8 P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
HEART AND BIGARREAU CHERRIES 
: Each 10 100 
2-year, 5 ю 6 feet, branched .................... MES So ab cs HOS BK EUN, Coo Fox а қом odd Gens $0 25 $2 00 61750 
Lean УАР, 410° D feet, WIDE OP DACULY, Drancbed ooi коо он модель aa PS CERERRERAR E оона. vols 20 1:25 15 00 
Black Tartarian. Very large; black. | Luelling. vay Ei MI. ue 
i Werder’s Early . Large; black. Early. 
Early Lamaurie. Large; dark purple. | Yellow Spanish. Large; early; has a red cheek; juicy. 
Governor Wood. Large; yellow and red. | Опе of the best. 
APRICOTS 
25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100 
Apricots are best adapted for planting in city gardens, or where trees are protected by surrounding buildings. 
They are among the most delicious of fruits, and, therefore, a little extra eare should be given in protecting the 
flowers from the late spring frosts. The trees, when planted іп orchards, seldom last long here, unless protected 
by surrounding timber or tall-growing fruit trees, but in many sections of the southwest this is one of the most 
desirable of orchard fruits. Тһе period of maturity extends from the beginning of June to the end of July. 
The bes garicti¢s are as follows: Early Golden, Moorpark, Roman and Royal. 
FIGS 
Price, two years old, 25 cts. each, $2 for 10, $15 per 100; one year old, 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10, $10 per 100 
Best Varieties for General Cultivation in Capitals 
Angelique, or Early Lemon. Small; greenish yellow; | CELESTIAL. Small; pale violet, with bloom; very sweet; 
early. prolifie and hardy. 
BRUNSWICK, or MADONNA. Very large; violet; good | Genoa. Medium; yellow. 
and produetive, GREEN ISCHIA. Green, crimson pulp; prolific. 
BLACK ISCHIA. Medium; blue-black; good. Bears abun- | LEMON, Large; yellow; sweet. 
dant crops, and is hardy. Madeline. Small; pale yellow. 
BROWN TURKEY. Medium; brown; sweet andexcellent; | White eerte p e recommended for drying. 
very prolifie. Most reliable for field culture. White Nerii. АП produce large fruit. 
NECTARINES 
Price, 20 cts. each, $1.50 for 10 
Require the same culture as the peach. Тһе fruit, having a smooth skin, is very liable to the attacks of the 
eurculio and brown rot and must be sprayed as soon as blossoms fall, and again every two weeks during May and 
June. They ripen through July and part of August. 
EARLY VIOLET. White, with blush cheek; flesh tender, 
juicy and of good flavor. 
ELRUGE. Red; mottled darker. 
NEW WHITE. Large; pure white; flesh tender, juicy, 
vinous; very good; early; free. 
VICTORIA. Medium; purple, with brown cheek. July. 
PEACHES 
Prices, unless otherwise noted: Each 10 100 1,000 
1 year, 4 feet and up, heavy .......... дер ИФТ НЕ, О 29 $0 15 $125 $10 00 $60 00 
1 year, ЗО feet STOCKY усына eh sies exeo oce ROUTE x ROMS MA TUTTI VE. 10 100 800 5000 
Best Varieties for Commercial Orchards in Capitals 
All of our Peach Trees are propagated from buds taken from the best bearing trees. We therefore know our 
trees to be true to name, perfectly healthy, free from disease and first-class in every respect. We do not grow 
cheap and inferior Peaeh trees. 
DIRECTIONS FOR CULTIVATING THE PEACH.— A sandy loam is best suited to the Peach, but it will adapt itself 
to almost any soil, provided it is well drained. Plant one-year-old trees, 18 x 18 feet; cut the trees back to 18 to 
24 inches, as it is always best to have a low-headed tree. In the spring, after the growth has started, remove all 
but three branches and let these be distributed so that the tree will be well balanced. For the first two years fer- 
tilize with well-decomposed barnyard manure, or a mixture of one part of cotton seed or bone meal to two parts 
of acid phosphate. Apply 174 to 2 pounds to each tree, After the third year avoid nitrogenous fertilizers and use 
а fertilizer containing a good percentage of bone phosphate and potash. Prune every year by cutting off one- 
third of the previous year's growth. Тһе head of the tree should be broad and open so as to allow free circulation 
of light and air. Never plant newly cleared woodlands; such lands should be cultivated for at least two years 
before setting the trees, otherwise woodlice will injure them. In preparing orchard land, plow deep. If necessary, 
subsoil. Cow-Peas drilled in 2 feet apart, leaving at least 4 feet on each side of the trees, is the best crop to grow 
in a Peach orchard. Cultivate frequently, and in February or March turn under the cow-peas. When the orchard 
begins to bear it should have elean cultivation. After the cow-peas have been turned under, all subsequent culti- 
vation сап be done with a harrow and cultivator. After the fruit is harvested, drill in peas for a cover crop. 
To prevent brown rot, see page 5 for directions. (Never spray when a tree is in bloom.) 
FREESTONES BERENICE (China strain). Large to very large; yellow, 
mottled with dark crimson; flesh yellow, melting, juicy and 
Alexander. Above medium; highly eolored in clay soils, rich. End of July to middle of August. In point of excellent 
less so in light soils; flesh greenish white, very juicy, vinous qualities it is superior to any yellow Peach of its season, is 
and of good quality; adheres to the stone. Matures from most showy and an excellent shipper; its good quality also 
Мау 20 to June 15 at Augusta. Trees are remarkably prolific commends it to the planter. It originated with the late Dr. 
and bear very young. L. E. Berekmans, in 1877, and after 25 years' trial we have 
BELLE (Belle of Georgia). Verylarge; skin white, with red nothing equal to it at the same season. 
cheek; flesh white, firm and of excellent flavor. Tree arapid | Chair's Choice. Large, yellow; flesh very fine; heavy 
grower; very prolific; fine shipper. Ripe July 5 to 90, bearer. Ripens middle to end of August. 
