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P. J. Berckmans Company , Augusta , Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL HEDGE PLANTS 
Not less than 40 plants will be furnished at the prices quoted for 100, or 400 at the 1,000 rates 
CITRUS TRIFOLIATA HEDGE AT FRUITLAND 
Ligustrum. Privet 
Ligustrum Amurense (Amoor River Privet). The true 
variety. This far surpasses any other evergreen privet. 
It does well in many sections of the Nortlf and East. For 
the South it is far superior to the California Privet, which 
loses its leaves during winter, whereas the Amoor River 
Privet retains its bright-colored foliage throughout the entire 
year. Since i 856 , we have cultivated and disseminated 
millions of the Amoor River Privet and it is without doubt 
the most popular evergreen hedge plant of the day. It is 
of rapid growth, adapts itself to almost any soil not too arid 
or extremely wet. If properly treated, a hedge may be se¬ 
cured in two years after planting. Set the plants 12 inches 
apart and, after setting, cut them back to within 3 or 4 inches 
of the ground. In the spring, after the plants have made a 
growth of 8 or 10 inches, cut off half of this growth. Proceed 
in a like manner with each succeeding growth until the hedge 
has attained the desired height and width. 100 1,000 
Well-branched, transplanted plants, 24 to 30 in.£5 00 £40 00 
Note . — To save freight, we always cut back Amoor River 
Privet before shipping, unless instructed to the contrary. 
This also avoids any possibility of the plants heating, should 
there be any delay in transit. 
L. ovalifolium (California Privet). This is a very popular 
variety for hedges North and West. Leaves larger and 
growth more erect than L. Amurense. 100 1,000 
24 to 30 in., well branched, 2 yrs.£4 00 £30 00 
18 to 24 in., branched. 3 00 25 00 
Rose Marie Pavie (Polyantha) 
This makes a very ornamental hedge of low growth. Well 
adapted for cemetery lots, as it is in constant bloom from early 
spring until frost. May be planted 2 feet apart. Pale rose, 
changing to white; flowers 1 inch in diameter. Of all the 
Polyanthus, this is the most desirable for hedges, as it is hardy 
in the northern states, i-yr., 12 to 15 in., heavy, £15 per 100. 
Spiraea Thunbergii. Thunberg’s Spiraea 
Of dwarf habit; branches slender and drooping; foliage very 
narrow, light green, changing to bright orange and red in fall; 
flowers small, white, which appear very early in March and 
last three weeks. A beautiful variety for a dwarf or low-grow¬ 
ing hedge. 2 yrs., 12 to 15 in., bushy, £15 per ioo. 
Berberis Thunbergii 
Thunberg’s Barberry 
LIGUSTRUM OVALIFOLIUM 
A beautiful dwarf Barberry from Japan. 
Has small, bright green foliage, changing to 
coppery red in autumn. Retains its leaves for 
a long time. Makes a most beautiful and con¬ 
spicuous low-growing hedge. Strong, well- 
branched plants, 18 to 24 in. high, £2 for 10, 
£15 per 100. 
Buxus suffruticosa 
Dwarf Box 
For edging. As with many plants, that have 
gone gradually out of use. this plant is again 
becoming in great demand. We offer a nice 
lot of plants. 4 to 6 in., bushy. £8 per 100. 
£60 per 1,000. 
Cerasus Caroliniana 
( Prunus Caroliniana) 
The Mock Orange of the South 
The Mock Orange of the South. This well- 
known hardy evergreen makes a beautiful 
hedge. We offer a fine stock of young plants. 
Large plants are difficult to transplant, unless 
defoliated, and it is desirable to cut back 
severely the young plants when transplanting. 
The plants should be set one foot apart, but if 
used for a screen they could be set 18 inches 
apart, i-yr. seedlings, 10 to 12 in., £3 per 100. 
£15 per 1,000. 
Cydonia Japonica (Pyrus Japonica ) 
Japan Quince, or Fire Bush 
This is a very desirable hedge plant where a blooming hedge 
is desired. 100 1,000 
Strong plants, 3 to 4 ft., well branched.£20 00 £125 00 
Strong plants, 2 to 3 ft., well branched . 12 00 70 00 
Citrus trifoliata 
Japan Hardy Orange; Trifoliate Orange 
This is the coming hedge plant for defensive 
as well as ornamental purposes. Far more 
desirable than Osage Orange, it is hardy as 
far north as New Jersey, and if planted in 
good soil, an impenetrable hedge can be had three years from 
planting. It is, so far, entirely free from insect depredations 
and fungous diseases. In early spring, when covered with 
myriads of white flowers, nothing is more attractive, and while 
not an evergreen, the vivid green wood makes it appear bright 
during the winter. Plants may be set one foot apart. Our 
hedges of this plant were the first planted in the United States, 
and make an impenetrable barrier for anything from a rabbit 
to an elephant. Hedges of this plant require two or three annual 
shearings, the first about the middle of May and the others while 
the young growth is tender. If delayed until wood is hardened, 
it will require more time and increased labor. An excellent 
hedge knife can be made by taking a 28-inch scythe blade, 
straightening the shank, and riveting it to a 14- or 18-inch 
straight wooden handle, i-yr., 12 to 18 in., £3 per 100, £15 
per 1,000. 
