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P. J. Berckmarts Company , Augusta , Georgia 
Althaea Meehanii ( Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii) 
New Variegated-leaved Althaea 
This most remarkable Althea is unquestionably the best of 
the variegated-leaved class. Habit robust, compact and some¬ 
what dwarf. Leaves beautifully variegated with creamy white, 
with irregular margins and green centers; the light-colored 
portions never sunscald or revert to the green. The flowers 
are single, 3 to 4 inches in diameter, of a satiny lavender 
sheen, and purple-blotched at the base of each of the five 
petals, and arc produced in the greatest profusion from June 
1 until autumn. This is a remarkably striking plant, and 
nothing finer can be found during its blooming period, or even 
previous to the time the flowers make their appearance, as it 
is excellent for massing or a single specimen. Is has proven 
hardy as far north as other varieties of Altheas. As com¬ 
pared with the old variegated-leaved variety, known as //. 
&Uistii or //. variegala, whose double, dark wine-colored flow¬ 
ers never open, but remain unsightly, the Meehanii is im¬ 
mensely superior. 
We do not hesitate to offer this variety to our patrons, 
as it has already become very popular wherever known, and is 
destined to become one of the best variegated deciduous 
shrubs ever introduced. 
PRICES each 10 100 
Strong, bushy, grafted plants. $0 50 $4 00 $30 00 
18 to 24 in., bushy. 40 3 00 20 00 
12 to 18 in., branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
ALTH.'EA MEEHANII 
Azalea 
Azalea calendulacea (A. luted). Great Flame Azalea. Very 
showy. About the middle of April this plant is covered 
with a mass of bloom. There are many shades of yellow, 
orange, buff and crimson. The plant remains in bloom for 
several weeks. It is unquestionably one of the most brilliant 
spring-flowering shrubs. Attains a height of 6 to 8 ft. 
each 10 
2 to 3 ft., strong clumps.£1 75 £15 00 
18 to 24 in., well branched plants. 75 6 00 
12 to 18 in., strong plants . 50 4 00 
A. mollis. Japanese Azalea. Hardy species from China and 
Japan, expanding its large flowers before A. calendulacea. 
The colors range from pale yellow to orange and carmine. 
They are exceedingly valuable for massing in open ground, 
where early flowers are desired, and for forcing under glass. 
Grafted plants, in distinct colors, with buds, 15 to 18 in., 
£1 each. £8 for 10. 
A. nudiflora. Pinkster Flower. The well-known native 
variety, which in early spring, before the leaves appear, 
produces in great profusion pink flowers of various shades. 
Being one of our earliest spring flowers, makes this shrub 
very popular and desirable. each 10 
24 to 30 in., strong clumps.£1 00 £8 00 
18 to 24 in., strong clumps. 75 6 00 
12 to 18 in., strong clumps. 50 4 00 
Azalea Pontica. Hardy Ghent Azalea. A very beautiful spe¬ 
cies, growing 3 to 4 feet high Flowers yellow, orange and 
red, with delightful odor. Should be planted in rich, shady 
situation. Fine, bushy plants, 15 to 18 in., 75 cts. each, 
$6.50 for 10. 
Berberis Thunbergii 
Thunberg’s Barberry 
A dwarf and graceful shrub from Japan. Leaves small, 
bright green, changing in autumn to beautiful shades of orange, 
scarlet and crimson; berries red, produced in great profusion 
and lasting throughout the winter. Makes a beautiful hedge. 
each 10 100 
24 to 30 in., heavy.£0 35 £2 50 £20 00 
18 to 24 in., well branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
Buddleia variabilis Veitchiana 
Veitch’a Buddleia 
A beautiful new shrub, with very dark green leaves, usually 
attaining a height of 6 to 8 feet. Flowers violet-purple, with 
orange throat, borne in arching racemes 6 to 10 inches long. 
Blooms almost the entire summer; very fragrant. A most 
desirable acquisition. Strong, well-branched plants. 25 cts. 
each. 
Callicarpa. French Mulberry 
EACH TO 
5 to 6 ft., heavy, well branched.£0 75 £6 00 
4 to 5 ft., heavy, well branched. 50 4 00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched. 35 3 00 
2 to 3 ft., branched. 25 2 00 
Callicarpa Americana (French Mulberry). With purple 
berries, produced in clusters; very effective in fall and early 
winter. This beautiful native plant is not sufficiently ap¬ 
preciated. 
C. Americana alba. Very scarce. Similar to above, but 
with white berries. A very distinct and novel plant. Our 
own introduction. 
Calycanthus. Sweet Shrub 
EACH 10 IOO 
30 to 40 in., very bushy.£0 50 £4 00 
24 to 30 in., strong . 25 2 00 £15 00. 
Calycanthus Floridus (Sweet or Strawberry Shrub). Our 
native species. Flowers double, chocolate-colored; very 
fragrant. 
C. Praecox (Chimonanlhus fra grans ). Oriental Sweet Shrub. 
A beautiful Japanese shrub, producing a great abundance- 
of exquisitely fragrant yellow flowers early in January andj 
lasting about four weeks. 
Caryopteris Mastacanthus 
Blue Spiraea, or Chinese Beardwort 
A free-blootning shrub, with lavender-blue flowers produced* 
in summer and early autumn in great profusion. Very effective 
for massing. Strong, field-grown plants. 24 to. 30 in.. 2 5 cts 
each, £2 for 10. 
Ceanothus. New Jersey Tea 
Very desirable flowering shrubs, well adapted for rockeries: 
and massing. Succeed in any well-drained soil. Commence* 
to bloom April 15 and last for a long time. Height 4 to 6 feet. 
each 10 
Extra-strong 4-year plants. £0 50 £4 00 
trong 3-year plants. 35 3 00 
Ceanothus intermedius. Panicles smaller than those of 
Gloire de Versailles. Flowers lavender. Blooms late. 
C. Marie Simon. Blooms in April. A beautiful variety with 
flesh-colored flowers. 
Chilopsis. Flowering Willow 
EACH IO IOO 
4 yrs., very bushy.£0 73 £6 00 
3 yrs., very heavy. 50 4 00 £30 00 
2 yrs., heavy. 25 2 00 
Chilopsis Linearis. A tall-growing shrub, from southwest 
Texas. Leaves linear; flowers lilac; very showy in terminal 
racemes. Each flower is composed of a corolla-like tube, 
divided at the end into five lobes, nicely crimped. Blooms 
almost continually from spring until frost. 
C. Linearis alba. Similar to above, but with white flowers 
and of more dwarf and compact growth. A fine plant. 
