P. J. B erckjWAtv s Co. Avg vsta . G eorgia, 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
Exochorda grandiflora 
Exochorda grandiflora (Spiraea grandiflora) 
Pearl Bush 
A popular, large-growing shrub, attaining a height of 
8 to 10 feet. A native of North China. Leaves bright 
green; large, pure white flowers produced in great pro¬ 
fusion about the middle of March. When the blooms 
are fully expanded, a well-grown plant has the appear¬ 
ance of a snow bank. A clump or mass of these plants 
on the lawn makes a most conspicuous feature. 
each io ioo 
4 to 4L2 ft., extra heavy.... 
■• So 75 
$6 
00 
S40 
00 
3 to 4 ft., very heavy. 
50 
4 
OO 
25 
00 
2 to 3 ft., heavv. 
35 
5 
ob 
20 
00 
18 to 24 in., well branched.. 
25 
2 
00 
15 
00 
Forsythia. Golden Bell 
Forsythia Suspensa (Drooping Golden Bell). A 
graceful variety with long, slender, drooping bran¬ 
ches. Leaves dark, shiny green; flowers yellow, pro¬ 
duced in great profusion in early spring. Attains a 
height of 6 to io feet. each io ioo 
3 yrs., 3 to 4 ft., well branched.So 35 S3 00 S25 00 
2 yrs., 2 tc 3 ft., well branched. 25 2 00 15 00 
F. Viridissima (Golden Bell). Flowers golden yellow, 
produced in great profusion last of February or early 
in March. Most effective when planted in large 
groups. 2 vrs., 2 to 3 ft., well branched, 25 cts. each. 
S2 for 10, S15 per 100. 
FRENCH MULBERRY. See Callicarpa 
Hydrangea Monstrosa 
Genista (Spartium). Spanish Broom 
Genista Juncea (Spartium Junceum). .Spanish Broom. 
A most conspicuous, erect-growing shrub. The 
branches are almost leafless, and have a rush-like 
appearance. Small green leaves are sparsely pro¬ 
duced. When this plant is laden with its profusion 
of golden yellow, pea-shaped flowers, it forms a 
most conspicuous object. It commences to bloom in 
April and continues for many weeks. Attains a 
height of 6 to 8 feet. each io 
4 to 5 ft., extra heavy.So 75 SO 00 
3 to 4 ft., very bushy. 50 3 50 
GLOBE FLOWER. See Corchorus 
HARDY ORANGE. See Citrus trifoliata 
HONEYSUCKLE. See Lonicera 
Hypericum Moserianum (see page 23) 
Hydrangeas 
A rich, moist soil, where they are protected from the 
afternoon sun of summer, is the best location. 
Prices, except where noted: each io ioo 
3 yrs., heavy, well branched, 
24 to 30 in.$0 50 S4 00 $30 00 
2 yrs., strong, well branched, 
18 to 24 in. 35 3 00 25 00 
2 yrs., well branched, 12 to 18 in. 25 2 00 18 00 
Hydrangea arborescens (Wild Hydrangea). A native 
species of upright growth. Flowers creamy white, 
borne in large clusters in early summer. 
H. arborescens grandiflora alba. A recent intro¬ 
duction of great value. Plooms very large, snowy 
white. A valuable acquisition, as it begins to bloom 
in April and lasts almost the entire summer. In form, 
the panicles are similar to 11 . Hortensis. each io 
Strong 3-yr. plants.$0 50 $4 00 
Strong 2-yr. plants. 35 3 00 
H. Monstrosa. A very large-flowering variety; beau¬ 
tiful rose-color, shaded white; in some soils pale rose 
or blue. A very decided improvement on Otaksa. 
H. Otaksa. An improved variety of Hortensis; flower- 
heads very large; pale rose or blue, according to soil. 
H. paniculata grandiflora. Produces in July im¬ 
mense panicles of pure white flowers, which last for 
several weeks; a most valuable shrub. A large bed of 
this plant makes a most striking appearance. This 
shrub should be grown in rich ground and cut back 
severely during winter. It will then produce mag¬ 
nificent flower-heads. 
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