2018 catalog

2018

The Best Berry Plants Since 1932 STRAWBERRIES

RASPBERRIES

BLACKBERRIES

BLUEBERRIES

CURRANTS

GOOSEBERRIES

ELDERBERRIES

ASPARAGUS

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PLANTING TRUST. GROWING QUALITY. DELIVERING SUCCESS.

OUR GUARANTEE All of us at Nourse Farms strive to bring you the best plants on the market today. We provide you with the most complete instructions for success and deliver your plants to you on time. In the unlikely event that there is a problem with your order, please notify us immediately or by July 1, 2018.

We want you to be 100% satisfied.

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Greetings from Whately!

STRAWBERRIES

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PLANTING GUIDELINES

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EQUIPMENT & SUPPLIES

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RASPBERRIES

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BLACKBERRIES

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BLUEBERRIES

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CURRANTS, GOOSEBERRIES & ELDERBERRIES

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ASPARAGUS

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COMMERCIAL GROWERS

Welcome to our 2018 catalog, our 86th edition.

Thank you to all our valuable customers who have supported our nursery over the years and a welcome to our new customers to discover all the tasty offerings in this catalog. This is a time for optimism for all people growing small fruits. For commercial growers, locally grown fruit is being consumed in record numbers and is in high demand for quality berries. For the home gardener, there is the opportunity to produce flavorful fruits for your family that contain high health benefits. Research has determined berries have high levels of antioxidants and other beneficial nutraceuticals.

In addition, fruit plants can be used in landscaping your yard with an exciting edible landscape opportunity.

We are excited to have an excellent crop of plants for the upcoming planting season.

Our continuing mission is to grow high quality plants, offer the best selection of varieties in the industry and provide professional customer support and service.

We encourage you to review our web site for all the support you may need for growing success.

We encourage early ordering for the best selection of our varieties.

If you need assistance please contact us—we are here to help you. Our catalog includes a wide selection of time proven varieties along with a few new ones!

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Thank you for the opportunity to serve you again in 2018.

Tim Nourse and the Nourse Family

At Nourse Farms, we make it our business to ensure every customer receives the healthiest plants. With our own tissue culture lab—one of the most advanced in the country— we are the top supplier of indexed, virus-tested small fruit plants.

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We have our own program to test all foundation stock for virus through indexing. Once stock plants have tested free of virus, meristem from these plants in our clean plant facility are used to begin the tissue culture program, in conformance with all state and national guidelines.

Tissue culture is a means of producing whole plants from pieces of plant tissue. Through tissue culture, we can produce many virus-indexed plants from few, offering the cleanest stock possible.

From the lab, plantlets are taken to the greenhouse where they are grown in soilless medium. These plug plants are the foundation stock for our strawberry and raspberry nurseries. Certain dormant raspberry and blackberry plug plants are sold directly to the customer.

For nursery production, tissue culture plants are planted into fumigated soil while fields are well maintained with consistent irrigation, pest control and fertility. This leads to optimal level of growth right up to harvest—the healthier the plants are in our fields, the better they will perform for you.

We don’t just sell the best quality plants, we pack them with the utmost care and ship at the best time for your growing zone. Our customers receive dormant, bare root plants in the best possible condition to ensure their growing success. We treat each order with care, and you’ll know it when you receive our plants!

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S T R A W B E R R I E S Early-Season

N O U R S E FA R M S

TOP10

STRAWBERRY VARIETIES We’ve put together a list by season of our most popular varieties ordered by home and commercial growers.

E A R LY - S E A S O N

GALLETTA

This early season variety has excellent flavor, holds size through season with good disease resistance.

AC WENDY

This early season variety has attractive, high quality berries that maintain their large size through several pickings.

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HONEOYE

This early mid-season variety is the proven choice for home gardening and organic gardening.

CAVENDISH

An early mid-season variety with heirloom quality, excellent flavor. Great choice for cool, northern regions.

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DARSELECT

ANNAPOLIS

EARLIGLOW

(Micmac x Raritan) x Earliglow Recommended for home gardeners in northern areas.

