44 P. J. BERCKMANS 
COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
ARAUCARIA EXCELSA 
Caladiums 
Fancy-leaved. Dry bulbs ready in November. This mag- 
nificent genus of plants has in the last few years become 
very popular, both for decorating the conservatory and green- 
house and for window- boxes. They are also admirably 
adapted for planting in the open ground. They do best ina 
partially shaded situation, especially where protected from 
the heat of the afternoon sun, and if the ground is well en- 
riched will not fail to please the most fastidious. As soon as 
all danger of frost is past in the spring the plants or bulbs 
can be set out in the open ground. In the fall after the 
growth is finished, take up the bulbs and keep them in a 
warm, dry place, either in sand or charcoal, and in the spring 
they can be again set out. 
Our collection comprises over fifty of the best and most 
distinct varieties, including over twenty-five of the new Bra- 
zilian sorts. 
A description of the wonderful combination of colors and 
beautiful blending of shades in these plants is impossible. 
In some the leaves are bright red with darker veins; some 
have a delicate rose-colored center, shading off to white; 
others are pure white and so transparent that writing held 
beneath the leaf may be readily deciphered through it. 
Many varieties are as brightly colored and as delicately 
beautiful as flowers. A bed of these grand plants will not 
disappoint you. If the bulbs are started in a green- 
house in February and potted frequently while in 
growth, they will make a most magnificent display 
in the house until all danger of frost is past in the 
spring, when they can be set in open ground if de- 
sired. Otherwise, by having the plants repotted as 
needed they can be kept in growth in greenhouses 
continuously until October. Each 10 
1 to 1% inches in diameter..........$0 25 $2 00 
54 to % inch in diameter... E 20 1 50 
Esculentum (Tanyah, or Elephant Ear). A bulbous 
plant producing immense leaves, which are of great 
ornamental value. Тһе roots are used throughout 
the eastern and southern countries for eulinary pur- 
poses. Тһе Japanese use it for a dish called Poi, 
which is highly nutritive. Succeeds best in rich, 
moist situations and ean be cultivated the same as 
potatoes. Each 10 100 
Extra large bulbs .......... $0 25 $200 $15 00 
Large size 77920252 25252 15 1 00 8 00 
Casuarina tenuissima 
(AUSTRALIAN BEEF WOOD) 
Strong plants, from 4-in. pots, 50 cts. each, $4 for 10, 
$30 per 100 
With drooping pale green branches. The plant is of 
very odd habit and is useful for decorating with palms, 
ete. Not hardy north of middle Florida. 
Chrysanthemums 
(Pot-grown) 
10 plants іп 10 best varieties, suitable for exhi: ition 
purposes А.Х 
50 plants in 50 best varieties, suitable for exhibition 
purposes A iesceveviesecccsescss2s CORON inii. 409 3 00 
100 plants in 50 or more best varieties, suitable for exhi- 
bition purposes зории 5 00 
Our present stock contains nothing but superior sorts. To 
fully describe the peculiar shades and colors and the great 
variety of forms, would not be pc ble within the limits of 
this Catalogue. We shall in every instance send only the most 
distinet varieties, and inelude many of the leading sorts of 
1904 and 1905. 
Ferns 
Nephrolepis Barrowsii (Improved Ostrich Plume Fern). 
Of the Boston Fern character, but with the leaflets subdi- 
vided so as to form a perfect frond. These grow broad and 
heavy and exceedingly handsome. They frequently measure 
6 inches across. This variety, being a sport, is apt to revert 
to the original type, either as a whole or part of the plant. 
3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 
Nephrolepis davallioides furcans (Curled Sword Fern). 
A very distinet and beautiful variety; the fronds are long 
and broad, beautifully erested at the tops; feathery foliage. 
Each 
Fine plants, from 4-inch pots .$0 50 
Fine plants, from 3-inch pots 24 25 
Nephrolepis exaltata Bostoniensis (Boston Sword 
Fern). Fronds are егесі and graceful; one of the best and 
most ornamental Ferns ever introduced. Of easy culture. 
Each 
Beautiful specimens, from 10-inch pots $5 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 8-inch pots.. 3 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 7-inch pots.. 2 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 6-inch pots.. 1 00 
Beautiful specimens, from 5-inch pots 75 
Fine plants, from 4-inch pots....... 50 
Fine plants, from 3-inch pots............ 25 
Nephrolepis Piersonii elegantissima. | f 
the Boston Fern. The side pinnæ being again sub-divided 
and standing at right angles to the midrib, makes very 
beautiful fronds. Apt to revert to the original type. 3-inch 
pots, 25 cts. each. 
Nephrolepis Scottii (Dwarf Boston Fern). This is like the 
Boston Fern іп general characteristics, but dwarf, more 
compaet and very graceful. 3-inch pots, 25 cts. each. 
Ficus elastica (INDIA-RUBBER TREE) 
Each 10 100 
24 to 30 inches, stocky, 5-inch pots....$1 00 $7 50 
15 to 18 inches, 4-inch pots...... dE 75 6 00 
10 to 12 inches, 4-inch pots........... 50 400 $30 00 
This is the well-known and popular Rubber Plant. Unsur- 
passed for table and parlor decoration. _All our plants are 
grown from top-cuttings and can be supplied by the thousand. 
GREENHOUSE MANAGEMENT. By L. R. Taft. This book 
forms an almost indispensable companion volume to “ Green- 
house Construetion." Illustrated, 382 pages. Cloth, $1.50. 
FANCY-LEAVED CALADIUM 
