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 Ik&U&rriZA De Luxe 



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These are unquestionably a garden fruit de luxe, and are the re- 

 sults of years of labor by plant hybridizers connected with the 

 U. S. Department of Agriculture. Blueberries not only occupy an im- 

 portant 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 

 instance, 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 blue- 

 berries 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 bloosoms; 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 cul- 

 tivated 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 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 in early spring, the plants 

 should begin bearing a few berries this summer. 



Cultivated Blueberries can be successfully grown in tlie 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 lunu to prepare the soil and how 

 to care for the plants for best results. It is sent on request without charge 

 when ordering. 



THE NEW FLAVORFUL BLUEBERRY 



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A 1948 INTRODUCTION 



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 attrac- 

 tive. 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 pro- 

 nounced its flavor as superb, in a class by itself for quality and sweet- 

 ness. We therefore offer "Harbur" as the ideal blueberry for the 

 home garden. 



Price, strong 4-vear-old plants ranging from 24 to 30 ins. high, $3.50 

 each; §35.00 doz. 



LONG SEASON GROUP OF SUPERB BLUEBERRIES 



In planting Blueberries, it is recommended that a variety of plants be set out in 

 close proximity to each other {space four feet apart in the rows and six feet between 

 rows). This permits proper cross poltenization of the blossoms. 



CONCORD. (Early.) An upright growing variety which, under favor- 

 able 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. 



RANCOCAS. (Midseason.) Of vigorous, upright growth; the plant is 

 very attractive and its rich red twigs give it an added winter in- 

 terest. 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 cultivated Blueberry. Fruit is large, of 

 attractive blue color, in long clusters. 



Price of Above: Strong 2-year-old plants ranging from 12 to 18 inches 

 high, $1.50 each ; $15.00 per doz. ; three-year-old fruiting size plants rang- 

 ing from 24 to 30 inches high, $2.50 each; $25.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER: One plant each of four 2-year-old plants $5.00. 

 One plant each of the four 3-year-old fruiting size $9.00. 





THE "EPICURE" COLLECTION 

 OF SMALL FRUITS 



Shown in colors on opposite page 



This collection consists of the best varieties of small" - fruits, selected 

 with a view to providing those that will succeed best in the home garden, 

 and be a source of pleasure for every member of the family over a long 

 period of time. 



The "EPICURE" COLLECTION will not only solve the dessert problem 

 for the housewife through most of the summer but will also tempt jaded 

 appetites at breakfast time when the fruit is served with cereals, etc. 



There are many suburban homes with enough land that with a little 

 effort and small expense could be made to yield a bountiful supply of 

 luscious, fully ripened fruits throughout the entire summer. The question 

 of "knowing how" is solved by our pamphlet "The Culture of Bush Fruits 

 and Vines" sent with each collection, so that anyone, even the veriest 

 novice, can plant and grow them successfully. Once planted only the 

 simplest cultural effort is needed to keep them in good condition and in full 

 production. There is nothing which adds as much pleasure to suburban 

 or country living as a fruit garden. No home garden is too large or too 

 small to provide for one or more of these collections. 



The "EPICURE" COLLECTION of Table Fruits consists of the 

 following selected varieties: 



1 Grape Golden Muscat, 12 Raspberry Indian Summer, 6 Black- 

 berry Alfred, 6 BoysenL rry Phenomenal, 1 each of 2-year-old 

 Blueberry plants; Concord, Rancocas, Jersey, and Rubel. 



Special Offer: The 29 selected fruit plants described above. 

 An $11.50 value for only $10.00 



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BLUEBERRIES BEAR PROFUSELY 



SPECIAL NOTICE: Purchaser pays transportation charges on plants. If you wish your order sent by Parcel Post, please 

 add 10% to value of your order for packing and postage for shipments East of the Mississippi, and 20% for points West of the 

 Mississippi River. 



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