Annapolis has attractive, light colored, high-quality berries that maintain their large size through several pickings. A vigorous and winter-hardy variety, Annapolis has resistance to red stele.

Grows best in zones 3-8.

25 for $12.00 • 50 for $20.50 • 100 for $33.50

AC WENDY* U.S. Plant Patent #18,340 (K96-5 x Evangeline) We highly recommend this variety.

This early-season variety was developed by the Kentville Research Station in Nova Scotia. The berry is wedge-shaped to conic, with firm, bright, red-colored flesh. Wendy has an excellent fresh flavor. Plants are vigorous and runner well. They are moderately resistant to red stele, but susceptible to Verticillium wilt and leaf diseases. Frost damage potential, very early flowering. Wendy is productive, holds its fruit size well and has been a consistent performer for many of our customers.

Zones 3-8.

25 for $13.50 • 50 for $23.00 • 100 for $36.50

For hand-planting on plastic, see our Plasticulture Tool on page 17.

(Fairland x Midland) x (Redglow x Surecrop) Heirloom quality—considered the benchmark for best flavor. Recommended for beginners.

“Wonderful strawberry flavor” is this variety’s trademark. Earliglow’s fruit has a very firm, glossy skin, medium firm flesh and medium size. Its sweet flavor makes the variety excellent for fresh eating and freezing. Fruit size tends to decrease as the season progresses. Earliglow plants are very vigorous and runner well. This variety has good resistance to red stele and intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt. Grows best in zones 4-8.

25 for $12.00 • 50 for $20.50 • 100 for $33.50

GALLETTA* U.S. Plant Patent #19,763 (NCH 87-22 x Earliglow) We highly recommend this variety to all customers.

Galletta was released by Dr. Jim Ballington, NC State University in 2010. Galletta ripens early season and produces large sized berries. Attractive, glossy fruit has excellent flavor. Customers are reporting that Galletta is highly productive and holds fruit size well through the season. It is rapidly growing in popularity. The plant is vigorous and shows tolerance to foliage diseases. Being an Earliglow hybrid, it has tolerance to red stele disease. This is a variety that will grow in heavy soil.

Grows best in zones 4-7.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

A mid-season variety with large and sweet berries

Early Mid-Season

JEWEL

Our #1 selling variety overall is the standard for mid-season production. Large berries with superb quality and taste.

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CABOT

Excellent flavor and very large fruit from this late mid-season variety.

Best grown in northern climates.

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AC VALLEY SUNSET

Excellent choice for late-season.

Very attractive red color.

MALWINA

Clearly the latest of all late-season varieties with quality and good disease resistance.

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SEASCAPE

Our best-flavored and best-selling everbearer.

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YAMBU* U.S. Plant Patent #28,048 Yambu was released by Fresh Forward in the Netherlands and bred by Burt Meulenbroek.

Yambu is an early mid-season variety ripening similar season to Honeoye, one of its parents. Plants are very vigorous with a dark green color and we have not experienced foliage disease pressure to this point. Yambu has no special nutrient requirements. Fruits are a bright red color, attractive with uniform shape and glossy skin. Yambu fruits for a long season and has shown to be very productive.

The flavor is excellent with a very sweet taste. We selected Yambu from our variety trials after testing it for two years. We fruited a block of Yambu in 2017 and experienced continued success. We sent a Grower Survey to growers who also fruited Yambu in 2017 and they reported back very positive results on its performance. Growers indicated that they would plant it again. We highly recommend Yambu be planted when good plant vigor and excellent flavor is required.

25 for $14.50 • 50 for $24.50 • 100 for $38.50

YAMBU

Look for this symbol throughout our catalog.

It means that we are the exclusive U.S. and/or North American distributor for these sought-after varieties.

Buy your plants from the source of professional plantsmen— Nourse Farms.

