Superb (^uitivatea JjLueberries 



IMPROVED LARGE FRUITING VARIETIES 



The Garden Fruit De Luxe 



Ready for delivery after October 25th 



These are unquestionably a garden fruit de luxe, and are the results of years 

 of labor by plant hybridizers connected with the U. S. Department of Agricul- 

 ture. Blueberries not only occupy an important place in the berry patch, but 

 are also, on account of their beauty, welcome additions to the ornamental border. 

 They serve admirably as a hedge for dividing sections of the garden, as, for in- 

 stance, between the ornamental section and the fruit or vegetable garden. 

 Being somewhat related to the laurels and rhododendrons, they usually thrive 

 in soils and locations where these plants do well, but unlike the laurels and 

 rhododendrons the cultivated blueberries should not be grown in the shade but 

 preferably in open sunlight. The plants are attractive at all times — in spring 

 when the new leaves have pinkish and bronzy tones; later when covered with 

 waxy white blossoms; then these are followed with the bluish fruit; and finally 

 when the plants take on the rich crimson tones of autumn. 



Aside from the beauty of the plants, the chief value of the cultivated Blue- 

 berries lies in the size, texture, and flavor of their remarkable fruit. Blueberries 

 grow best in a well-drained, sandy, peaty soil, with a good supply of under- 

 ground moisture. The soil should also be on the acid side, the best p.H. range 

 being from 4.5 to 5. If the desired natural conditions do not exist in the gar- 

 den, the soil can be built up by adding peat moss, sawdust or apple pomace, 

 together with coarse sand. The latter is important in order to produce aeration 

 in the soil. This is necessary to keep the micro-organisms alive, which are 

 required by the roots during the active growing season. 



The plants are perfectly hardy and bear profusely for many years. Their 

 fruiting season in the vicinity of New York usually extends throughout July. 

 They are therefore a highly desirable addition to the home garden. If set out 

 this fall, the three-year-old plants should begin producing fruit next season. 



Cultivated Blueberries can be successfully grown in the home garden, for it is a comparatively simple matter to prepare the soil where natural favorable conditions 

 do not exist. Our pamphlet, "The Culture of Bush Fruits and Vines for the Home Garden," contains complete information for growing cultivated Blueberries. It 

 tells how to prepare the soil and how to care for the plants for best results. It is sent on request without charge when ordering. 



In planting Blueberries, it is recommended that a variety of plants be set out in close proximity to each other (space plants four feet apart in the rows and six 

 feet between rows). This permits proper cross pollenization of the blossoms, thereby insuring bountiful crops as well as extending the bearing season to its extreme limits. 



WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUPERB VARIETIES 



Concord. (Early.) An upright growing variety which, under favorable condi- 

 tions, will attain a height of six feet. The fruit is large (about the size of a 

 Concord grape) ; it is very attractive in color and possesses a fine flavor. 



Ran cocas. (Midseason.) Of vigorous, upright growth; the plant is very at- 

 tractive and its rich red twigs give it an added winter interest. The large 

 fruit is borne in clusters; berries firm, of excellent sweet flavor. 



Jersey. (Midseason to late.) It produces a majestic and ornamental bush, very 

 vigorous in habit. One of the largest fruiting varieties in cultivation, and 

 it is not unusual to find berries up to three-quarters of an inch in diameter. 

 Flavor is superb. 



Rube I. (Late.) Vigorous, productive and very popular. Considered to be the 

 most productive cultivated Blueberry. Fruit is large, of attractive bright 

 blue color, in long clusters. 



Price of/ Strong 2-year-old plants ranging from 12 to 18 inches high $1.75 ea. $17.50 per doz. 



Above ( Three-year-old fruiting size plants ranging from 18 to 24 inches high 2.50 ea. 25.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER: One plant each of the four Superb 

 Cultivated Blueberries described above — 2-year- 



_,_,-..-., **?< old plants for $6.50 



The Garden Fruit De Luxe t* 



HENDERSON'S HIGH QUALITY 4fe#t^l „ «, ne u plant e \ ch of ^ /°™ Sup . erb f Culd lT n r\ 



Blueberries — 3-year-old truiting size for. . . .$9.00 



CULTIVATED 

 BLUEBERRIES 



Purchaser pays transportation charges 

 on plants. If you wish your order sent 

 by Parcel Post, please add 10% to value 

 of your order for shipments East of the 

 Mississippi River, and 20% for points 

 West of the Mississippi River, 



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