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P. J Berckmans Company , Augusta , Georgia 
Cleyera Japonica 
A shrub of medium height; foliage very glossy; flowers creamy 
white, produced in great profusion during June, delightfully 
fragrant. The flowers are followed by red berries, which are 
retained all winter. A most desirable evergreen. 12 to 15 in., 
from 4-in. pots, 50 cts. each, £4 for 10. 
Crataegus Lalandi ( Pyracantha coccinea) 
Evergreen Thorn; Laland’s Pyracantha 
A sub-variety of the evergreen variety of the Burning Bush. 
A desirable and beautiful shrub. In early April it produces a 
great profusion of white flowers, which are followed by bright 
orange berries, which are retained during winter. 
feACH IO IOO 
3 to 4 ft., extra-strong plants. $0 75 36 00 
2 to3 ft., well branched. 50 4 00 
18 to 24 in., strong plants . 35 3 00 325 00 
ENGLISH LAUREL 
Elaeagnus. Japan Oleaster 
We cannot too highly recommend these beautiful shrubs, 
which are perfectly hardy, do not require very rich soil, and 
are not affected by either extreme heat or cold. The variegated 
foliage varieties are exceedingly showy. 
Prices, except where noted each 10 
12 to 15 in., grafted.3o 50 34 00 
Elaeagnus aurea. Leaves \vith broad, yellow blotches. 
E. maerophylla. Leaves very large, undulated, clear green 
on upper side, silvery white beneath. A showy and con¬ 
spicuous shrub. 
E. pungens variegata. Leaves margined white. 
E. Simonii (Simon’s Oleaster). Foliage elongated, silvery 
on under side; of compact growth; has edible fruit. A most 
desirable plant for the lawn. each 10 
24 to 30 in., bushy (O. G.).3i 00 38 00 
18 to 24 in., bushy (O. G.) 75 6 00 
15 to 18 in., well branched (O. G.). 50 4 00 
12 to 15 in., from pots . 25 2 00 
Escallonia montevidensis (floribunda) 
A profuse-blooming shrub, attaining a height of 10 to 15 
feet. Leaves bright, shiny green; white flowers in umbels, 
produced during summer. Very scarce and desirable. Strong 
plants, from 3-in. pots, 50 cts. each, 34 for 10. 
Euonymus aurea variegata 
Golden Euonymus 
A beautiful variety of this popular plant, with leaves varie¬ 
gated green and gold. A very striking plant. 12 to 15 in., 
very heavy, 50 cts. each, 34 for 10. 
Gardenia. Cape Jasmine 
Prices, except where noted: each 10 100 
Plants 4 ft. high, by 4 ft, spread, in 13- 
in. tubs, fine plants..34 00 
24 to 30 in., heavy, well branched (O. G.) 1 50 
18 to 24 in., pot-grown. 50 3 q 00 335 00 
12 to 15 in., pot-grown. 25 2 00 17 50 
Gardenia florida. Flowers very large, white and very fra¬ 
grant; foliage glossy. 
G. Fortunei. Flowers larger than those of G. florida. 
G. radicans. A very dwarf trailing Cape Jasmine; foliage 
very small; flowers white, very fragrant. Most desirable 
where a low effect is desired. 6 to 8 in. plants, branched, 
25 cts. each, $2 for 10. 
G. Veitchii, or Jasminoides. Flowers and foliage smaller 
than those of G. florida ; flowers white, very fragrant; 
best variety for forcing. Hardy at Charleston and south¬ 
ward only. each 10 100 
12 to 15 in., well branched. 3 o 50 33 50 325 00 
8 to 12 in., branched, from pots. 25 2 00 17 50 
Ilex. Holly 
Ilex aquifolium (English, or European Holly). Leaves of 
intense deep shiny green, with undulating, spine-tipped 
margins. Berries bright scarlet, which, combined with the 
glossy green leaves, make this a conspicuous plant for winter 
effect. Strong plants, 10 to 15 in., from pots, 50 cts. each, 
34 for 10. 
I. crenata (Japanese Holly). A much-branched evergreen 
shrub, with oval crenate leaves. Makes a splendid specimen, 
and is also very desirable for hedge planting. Berries black. 
T2 to 18 inches, bushy, from open ground, 50 cts. each, 34 
for 10. 
opaca (American Holly). In transplanting the native 
Holly, select small plants only, and remove all the leaves; 
otherwise it is difficult to make the plant survive. 
each 10 
18 to 24 in., well branched, from open ground . 3 i 00 38 00 
12 to 15 in., from pots . 50 4 00 
Illicium anisatum (religiosum) 
East India Anise Tree 
A handsome evergreen, with broad leaves, which, when 
bruised, emit an anise fragrance. Very desirable. 
each 10 
3 to 4 ft., well branched. 3 i 00 38 00 
18 to 24 in., well branched. 50 4 00 
Kalmia latifolia. Calico Bush 
A beautiful native, broad-leaved evergreen shrub, often 
attaining the size of a small tree. Its thick, waxy leaves are 
retained the year round, giving a striking effect. The pink 
and while geometrically-shaped buds appear and expand into 
beautiful white and flesh-colored flower cups. Of greatest 
value for massing, making a handsome effect in the landscape. 
each 10 100 
Extra-strong clumps, (O. G.), 18 to 24 in ..32 00 
Extra-strong clumps (O. G.), 12 to 18 in.. 1 25 3 io 00 
18 to 24 in., bushy (O. G.). 1 00 8 00 
12 to 18 in., bushy (O. G.). 50 4 00 330 00 
LaUFOCeraSUS. English, or Cherry Laurel 
These are valuable shrubs. Their principal merits arc great 
••igor, beautiful, broad, shiny foliage; of easy cultivation and 
thrive in any ordinary good soil. For massing, or as single 
specimens, few plants possess more advantages. 
Prices, except where noted each 10 100 
4 to 5 ft., extra-heavy specimens (O. G.32 50 
3 to 4 ft., heavy, well branched (O. G.) . 1 50 3i2 50 
30 to 36 in., heavy, well branched, (O. 
D.). 1 25 10 00 
24 to 30 in., well branched (O. G.) . . . 1 00 8 00 $70 00 
20 to 24 in., well branched (O. G.) ... 75 6 00 50 00 
18 to 20 in., well branched (O. G.) . . . 50 4 00 35 00 
Laurocerasus Bertini. Foliage very broad; dark green. 
L. Caucasica. Foliage broad, light green. A fine sort. 
L. Colchica. Dark foliage, which is gray-green beneath. 
L. Lusitanica (Portugal Laurel). A very distinct variety, 
with numerous glossy green leaves, of compact growth. 
White flowers, produced in spring. Not quite so hardy as the 
other varieties of this species. 12 to 18 in., from 4-in. pots, 
50 cts. each, 34 for 10. 
L. rotundifolia. Leaves short, broad, light green. 
L. rotundifolia viridis. Foliage short, oblong, dark green. 
L., Triumph de Bordeaux. Leaves large, intense green; 
very fine. 
I L. Versaillensis. Broad foliage. Quite distinct. 
