Cultivated Blueberries 
The Garden Fruit 
De Luxe 
Shown in Colors on Back Cover 
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 
tue 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 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 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 
tor 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. 
THE NEW FLAVORFUL BLUEBERRY 
(Mid-season to late) 
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. / i 
Price, strong 4-year-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 pollenization of the blossoms. 
JUNE. (Early.) The fruit is large and very attractive in color and 
possesses a fine flavor. This variety very popular because of earliness 
and quick ripening of the entire crop. Bush medium height. 
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. : 
STANLEY. (Midseason.) Bush considered most vigorous of all 
varieties. Very productive of large berries, firm and of good dessert 
quality. One of the best flavored sorts. ( 
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. 
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 back cover 
This collection consists of the best varieties of small fruits, selected 
with a view to providing those that will succeéd 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: é 
1 Grape Golden Muscat, 12 Raspberry Indian Summer, 6 Black- 
berry Alfred, 6 Boysenberry 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 forionly.dqacsere er ee eee $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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