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IMPROVED LARGE FRUITING VARIETIES 



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The Garden Fruit De Luxe 



Ready for delivery'after October 2Sth 



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

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

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

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

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

 stance, between the ornamental section and the truit 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 ot 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 4.1 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. 



Ci(!t:vrtteJ Blueherr\es can he siiccessjidly grown ni the home garden, jor it is a comparatively .•;imf>le matter to prepare the soil u'liere natural fai'orable conditions 

 do not ex'.st. Our pamphlet. "The Culture of Bush Frwts and Vines fcrr the Horns Garden," contains comfiiete injormation for growing cultivated Blueberries. It 

 tells how to prepare the soil and how to care for the f'lants /or best results. It \s 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 m the rows and six 

 feet between rows). This permits proper cross pollenizition of tlie blossoms, tlierebv insuring bountitul crops as well as extending the bearing season to its extreme limits. 



THE NEW FLAVORFUL BLUEBERRY 



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THE IDEAL HOME GARDEN BLUEBERRY 



"HARBUR" bears the composite name of two men, Messrs. Harold Mabie 

 and Wilbur Claflin, who have labored assiduously in the development of 

 a blueberry deluxe for the home garden. 



"HARBUR" is a vigorous compact grower, reaching at maturity a height of 

 from four to five feet. Its foliage is abundant and attractive. The fruit 

 spurs range from eight to ten inches in length, and are laden with large 



uniform berries which are produced over a long season. 



Experts who have sampled its fruit at our trial grounds have pronounced 

 its flavor as superb, in a class by itself for quality and sweetness. We there- 

 fore offer "Harbur" as the ideal blueberry for the home garden. 



Price, strong 4-yeQr-old plants ranging from 2 to 2'/2 ft. high, 53.50 each; 

 S35.00 doz. 



WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUPERB VARIETIES 



Concord. (Early. 1 An upright growing variety which, under favorable con- Jersey, t Midseason to late. ) It produces a majestic and ornamental bush, 



ditions, will attain a height of six feet. The fruit is large f about the size of very vigorous in habit. One of the largest fruiting varieties in cultivation, 



a Concord grape :; it is very attractive in color and possesses a fine flavor. and it is not unusual to find berries up to three-quarters of an inch in 



diameter. Flavor is superb, 



Rancocas. ( Midseason. ; Of vigorous, upright growth; the plant is very at- Rubel. (Late. ) Vigorous, productive and very popular. Considered to be the 



tractive and its rich red twigs give it an added winter interest. The large most productive cultivated Blueberry. Fruit is large, of attractive bright 



fruit is borne in clusters; berries firm, of excellent sweet flS^for, blue color, in long clusters. 



Price of/ Strong Z-vcar-oki plants ran<i;inj; from 12 ti> 18 inches liiKii $1.50 ea. $15.00 per doz. 



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



SPECIAL OFFERS: One plant each of the four Superb 

 The Garden Fruit De Luxe ^ "■ ■*' Cultivated Blueberries described above — 2-vear- 



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,.%^^j|l^^ .^^f Cultivated Blueberries — 3-year-old 

 CULTIVATED ^ '^^ ' "M ■ -..S fruiting size for $9.00 



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