P. J.Berckmatvs Co. ^ Augvsta. Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
AZALEA HINODEGIRI, continued 
Plants imported from Japan. % each io ioo 
2 to 2*4 /t., extra fine specimens.$7 50 
18 to 24 in., strong, bushy plants. 3 50 
12 to 18 in., strong, bushy plants. 1 50$i2 00 
Home-grown plants. 
8 to 12 in., branched. 50 4 00 $30 00 
6 to 8 in., branched. 35 3 00 20 00 
AZALEA INDICA. Indian Azalea 
(HOME-GROWN) 
EACH 
TO 
TOO 
18 to 24 in. high, very bushy plants, 
well set with buds.Si 
00 
OC 
00 
575 
00 
15 to 18 in. high, very bushy plants, 
well set with buds. 
75 
6 
00 
50 
00 
12 to 15 in. high, bushy plants, well 
set with buds . 
50 
4 
00 
30 
00 
8 to 12 in. high, branched, with 
buds.. 
35 
3 
00 
20 
00 
6 to 8 in. high, branched, with buds 
25 
2 
00 
17 
50 
We can supply a few very fine specimen plants 
at from 
$3 to $15 each. 
We have over fifty varieties in our collection, and 
have 10,000 salable plants in stock this year. The colors 
include pure white, all shades of crimson, scarlet, pur¬ 
ple, salmon, and with exquisite variegations, mottlings, 
stripes, blotches, etc. Single and double flowers. 
We grow Azaleas in very large quantities, and annually 
add many of the new European varieties. All our 
plants are grown in open ground during summer and 
lifted in October, when they are in the most healthy 
condition. In this latitude it is best to plant Azaleas 
in open ground in March, but southward they can be 
safely planted from October until April. 
These beautiful shrubs are perfectly hardy in this 
latitude, but succeed best in a somewhat shady situ¬ 
ation. and in a light soil containing an abundance of 
leaf-mold. They are of the greatest value for all pur¬ 
poses, either for massing or as single specimens in open 
ground, or for the decoration of conservatories or rooms. 
If the plants are grown in pots, they .should be re¬ 
potted after flowering and before the new growth begins. 
Keep the plants sheltered for a few days and then 
plunge the pots in open ground in a shady situation, or 
they may be planted in an open border and kept shaded. 
If plants are required for winter blooming in con¬ 
servatory, they should be lifted and repotted before 
very cold weather and kept in a cool greenhouse. By 
judiciously selecting the varieties, a continuous supply 
of flowers may be had from January until May. 
Azaleas are liable to attacks of red spider and thrips, 
especially if plants suffer from want of proper watering. 
Daily syringing of plants kept under glass will aid in 
eradicating these pests, as also will a spray of sulpho- 
tobacco soap. 
Potting soil should be composed of half peat, half- 
leaf-mold and good loam; abundant drainage must be 
given. 
The engraving on outside cover, from photograph 
taken at Fruitland, well shows the superb proportions 
to which Indian Azaleas may be grown in this latitude. 
It will be noted, too, that they cover themselves with 
flowers in the same prodigal fashion set by the diminu¬ 
tive bushes with which our more northern customers 
aie familiar. 
A well-fed, -tended and -pruned Azalea need never 
grow scraggy and misshapen with age. but should be¬ 
come more beautiful every year, as its increasing spread 
of branches gives room for the display of myriads more 
of flowers. We believe that, by following the hints 
given above, any of our southern customers may own 
specimens as fine as those illustrated. Those who 
grow Azaleas in the house should remember that the 
flowers will last much longer if the plants are kept in a 
cool room after they have expanded 
AZALEA INDICA (Imported) 
These beautiful plants are becoming more popular 
every year for forcing and for window, store and con¬ 
servatory decoration. These plants are also adapted for 
open-ground planting. The Azaleas which we offer are 
all grafted and have bushy crowns, which are well set 
with flower-buds, promising a most gorgeous display of 
color at their blooming season. We have about twelve 
to fifteen distinct varieties, double and single, white, 
all shades of red, pink, variegated, etc. 
Plants with crowns. each 
Beautiful specimens, 16 to 18 in. diameter. 52 00 
Beautiful specimens, 12 to 14 in. diameter. 1 00 
Beautiful specimens, 10 to 12 in. diameter. 75 
Berberis Japonica 
Berberis Japonica ( Mahonia Japonica) 
Japanese Barberry 
This splendid plant thrives in almost any situation, 
but does best in a partially shaded location, where the 
ground is well drained. Leaves very broad with five 
pairs of leaflets; flowers yellow in long spikes during 
the first three months of the year, followed by dark 
purple berries. A magnificent shrub. 
each 10 100 
30 to 36 in., very h’vy. (O. G.).Si 25 5 10 00 
24 to 30 in., very h’vy (O. G.). 1 00 8 00 $60 00 
18 to 24 in., very heavy. 75 5 00 45 00 
12 to 18 in., very heavy. 50 4 00 30 00 
Buxus. Boxwood 
Balearica. A very handsome variety of Boxwood, with 
large, oblong leaves, from 1 to 2 inches in length. Not 
so hardy as the common tree box. 
each 10 
12 to 15 in., bushy.So 50 $4 00 
B. Handsworthi. A stiff-leaved upright form of 
Boxwood, with large, dark green leaves. Very 
hardy and distinct. 12 to 18 in.. 50 cts. each. $4 for 
10, S30 per 100. 
If you want a beautiful Lawn this winter, try our “Fruitland Mixture.” We feel sure a trial will prove 
satisfactory. See page 6 
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