HFtenderson’s Bush and Vine Gr nits 
BLUEBERRIES Cultivated Varieties 
Improved Large Fruiting 
Dormant Plants Supplied up to May ist 
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 
care 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- P 
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. Ifthe 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 isimportant in 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 vicinity of New York usually extends throughout July. 
CABOT. Extra Early 
One of the most popular varieties on account of the fine habit of the plant. 
Jt grows from 3 to 34% feet high, and develops into a broad, symmetrical hush. 
The fruit is large, and has a delicious flavor. It begins bearing before any of 
the others. 
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 inchin diameter. Flavor is superb. 
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. 

BLACKBERRIES 
JOY Selected Varieties for the Home Garden . 
An excellent variety tor the home garden. The berries are of large MERSERAU 
size and superb. quality, with a flavor that is rich, sweet and luscious. A mammoth early, ironclad hardy berry. Exceptionally sweet and 
They are almost as thick as they are long, and coal black. Thecanes melting, being without core. 
are ironclad, hardy, of stocky, vigorous habit; so stout and strong that Price, 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
they do not need staking. : 
Price, $1.00 per doz.; $7.50 per 100. Sroyen or ee S as . HF 
; = , e and of superb quality. 
MACATAWA wee very large, attractive 
rice, 75c per doz.; $5.50 per 100. 
The fruit is very large and handsome, intense black with a very high ELDORADO 
polish and without any core, juicy, high flavored. ‘ : : 
Price, $1.00 per doz.; $7.00 per 100. Very large, jet black, borne in clusters and ripen well together. 
Price, 75c per doz.; $5.50 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, 75c per doz; $5.00 
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 many years. 
Price, $2.00 per doz.; $15.00 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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