Cultivated Dluchervies 
IMPROVED LARGE FRUITING VARIETIES 
The Garden Fruit DeLuxe 
Ready for delivery after October 20th 
These are unquestionably a garden fruit de luxe, and are 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. They serve admirably as a hedge for dividing sections 
of the garden, as, for instance, between the ornamental section and the fruit or vegetable gar- 
den. 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 season in 
the vicinity of New York usually extends throughout July. They are therefore a highly 
q desirable addition to the home garden. For the market grower, cultivated 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 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 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. Con- 
sidered to be the most productive 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. 
Plants are delivered, transportation paid, within 50 
miles of New York City. Beyond this area, they are 
shipped by express, charges collect. 
Ask for our pamphlet “The Cul- 
ture of Bush Fruits and Vines for the 
Home Garden.” It contains complete 
information for growing cultivated 
Blueberries. It tells how to pre- 
pare the soil and how to care 
for the plants for best 
results. It is sent on 
request without charge 
when ordering. 
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