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Ready for deli\er\ after October 20th. 



BLUEBERRIES improved Large Fruiting Cultivated Varieties 



These are unquestionab'iv a garccn fruit de luxe, and arc the results 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 some' 

 what related to the laurels and rhododendrons, they usually thrive in soils and 

 locations where these plants do well. The plants are attracrive at all times — in 

 spring when the new leaves have pinkish and bron:y 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 N-alue 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, wth 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 add- 

 ing peat moss, sawdust or apple pomace, together with coarse sand. The latter is im- 

 portant 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 there- 

 fore a highly desirable addition to the home garden. For the market grower, culti- 

 vated Blueberries 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 attracrive in color and possesses a fine flavor. 

 Rancocas. (Midseason.) Of vigorous, upright growth; the plant is very attractive 



and its rich red t^'igs give it an added winter interest. The large fruit is borne in 



clusters; bernes firm, of excellent sweet flavor. 

 Jersey. (Midseason to late.) It produces a majestic 



mental 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 produc- 

 tive cultivated Blueberry. Fruit is large, of 



attractive bright blue color, in long clusters. 



Prices of above, strong. 3-year-old plants, 

 ranging from 15 to 18 inches high. 

 ^1.50 each; ^15.00 per doz. 



SPECIAL OFFER: One plant each of 

 the four Superb Cultivated 

 Blueberries described above. 

 for $5.00. ^ 



"The Garden Culture 

 of Small Fruits," a pam- 

 phlet giving practical in- 

 structions on the plant- 

 ing and subsequent care 

 of Garden Fruits, v^iil be 

 sent free to customers on 

 application. 



BLACKBERRIES 



Selected Varieties for the 

 Home Garden 

 Blowers. Berries very large, at- 

 tractive and of superb quality. 

 Eldorado. \'ery large, jet black, 

 borne m clusters and ripen 

 well together. 

 "Joy." Excellent for the home 

 garden. Berries of large size 

 and superb quality-, ^"ith a fla- 

 vor that is rich, sweet and lus- 

 cious, 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. SI. 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. Mammoth early, ironclad hardy berry. 

 Exceptionally sweet and melting; without core. 

 Price for above, except where noted, 75c per 

 doz.; S5.00 per 100. 



I Belonj Bovsenberr\ 



DEWBERRIES 



The Dewberry is a trailing piant and for this reason must be trained on 

 supports or trellis. It can be used for covering fences, stone walls, etc. 

 Lucretio 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. 



BOYSENBERRY Phenomenal New Hybrid 



A distinct new variety of vine berry produced by a cross between Logan- 

 berry, Cuthbert Raspberry and three Blackberries of unknown origin. Very 

 hardy, having withstood temperatures of 15 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. $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



Plants ore delivered, transportation paid, within 50 miles of New York 

 City. Beyond this areo, they are shipped by express, charges collect. 



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