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ities where it may be Bana. than any of our cen Ceuta. The - being that 
its vretty blueberries make the pie per excellence. Blueberry Pie when” once ” Bricu, ff 
tasted leaves a memory not soon forgotten. The improved varieties of this PP Ning ef 
are often as large as Concord Grapes, and sometimes 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. 
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The Improved Blueberry will probably grow on many types of soil, but they 
seem to do best on a rather light acid or sour soil. It may be wise before 
setting commercially, to either 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 other small fruits, 
&reater yields will be obtained if the soil is stirred so that competing vege~ 
tation is kept subdued. Hand hoeing is, of course, necessary, where the weeds 
and grass are not kept down by cultivation. 3000 to 4000 quarts per acre have 
been harvested. They are as long lived as an apple tree. When once established 
you will have annual crops of these large and deliciously sweet Blueberries. 
VARIETIES 
The following varieties have been brought out by the U.S. Government. 
CABOT ~ This is the first of the mames varieties to ripen, which normally 
is early in July. The bush is rather spreading, the fruit is very large and 
ships well, and is of excellent quality. 
PIONZER ~ Matures ten days after Cabot. The bush is spreading, vigorous, 
hardy and productive. The fruit is very large, light blue, firm, ships well, 
and is very good in quality. 
RUBEL ~ Rinens two weeks 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. per- 
haps one of the best for home use. i 
. RANCOCAS - Matures with Rubel. The bush is upright, vigorous, and produc— 
tive. The fruit is very large, light blue, firm, ships well and the quality is 
of the best. 
| JBRSEY ~ Matures a week later than Rubel. The bush is woright, vigorous 
and productive. The fruit is very large, firm and of extra quality. 
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Baie. 
2 Year Plants 60 cents each. $6.00 per Dozen. $50.00 per 100 
3 Year Bearing Age Plants $1.20 each, $12.00 per Dozen, $100.00 per 100. 
1 Year Rooted Cuttings 25 cents each, $2.50 per Dozen, $20.00 per 100. 
George A. Morse 
Williamson, New York 
