Robert Craig Berckmans
Horticulturist and Fruit Grower
Member of the P. J. Berckmans Company (Nurserymen), Augusta, Georgia, 1883–1917, when above business was sold by him and his brother. Nurseries were established by his father in 1856—he is of the third generation that has followed this profession.
He established the famous Berckmans Bros.’ Farm and Peach Orchards, at Mayfield, Georgia, some twenty years ago, the products of which are known on all Eastern and Western markets.
He has been identified with some of the largest developments in the South in horticultural lines, and is known to all horticulturists and nurserymen of the United States and many foreign countries.
Was President Georgia State Horticultural Society for the past ten years, succeeding his father, who was President for 34 years and the only President that the Society had ever had up to his death.
President, American Association of Nurserymen for two years.
President, Southern Association of Nurserymen.
President, Ornamental Growers’ Association of America.
Vice President, American Pomological Society.
Member Georgia State Board of Entomology for past ten years and just re-appointed for the next six years.
Member of many horticultural societies in Europe.
Has traveled extensively in foreign countries, studying horticultural conditions with the view of applying these to conditions here in America when practical.
Member Executive Committee, National Nut Growers’ Association.
Author of many articles on horticulture.