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IMPROVED LARGE FRUITING VARIETIES 



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 De Luxe 



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 divid- 

 ing sections of the garden, as, for instance, between the ornamental sec- 

 tion 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 blueberries 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 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 

 Blueberrries 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 aaration 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 for 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. 



In planting Blueberries, it is recommended that a- variety of plants be set out in close proximity to each other (space plants four feel apart in the rows 

 and six feel between rows). This permits proper cross pollenization oj the blossoms, thereby insuring bountiful crops as well as extending the bearing 

 season to its extreme- limits. 



WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING SUPERB VARIETIES 



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 ex- 

 cellent sweet flavor. 



JERSEY. (Midseason to late.) It produces a majestic and orna- 

 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. Con- 

 sidered to be the most productive cultivated Blueberry. Fruit 

 is large, of attractive bright blue color, in long clusters. 



Price of above: Strong, 2-year-old plants, ranging from 12 to IS inches high, $1.75 each; $17.50 per doz. 

 SPECIAL OFFER: One plant each of the four Superb Cultivated Blueberries described above, for $6.50 



NEW THORNLESS 

 BO YSEN BERRY 



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 fifteen degrees below zero; near 

 drought-resistant. A heavy producer of 

 immense size, sweet and delicious ber- 

 ries, with but very few seeds. Fruit 

 hangs on many days when ripe. Vines 

 start bearing the year after planting 

 and continue many years. 



Price, $2.50 per doz.; $20.00 per 100. 



HANSEN BUSH CHERRY 



A very hardy and very productive 

 Bush Cherry, bearing annually heavy 

 crops of fruits which resemble plums. 

 They come massed in clusters from the 

 ground up and at times almost com- 

 pletely cover the branches. They are 

 excellent for jam, jelly or cordial. The 

 plants grow from 4 to 5 feet tall. 



Price, plants, 1 H to 2 feet high, 

 $1.00 each; $10.00 per doz. 



HANSEN BUSH CHERRY 



BLUEBERRIES BEAR PROFUSELY 



Purchaser pays transportation charges on plants. If you wish your order sent by Parcel Post, please add 10% to value of your 

 order for shipments East of the Mississippi River, and 20% for points West of the Mississippi River. 



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