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6 | THE IMPROVED WPLD BLUEBERRY =~ 
The wild Blueberry is the object of perhaps more extensive 
search in localities where it may be found, than any of our wild 
fruits, The reason being that it's pretty blueberries make the pie 
par excellence. Blueberry Pie when once tasted leaves a memory not 
soon forgotten. The improved varieties of this fruit are often 
as large as Concord Grapes, and some times larger. The delicious 
flavor of the wild Biueberry 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 it's acid reaction, 
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The culture for Blueberries is the same as that for: Raspberries, 
Of course they will grow and bear without cultivation, bgt like the 
OGher small Truite) @reater yields, will be obtained’ if the soil is 
stirred so that competing vegetation 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 harvest- 
ed, They are as long lived as an apple tree. When once established 
you will have annual crops of these large and deliciously sweet 
Blueverrics, 
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the following varieties have been brougnt out by the U.S. Govt. 
CABO®..  Thissis the first. of the names varieties to. ripen, which 
normably is°early ‘in July... The bush ls rather spreading, the fruit 
Lo very Large end siipe well, and is or \excellen’g. quality, 
PIONEER, 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, Ripens two weeks after Cabot, The bush is upright,very 
Vigorous; Hardy and productive. .The fruit is large, Light blue, very 
firm and ehips 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 
productives: This is perhaps one of the best for home use, 
RANCOCGAS. Matures with Rubel, The bush is upright, vigorous 
S00 PrsGueCmuvese Ne trust ae Very Large, ‘Lieht tinue, firm, :ahips 
well and the quality is of the best. 
JERSEY. Matures a week later than Rubel. The bush is upright, 
Vigorous Sana lorocuctive, “Thevtruit’ as. very daree, firm and: of. extra 
quality. 
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2 year plants of all varieties 50 cents each, $5,00 per dozen 
or $40.00 per 100 in lots of 50 or more; 3 year bearing age plants, 
$1.00 each $10.00 per dozen or $75.00 per 100; and all are sent pre- 
paid and pruned ready for setting. 
GEO, A MORSE 
WILLIAMSON, NEW YORK 
