P. J. Berckmans Company , Augusta, Georgia 
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Magnolia 
Magnolia fuscata (Banana Shrub). A most desirable ever¬ 
green shrub; hardy South, but for conservatories North. 
The brownish yellow flowers, which appear in early spring. 
emit a delightful banana fragrance. each io ioo 
15 to 18 in., pot-grown.£o 75 £6 00 
12 to 15 in., pot-grown. 50 4 50 £40 00 
10 to 12 in., pot-grown. 40 3 50 30 00 
8 to 10 in., pot-grown. 35 3 00 25 00 
M. grandiflora (Southern Magnolia). This is the grandest 
of all our native broad-leaved evergreen trees. It is a native 
of the middle sections of the southern states, and succeeds 
best in a rich soil. Nothing more conspicuous can be seen 
amongst evergreens, when its large white flowers are fully 
expanded. Their period of blooming begins the middle of 
April and lasts until the middle of July. Hardy at Phila¬ 
delphia. each 10 100 
30 to 36 in., from pots . £0 75 £6 00 
18 to 24 in., from pots . 50 4 00 £30 00 
12 to 15 in., from pots . 40 3 00 25 00 
6 ft., from open ground, very heavy .... 1 50 12 50 
5 ft., from open ground, very heavy .... 1 00 8 00 75 00 
4 ft., from open ground. 75 6 00 50 00 
3 ft., from open ground. 50 4 00 30 00 
2 ft., from open ground. 35 3 00 25 00 
Note . — To lessen liability of loss from transplanting, 
leaves will be cut off from open-ground-grown plants, unless 
we are instructed to the contrary. Our Magnolias have been 
twice transplanted, and therefore have finely branched roots. 
M. grandiflora gloriosa (Large-flowered Magnolia). A 
variety of Grandiflora. with flowers of immense size, often 
12 to 15 inches in diameter; foliage large, bronze underneath; 
a magnificent tree; very scarce. each 10 
3 yrs., grafted, pot-grown, heavy.£1 50 
2 yrs . grafted, pot-grown. 1 00 $8 00 
LIGUSTRUM JAPONICUM, STANDARD (see page 29) 
Myrtus communis. True Myrtle 
A desirable shrub with strongly scented small green leaves. 
Flowers pure white very fragrant. Hardy in the South only. 
Strong plants, from 4-in. pots 50 cts. each. £4 for 10. 
Mahonia aquifolia 
Berberis; Holly-leaved Ashberry 
A beautiful, hardy, low-growing, evergreen shrub, with 
prickly leaves; produces a profusion of yellow flowers in March. 
In winter the foliage assumes a bronze or copper color. 
each 10 100 
18 to 24 in., very heavy . £0 50 £4 00 
12 to 18 in . 25 2 00 £15 00 
Nerium. Oleander 
Neriums are all hardy in this latitude. They have also been 
successfully grown along the coast in southern New Jersey, 
lut should be well protected during winter. 
each 10 100 
20 to 30 in., strong plants, from 5 -in. 
pots . £0 75 £6 00 £50 00 
15 to 20 in., from 4-in. pots . 50 4 00 30 00 
10 to 15 in., from 3-in. pots. 25 2 00 17 50 
Mme. Peyre. Pale flesh, double corolla. 
Professor Parlatorre. Pink, double corolla. 
Single White. Heavy grower and almost continuous bloomer. 
Olea fragrans. Tea, or Sweet Olive 
One of the most desirable flowering shrubs of southern gar¬ 
dens. The white flowers, although small, are produced in 
clusters and emit the most pleasing fragrance. It is well said 
that "each individual bloom has more sweetness than the 
most fragrant lily." As a conservatory shrub for northern 
florists it will be found invaluable and of ready sale. The bloom¬ 
ing period begins in the fall and lasts for several months. It is 
of easy culture and especially desirable as a window plant. 
each io ioo 
12 to 15 in., well branched, pot-grown . . . .$0 50 £4 00 
10 to 12 in., pot-grown. 35 3 00 £25 00 
8 to 10 in., pot-grown . 25 2 50 20 00 
Osmanthus aquifolium ( Olea ilicifolia) 
Holly-leaved Tea Olive 
A very beautiful evergreen shrub, with dark green, spiny- 
toothed leaves, resembling the Holly. In the fall, and some¬ 
times in the spring, it produces deliciously fragrant white 
flowers in great profusion. Tree attains a height of 25 to 30 
feet. One of our most desirable broad-leaved evergreens. 
Hardy at New York. each io ioo 
15 to 18 in., very bushy, pot-grown.£0 75 £6 00 
12 to 15 in., pot-grown. 50 4 00 $35 00 
10 to 12 in., pot-grown. 35 2 50 20 00 
Othera Japonica 
(Introduced by us from Japan) 
An evergreen shrub or small tree attaining a height of 15 
to 20 feet. Resembles the ilex. Leaves 2 to 3 inches long. A 
very desirable broad-leaved evergreen. Does best in a partially 
shaded situation. Perfectly hardy at Augusta. each 
12 to 15 in., strong plants, pot-grown.£0 75 
10 to 12 in., strong plants, pot-grown . 50 
Phillyrea 
Phillyrea angustifolia (Narrow-leaved Phillyrea). A grace¬ 
ful evergreen shrub, with spreading branches and narrow 
dull green leaves. In early summer it produces numerous 
small white fragrant flowers, which are followed by small 
black berries each io 
Strong, 3- to 4-ft. bushy plants.£1 00 £8 00 
2 to 3 ft., heavy, well branched plants. 75 
P. latifolia. A fine evergreen tree, attaining a height of 30 
feet, of spreading habit. Branches rigid; leaves small and 
dark green. Produces quantities of small black berries, 
which are retained for a long time. A very desirable plant. 
15 to 18 in., strong plants, 50 cts. each, £4 for 10. 
Photinia serrulata. Evergreen Photinia 
A large evergreen shrub or small tree, the foliage of which 
becomes very conspicuous in fall, when it assumes a red color. 
Flowers white, in large corymbs, produced in early spring. 
Strong plants from open ground. (Plants will be defoliated 
; before forwarding.) each io ioo 
3 to 4 ft., very heavy.£1 00 £8 00 
30 to 36 in., heavy. 75 6 00 £50 00 
20 to 30 in., heavy. 50 4 00 35 00 
