<J~terwersons Jjusl? and Vim ^Truits 



BLUEBERRIES Cultivated Varieties 



Improved Large Fruiting 



Dormant Plants Supplied up to April 15th 



These are unquestionably a garden fruit de luxe, and are the result 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 

 are also frequently used for Hedge purposes) . 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 Blue- 

 berries 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 ip 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 vicinitv of New York usuallv extends throughout Julv. 



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. Considered to be the most productive 

 cultivated Blueberry. Fruit is large, of attractive bright blue color, produced 

 in long clusters. 



Prices of above, strong 3-year-old plants, ranging from 15 to 18 inches 

 high, $1.50 each; $15.00 per dozen. 



SPECIAL OFFER: One plant each of the four Superb Cultivated Blue- 

 berries described above for $5.00. _ w . _____ ,_ 



BLACKBERRIES 

 Selected Varieties for the Home Garden 



JOY 



An excellent variety for the home garden. The berries are of large 

 size and superb quality, with a flavor that is rich, sweet and luscious. 

 They are almost as thick as they are long, and coal black. The canes 

 are ironclad, hardy, of stocky, vigorous habit; so stout and strong that 

 ther do not need staking. 



Price, $1.00 per doz.; S7.50 per 100. 



MACATAWA 



The fruit is very large and handsome, intense black with a very high 

 polish and without any core, juicv, high flavored. 

 Price, $1.00 per doz.;'$7.00 per 100. 



MERSERAU 



A mammoth early, ironclad hardy berry. Exceptionally sweet and 

 melting, being without core. 



Price, 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 



BLOWERS 



Berries very large, attractive and of superb quality. 

 Price, 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 



ELDORADO 



Very large, jet black, borne in clusters and ripen well together. 

 Price, 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 



BOYSENBERRY 



Phenomenal New Hybrid 



A distinct new variety of vine berry 

 produced by a cross between Loganberry, 

 Cuthbert Raspberry and three Black- 

 berries of unknown origin. Very hardy, 

 having withstood temperatures of fifteen 

 degrees below zero ; near drought-resis- 

 tant. 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 year 

 after planting and continue manv vears. 



Price, S2.00 per doz.; $15.00 per 100. 



DEWBERRIES 

 or Creeping Blackberry 



The Dewberry is a trailing plant and 

 must be trained on supports or trellis. 

 LUCRETIA 



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 rich wine color. 



Price for the above, except where noted, 

 75c per doz.; $5.00 per 100. 



"The Garden Culture of Small Fruits," a pamphlet giving practical instructions 

 on the planting and subsequent care of Garden Fruits, will be sent free to cus- 

 tomers on application. 



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