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row, blossoms bell-shaped and 
- pinkish white. During the aut- 
umn the leaves turn bronze, and 
during the winter months the 
twigs are red. The bushes will 
grow to the height of 8 feet. 
For the best results plant. on 
acid soil. Low muck or sand soils 
are usually very acid. If your 
soil does not contain acid add a 
little peat moss for acidity when | 
Plant two or more } 
planting. | m 
plants to insure proper poliniza- 
tion. If your soil is not acidity, 
mix the soil with old sawdust 
or soil from the bottom of an 
old wood pile. Set the plant and } 
fill the hole with the same mix- 
ture and keep the soil moist. 
Write to the U. S. Department = 
of Agriculture, Washington, D. 
C., for Bulletin on Cultivated | 
Blueberries. It’s FREE. 
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orous, hardy 
size fruit, and a heavy bearer. 
\, RANCOCAS—Midseason. It 
of excellent quality, and a very 
good shipper. The bush does not 
grow quite as tall as Rubel, but | 
it produces a lot of fruit over ye 
a long picking season. 
~\ JERSEY — Midseason to late. - 
Bushes grow upright, fruit is ex- — 
tra large and firm, good quality. - 
Jersey is the best commercial va- 
riety. 
MICHIGAN STATE DEPART. 
MENT OF AGRICULTURE 
BUREAU OF PLANT 
INDUSTRY 
This is to certify that the Blue- 
berry Fruit Stock of Zilke Brothers 
Nursery (Plants), Baroda, has been 
examined and found apparently free 
from the Stunt Disease as well as 
other diseases and insects. 
Fee paid, $1.00. Chas, Figy, 
} : Director 
This certificate is to be void after 
September 15, 1952. 
? 0. A. Boyer 
Chief Bureau of Plant Industry. 
Lansing, Mich., August 29, 1951. 
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\ the most promising new varieties. 
PEMBERTON—The most vigorous grower. Bush con- 
sidered most vigorous of all varieties. Very productive 
of very large berries, firm with slight aroma and good 
dessert quality. Liked because of its vigorous bush and 
large size berry. 
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STANLEY—Berries are the most delicious in flavor of 
all Blueberries, according to the Agricultural Experi- 
ment Station at Geneva, N. Y. Considered to be one of 
HARDY GIANT CULTIVATED BLUEBERRIES 
Not only does the blueberry produce big juicy berries 2 to 3 ti 
ornamental on the lawn or in the shrubbe 4 SOLES Se 
large as common blueberries, but it is 
ry border and very easy to grow. The foliage is dark green, long and nar- 
poe ang tN wensgrcuugmeurs 
RU BE L — (Early-Midseason). - 
The bush is upright, very vig- | 
and productive. — 
Ships well. Is a producer of large | 
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GIANT BLUEBERRIES 
Just Think! Giant berries, 
' many three-fourths of an inch 
across. Plump and juicy, sweet 
and full-flavored. Mild enough 
to be included in any diet. Fresh 
ripe berries require no sugar, 
canned berries very little. Ideal 
for freezing and very delicious 
| for pies. Every bush is a heavy 
_, producer, four bushes in your 
-._ yard will provide enough berries 
4 for pies throughout the season. 
PRICES FOR RUBEL, Brenpe te ine enn JERSEY 
10 25 100 
1 Year Plants, 3-6 Inch .......000000......... $0.70 $1.50 $2.75 $6.50 $22.50 
2 Year Plants, 6-12 Inch .........000....0....... 1.30 3.00 5.50 12.50 44.50 
3 Year Plants, 12-18 Inch ..............0........ 2.30 4.50 8.50 19.00 70.00 
4 Year Plants, 18-24 Inch .........2......... 3.50 8.25 15.50 35.00 125.00 
5 Year Plants, 24-30 Inch. ..2-..2..224..2. A 0 18.0 42.50 
0 9.5 .00 
FOR LARGER AMOUNTS WRITE FOR SPECIAL PRICES 
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COLLECTION NO. 6 
BEARING AGE BLUEBERRY 
HEAVY 4 YEAR, 18 TO 24 INCH PLANTS 
1 RUBEL, best early to midseason 
1 RANCOCAS, best midseason blueberry 
I JERSEY, best midseason to late 
SPECIAL PRICE, 3 PLANTS FOR 
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PRICES FOR STANLEY AND PEMBERTON 
6-12 Inch 
12-18 Inch 
18-24 Inch 
24-30 Inch 
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JUMBO BLUEBERRY BUSHES 
1 3 10 LOST LABEL BLUEBERRY PLANTS 
...$0.85 $2.25 $6.50 We offer you these plants at the following low 
.. 1.50 3.75 10.50 prices, please remember these plants are GUARAN- 
ee ane ae Oras TEED IN EVERY WAY, and will be sold as mixed. 
ey ats. ; F 
If you do not care about named varieties, BUT IF 
YOU DO WANT TO SAVE MONEY—BY ALL 
Big 8 Yr. Plants, 2 to 3 Ft. Tall 
These special big Bearing Age Bushes have fruited for 
the past 4 years, you will be more than satisfied with 
the results. These -special grown bushes have strong 
eavy branches, ready to bear a good crop of berries this 
summer, Rubel, Jersey or Rancocas, $3.80 each; 2 for 
$6.85; 5 for $15.50. e 
MEANS DO NOT PASS UP THIS Se Ee OFFER. 
5 10 
8 to 12 inches tall .................... $1.50 $3.25 $5.45 
12 to 18 inches tall .................... 2.25 4.45 7.45 
18 to 24 inches tall .................... 3.15 6.25 10.95 
24 to 30 inches tall .................... 4.25 8.00 14.95 
