P. J.Berckmatvs Co. Avgvsta , Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Ardisia crenulata rubra 
A dwarf-growing shrub, with dark, shining 
leaves. Produces a profusion of red berries, 
which remain upon the plant for a year. Suc¬ 
ceeds best in a shady situation. Hardy south¬ 
ward. 
each io 
8 to io in., from 4-in. pots.$0 50 $4 00 
6 to 8 in., from 3-in. pots. 35 3 00 
Aucuba* Gold Dust Tree 
Abelia grandiflora 
Abelia grandiflora (rupestris) 
One of the most satisfactory broad-leaved dwarf 
shrubs. Graceful, drooping stems and branches are 
covered with dark glossy leaves, in the whiter assuming 
a metallic sheen. Produces an immense quantity of 
tubular-shaped white dowers, about an inch long, 
which are borne in clusters from last of May until frost. 
each 10 100 
18 to 24 in., strong, from 4-in. 
pots and open ground.So 50 S4 00 $30 00 
12 to 18 in., strong, from 3-in. 
pots and open ground. 25 2 50 20 00 
Andromeda floribunda (Pieris floribunda) 
Mountain Fetter Bush 
A fine evergreen shrub attaining a height of 2 to 4 
feet. A native of the Alleghany mountains. Leaves dark 
green; showy white dowers produced in panicles in 
early spring. A most desirable evergreen. Very scarce. 
Strong, 12- to 15-in. clumps, $2 each. 
Arbutus unedo 
Strawberry Tree 
A very rare and desirable broad-leaved evergreen. 
Attains a height of 15 feet. Foliage dark glossy 
green. Flowers white, bell-shaped, produced 
in early spring in great profusion, followed 
by pretty scarlet fruit which is retained until 
late winter. 
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 
10 
100 
4 to 5 ft., bushy, O. G..$3 
00 
S25 
00 
36 to 40 in., well br. O.G. 1 
50 
12 
5 <J 
24 to 30 in., well br. O.G. 1 
00 
8 
00 
18 to 24 in., well br. O.G. 
75 
6 
00 
550 00 
12 to 15 in., partly br. 
O.G. 
50 
4 
00 
30 00 
Aucuba Himalaica. Of medium growth, with 
large, da/k, glossy leaves. Produces a pro¬ 
fusion of scarlet berries, which make a fine 
contrast with the rich green foliage. Should 
be more extensively planted. 
A. Japonica aurea maculata (Gold Dust 
Tree). A form of the above, with leaves beau¬ 
tifully spotted with yellow. Largely used for 
jardinidres and window-boxes; also for plant¬ 
ing in masses. 
A. viridis. A beautiful variety of dwarf growth. 
Leaves narrow, dark shiny green; produce a profusion 
of bright red berries which remain upon the plant 
for a long time. Very desirable for growing in pots, 
as well as for open giound. each io 
Grafted plants, 24 to 30 in., very bushyJi 50 $12 50 
Grafted plants, 18 to 24 in., very bushy 1 00 8 bo 
Grafted plants, 12 to 18 in., very bushy 75 6 00 
j very bushy 75 
Grafted plants, 10 to 12 in. r well 
branched .... . . 50 
4 00 
Azaleas 
Azalea amoena (Early Amcena). A very dwarf-grow¬ 
ing variety, producing small claret-colored blooms. 
Excellent for a low hedge or for massing. Hardy at 
New \ ork. (each io ioo 
15 to 18 in., very bushy.Si 00 $8 00 
12 to 15 in., very bushy. 75 6 00 
10 to 12 in., bushy. 50 4 00 
6 to 8 in., branched. 25 2 00 Si7 50 
Azalea Hinodegiri. A magnificent hardy Japanese 
variety; decided improvement upon A. amoena, which 
it somewhat resembles in habit of growth, but is a 
more vigorous grower and foliage is heavier. Blight 
carmine flou’ers 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 
Extra-strong plants, from 4-in. 
pots, 18 to 24 in.. .So 75 
Strong plants from 4-in. pots, 12 
to 18 in. 50 $4 00 
The finest lawns in the South are sowed with Berck- 
mans’ “ Fruitland Mixture,” which is composed only 
of those grasses that have shown extraordinary heat- 
and drought-resisting qualities. If it is used on your 
lawn you will have a carpet of green all the season. 
See page 6 for prices. 
Azalea Indica 
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