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supplied with organic material, and of loose 
texture, thus making it the more retentive 
of moisture. If your soil dces not meet 
these requirements, the proper conditions 
may be created by mixing the surface soil 
with a liberal quantity of peat moss, par- 
tially rotted leaves, pine needles, or saw- 
dust. Sharp sand may be mixed with the 
soil to keep it light and porous so that the 
roots may be properly aerated and able to 
breathe. Soil similar for the growing of 
rhododendrons, laurel or azaleas will grow 
Blueberries. 

Set Plants 3-4 Ft. Apart 
For small plantings, Blueberries are set 
3-4 feet apart. A hole should be dug 
18-24 inches wide and 8-10 inches deep. 
The soil coming from this hole should be 
mixed with equal parts of peat moss and 
sharp sand and placed around the roots of 
the Blueberry plant. If there is enough de- 
cayed organic material in the soil, the plant 
will receive sufficient nourishment. Never 
use lime, as this would sweeten the soil, and 
such a condition is to be avoided. ae} 
The plants should be set with the roots 
spread out, not bunched. They should be 
set so that the first branch will come just 
above the surface of the ground and on a 
grade with the ground. The soil should be 
replaced and firmed, and: the roots soaked 
with water. This is called puddling in. 
As Blueberries are not  self-pollinating, 
two or more varieties should be planted near 
each other to insure satisfactory fruiting. 
Cultivate Shallow 
The Blueberry is shallow-rooted and ac- 
cordingly cultivation should be shallow. It 
should be frequent enough to keep down 
weeds. Blueberry plants grow well if 
mulched heavily with straw, sawdust or 
peat moss. Such mulching materials ap- 
plied to the depth of several inches keep 
down weeds, keep the soil cooler in sum- 
mer, and help to retain soil moisture. In 
the Spring, a complete organic fertilizer, 
such as a 7-7-7 formula, is recommended. 
Apply about one tablespoonful per plant, in- 
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