THE BLUEBERRY.
PLANTS IN SOUTHLAND. (PRESS ASSOCIATES TELEGRAM.) IXVERCAEGILL, January 20. Regarding the cultivation of the blueberry, in which Dr. Tillyard, of the Cawthron Institute, is much interested, an Inivercargill resident has three varieties she imported from America three years ago growing splendidly in her garden, and giving every indication of a, fine crop of fruit. The varieties selected by her were Rubel, Harding and Sam. Great interest is taken in the trees, for the growth of which Southland appears specially adapted. The lady intends to propagate the plants and start an orchard for commercial purposes. - As the fruit is as much appreciated as the strawberry there will be an assured.market.
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Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18905, 21 January 1927, Page 16
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111THE BLUEBERRY. Press, Volume LXIII, Issue 18905, 21 January 1927, Page 16
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