P. J ■ B ERCKMA7V S Co. Ms. AVGUSTA. GEORGIA 
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT 
An effective border planting of Deciduous and Broad-leaved Shrubs 
Ornamental Department 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
There is scarcely a home in the country, suburbs or town, that cannot be improved in beauty and en¬ 
hanced in value by the judicious treatment of the grounds, be they large or small; and for this purpose no 
plants lend themselves more readily than the hardy flowering shrubs. What is more effective than shrub¬ 
bery massed to bring out some feature of the lawn, to hide some unsightly object, or to break the outlines 
of foundation walls? 
Along the drive, the walk, or the edge of the lawn, borders of shrubs may be planted that will give a 
succession of bloom from early spring until frosts come. Kven after the leaves have dropped, the brilliant 
berries of some varieties add color to the winter picture. Frequently one finds a spot that suggests the use 
of an individual specimen—in such case a variety should be selected that will develop into symmetrical 
form. 
The demand for our shrubs has increased so rapidly from year to year that we have found it necessary 
to increase our plantings each season; again this year we have increased the acreage and are prepared to 
furnish the most desirable varieties in large quantities. We grow the sorts that have proved their adapt¬ 
ability to the South, as well as many of the hardy kinds suited to the northern sections of the country. 
The same directions for the preparation of the soil and planting as given for deciduous fruit trees on 
page 3 applies to the average deciduous shrub. We cannot, however, too strongly impress the necessity 
of keeping the ground free from weeds and grass, and loose by frequent stirring, after being planted. 
A few hints upon planting and pruning deciduous shrubs may aid many persons in handling these with 
judgment and care, and increase the vigor of their growth. Nearly all deciduous shrubs which are grown in 
open ground should have their tops and branches cut back one-third or one-half, as seems necessary. Cut 
back the most vigorous-growing sorts more than those that are of more dwarf habit. All shrubs that flower on 
the wood of the preceding year’s growth should not be pruned until June or July, or after the crop of flowers 
is over. To this class belong the following: 
Altheas, Pyrus Japonica, Deutzia, Philadelphus, Spirea, etc. The old wood may be shortened-in, in 
order to promote the young growth, which is to produce flowers the following year. But some varieties, 
like Hydrangea paniculata grandiflora , which produce flowers upon the young wood, should be pruned 
during winter. 
Althaea frutex (Hibiscus Syriacus) Rose of Sharon 
These are most beautiful flowering shrubs, and deserve to be more extensively planted. The flowers 
are produced in the greatest profusion from May until August. When planted in groups or masses of con¬ 
trasting colors, the effect is most pleasing. The varieties we offer are nearly all of dwarf growth and are far 
superior to the old sorts. 
Prices, except where noted: each io ioo 
Extra-strong, bushy, grafted plants, 5 to 6 ft.So 75 56 00 
Very strong, grafted plants, 3 to 5 feet (according to variety).* 40 3 00 $25 00 
Strong, grafted plants, 2 to 3 ft... 25 2 00 13 00 
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