48 P. J. BERCKMANS COMPANY, AUGUSTA, GA. 
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КЕУЕ D'OR ROSES 
ROSES 
Open-ground Roses aré our specialty in the ornamental line. We import all the new varieties of seeming 
merit and give them a careful test, retaining only the best. Тһе same course is pursued in regard to new Roses 
of American origin, so our patrons can rest assured that our collection ineludes only the best varieties. Our 
stock of Roses is large, but, as we are now booking orders, some varieties may be all sold when the season for fill- 
ing orders already on file arrives. Therefore, we request our patrons to include an additional list of varieties for 
us to select from, as we never substitute unless fully authorized. While we have a good stock of the sorts listed, 
we can also supply a few plants of some fifty additional varieties, the quantity of each on hand being too limited 
to warrant cataloging. 
Directions for Planting, Pruning and Fertilizing 
Any good garden soil is suitable, but should be well fertilized with decomposed stable manure. Keep the 
soil free from weeds and stir frequently during the summer. Mulching in fall with stable manure is beneficial. 
A small amount of bone meal or good fertilizer applied in summer is advisable. 
WHEN PLANTING, cut off all but two or three of the strongest branches; cut these back to 3 inches. Plants 
thus eut back will transplant better and produce finer flowers. 
PRUNING. After the first killing frost, most of the varieties should have two-thirds of the past year's growth 
cut off. Xs a general rule, the more vigorous the variety the less it should be pruned. Remove all decayed wood. 
Climbing Roses should have only their side branches shortened in; do not disturb the main stem. 
WE FREQUENTLY receive complaints from our patrons who order late in the spring; they state the flowers 
produced on their roses are very inferior and do not come up to description. We would state that perfect flowers 
cannot be expected from plants set out late in February or March, and which produce blooms before they are well 
established. But if these plants are allowed to grow until the following fall, and if they receive the proper treat- 
ment, there will be no cause for complaint, 
Insects. For aphis, thrips, rose-slugs, and other insects infesting Roses, spray plants with a solution of 
sulpho-tobacco soap. 
For RosE-SLuG, spray with hellebore or insect powder. 
tobacco decoction or kerosene emulsion. 
MirpEWw. This is caused by extremes of heat and cold, or by a continuance of damp, cold weather. Sprinkle 
the plants with water and dust them with sulphur or soot, or spray with Bordeaux mixture. 
ROSES ON THEIR OWN ROOTS 
For Open-ground Cultivation 
For rose-leaf hopper, spray with insect powder, 
All the Roses in this collection are everblooming, except those specially noted 
Prices, general collection of best varietles : Each 10 100 
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Our selection, in 25 or 50 varieties’... 7...1... Feis ЯЕ Ph hes UE E Roe dy CUCINA 2 00 15 00 
BOURBON, CHINA, HYBRID PERPETUAL, HYBRID NOISETTE, 
HYBRID TEA, POLYANTHA and TEA ROSES 
Altred Colomb. Н.Р. Bright гей; large; globular. 
Anna de Diesbach. Н.Р. Clear carmine-pink; very large; 
Duchesse de Brabant (Comtesse de Labarthe), T. Pink, 
shaded with carmine-rose. An old favorite. 
free bloomer. 
Baby Rambler (Mme. Norbert LeVavasseur). P. This new 
Rose is of dwarf habit, and is continually in bloom from 
early spring until frost. Flowers produced in clusters; color 
dark crimson, similar to Crimson Rambler. It is perfectly 
hardy and stated to be free from mildew. At the approach 
of cold weather the plants can be lifted, potted off, and 
brought in the house, where they will bloom throughout the 
winter. We offer strong, own-root and budded plants at 50c. 
Baron de Bonstetten. H.P. Blackish erimson; large and 
full. 
Clothilde Soupert. P. Flowers 1% inches in diameter, 
beautifully formed; white, with rose or light carmine cen- 
ter; a constant bloomer; a desirable variety for cemeteries. 
Etoile de Lyon. T. Rich golden yellow; vigorous; free 
bloomer. 
Eugene Furst. Н.Р. Large; full; velvety crimson; very 
fragrant. 
General Jacqueminot. H.P. Fiery red; very fragrant; 
free bloomer. 
Gloire Lyonnaise. H.P. Full, white; base of petals very 
light canary-yellow; very large. 
Helen Gould (Balduin). T. Rosy pink; long, pointed buds. 
Fine. 
John Hopper. Н.Р. Bright rose, with carmine center. 
Kaiserin Augusta Victoria. H.T. Creamy white; very 
double; buds large and pointed. Decidedly the best white 
tea grown. 
