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P. J. Berckmans Company , Augusta , Georgia 
ABELIA GRANDIFLORA (sec page 25) 
Aucuba. Gold Dust Tree 
This genus contains both male and female plants; if the 
latter are planted near the male plants they produce a profusion 
of red berries, which make them very attractive. Succeeds 
best in a shady situation. 
Prices, except where noted each io ioo 
36 to 40 in., O. G., well branched . ?i 50 $12 50 
30 to 36 in., O. G., well branched . 1 00 8 00 
24 to 30 in., O.G. 75 6 00 $50 00 
18 to 24 in., O. G . 50 4 00 30 00 
Aucuba Himalaica. Of medium growth, with large, dark, 
glossy leaves. Produces a profusion of scarlet berries, which 
make a fine contrast with the rich green foliage. 
A. Japonica aurea maculata (Gold Dust Tree). A form 
of the above, with leaves beautifully spotted with yellow. 
Largely used for jardinieres and window-boxes; also for 
planting in masses. 
A. viridis. A beautiful variety of dwarf growth. Leaves nar¬ 
row, dark shiny green; produces a profusion of bright red 
berries, which remain upon the plant for a long time. Y'ery 
desirable for growing in pots, as well as for open ground. 
each 10 100 
Grafted plants, 18 to 24 in., very bushy.£1 00 J8 00 
Grafted plants, 12 to 18 in., very bushy. 75 6 00 
Grafted plants, 10 to 12 in., well branched 50 4 00 £35 00 
Azalea 
Azalea amoena (Early Amoena). A very dwarf-growing 
variety, producing small claret-colored blooms. Excellent 
for a low hedge or for massing. Hardy at New York. 
EACH IO 
10 in., very bushy .. . . .$0 50 £4 00 
6 to 8 in . 25 2 00 
A. Hinodegiri. A magnificent hardy Japanese variety; de¬ 
cided improvement upon A. amoena, which it somewhat 
resembles in habit of growth, but is a more vigorous grower 
and foliage is heavier. Bright carmine flowers are produced 
in enormous quantities. In fact, when in full bloom, 
the plant is almost a solid mass of color. Remains in 
bloom for a long period. In the winter and fall months 
the foliage assumes a reddish appearance This variety 
is hardy North. each io 
2 to ft., extra fine specimens.$5 00 £40 00 
12 to 18 in., strong, bushy plants. 100 800 
AZALEA INDICA. Indian Azalea 
(HOME-GROWN' 
EACH IO IOO 
18 to 24 in. high, very bushy plants, 
well set with buds. $1 00 S8 00 S75 00 
15 to 18 in. high, very bushy plants, 
well set with buds. 75 600 50 00 
12 to 15 in. high, bushy plants, well 
set with buds. 50 4 00 30 00 
8 to 12 in. high, branched, with buds. 35 3 00 20 00 
6 to 8 in. high, branched, with buds. 25 2 00 17 50 
We can supply a few very fine specimen plants at from 
$3 to $15 each. 
We have fifty varieties in our collection. The colors in¬ 
clude pure white, all shades of crimson, scarlet, purple, 
salmon, and with exquisite variegations, mottlings, stripes, 
blotches, etc. Single and double flowers. We grow Azaleas 
in very large quantities, and annually add many of the 
new European varieties. All our plants are grown in open 
ground during summer and lifted in October, when they 
are in the most healthy condition. In this latitude it is best 
to plant Azaleas in open ground in March, but southward 
they can be safely planted from October until April. 
These beautiful shrubs are perfectly hardy in this latitude, 
but succeed best in a somewhat shady situation, and in a light 
soil containing an abundance of leaf-mold. They are of the 
greatest value for all purposes, either for massing or as single 
specimens in open ground, or for the decoration of conserva¬ 
tories or rooms. 
If the plants are grown in pots, they should be repotted 
after flowering and before the new growth begins. Keep the 
plants sheltered for a few days and then plunge the pots in 
open ground in a shady situation, or they may be planted in 
an open border and kept shaded. 
If plants are required for winter blooming in conservatory, 
they should be lifted and repotted before very cold weather 
and kept in a cool greenhouse. By judiciously selecting the 
varieties, a continuous supply of flowers may be had from 
January until May. 
Azaleas are liable to attacks of red spider and thrips, 
especially if plants arc allowed to suffer from want of proper 
watering. Daily syringing of plants kept under glass will aid 
in eradicating these pests, and spray with sulpho-tobacco soap. 
Potting soil should be composed of half peat, half leaf-mold 
and good loam; abundant drainage must be given. 
The engraving, from photograph taken at Fruitland, well 
shows the superb proportions to which Indian Azaleas may be 
grown in this latitude. It will be noted, too, that they cover 
themselves with flowers in the same prodigal fashion set by 
the diminutive bushes with which our more northern customers 
are familiar. 
A well-fed, -tended and -pruned Azalea need never grow 
scraggy and misshapen with age. but should become more 
beautiful every year, as its increasing spread of branches gives 
room for the display of myriads more of flowers. We believe 
that, by following the hints given above, any of our southern 
customers may own specimens as fine as those illustrated. 
Those who grow Azaleas in the house should remember that 
the flowers will last much longer if the plants are kept in a 
cool room after they have expanded. 
AZALEA INDICA (Imported) 
These beautiful plants are becoming more popular every 
year for forcing and for window, store and conservatory deco¬ 
ration. These plants are also adapted for open-ground planting. 
The Azaleas which we offer are all grafted and have bushy 
crowns, which are well set with flower-buds. We have about 
twelve or fifteen distinct varieties, double and single, white, 
all shades of red, pink, variegated, etc. 
Plants with crowns each 
Beautiful specimens, 16 to 18 in. diameter. $2 00 
Beautiful specimens, 12 to 14 in. diameter. 1 00 
Beautiful specimens, 10 to 12 in. diameter. 75 
Berberis Japonica {Mabonia Japonica ) 
Japanese Barberry 
This splendid plant thrives best in a partly shaded situation; 
foliage very broad, with five pairs of leaflets; flowers yellow, 
in long spikes during February and March, followed by dark 
purple berries. A magnificent shrub. 
each 10 100 
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