Bluecrop Ripens early mid-season, fruit ver> light blue, very 

 firm, good flavor, small scar, clusters large, medium 

 loose. Bush upright, vigorous and productive, easy to 

 propagate, easy to prune, resistant to spring frost and 

 winter cold. 



Berkeley Ripens mid-season, fruit very large, light blue, firm, 

 mild flavor, scar large and dry; bush upright, vigor- 

 ous, productive, easy to propagate and prune. 



Herbert Ripens late, fruit large, fair blue, good scar, flavor 

 good, skin tender; bush spreading, vigorous, produc- 

 tive and easy to propagate. Superior for local market 

 and home use. 



Jersey Ripens late, fruit medium to large, fair blue, attrac- 

 tive, firm, good flavor, but tart if not fully ripe, 

 good scar, open cluster; bush upright, vigorous, pro- 

 ductive, hardy. 



Rubel Ripens late, fruit medium size, firm, good flavor, 



good blue, fairly attractive, good scar; bush upright, 

 very vigorous, very productive, hardy. Rubel is recom- 

 mended for those persons desiring a smaller highly 

 flavored berry for muffins and pancakes. 



Coville Ripens very late, fruit large, firm, good scar, highly 

 aromatic flavor, tart when not fully ripe, good blue, 

 attractive; bush upright, spreading, vigorous and very 

 productive. Coville requires a high bee concentration 

 for adequate pollination and fruit set. 



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PUBLICATIONS AVAILABLE 



Available from Washington State University, Pullman, Washington, 

 is Extension Bulleting 634 entitled "Frost and Frost Control in Wash- 

 ington Orchards." This publication discusses the factors affecting 

 frosts and freezes, weather monitoring equipment, and frost preven- 

 tion techniques. Of particular interest are tables showing the crit- 

 ical temperatures for blossom buds for several fruits, including ap- 

 ples, pears and peaches. 



Available from the Cooperative Extension Service, University of 

 Rhode Island, Kingston, Rhode Island, is Bulletin 143, entitled "High 

 bush Blueberry Culture." This publication discusses all phases of 

 blueberry production including propagation. 



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