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P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
GENISTA JUNCEA AT FRUITLAND 
Deutzia dene a 
SAEN АНТ быс ыы аса $0 50 $3 00 
2-year plants. 25 200 
Gracilis. Flowers pure white, bell-shaped, quite dwarf: is 
also valuable as a pot-plant for winter blooming in conserva- 
tory. Blooms early in April. 
Lemoinei. Flowers pure white, borne in great profusion, 
on stout, upright branches; dwarf habit; blooms early in 
April. A desirable acquisition. 
Pride of Rochester. Double white, back of petals pink; 
large panicles and blooms early. 
Elaeagnus Edulis (Longipes) 
(JAPAN OLEASTER) 
Each 10 100 
Strong, field-grown, bearing size .......$0 75 $6 00 
Extra heavy plants, 3 ft., bushy. 2 50 400 $25 00 
ОПЕРЕ А С Lars E. 25. 200 18 00 
А benutiful ornamental plant destined to become very popu- 
lar ns soon as better known. Produces edible fruit. For full 
description, see page 16. 
Exochorda grandiflora 
(Spiraea grandiflora) 
(PEARL BUSH) 
Each 10 100 
2 to 3 ft. plants, bushy ............ $0 50 $2 50 $15 00 
18 to 24 in., well branched ......... 25 2 00- 12:00 
А very attractive shrub. Native of North China. Large, 
pure white flowers are produced in great profusion about 
middle of March. When in full bloom a well-grown plant 
has the appearance of а snow-bank. We recommend this 
highly. A clump of this on a lawn makes a most conspieu- 
ous feature. 
Forsythia (GOLDEN BELL) 
Each 10 100 
Bushy plants, 3 to 4 ft............. $0 50 $3 00 $15 00 
Well branched, 2 to 3 ft............ 25 200 1000 
Viridissima. Flowers golden yellow, produced in great 
profusion last of February or early in March. Most 
effec.ive when planted in large groups. 
Suspensa. Flowers similar to Viridissima, but stronger 
and of drooping habit. 
Genista Juncea (Spartium Junceum) 
(SPANISH BROOM) 
Each 10 100 
3 to 4 ft., bushy 0 50 
Strong, field-grown plants, 2 to 3ft.. 25 $200 $15 00 
А most beautiful, erect-growing shrub, almost leafless; 
stems of vivid green, and when laden with its profusion of 
golden yellow flowers during April, it forms a most con- 
spicuous object. It continues in bloom for six weeks. 
Hibiscus Syriacus (Althaea frutex) 
(ROSE OF SHARON) 
Each 10 100 
Strong, grafted plants, 3 to 4 ft., heavy.$0 40 $3 00 $20 00 
Strong, grafted plants, 2 to 3 ft......... 25 2007 15 00 
These are among our most valuable flowering shrubs, апа 
deserve to be more extensively cultivated, as they produce 
their flowers in the greutest profusion during three months. 
Тһе new European varieties lateiy introduced are nearly all 
of dwarf growth, and their flowers are greatly superior to the 
old sorts. Their colors include white, pink, purple, blue, red, 
violet, mottled; double and single. Commence to bloom last 
of May. 
Hibiscus Syriacus Meehanii 
(NEW VARIEGATED-LEAVED ALTHAZA) 
Each 10 
CICA OUT. bushy i D Pio оао аа $2 00 $17 50 
24 to 30 in., bushy.. 21750 12 50 
18 to 24 in., bushy.... 1 00 8 50 
12 to 18 in., branched . 25 6 00 
ONO (Д Tn; DAAI НУТ aps or REN S SER 50 4 00 
This most remarkable Althæa is unquestionably the best of 
the variegated-leaved class. Habit robust, compact and some- 
what dwarf. Leaves beautifully variegated with creamy white, 
with irregular margins and green centers; the light-colored 
portions ne sun-seald or revert to the green. 'The flowers 
are single, 3% to 4 inches in diameter, of a satiny lavender 
sheen, and purple-blotehed at the base of each of the five 
petals, and are produced in the greatest profusion from June 1 
until autumn. This is a remarkably striking plant, and noth- 
ing finer ean be found during its blooming period, or even pre- 
vious to the time the flowers make their appearance, as it is 
excellent for massing or as single specimens. It has proven 
| hardy as far north as other varieties of Althmwas, Plants now 
> years old in our grounds have reached the height of 8 feet, 
and have always been entirely free from insects or other dis- 
eases. As compared with the old wariegated-leaved variety, 
known as H. Buistii, or H. variegata, whose double, dark wine- 
colored flowers never open, but remain unsightly, the Meehanii 
is immensely superior. 
This variety was received by us 25 years ago in an invoice ot ` 
deciduous shrubs and merely labeled “Variegata,” but if 
proved entirely distinct from what was known under that 
name. Its merits soon became so transcendent that after sub- 
mitting the leaves and flowers for identification to our esteemed 
friend, the late Thomas Meehan, who was unable to trace the 
variety's origin, we dedicated it to him. 
We do not hesitate in offering this variety to the publie, 
feeling sure that it will be universally valued as soon as it is 
disseminated. (See illustration on back cover.) 
| SPRAYING CROPS, by C. M. Weed. А trentise explaining 
the principles and practice of the application of liquids and 
powders to plants for destroying insects and fungi. Illus- 
trated. 140 pages. 5x7 inches. Cloth, 50 ets. 
EXOCHORDA GRANDIFLORA (Spiræa grandiflora) 
