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P. J. Berckmans Company , Augusta , Georgia 
rREE-SHAPED, or STANDARD HYDRANGEA PANICULATA 
GRANDIFLORA 
Hydrangea 
All require a shady, and where practicable, a rich, moist 
situation. The color is changeable in some varieties, accord¬ 
ing to soils. 
Prices, except where noted each io ioo 
3 yrs., heavy, well branched, 30 to 36 in..£o 50 £4 00 $30 00 
2 yrs., strong, well-branched plants, 18 to 
24 in . 25 2 00 
Hydrangea arborescens (Wild Hydrangea). A native species 
of upright growth. Flowers creamy white, borne in large 
clusters in early summer. 
H. arborescens grandiflora alba. A recent introduction 
of great value. Blooms are of very large size, snowy white. 
A valuable acquisition, as it begins to bloom in April, and 
lasts almost the entire summer. In form, the panicles are 
similar to H. Horten sis. each io 
Strong 2-yr. plants . $0 50 $4 00 
Strong i-yr. plants . 35 3 00 
H. Monstrosa. A very large-flowering variety; beautiful rose- 
color shaded white. In some soils pale rose or blue. A very 
decided improvement on Otaksa. 
H. Otaksa. An improved variety of Hortensis; flower-heads 
very large; pale rose or blue, according to soil. 
H. paniculata grandiflora. Produces in July immense 
panicles of pure white flowers, which last for several weeks; 
a most valuable shrub. A large bed of this plant makes a 
most striking appearance. This shrub should be grown in 
rich ground and cut back severely during winter. It will 
then produce magnificent flower-heads. An excellent shrub 
for cemetery planting. 
H. Ramis pictis, or Red-branched. With dark purple 
stems and large heads of rose or pale blue flowers, with 
lighter center. 
H. Thomas Hogg. Best white-flowering variety of the 
Hortensis group. Flowers last several weeks. At first 
slightly tinted green, becoming of the purest white. 
HYDRANGEA, SPECIMEN PLANTS 
We have a beautiful lot of these, which have been carefully 
prepared and tubbed. These plants will make a handsome 
display. each 
Specimens in 10-in. tubs. $i 50 
Specimens in 12-in. tubs. 3 00 
Specimens in. 13-in tubs. 5 00 
We offer the following varieties: Monstrosa, Otaksa and 
Thomas Hogg. 
HYDRANGEA, STANDARD 
Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora (Standards). These 
plants have been trained to a single stem and have large, 
bushy heads. Most conspicuous as single specimens on the 
lawn. each 10 
4 to 5 ft.,. $ 1 00 £8 00 
3 to 4 ft. 75 6 00 
Iris. Flag 
Iris Germanica (German Iris, or Flag). The German Iris 
is one of our most desirable early spring-blooming plants. 
It is a vigorous grower and Is of easy cultivation. Flowers 
are large and conspicuous. The colors are white, blue, 
purple, yellow, and variously veined and striped. Every 
garden should contain a collection of these Flags. We offer 
ten distinct named varieties, strong roots, 15 cts. each, 
Si.25 for 10, £10 per 100. 
I. Kaempferi (Japanese Iris). These handsome spring-bloom¬ 
ing plants are becoming popular. They begin blooming about 
the middle of April, and continue in bloom for five or six 
weeks. Many of the blooms have a diameter of from 8 to 
12 inches, and are of various colors—white, purple, violet, 
mauve, magenta, variously marked and penciled. They 
are invaluable in herbaceous plantings, are extremely hardy 
and easily cultivated. Most effective where planted along 
border of pond or stream where the colors are affected. With 
proper attention the Iris will give a wealth of bloom and 
color. We offer twelve of the best-named sorts, 25 cts. 
each. $2 for 10, $ 17.50 per 100. 
Jasminum Nudiflorum. Jasmine 
Naked-flowered Jasmine 
A graceful, healthy, climbing shrub, with dark green leaves. 
Flowers bright yellow, which are produced very early in Janu¬ 
ary. each 10 100 
3 yrs., very bushy.£0 35 $2 50 £17 50 
2 yrs., well branched. 25 2 00 12 00 
Lagerstroemia Indica. Crape Myrtle 
This old favorite is not sufficiently appreciated. The plant 
blooms throughout the entire summer, producing great masses 
of beautifully fringed flowers. A clump of these makes a most 
striking effect on the lawn. We offer two beautiful varieties. 
each 10 100 
Well branched, 30 to 36 in. #0 50 £4 00 $30 00 
Strong plants, 18 to 24 in . 25 2 00 17 50 
Lagerstroemia Indica alba. Pure white, a very striking 
variety. 
L. Indica rubra. Vivid crimson, flower-heads of immense size. 
LAGERSTRCEMIA INDICA 
