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GROWING BUSH FRUITS 



should develop fruiting growth in two more years. It is much 

 cheaper in establishing a large acreage of blueberries, however, 

 to buy one-year-old plants. The method of propagation is 

 covered in Chapter VII. 



Cabot is an early variety and a good producer. It has a 

 spreading habit. Bubel^ Rancocas, and Katharine are later 

 varieties which are more upright in stature. Pioneer, Concord, 



(N. J. Agr. Exp. Sta.) 



Fig. 242. Blueberries, showing planting plan and method of cultivation. 

 These have been planted about 4 feet apart in rows which are 8 feet 



apart. 



and Jersey are all worthy of mention. They have a much bet- 

 ter flavor than Sam, Rubel, and June. Although the varieties 

 all appear to be self-fertile it is believed that better crops can 

 be obtained by using more than one variety in the same 

 planting. 



Plant as early as possible in the spring to take advantage 

 of moisture. Various recommendations are given for distances, 

 the average being about 6 feet apart on the square (Fig. 242). 



