THE NATIONAL NURSERYMAN. 
22 I 
My dear sir Your note of recent date calling attention to the news¬ 
paper articles in reference to a plan for distributing trees has been 
received. Judging from the inquiries which have come to us there is 
considerable interest in this matter and I am glad to furnish you with 
a statement as to the general plan in view. 
It is not intended by any means to make a promiscuous distribution of 
trees. On the other hand, it is believed that any work of this kind should 
be limited to trees which are now only locally known and which through 
changed conditions obtainable by distribution might prove valuable. 
It is not the intention of the Department to interfere in any way with 
the legitimate trade. In fact, it is believed that by the proper handling 
of the matter, the trade can be stimulated by calling attention to the 
good things we have in our own country in a limited way. It is 
thought that by the distribution of a few rare trees and similar plants 
to different parts of the country interest would be aroused which would 
result eventually to the benefit of all lines of horticulture. 
Thanking you for your kind interest in the matter, *1 remain, 
Yours very truly, 
Washington, D. C., April 25, 1901. B. T. Galloway, Director. 
Besides being active in the nursery business he has taken 
much interest in military matters in his state ; and is now a 
retired officer of cavalry of the National Guard, having served 
about seventeen years. 
Mr. Berckmans was the unanimous choice of the convention 
at the halls for the position of president. His active interest 
in the Association gives assurance that he will care well for 
its affairs. 
PA N - A M E RIC A N K X HIB ITS. 
During June the landscape effects at the Pan-American 
assumed form sufficient to indicate the plan of those in charge. 
The florists have done much to add to the attractions of the 
grounds. The work of well-known nursery firms is also seen. 
Among the exhibits out of doors are the following: 
ROBERTCRAIG BERCKMANS. 
Robert Craig Berckmans, presi¬ 
dent-elect of the American Asso¬ 
ciation of Nurserymen, is the second 
son of Prosper J. Berckmans, ex¬ 
president of the American Porao- 
logical Society and president of the 
Georgia State Horticultural Society 
since its organization in 1876 . 
After a three years course at the 
Richmond Academy (the fourth 
oldest institution of learning in the 
United States) at Augusta, Ga., he 
spent three years at Bingham’s 
Military Institute ; and completed 
his education at the University of 
Georgia. 
After extended travel in Europe, 
visiting and studying the leading 
horticultural interests of France, 
Germany, Belgium, England and 
Scotland, he upon his return became 
a member of the firm of P. J. Berck¬ 
mans, established by his father in 
1857 .. In 1898 this firm was incor¬ 
porated in the P. J. Berckmans Co.; 
associated with him in this business are his brothers, L. A. and 
P. J. A. Berckmans, Jr. Under their management the busi¬ 
ness has steadily increased in both area and diversity of their 
products ; in addition to their extensive domestic trade they 
also transact a large export trade to South Ameiica, Africa, 
India and the West Indies. The subject of our sketch has 
traveled extensively in the West Indies, where he made the 
introduction of fruits from the states a study ; and has been 
convinced that these countries can produce a good product in 
the line of peaches, plums and small fruits. 
R. C. Berckmans has represented his firm for a number of 
years at the annual conventions of the American Association, 
and has always taken an active part to advance the interests of 
horticulture. He has been vice-president for Georgia for a 
number of years, also a member of the executive, legislative 
and other important committees. He is largely interested in 
fruit orchards in his state. 
Thomas Meehan <fc Sons, German¬ 
town, Pa.—Specimen evergreens, plainly 
labeled. 
Ellwanger & Barry, Rochester, N. Y. 
—Three large beds of roses. Paul 
Neyron, General Jacqueminot and red 
varieties; also. Crimson Rambler. 
Bobbink & Atkins, Rutherford, N. J. 
—Trained box, laurels and other ever¬ 
greens in large number. 
Nelson Bogue. Batavia, N. Y.—Six 
beds of roses in variety. 
James Yick’s Sons, Rochester, N. Y.— 
Five beds of geraniums, salvias, foliage 
plants, etc. 
3Lono anb Short. 
Benjamin Chase, Derry, N. H., sug¬ 
gests that orders for labels be sent in 
early. 
Albertson & Hobbs, Bridgeport, Ind , 
have an attractive announcement in 
another column. 
Mazzard cherry seed may be obtained 
of Thomas Meehan & Sons, German 
town, Phila., Pa. 
Natural peach pits, crop of 1900, may 
be had of J. Van Lindley Nursery Co., 
Pomona, N. C. 
Budders and grafters are wanted by Stark Brothers, Louisiana, Mo., 
Dansville, N. Y., and Huntsville, Ala. 
In exchange for evergreens 100,000 barberry are wanted by the Ever¬ 
green Nursery Co., Sturgeon Bay, Wis. 
Black soluble insecticide soap for spraying may be had of V. Casazza 
& Bro., 190 Prince street, New York city. 
Samples and prices of labels are sent upon application by the well- 
known firm, the Dayton Fruit Tree Label Co., Dayton, O. 
Apple seedlings, Kieffer pear seedlings, Russian mulberry and Black 
Locust seedlings are offered by J. A. Gage, Beatrice, Neb. 
Apple trees, 3 years, hardy variety, for early fall shipment, in large 
quantity, may be had of Pluenix Nursery Co., Bloomington. Ill. 
August Rolker, 59 Dey street, New York city, has roses, lilacs, rho¬ 
dodendrons, clematis, etc., from Jac. Smits, Naarden and Boskoop, 
Holland. 
On another page in this issue is the list of apple and peach trees in 
the large stock of J. G. Harrison & Sons, Berlin, Md. They have 
Kieffer pear and buds of peach, pear and plum. 
Robert Craig Berckmans. 
