft., heavy. 50 4 00 $35 00 
2 to 3 ft., heavy. 35 3 00 25 00 
18 to 24 in. 25 2 00 15 00 
JAPANESE WALNUTS 
The Japan Walnut succeeds from Massachusetts southward. 
It seems to be particularly successful in the Southern states. 
JAPANESE WALNUTS, continued 
The tree is very handsome, has a large, spreading top. It makes 
a useful as well as a very ornamental tree. At three years of 
age the tree commences to bear. The nuts are borne in clusters 
of from ten to twenty. The shells are moderately thick, but the 
kernels are very sweet. We offer two varieties: 
each 10 100 
5 to 6 tt.. extra heavy. $0 75 $6 00 
4 to 5 ft., extra heavy. 50 400 $30 00 
3 to 4 ft., heavy. 30 2 50 20 00 
2 to 3 ft., stocky . 25 2 00 15 00 
Juglans cordiformis. Nut broad, pointed, flattened, medium- 
sized. somewhat resembling the shell-bark hickory. If cracked 
longitudinally the kernel can be removed entire. 
Juglans Sieboldiana. Shaped like the butternut. Shell 
thicker than that of the English Walnut. 
NOTE We can supply Walnuts in immense quantities. Special prices given per 1,000 
SMALL 
BLACKBERRIES 
Cultural Directions. — blackberries thrive on almost any 
soil, but the most desirable is a strong loam, retentive of mois¬ 
ture. tending toward clay rather than sand, but soil must be 
well drained at all times. Fertilizers containing a good pro¬ 
portion of potash are the most desirable; too much humus or 
nitrogen will induce a rank growth of wood at the expense of 
the fruit. As a preventive for rust, spray with copper sulphate 
solution during the fall and winter, and with Bordeaux (4-6-50) 
during the spring and summer. The rows should be 6 to 8 feet 
apart and the plants from 3 to 4 feet in the row. according to 
the character of the soil. If desired to cultivate both ways, set 
FRUITS 
the plants in checks6 to 7 feet each way. As soon as the fruit¬ 
ing season is past remove the old canes; these should be burned 
at once. The young canes should be clipped off when they 
reach the height of about 2 feet; this will cause them to branch 
and they will become self-supporting. Apply fertilizer during 
the late winter and give shallow and constant cultivation. 
Eldorado. Very hardy and vigorous. Berries large, borne in 
large clusters, and ripen well together. Very sweet; no core. 
A heavy bearer, and valuable sort. 10 cts. each. 75 cts. for 
10. $2 for 50, $3 per 100, $22.50 per 1.000. 
Erie. Very productive. Fruit large, round, good quality. One 
of the most popular sorts. E rly. 10 cts. each, 50 cts. for 
10, $1.50 for 50, $2 per 100, £15 per 1,000. 
