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P. J. BERCKMAAfS Co. M AVGUSTA, GEORGIA 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Rhododendron Catawbiense 
Pittosporum 
Pittosporum Tobira (Japanese Pittosporum). A fine 
shrub, with dark green leaves clustered at the ends of 
the branches. Plant is of compact growth; flowers 
yellowish white, very fragrant, are produced middle 
of April, and last a long time. A splendid shrub for 
specimens or massing, and can also be trimmed in 
fanciful shapes. 12 to 15 in., branched, 50 cts. each, 
$4 for 10, $35 per 100. 
P. Tobira variegata (Variegated Pittosporum). Sim¬ 
ilar to P. Tobira, but with leaves beautifully mar¬ 
gined white. Of more dwarf habit. 10 to 12 in., 
branched, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10. 
Quercus. The Oak» 
Quercus acuta (Japanese Evergreen Oak). Without 
doubt this is the most beautiful evergreen Oak ever 
introduced. The tree is of medium growth, bark 
very smooth, leaves oblong, of a bright glossy green; 
growth very symmetrical and compact. A specimen 
of this Oak in our grounds is the admiration of all 
who see it. Seems to do well in almost any soil. 
each 10 100 
4 to 5 ft., heavy, well branched. 5 1 00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched. 75 56 00 
2 to 3 ft., branched. 50 4 00 
2-yr. plants. 25 2 00 $15 00 
Q. Darlington (Darlington Oak). This is a very hand¬ 
some form of Evergreen or Live Oak. The tree 
is of more upright growth than the Live Oak. A 
magnificent species and very popular wherever 
known. each 10 100 
4 to 5 ft., heavy, well branched. 5 o 75 56 00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched. 50 4 00 
2 to 3 ft., branched. 25 2 50 $20 00 
Q. sempervirens (Live Oak). The natural Live Oak 
of the South. We have a beautiful lot of stocky, 
transplanted trees. each 10 100 
8 to 10 ft., heavy, well branched$2 00 
6 to 8 ft., heavy, well branched. 1 50 5i2 50$ioo 00 
5 to 6 ft., well branched . 1 00 8 00 70 00 
4 to 5 ft., well branched. 75 6 00 
3 to 4 ft., well branched . 50 4 00 
2 to 3 ft., well branched. 25 2 50 
Q. Suber (Cork Oak). This is the Oak which produces 
the cork of commerce. Usually the first crop of cork 
can be taken when the tree is ten years of age. The 
tree thrives well here. There are a number of trees 
Quercus Suber, continued 
in this vicinity over fifty years of age and in very 
flourishing condition. The Cork Oak attains a height 
of about 50 feet. It is ornamental as well as useful. 
The trees we have are grown from the best imported 
Spanish seed. Difficult to transplant from open 
ground. each 10 100 
3 to 4 ft., well branched.So 75 
2 to 3 ft., branched. 50 $4 00 $ 3 ° 00 
All Oaks are very difficult to transplant; hence the 
trees must be defoliated and severely pruned when 
planted. Keep the trees well mulched until thoroughly 
established. 
Ruscus aculeatus. Butcher’s Broom 
A unique dwarf evergreen shrub, with acute or spiny 
bract-like leaves H to 1H inches long. Produces 
numerous red berries, which are retained during winter. 
Strong plants, 25 cts. each, 52 for 10. 
Rhododendrons 
Rose Bay, or Mountain Laurel 
Rhododendron Catawbiense (Catawba Rhododen¬ 
dron). This is our native variety from the Alleghany 
mountains, and those who have visited these moun¬ 
tains can appreciate this grand plant. Flowers lilac- 
purple. 1 to 1 Yl ft., bushy, $1 each, 58 for 10. 
R. Catawbiense, Hardy Hybrids. These magnificent 
plants cannot be too highly recommended for such 
sections where they will give good results. They aie 
indispensable in the landscape. To secure the most 
pleasing effect they should be planted in large groups, 
as the rich and glowing colors of the flowers are most 
effective when viewed against a background of green 
formed by the glossy foliage of the plants. 1 hen, too, 
when the flowers have faded the plants themselves 
make a shrub border that is unusually attractive. 
The varieties vary in color from pure white to deep 
purple and all shades of rose, pink and crimson. I he 
plants should be set in a rich, shady situation, and 
the soil should contain well-decayed leaf-mold and 
well-rotted manure. Keep the plants well mulched 
with rotted leaves. Not being deeply rooted, they 
are apt to be injured by drought. There is no plant 
which will give more satisfaction, or more pleasing 
effect, than the Rhododendron. each 10 
18 to 24 in., well-branched plants, set 
with buds . $2 00 $15 00 
12 to 15 in., well set with buds . 1 25 10 00 
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