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

S T R A W B E R R I E S Early Mid-Season Strawberry Varieties At A Glance

HONEOYE (Vibrant x Holiday) Recommended for beginners and home gardeners. Suited for organic growing. From the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program in Geneva, NY. This hybrid plant has been a top variety for over 30 years. It combines winter hardiness, high productivity, good appearance and color, together with an excellent, firm, large-sized berry. The large berries are easy to pick and produce high yields over a long fruiting season, making it our most consistent berry producer. Home gardeners will also appreciate its excellent freezing quality. Optimum flavor is produced by growing this variety in medium to light soil. Honeoye is a vigorous plant with no soil disease resistance. It remains our #1-selling, early mid-season variety. Best in zones 3-8.

25 for $12.00 • 50 for $20.50 • 100 for $33.50

BRUNSWICK* U.S. Plant Patent #16,859 (Cavendish x Honeoye) Recommended for home gardeners — great alternative to Honeoye. Released by the Kentville Research Station, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Brunswick ripens early mid-season, the same time as Honeoye. Rated high in northern locations, plants show good vigor and disease resistance.

Flavor was rated excellent with good berry size and appearance. Brunswick is best adapted for home gardeners, pick-your-own and farm stand sales. Grows best in zones 4-8.

25 for $12.50 • 50 for $21.30 • 100 for $34.50

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Annapolis Galletta* AC Wendy* Earliglow

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Chandler Flavorfest Darselect* Allstar Jewel Sonata* Natural Albino®

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Rutgers Scarlet™ L Clancy* L Mayflower*(EM-995) L Sparkle S-M Cabot* VL

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Portola* Evie-2* Mara des Bois Monterey* Albion* Seascape San Andreas*

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L’AMOUR* U.S. Plant Patent #16,480 (NYUS 256 x Cavendish) With excellent fruit quality, berries are bright red and firm with excellent flavor. Long, round conic shape with a fancy calyx makes them very attractive. L’Amour is adapted to a wide range of soil conditions and is very vigorous. L’Amour is not the most productive variety overall, but is a very reliable variety in difficult conditions. Best in zones 4-8.

25 for $13.50 • 50 for $23.00 • 100 for $36.50

Day Neutral

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BERRY SIZE: S-small / M-medium / L-large / VL-very large FLAVOR: E-excellent / G-good / F-fair FREEZING QUALITY: E-excellent / G-good / F-fair FIRMNESS: VF-very firm / F-firm / MF-medium firm / M-moderately firm RESISTANCE TO: R-red stele / V-verticillium wilt / L-leaf diseases ZONES: Refer to zone chart, page 10

CAVENDISH (Annapolis x Glooscap) Recommended for roadside markets and home gardeners. Originated in Nova Scotia.

Cavendish is the result of a cross between two varieties known for their winter hardiness and attractive, large fruit. It produces high yields that ripen over a long growing season. Excellent flavor and overall quality of the fruit make this variety a good choice for commercial and home use.

Cavendish is highly resistant to red stele and has some resistance to Verticillium wilt. Grows best in zones 3-7.

25 for $12.50 • 50 for $21.30 • 100 for $34.50

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BERRY SIZE

*Patented or licensed varieties Varieties cannot be combined for quantity pricing.

Plants Required Per Acre Rows

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For small gardens, 25 plants would fill three 10 ft. rows.

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S T R A W B E R R I E S Mid-Season CHANDLER (Douglas x Cal 72.361-105) Recommended for southern planting.

Originated in California.

Fruit flavor and color are very good on this vigorous, southern variety. High yields have been experienced throughout the Carolinas and California, and it holds its berry size well. Chandler is susceptible to anthracnose disease. Grows best in zones 5-8.

25 for $12.00 • 50 for $20.50 • 100 for $33.50

FLAVORFEST (B759 x B786) Released by Dr. Kim Lewers at the USDA Beltsville Research Center, Beltsville, MD. Flavorfest is a mid-season variety, adapted to both plasticulture and matted row production. Fruits are an attractive bright red color with an excellent flavor profile. Berries are large and hold their size through the season. Plant is vigorous and shows excellent disease resistance to red stele and leaf diseases. In addition, no susceptibility to anthracnose crown or fruit rot has been found. With Flavorfest’s high vigor, applications of nitrogen will need to be managed to avoid excessive growth.

