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CULTIVATING DIRECTIONS 
Culture of Boysenberry 
Set plants 8 by 8 feet apart, both in and between the rows, as 
the root system spreads out considerably in search of moisture and 
plant food. The Boysenberry makes a very thrifty growth the first 
year. The vines often grow 10 feet. Let the vines creep on the 
ground the first year, and in the more northern states, the extreme 
North, cover lightly with straw, leaves or soil before the hard 
freezes begin, just to be on the safe side. In the spring remove this 
covering, and when the Boysenberry commencs to bud, tie the 
vines to a trellis, or wire, stretched on posts about 2Vi feet from 
the ground. Right after fruiting, cut old vines down to ground, 
remove and burn them, this throws all the strength and energy into 
the roots for producing young vines, as it is these young vines that 
bear the fruit crop the following season. As outlined above, leave 
the young vines on the ground during fall and winter; in the spring, 
tie them to the trellis, etc. Repeat this practice year after year. 
Now a word about fertilization: Humus is always welcome. Barn' 
yard manure, decayed leaves or vegetable matter of some sort worked 
well into the soil along the rows is beneficial to the Boysenberry; 
however, if this sort of fertilization is not available, we recommend 
the use of a combination commercial fertilizer, applied at the rate of 
200 to 500 pounds to the acre, or oneTourth to one-half pound to 
a plant; this, of course, should be well worked into the land, either 
by drilling or harrowing. You can secure this commercial fertilizer 
from most every hardware or feed store. About 600 plants to 
the acre. 
Culture of Blueberries 
Blueberries prefer a loose, acid soil, with fair drainage. However, 
where these conditions do not exist, this can easily be created by a 
little extra effort. For two-year plants we recommend making an 
opening 15 by 15 inches by 12 inches deep, mixing about 30 per 
cent of the soil taken out of the opening with even quantities of the 
following (either all of one or some of each): decayed wood, half' 
decayed leaves, rotted straw, or vegetable refuse—mix with 2 to 3 
quarts of peat moss. Fill the opening partly with this mixture and 
set the plant in the center of opening. 
For 3' and 4'year plants make the opening larger accordingly, 
although the 3' and 4'year plants are burlapped and balled with 
some of the soil they are grown in. Unless your soil is acid, we 
recommend five to ten quarts of peat moss for each plant for best 
results. Peat moss is light and spongy in texture—contains acid, 
humus and minerals—and will absorb fifteen to twenty times its 
own weight in water. The mixture will hold moisture well. From 
year to year, mulch with straw and leaves 3 to 4 inches deep, water 
in dry weather as any other shrub. You will be well repaid for 
your efforts, for a bearing blueberry bush is a source of beauty 
and profit. 
Write the U. S. Department of Agriculture, Washington, D. C., 
for Bulletin on Cultivated Blueberries. It’s free. 
CHIEF Best Early Red Raspberry 
Chief is an offspring of the Latham, originated in the 
northern part of Minnesota where the temperature goes 
45 degrees below zero. It is the heaviest producing early 
red, comparing with the Latham in production. The bushes 
are strong and sturdy, foliage is of a healthy dark green. 
Leaves large and leathery like. The berries are extra large, 
firm and are of a beautiful snappy bright red. One of the 
finest berries for eating and canning. 
Chief ripens a week or ten days ahead of other Red 
Raspberries. First on the market, therefore demanding top 
prices. YOU MAKE NO MISTAKE IN PLANTING 
CHIEF FOR EARLY BIG MONEY, TO BE FOL' 
LOWED BY THE LATHAM AND THE TAYLOR 
FOR A PROLONGED SEASON. 
WESTHAUSER'S Bearing Age Cane Plants 
YOU GAIN A YEAR and you can enjoy a crop of wonderful berries a few 
months after planting. But it is not the only advantage over one-year plants; 
you also will have most varieties a full fruiting row the second year. 
6 
12 
25 
50 
100 
200 
300 
400 
1000 
Latham (2-yr.) 
Transplants 
$0.75 
$1.00 $1.75 
$2.75 $4.50 
$7.40 $11.25 
$14.25 $35.00 
Chief (2-yr.) 
Transplants 
NEW Taylor 
.75 
1.00 
1.75 
2.75 
4.50 
7.40 
(2-yr.) 
Transplants 
.85 
1.15 
1.90 
3.50 
4.95 
9.75 
13.25 
17.50 
38.00 
Indian Summer 
(2-yr.) 
Transplants 
.90 
1.25 
2.00 
3.75 
5.50 
10.50 
Newburgh (2-yr.) 
Transplants 
Sodus (2-yr.) 
.80 
1.10 
1.90 
2.90 
5.00 
8.00 
Transplants 
.90 
1.25 
2.00 
3.75 
5.50 
Cumberland (2-yr.) 
Transplants 
.90 
1.25 
2.00 
NEWBURGH 
The Big Red Raspberry 
Introduced by the New York Ex' 
periment Station. The plants are thrifty 
and heavy stocked, branches carry 
heavy loads of berries. The Newburgh 
has proven to be immune from Mosaic, 
very hardy and easy to grow. 
The berries are large and firm, holds 
size to the last picking. The firmness 
and freedom from crumbling make 
Newburgh a good long'distance ship' 
per and market variety; also delicious 
to eat from the bush. 
MR. W. J. BEUSCHLEIN 
OF DETROIT, MICH., WRITES: 
“I want to tell you about the Latham 
transplants I bought of you. I set out 500 
plants in March and in July I sold enough 
of these wonderful berries to pay for more 
than double the cost of the plants. I never 
heard of such a remarkable record for the 
first year. Next spring I will set out five 
acres; can you supply me with plants? I 
am more than satisfied and thank you for 
your cooperation." 
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