P. J.Berckmatvs Co.jy^AvGi/sTA, Georgia 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
A handsome and effective Hedge of Citrus trifoliata 
Buxus suffruticosa. Dwarf Box 
This old favorite is in great demand for edging. We 
offer a superb lot of plants. ioo 1.000 
8 to io in., very bushy, 4 to 5 in. in 
diam.$20 00 
6 to 8 in., very bushy, 3 to 4 in. in 
diam. 10 00 $80 00 
4 to 6 in., bushy. 8 00 60 00 
Cerasus Caroliniana ( Primus Caroliniana) 
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, 6 to 12 in., S3 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 bran.$20 00 Si25 00 
Strong plants, 2 to 3 ft., well bran... 12 00 
Citrus trifoliata 
Japan Hardy Orange; Trifoliate Orange 
This popular plant was first disseminated by us, 
and 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 
CITRUS TRIFOLIATA, continued 
two or three annual shearings, the first about the middle 
of May and the others while the young growth is tender. 
If delayed until the 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. 
Extra-strong, well branched plants, 100 1,000 
3 to 4 ft., 3-yr.S15 00 S100 00 
18 to 24 in., heavy branched. 2-yr.. 4 00 30 00 
12 to 18 in., i-yr. 3 00 15 00 
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 North 
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 1866, 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 secured in two years after 
planting. Well-branched, transplanted plants, 24 to 
30 in., $5 per 100, $40 per 1.000. 
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 
3 to 4 ft., very bushy, 3-yr.$15 00 Si00 00 
2 to 3 ft., well branched, 2-yr. 4 00 30 00 
18 to 24 in., branched. 3 00 25 00 
How to Make a Privet Hedge 
Prepare the ground by plowing or spading to the 
proper width and depth. Open the trench 12 inches 
wide by 15 inches deep. Apply to this a liberal amount 
ot well-rotted stable manure, and if this is not available 
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