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Blueberry Special Fertilizer See Page 55.


Southern Highbush blueberries offer gardeners in warmer areas of the U. S. an opportunity to enjoy blueberries just like in northern areas. The varieties we offer 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. All blueberries require acidic soil (pH 5.0 to 5.5) to grow well.


30140 O’NEAL. Considered by many to have the best flavor of all the southern highbush blueberries. Features medium large, 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. Suggested chilling requirement is 400-500 hours. Zones 5-9. $12.95 each; 3+ $11.75 each; 10+ $10.50 each.


AND BERRIES SOUTHERN HIGHBUSH BLUEBERRIES. Culture.


See page 28 for state shipping restrictions & Zone Map.


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. Produces 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. $13.95 each; 3+ $12.75 each; 10+ $11.25 each.


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Northern Highbush blueberries.


30105 EARLY BLUERAY. Our earliest variety, also very hardy. Begins to ripen early July in Zone 5. Berries are medium-large, firm, bright blue and tart. Very productive, 3-year plants. Pollinate with Patriot for best results. Spring shipment only. Zones 4-7. $13.95 each; 3+ $12.75 each; 10+ $11.25 each.


30145 PATRIOT. Our best mid-season variety extends the harvest season by 6 weeks. Yields 10 to 20 lbs.! Begins to ripen about Au- gust 1 and continues to produce until mid-September. Plants are large, up- right, 3 years old. Pollinate with Early Blueray for


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ment only. Zones 3-7. $13.95 each; 3+ $12.75 each; 10+ $11.25 each.


to 24 in. across. 1 qt. pots. Zones 2-7. $12.95 each;


3+ $11.50 each;


6+ $10.75 each.


30285 LINGONBERRY. A native selection from Europe and Scandina- vian Countries. Particularly nice bril- liant green, evergreen foliage with vig- orous growth and consistent yields of medium sized, bright red, tart and lemony fruit. Excellent for preserves, sauc- es and pastries. Grows to 16 in. tall and spreads up


results. Spring ship-


30130 MISTY. So attractive, the ornamental value is tremendous, not to mention the blueberries. One of the most attractive southern high- bush varieties, the bright blue-green foliage of Misty provides a perfect contrast to the hot pink spring flow- ers and sky-blue summer fruit. The berries are medium to large size and of excellent quality. Misty has ‘ev- ergreen’ tendency in areas with mild winters. Matures early and yields best when planted with other blueberries. Chilling needs are very low – about 300 hours. But this one will do well up north, too. Zones 5-10. $13.95 each; 3+ $12.75 each; 10+ $11.25 each.


30103(X) BLUEBERRY BARGAIN. One plant each of O'Neal, Sunshine Blue and Misty. Value $40.85. All three just $34.95.


WILD LOW-BUSH BLUEBERRIES.


This has a wonderful, distinct wild blueberry flavor. 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 blue- berries. 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 ornamental ground cover.


(Vaccinium angustifolium). Culture.


You should plant at least 2 blueberry varieties for cross-pollination and heavy fruit production. Get one each Early Blueray and Patriot. Value $27.90. Both for just $24.95.


30101(X) POLLINATOR SPECIAL.


Lingonberries offer an exciting un- common addition of both beautiful colored berries and high quality fruit. Also called European Cranberry, Par- tridgeberry 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 addi- tions of organic matter such as peat, bark or sawdust. Cross-pollination will improve production. Set them out as in- dividual specimens, in rows or planted together to form a solid ground cover. Requires very little fertilizer. Gener- ally, a balanced acid fertilizer used once in the spring is sufficient. Grows best in filtered sun or shaded from hot afternoon exposure.


Culture.


THE AMERICAN CRANBERRY. Culture.


The American cranberry (Vaccinium macrocar- pon) offers terrific potential for the home gar- dener. Contrary to popular belief, cranberries do not require a bog or wetland for successful culture. They are easy-to-grow in most upland soils. Plant as you would blueberries with mod- erate additions of acidic organic matter or sand to lighten heavy soils. Plant 2 ft. apart for a sol- id 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.


30280 PILGRIM. A very robust variety. Has thick, large, dark green leaves and forms a heavy mat. Fruit is medium large and glossy dark red in color. Foliage turns bronze in fall. 3 in. pots. Zones 2-7. $12.95 each; 3+ $11.50 each; 6+ $10.75 each.


30146 DWARF TOP HAT. Perfect for growing in containers, borders, small gardens, even as a bonsai. Grows only 1-1/2 ft. high and wide. Lovely white flowers in spring are followed by small light blue berries that have a distinct wild blueberry flavor. Enjoy right off the plants as you eat breakfast on your patio. Dark blue-green foliage turns bright red and orange in the fall. Plant in sun to partial shade. Very hardy. Zones 3-7. 1 plant $12.95; 3+ $11.75 each; 10+ $10.50 each.


HONEYBERRIES.


The 2 varieties below are from Eastern Russia and Siberia with similar bloom time to ensure pollination. Plants are compact, about 3 to 4 ft. tall. Zones 3-8. 12 to 24 in. bareroot plants.


30416 BLUE VELVET™. A high yielding selection that bears very large and flavorful, sweet-tart, medium blue berries.


30418 BLUE MOON™. Large, tasty, dark blue fruits. Prices, above 2:


$21.95 each; 2 or more (your choice) $19.95 each.


PAIR. Includes one plant each of Blue Velvet and Blue Moon. Value $43.90. Both for just $37.95.


HONEYBERRY 30417(X)


These 3 cultivars below, bred by the University of Saskatchewan, were chosen for their large, firm fruit, superb flavor and fast growth rate. 1 qt. pots. Zones 3-8.


30401 BOREALIS. Bears the largest, sweetest fruit of any variety to date. Soft, tender fruits are perfect for home gardeners and U-Pick.


30402 TUNDRA. Excellent flavor, shape and size with enough firmness to make it suitable for commercial machine harvesting.


30403 BERRY BLUE POLLINATOR. This unrelated cultivar has a similar flow- ering period to ensure proper fruit set. Bears good crops of high quality fruit.


$13.95 each; 2+ (your choice) $11.95 each; 4+ $10.95 each. ( PHONE (800) 342-9461 ( Prices, above 3, per variety: Q


(Lonicera caerulea). Super-hardy and delicious blueberry like fruits ripen before strawberries. With- stands temperatures to -40°F. Bushes have small, slightly fragrant, white flowers 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 two to three years after planting.


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. $13.95 each; 3+ $12.75 each; 10+ $11.25 each.


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