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Southern Highbush blueberries offer gardeners in warmer areas of the U. S. an opportunity to enjoy blueberries just like in northern areas. The ones offered here were specifically bred for superior fruit, soil adaptability, heat tolerance and low winter chilling. They grow fine as far north as Seattle, offering gardeners different foliage, bloom and plant characteristics than are found in northern varieties (see be- low for northern types). Most varieties are self-pollinating but the berries will be larger if two varieties are planted together. These varieties have low winter chilling requirements. “Chilling” is a measure of accumulated hours of temperatures below 45°F in the dormant season. The chilling hours required are listed for each variety.
30140 O’NEAL. Considered by many to have the best flavor of all the southern highbush blueberries. Features medium large, medium dark blue fruit of terrific quality. The bush is medium size, vigorous, spreading about 5 ft. Foliage is an attractive gray-green in the summer accented with red stems and branches. Maturity is very early. O'Neal's suggested chilling requirement is 400-500 hours. Zones 5-9. $10.95 each; 2 for $19.75; 5 for $41.25.
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Lingonberries offer an exciting uncom- mon addition of both beautiful colored berries and high quality fruit. Also called European cranberry, partridgeberry and foxberry, this super hardy evergreen shrub grows 6 to 16 in. high and spreads slowly through underground rhizomes. Grow them just as you do blueberries, placing them in well-drained soils with generous additions of organic matter such as peat, bark or sawdust. Cross-pollina- tion will improve production. Set them out as individual specimens, in rows or plant- ed together to form a solid ground cover. Requires very little fertilizer. Generally, a balanced acid fertilizer used once in the spring is sufficient. Grows best in filtered sun or shaded from hot afternoon expo- sure.
Culture.
The American cranberry (Vaccinium macro- carpon) offers terrific potential for the home gardener. Contrary to popular belief, cranber- ries do not require a bog or wetland for suc- cessful culture. They are easy-to-grow in most upland soils. Plant as you would blueberries with moderate additions of acidic organic matter or sand to lighten heavy soils. Plant 2 ft. apart for a solid ground cover or use in hanging baskets and planters for a delicate cascading effect. Plant in full sun or partial shade in areas with hot summers. Protect from spring frosts to preserve consistent yields.
Culture. 30280 STEVENS. A very robust variety.
large, dark green leaves and forms heavy mat. Fruit is me- dium large and glossy dark red in color. Foliage turns bronze in fall. Zones 2-7. $10.50 each; 2 for $18.95; 5 for $39.98.
BLUEBERRIES. –Northern Highbush Types–
30105 EARLY BLUERAY. Our earliest variety, also very hardy. Begins to ripen early July in Zone 5. Berries medium-large, firm, bright blue and tart. Very productive, 3-year plants. Pollinate with Patriot for best results. Spring shipment only. Zones 4-7. $10.95 each; 2 for $19.95; 5 for $45.95.
30145 PATRIOT. Our best midseason variety extends the harvest season by 6 weeks. Begins to ripen about Aug. 1 and continues to produce until mid-Sept. Plants are large, upright, 3 years old. Pollinate with Blueray for best results. Spring ship- ment only. Zones 3-7. $11.95 each; 2 for $21.95; 5 for $49.95.
You should plant at least 2 blueberry varieties for cross-pollination and heavy fruit production. Get one each Early Blueray and Patriot. Both for just $20.95.
30101(X) POLLINATOR SPECIAL! Has thick,
AND BERRIES SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRIES Culture.
BARGAIN. One plant each of O'Neal, Sunshine Blue and Misty. All three just $27.95.
30103(X) BLUEBERRY
30143 SUNSHINE BLUE. Tolerates higher pH soils than other blueberries. This one has it all. Semi-dwarf ev- ergreen blueberry features a highly branched compact habit that grows about 3 ft. tall. The showy hot pink flowers fade to white in the spring, yielding large crops of dime-sized, delicious blueberries with unique tangy flavor.
berries for up to 9 weeks in the summer. Self-pollinating. The low chilling requirement of 150 hours makes it suitable for planting in the deep south, but it is surprisingly cold hardy. Maturity is mid-season. Zones 5-10. $10.95 each; 2 for $19.75; 5 for $41.25.
LINGONBERRIES.
30285 RED PEARL. A native selection from the wild in Europe. Particularly nice brilliant green foliage, vigorous growth and consistent yields of medium size bright red fruit. Grows to 16 in. tall and spreads rapidly in a suitable site. Zones 2-7. $10.50 each; 2 for $18.98; 5 for $41.00.
30286 SANNA. Selected for its consistent production of large, quality fruit. Sanna was developed in Sweden in 1988. It spreads fairly slow, growing 6 to 10 in. tall. Bears attractive crops of bright red berries in both summer and fall. This is the highest producer of all varieties. Zones 2-7. $10.95 each; 2 for $19.75; 5 for $41.00.
30290(X) LINGONBERRY SPECIAL. One plant each of Red Pearl and Sanna. Both for just $17.95.
Produces
See page 28 for state shipping restrictions on trees.
30130 MISTY. So attractive, the ornamental value is tremen- dous, not to mention the blue- berries. One of the most attrac- tive southern highbush varieties, the bright blue-green foliage of Misty provides a perfect contrast to the hot pink spring flowers and sky-blue summer fruit. The ber- ries are medium to large size and of excellent quality.
‘evergreen’ tendency in areas with mild winters. Matures early and yields best when planted with oth- er blueberries. Chilling needs are very low – about 300 hours. But this one will do well up north, too. Zones 5-10. $10.95 each; 2 for $19.75; 5 for $41.25.
WILD LOW-BUSH BLUEBERRY
This has wonderful, distinct wild blueberry flavor. It is a native of the northwest U. S. and produces profuse white blooms that yield small sized light blue fruit. Fall foliage turns bright red and orange prior to leaf drop. Planting and culture is the same as for highbush blueberries. Annual pruning is not necessary but the plants yield best if two-thirds of the growth is sheared back every third year in late winter. This is great as an orna- mental ground cover.
(Vaccinium angustifolium). Culture.
30110 BURGUNDY. A stand- out selection from Maine. Has distinctive gray-green foliage, bur- gundy new growth and light blue berries in the summer. Growth is compact, about 3 ft. wide by 1 ft. tall. Deep burgundy fall color. Zones 3-7. $11.95 each; 2 for $21.95; 5 for $49.95.
HONEYBERRIES (Lonicera Kamchatika).
compact, about 3 to 4 ft. tall. Zones 3-8. 12-18 in. bareroot plants. 30416 Blue Velvet, $21.00 each.
30417(X) HONEYBERRY PAIR. Includes one plant each of Blue Velvet and Blue Moon. Both for just $36.00.
51142 ALUMINUM SULFATE.
quickly as a wonderful soil acidifier. Blueber- ries need acidic soils to grow properly. This product does the trick. Just mix with the soil, according to directions, where each plant is set out. Maintain soil acidity with Soil Sulphur. 4 lb. bag $9.95.
SOIL SULFUR. See Page 55. Q Acts
Super-hardy and delicious, this berry from Eastern Siberia has been virtually unknown in the U.S. Bushes have small white flow- ers in early spring followed by fruits similar in color and flavor to large blueberries. Ripens 10 to 14 days before strawberries. Plant in full sun in the north, partial shade where summers are hot. Very easy to grow, no pest or disease problems. Not self-fertile, so plant two varieties. Bears one to two years after planting. Plants are
30418 Blue Moon, $21.00 each. Misty has
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