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The wild Bisaberry is the object of perhaps more ex 
in localities where it may be found, than any of our wild fruits. The 
reason being that its pretty blueberries make the pie per excellence. 
Blueberry Pie when once tasted leaves a memory not soon forgotten. The 
improved varicties of this fruit are often as large as Concord Grapes, 
and sometiues larger. The delicious flavor of the wild Blueberry has 
been transmitted unimpaired to the improved varieties; as well as their 
hardiness and abundance of yield. 
The Improved Blueberry will probably grow on many types of soil, 
but. they seem.to do best on a rather light acid or sour soll. It may be 
wise before setting commercially, to cither try a few plants on the 
particular. soil, or have it tested for its acid reaction. 
CULTURE 
The culture for Blueberries is the same as that for Raspberries. 
Of course, they will. grow and bear without cultivation, but like the 
Obher sail fruite,. greater yields will be cbtained if the, soil is 
stirred so that comoeting vegetation is kept supdued. Hand hocing is, 
,Of eourse, necessary, where the weeds and grass are not kept down by 
cultivation. 3060 to 4000 duares per acre have been haryested.. They 
are as long lived as an apple tree. When once established, you will 
have annual crops of these large and deliciously sweet Blucberries. 
VARIETIES 
The following varieties have been brought out by the U.S.Government 
CABOT - This is the first of the named varieties to ripen, which 
Lites oc is early in Joly. The bush is rather spreading, the fruit is 
ery large and ships well, and is of excellent quality. 
. PIONEER - Matures ten days after Cabot. The bush is spreading, 
vigorous, hardy and pr@éductive.. The fruit is very large, light blue, 
firm, ships weil, and is-very., good in. quality. : 
RUBEL - Ripens two wecks after Cabot. The bush is upright, 
very vigorous, hardy and productive. The fruit is large, light blue, 
very firm and ships well. The quality is good, although somewhat acid. 
CONCORD - Matures about with Rubel, but the fruit averages much 
larger and the flavor is sweeter. The bush is upright, vigorous and 
productive. This is perhaps one of the best for home use 
RaNCOCAS —- Matures with Rubel. The bush is upright, vigorous, ’ 
and productive. The fruit is very large, light blue, firm, ships well 
and the quality is of the best. 
JERSEY - Matures a week later than Rubel: The bush is upright, 
vigorous and productive. The fruit is very large, firm and of extra 
ce PRICES 
Two year plants of all varieties 70 cents each, $8.00 per dozen or 
$60.00 per 100 in lots of 50 or more; three year bearing age plants, 
91355 each, G15.50 per dozen or g125. OO per 100; and ali are sent 
ie ag via parcel post. 
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George A. Morse 
Wiiiiensee nee York 
