Fruits for Autumn Planting 
Ready for delivery after October 20th, 
BLUEBERRI ES Improved Large Fruiting Cultivated Varieties 
These are unquestionably a garden fruit de luxe, and are the result of years of labor 
by plant hybridizers connected with the U. S. Department of Agriculture. 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. Being somewhat related to the 
laurels and rhododendrons, they usually thrive in soils and locations where these plants 
do well. 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 Blueberries 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 underground 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 garden, 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 sea- 
son in the vicinity of New York usually extends throughout July. They are therefore a 
highly desirable addition to the home garden. For the market grower, cultivated Blue- 
berries are a dependable and profitable crop, as the fruit commands high prices. If 
set out this fall, the plants should begin producing some fruit next season. 
Concord. (Early.) An upright growing variety which, under favorable conditions, 
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. i 
Rancocas. (Midseason.) Of vigorous, upright growth; the plant is very attractive 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. 
Rubel. (Late.) Vigorous, productive and very popular. 
Considered to be the most productive culti- 
vated Blueberry. Fruit is large, of attractive 
bright blue color, produced in long clusters. 
BLACKBERRIES 
Selected Varieties for the 
Home Garden 
Blowers. Berries very large, attrac- 
tive and of superb quality. 
Eldorado. Very large, jet black, 
f borne in clusters and ripen well 
together. 
“Joy.” An excellent variety for the 
home garden. The berries are of 
large size and superb quality, with 
a flavor that is rich, sweet and 
luscious. They are almost as thick 
as they are long, and coal-black. 
The canes are ironclad, hardy, of 
stocky, vigorous habit; so stout 
and strong that they do not need 
staking. 
Price, $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. 
Macatawa. The fruit is very large and handsome, 
intense black with a very high polish and without 
«any core, juicy, high flavored. Price, $1.00 per doz.; 
$7.00 per 100. 
Mersereau. A mammoth early, ironclad hardy berry. 
Exceptionally sweet and melting; without core. 
Joy Price for above, except where noted, 75c doz.; 
Blackberry $5.00 per 100. 
DEWBERRIES 
The Dewberry is a trailing plant and for this reason must be trained on supports 
or trellis, It can also be used for covering fences, stone walls, etc. 
Lucretia Dewberry or Creeping Blackberry. Conceded to be the best of its class. 
Berries firm, sweet and luscious throughout. Very early. 
| Young’s. A splendid sort producing fruit the first year. The fruit is large, of good 
flavor, and is attractive on account of its rich wine color. 
Price for the above, except where noted, 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 
BOYSEN BERRY Phenomenal New Hybrid 
A distinct new variety of vine berry produced by a cross between Loganberry, 
Cuthbert Raspberry and three Blackberries of unknown origin. Very hardy, hav- 
ing withstood temperatures of fifteen degrees below zero; near drought-resistant. 
A heavy producer of immense size, sweet and delicious berries, with but very few 
seeds. Fruit hangs on many days when ripe. Vines start bearing the next year 
after planting and continue many years. We recommend that you give them a 
trial this year. Price, 25c each; $2.50 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 
Prices of above, strong, 3-year-old plants, rang- 
ing from 15 to 18 inches high. $1.50 each; 
$15.00 per dozen. 
SPECIAL OFFER: One plant each of the 
four Superb Cultivated Blueberries de- 
scribed above, for $5.00. 
“The Garden Culture of 
Small Fruits,“ a pamphlet 
giving practical instructions 
on the planting and subse- 
quent care of Garden Fruits, 
will be sent free to customers 
on application. 
Boysenberry 
ee 1d 
Plants are delivered, transportation paid, within 50 miles of New York City. 
Beyond this area, they are shipped by express, charges collect. 
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