HH Berger & Co.'S Catalogue of Rare Japanese Plants
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Historic, archived docunnent Do not assume content reflects current scientific l<nowledge, policies, or practices. f It has been for manv years an undisputed and generally acknowledged fact, that Japan is a country highly favored by Nature ; that among her Flora are trees, shrubs and flowers of unsurpassed beauty, many unknown to us as yet, but all more or less adapted for propagation and cultivation in the United J^tates and Europe. Her fruits are in size, flavor and prolificness equal to any brought to us from foreign shores, and have for several years been successfully cultiva- ted in both the East and West. With many persons the idea prevails that Japan is a tropical climate. The climate on the contrary is such as to produce fruits of similar species to those in Europe, but no tropical plants such as Bananas, Mangoes, etc. Snow and frost are plentiful in Japanese winters; especially in the Xorthem Provinces; al- most all Japanese Plants can stand from 10° to lo"" above zero, Fahrenheit. Large quantities of plants are constantly exported from Japan, but too often being selected by persons ignorant on the subject prove a cause of disappoint- ment to the purchaser. A thorough study of Japanese Botany, years of experience, and a long acquaintance with Horticulturists of noted standing in Japan, besides a yearly visit to Japan, and personal selection of stock, give us unequalled facilities to procure the choicest, and most select specimens of vigorous growth. It may be possible to oflTer stock at lower prices by purchasing in Japan the refuse of Japanese nurseries, but such poor rooted stuff is not worth even a small amount spent on it ; in point of quality, we claim to import only the very best. Having been established in this business for nine years, constantly supply- ing to their satisfaction many of the most prominent Nurserymen and Horticul- turists of the United States, such as Messes. ELLWANGER & BAERY, Rochester, N. Y. STORRS & HARRISON, Painesville, Ohio. W^ILLIAM PARRY, Esq., of Riverton, N. J. JOHN SPENCE, Santa Barbara, Gala. H. H. SANFORD, Dixie Nursery, Thomasville, Georgia. FRED. W. KELSEY, 208 Broadway, New York City, we will trust, that future years may see the number of our customers largely augmented, and we shall do our best to retain their friendship and patronage. AH orders will be promptly tilled, in order of their receipt. We Guar- u antee every shrub, tree, bulb or plant, leaving our hands, to be true tO ^ name and description, -^^^^ ^ ^^^^ We would ask our friends and customers to distinctly advise us in their orders, what quantity, variety, etc. is desired, what mode of shipment, to what address, and by what time goods are expected. Should our stock of a particular variety ever be exhausted, on receipt of order, we will, if agreeable, fill it as soon as the missing plants arrive, as we are in receipt of invoices from Japan by every steamer from 15th of September, when the Lily Bulbs arrive, to 15th of April, when season is over. Our terms for parties unknown to us, are one half cash with order, balance C. O. D. on delivery—or satisfactory reference. A discount of 5 per cent, for cash remittance. Liberal reductions will be made on larger orders. A small charge Avill be made, enough to cover cost of boxes and material in packing. We will send correct and minute directions as to the planting, proper care and treatment, and mode of propagation to anyone purchasing plants from us, and wishing such information; many valuable plants are lost yearly by some oversight in above points. All communications should be addressed to H. H. BERGER & CO., p. O. Box 1501, San Francisco. .-^^^ A house without a warden is a thing which hardly exists in Japan. The Japanese are passionate lovers oi flowers, to some varieties of which the}'^ devote a care amounting- to idolatry; festivals are held in honor of such flowers as the Chrysanthemums, Tree Pseonias and Iris. Most certainly these three last named attain in that ''Land of the Morning" the greatest perfection known to horticulture. We offer to our customers all the better known varieties of Chrysanthemums in such shades as Deep yellow, large flowers, petals tubular. Pale yellow, new. Clear White, with a rosy flash in the center. Bronze and dark red, reverse of petals yellow. Large flower, scarlet, Claret color. Pure white, fringed petals. Rose flush, with darker points, petals recurved. Curled and twisted petals of bright canary color, I Bright scarlet with yellow edges. j ! Pure white center, tipped towards points with n sy lilac. Large, pure rose color, petals tubular. 35 cts. each or $4.00 for the set of twelve. i ' ^ NEWEST IN CHRYSANTHEMUMS. 