18 P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
FIELD OF HIBISCUS SYRIACUS MEEHANII, NEW VARIEGATED-LEAVED АТНА (See page 20) 
Ornamental Department 
DECIDUOUS SHRUBS 
We will supply 10 shrubs in 10 varieties, standard size, our selection, іог................. 
Or 100 shrubs іп 25 or 50 varieties, standard size, our selection, for................ 
OmTü»shrubs О Vanietiess extra IDeRaVvo for «d. а сено раны Сі ыды 
Or 100 shrubs in 25 or 50 varieties, extra heavy, for . ws 
To meet the increasing demand for ornamental shrubs and trees, this year enlarged our area 
of land which is devoted entirely to ornamental stock, and are prepared to supply the most desirable shrubs for 
the South in quantities. Parties desiring large lots should write us for special quotations, We grow none but 
varieties which have been tested as to their adaptability to the South, and also very largely of the hardy varie- 
ties adapted to northern sections. 
The same direetions for the preparation of the soil and planting as given for deciduous fruit trees on page 
4 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. 
These 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. АП shrubs that flower on the wood 
of the preceding year's growth should not be pruned until June or July, when the crop of flowers is over. То 
this class belong the following: 
Althæas, Pyrus Japonica, Deutzia, Philadelphus, Spiræa, ete. 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, which produce flowers upon the young wood, should be pruned during winter. Our list of varieties 
has been largely increased, as we test all the novelties that are offered by northern and European growers, ke- 
fore being satisfled as to their adaptation to the southern elimate, but, in order to meet our extensive trade, we 
also grow very largely of many varieties adapted to northern sections. We are satisfied that the stock of shrubs 
now growing is the largest that can be found in the South, 
Azalea | AZALEA, continued 
| Pontica (Hardy Ghent Azalea). A beautiful species, grow- 
Calendulacea (Great Flame Azalea). A native species; | ing 3 to 4 ft. high. Flowers yellow, orange and red, with de- 
very showy the latter part of April when the plants are cov- lightful odor. Should be planted in rich, shady situation. 
ered with a profusion of bloom. Several shades of yellow, | Fine, bushy plants, 15 to 18 іп, 75 cts. each, $6.50 for 10. 
orange, buff and crimson. It is unquestionably one of the 
most brilliant early spring-flowering shrubs. Perfectly 
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hardy. Each 10 | Berberis (BARBERRY) 
Glumps, 210 3 HU cree es c NM UH 81 00 $8 00 | Each 10 100 
umps, 18 to 24 іп......... en ДЭРЕ 600 Неву ооа FESSES it oor dias 035 $250 $17 50 
Strong, bushy plants, 12 to 18 in. 50 400 Well-branched, SUORAN 2. 30 В 25 $ 00 Hio 00 
Mollis. (Imported.) A hardy species from China and Japan, 
expanding its large flowers before the Calendulacea. The | Purpurea (Purple-leaved Barberry). A beautiful shrub with 
colors range from pale yellow to orange and carmine. They violet-purple foliage and fruit. Most effective for planting in 
are exceedingly valuable for massing in open ground, where groups or massing. Attains a height of from 3 to 5 feet. 
early flowers are desired, and for forcing under glass. Thunbergii (Thunberg's Barberry). A dwarf variety from 
Each | Japan, with small foliage, changing to a beautiful coppery 
Grafted plants in distinct colors, with buds .......... $1 00 red in autumn. Retains its leaves for a long time. Makes a 
Seedling plants in mixture, with buds................ 75 beautiful dwarf ornamental hedge. 
