lVGvsta, Georgia 
P. J.Berckmaas Co. 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Sophofa Japonica. Japanese Pagoda Tree 
A medium-sized tree, with spreading branches, form¬ 
ing a shapely and compact head. Leaves dark glossy i 
green; creamy white flowers borne in great profusion 
in midsummer. A very handsome tree. Ultimate . 
height. 40 ft. each 10 
5 to 6 ft., very heavy.Si 00 $8 00 
4 to 5 ft., heavy. 75 6 00 
3 to 4 ft. 50 4 00 
Sterculia platanifolia 
Varnish Tree; Japan Parasol 
A very desirable shade tree of rapid growth. Large 
panicles of yellowish white flowers in June. Leaves 
large; bark very smooth and green. Fine tree for bees 
Height, 40 to 50 feet. each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft..very heavy.Si 50 $10 00 
6 to 8 ft., heavy. 1 00 8 00 $70 00 
4 to 6 ft. 75 6 00 50 00 
3 to 4 ft.r. 50 4 00 30 00 
2 to 3 ft. 25 2 00 
Tilia Americana 
American Linden, or Lime 
A handsome and desirable large-sized tree of rapid 
growth. Indigenous from Canada to Texas. Leaves 
heart-shaped, dark green, in autumn turning to a golden 
hue. Most desirable for street planting. Succeeds best 
in a rich soil. each 10 
10 to r2 ft., very heavy, iJ/£ to 2 in. cal.Si 50 $12 50 
8 to 10 ft., 1 V\ to 1H in. cal. 1 00 8 00 
6 to 8 ft., 1 to 1 X A in. cal. 50 4 o° 
TULIP TREE. See Liriodendron 
Ulmus Americana 
American White Elm 
A native tree of rapid and stately growth. Branches 
long and graceful. Extensively planted for avenues 
and streets. We have an exceptionally fine stock of 
symmetrical and stocky trees. 
Sterculia platanifolia 
Ulmus Americana, continued each 10 100 
10 to 12 ft., h'vy., to 1 Y\ in. 
cal.Si 00 $8 00 
8 to 10 ft., well branched, 1 to 
1 y A in. cal... 75 6 00 $50 00 
6 to 8 ft., well branched, 1 in. cal. 50 4 00 35 00 
Virgilia lutea (Cladrastis). Yellow Wood 
A medium-sized tree, with spreading, somewhat 
pendulous branches, with a symmetrical round head. 
Leaves bright green, turning golden early in autumn. 
In early spring, white flowers are produced in loose, 
drooping panicles. A desirable lawn tree. 4 to 5 ft., 50 
cts. each, $4 for 10. 
WILLOWS. See Salix 
BROAD-LEAVED EVERGREENS 
Wc arc able to supply our patrons with large specimen plants of the majority of the evergreens enu¬ 
merated in this catalogue. Descriptions, prices and sizes will be cheerfully given. All of our plants are care¬ 
fully grown, given plenty of space so that full development is not retarded.. 
Many of our evergreens are grown in pots, thereby increasing safety in transplanting. In fact, it is 
impossible to transplant some varieties of Broad-leaved Evergreens which have been grown in open ground, 
therefore, to make the transplanting of these particular varieties assured, we grow them in pots. All plants 
marked “0. G.” are taken from open ground, but are lifted with a ball of earth about the roots, same 
wrapped in moss and excelsior or burlap. In transplanting Evergreens which have a ball of earth about 
the roots, same wrapped in burlap, it is not necessary to remove the burlap. Place plant in properly pre¬ 
pared hole, cut wrapping in a few places, water thoroughly and firm the earth well about the plant. But, 
when plants are wrapped in moss and excelsior, remove this carefully without breaking the ball of earth 
about the roots and transplant as above. Be sure to keep the plants mulched. 
In this section of the country we are particularly favored in the great number of broad-leaved evergreen 
trees and shrubs. We can grow many kinds that are not hardy in the far North, and also bring to perfection 
a large proportion of the hardy northern evergreens. 
A judicious selection of varieties, with a proper planting arrangement of evergreen trees and shrubs, 
greatly enhances the winter aspect of our home grounds. Certain varieties must be given the proper ex¬ 
posure that they may attain satisfactory development. We shall be pleased to give suggestions as to the best 
varieties for planting on your place. 
If evergreens are kept mulched with well-rotted leaves, the rapid evaporation of moisture from the 
soil is prevented, and the roots protected from the sudden changes of temperature in the North. It is ad¬ 
visable to defoliate nearly all the broad-leaved evergreens lifted from open ground. This will lessen the 
loss from transplanting, as many varieties die if moved with all the leaves left on; this is especially true 
with the magnolias, photinias, crataegus and ligustrums. 
Special Collections. 
We will supply 10 plants, our selection of varieties, standard sizes, 
100 plants, our selection of 25 varieties, standard sizes. 
for 
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$4 00 
25 00 