30 new varieties of this favorite flower have been raised exclusively for us in Nursery in Japan; not obtainable elsewhere. We claim these to be the finest sorts in the U. S. Price, each, $2.50 or $60.00 for the 30. Correct description on application. TREE Py^ONIAS. (Paeonia Moutan.) It is doubtful whether all lovers of flowers are aware that there ^ ^ y is a vast difference between the Herbaceous Paeonias and the ^ ^.^;«f-,. ^^i^^^ — - — Paeonia Moutan. The latter are all grafted, their stems are woody, ^ they grow in the shape of bushes with leafy crowns, are difficult and i slow of propagation, therefore can never be common; they are hardy, fragrant, showy, and very beautiful^ and should flourish anywhere. Of new sorts we offer, two years old from graft, all double. Pure white, fringed. Violet rose, very full. Blush rose, dark red tipped. Dark crimson, very sweet scented. Double deep purple, almost black. Light rose, edged with lilac. Price, each, $2.00. $20.00 for a dozen assorted. We have some older varieties which we sell at $1.25 each. IRIS KAEMPFERI. This is without any doubt the finest of all Iris. A group of them is a wonderful sight. The flowers are gorgeous in the ex- treme. Of 140 varieties we have selected 20 of the best, largest and double flowering". They will bloom in July or August the first year. Of all late introductions from Japan or any other country, this is one of the best. Our varieties are all large, double flowering in white, blue, black, maroon, variegated, yellow, brown, and all shades of colors between them. Cannot be described. Price from 50 to 75 cents each, or $10 per set of twenty. There are a great many constantly changing sporting varieties of Chrysanthemums, Tree Paeonias, and Iris, each provided with a long Japanese name. To obviate any mistake that might arise from the many different appellations given, we would suggest to our customers, when ordering any of the three plants above named, that they mention the colors desired. powers aqd ©rnamentai ^oiia^e "plants. CAMELLIA JAPONICA. Amongst these the Camellia Japonica holds the highest rank. We wish to see the time when no well appointed garden shall be without them; they flourish luxuriantly out of doors, differing in \ respect from the Belgian varieties, which mostly require the that shel- ^ ter of a green house. With their evergreen, glossy foliage, and \a ^ .-^^^^ '^^'^^ ^-^^^i^^ ^ . ^ waxen blossoms, ranging from pure white to deep crimson, they I deserve all the praise bestowed upon them. We import them I from one to twelve feet in height, single and double, in solid colors or variegated, ranging in price from one dollar to one hundred and fifty dollars. AZALEA MOLLIS. This new Azalea which attracted so much attention among European and Eastern Horticuhurists was first introduced on this coast by us a few years ago. It is a most magnificent plant. The flowers are large and abundant, bloom earlier than the Ghent Azaleas. They produce a dazzling effect when in bloom. Strik- ingly beautiful. Colors rose, salmon, yellow and crimson. From two to four feet high. Price $i to $2 50. Hardy outdoor plant. AZALEA SINENSIS ALBA. Of this charming variety we have two kinds. The flowers are pure white; bushy plants, about two feet high. Price 50 to 75 cents. AZALEA ROS^FLORA. Large double flowers of a rose tint. Free bloomer. 75 cents each. AZALEA BALSAMINAE FLORA. Beautiful double red blossom with white center. Price $1.00. Large flowering lilac red, blooms later than the above. Price 50 cents. AZALEA, (from LIU iviu.) Very fine double lilac. Price, $1.00. Most desirable. papk nes. DAPHNE GENKWA. Beautiful, slender, upright growing shrub, with long divergent branches, covered in spring simultaneously with the leaves with numerous clusters of lilac colored tubular flowers about an inch i long, of an exquisite fragrance. Rare and most interesting plant Va of hardy growth. Price $1.00. % ^^>^«f-> •'-J*!;^, ^^^'^ DAPHNE ODORA ALBA. ^ This sweet flowering-, evergreen Daphne is one of the most desirable of all plants. Blossoms are pure white, fragrant. Does well outdoors. Price $i.oo to $i .50 for large plants. DAPHNE ODORA RUBRA. Fine variety. Leaves are beautifully variegated. Pink flowers, very sweet scented. Choice and novel. Price $1.00 to $2.00. GARDENIA RADICANS FLORE PLENO. A most valuable plant for conservatory. The leaves are glos- sy, bright green. The flowers like wax, double, creamy white and delightfully fragrant. Price 50 cents each. CHINESE GARDENIA. Blooms freely from March or April through the whole summer. The flowers are double, pure white, of an exquisitely delicate fra- grance, resembling the finest white carnations. The foliage is glossy green, making the shrub very ornamental. This is the first direct importation from Japan of this fine plant. From two to two and one half feet in height.