These Berries Selected. Average Size 1 Inch in Diameter and V/z Inches Long 
THESE FOUR BERRIES WERE PART OF 18 THAT WEIGHED 11 OUNCES 
THE NEW NECTARBERRY 
Here is another new berry which was originated in California and as we have not seen 
the berry fruit, will have to give you the California grower's description as follows: 
The Nectarberry was originated, not as a sport, but from 
the seed of a large Youngberry. When the original seedling of 
the Nectarberry came into bearing in 1935, attention was at¬ 
tracted to it over other seedlings by its particularly large juice 
cells or drupelets, larger than those of the unusually large Young- 
berries from which the seed came. The berries themselves also 
were the largest berries we had ever seen, many quite heart 
shaped. When these berries were sampled, however, the next 
surprise came, for there was so much more “body” to the flavor, 
and more flavor, as it seemed, and although sweeter, appeared 
to carry with it so much of the tang of the raspberry that it 
was wondered if the bees had crossed the Youngberry from 
which it came, with the raspberries or blackberries in nearby 
rows. But the bees wouldn’t tell. 
The berries began ripening about two weeks after the first 
Youngberries and there was a surprisingly heavy setting of 
fruit on the vines. The berries were such very dark wine color 
that they were almost black when ripe, and it was observed 
that there were many more red and green berries on the vines 
at the same time than was usual with other berries. Another 
characteristic that was noticed was that during the time that 
the berries were ripening there were lots of buds and blossoms 
on the same vines. The maturing of these blossoms later added 
a good many berries to the yield and extended the season mate¬ 
rially. 
The same year that this new seedling bore its first crop, 1935, 
we bought our first Boysenberry plants and planted them in 
adjoining rows, so that with the 1936 crop, there was oppor¬ 
tunity to compare them with the Boysenberry. The Nectarberry 
began ripening about three days after the first Boysenberries. 
In comparing the flavor, they are somewhat sweeter than the 
Boysen, and fill the niche desired by many who prefer a berry 
not quite as sour as the Boysen. The flavor of the Nectarberry 
reminds some of a blend of the juice of the Youngberry and 
that of the Lloyd George Bed Baspberry. 
As the picking progressed, it was noticeable that at each 
picking, the yield from the Nectarberry vines was much heavier 
than from the Boysenberry vines. The Boysenberry had a long 
season, but the blooms kept coming on the Nectarberry much 
longer than on the Boysenberry and Youngberry, with the result 
that the Nectarberry continued to ripen berries for some time 
after the other berries were finished. 
In size, the Nectarberry runs a little larger than the Boysen¬ 
berry and considerably larger than the usual Youngberry grow¬ 
ing in the same soil. Large numbers run 1% to 1% inches long 
and an inch through, many larger. Many pickings ran 23 to 28 to 
the 8-ounce basket, while many selected baskets ran only 18 
to the basket. In picking into the baskets it was often noticed 
that three berries filled the side of the 4% inch square basket. 
As a comparison, it took about 30 to 35 Boysenberries, 40 to 60 
Youngberries, and 60 to 110 blackberries (according to variety) 
to fill the same baskets. Of course it is possible with any of 
these berries to pick selected berries that are unusually large, 
but such berries are not representative and cannot be used as 
a gauge of the variety. 
In cases where people had an opportunity to compare the flavor 
of the Nectarberry with the Youngberry and Boysenberry, the 
improvement in flavor of the Nectarberry was so pronounced 
that it was far and away the first choice. The Nectarberry 
has so much more flavor to it and this flavor so much more sub¬ 
stantial and pleasing than the Youngberry that, although the 
Youngberry used to be considered of excellent flavor, it is now 
so far outclassed that we believe few people will accept it if 
they have the choice of the Nectarberry, even at a higher price. 
While the flavor of the Boysenberry is somewhat similar to the 
Nectarberry, the greater sweetness of the Nectarberry makes 
it more desirable. It has remarkably few and soft seeds and no 
noticeable core, and when eaten either fresh, canned or frozen, 
the berries retain their fresh fruit flavor. 
HABDINESS 
The Nectarberry has proven hardy under both drought and 
cold. Vines that were forced to go without water for long 
periods continued to bear nearly as well as those that were 
properly irrigated. Last winter the Nectarberry vines went 
through the winter in Michigan and New York state without 
injury though not mulched. Last winter was not as cold as 
some years in the East, however, and in the severely cold sec¬ 
tions substantial mulching is advised, covering with a foot or 
so of straw, as practiced with many other berries, until experi¬ 
ence has proved just how much cold they will stand. 
Plant City, Fla. 
March 18th, 1938. 
Waller Brothers, 
Judsonia, Ark. 
Gentlemen: 
Mr. Waller, I have used your plants foi the past ten years and 
I have always had good luck in getting good plants and this is 
why I continue to order. Wishing you success. 
Yours very truly, 
W. M. H. 
Fort Worth, Texas. 
March 17th, 1938. 
Waller Bros., 
Judsonia, Ark. 
Gentlemen: 
Beceived my order Imp. Klondike O. K. They were the finest 
lot I ever bought. Have them all set and they are growing 
nicely. Wishing you much luck in your business. 
Yours very truly, 
H. W. C. 