Flavorfest will also be a good alternative for organic producers and in conditions where good plant vigor is required. Highly recommended for trial.

Grows best in zones 4-7.

25 for $12.50 • 50 for $21.30 • 100 for $34.50

DARSELECT* U.S. Plant Patent #10,402 EXCLUSIVE! Canadian PBR #97-1063 (Parker x Elsanta) Darselect is a highly productive, widely adapted variety for plasticulture or matted row production.

In our customer survey, 90% rated Darselect as good to excellent for size, color, appearance, and plant vigor. Its sweet, tasty fruit was rated very good for flavor and firmness. Various yield trials reported producing over 20,000 pounds per acre.

Depending upon location, Darselect will fruit from early mid-season to mid-season. Has shown susceptibility to leaf diseases. Darselect requires good amounts of nitrogen, and appropriate amounts of magnesium and potassium during fruit growth to enhance its performance. Consult us for details.

Grows best in zones 4-8.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

JEWEL [(Senga Sengana x NY E-58) x Holiday] Our #1 mid-season variety, recommended for commercial growers and home gardeners. Jewel has large berries with superb quality and flavor.

Jewel performs well over a wide range of growing conditions. We have been very successful using Jewel for home gardening due to its overall quality and consistent performance. Care must be taken at renovation to maintain a good plant stand. Grows best in zones 4-8.

25 for $12.00 • 50 for $20.50 • 100 for $33.50

ALLSTAR (US 4419 x MdUS 3184) Recommended for beginners and home gardeners.

The standard for both consistency in difficult conditions and good flavor for over 30 years, Allstar produces a good crop of large, light-colored, sweet berries. Glossy, firm fruit makes this variety excellent for fresh eating. This widely adapted variety has performed consistently well from the East to central Midwest. It is highly resistant to red stele, with intermediate resistance to Verticillium wilt. Grows best in zones 4-8.

25 for $12.00 • 50 for $20.50 • 100 for $33.50

NATURAL ALBINO PINEBERRY® Also known as the Hula Berry™ This variety was released by Dr. Hans De Jongh, a Dutch strawberry breeder, who has worked with old pineberry varieties and traditional breeding practices to increase berry size, yield and overall performance.

The Pineberry offers dramatic color, excellent flavor and a unique small berry (about the size of a nickle).

The Pineberry is not self-fertile…it needs pollen from a different variety to produce its distinctive fruit. We have chosen a red variety, Sonata (U.S. Plant Patent #18,000) for cross-pollination. It is another Dutch variety known for its distinctive flavor.

SONATA

SONATA

SONATA*

U.S. Plant Patent #18,000 EXCLUSIVE! (Elsanta x Polka) Sonata is from the Dutch breeding program, Fresh Forward and breeder Burt Meulenbroek.

It is a mid-season variety which expresses good plant vigor and shows tolerance to Angular leaf spot as well as good winter hardiness. Sonata is productive and develops large, uniform, conicshaped berries that are glossy and bright red. The fruit flavor is excellent with good sweetness. For best results, good rates of magnesium and nitrogen are required. Consult us for details. Grows best in zones 4-7.

25 for $13.50 • 50 for $23.00 • 100 for $36.50

Every other row or every other plant must be a self-pollinating variety, which is why this is sold as a collection of 15 plants of each of the 2 varieties included.

Treat the plants like other June-bearing varieties, including blossom removal the first year. Planting and care instructions are outlined in our planting guide (viewable online).

ORDERING INFORMATION

Every collection will have 15 plants each of Natural Albino® Hula Berry™ Pineberry and Sonata.

1-2 collections 3-4 collections 5+ collections

$23.00 each $21.50 each $20.00 each

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

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MAYFLOWER* (EM-995) U.S. Plant Patent #24,394 EXCLUSIVE! Mayflower was bred by David Simpson at the Malling Research Center, U.K. Mayflower is a highly productive, late mid-season variety which develops firm, high-quality berries.

During a very wet fruiting season, Mayflower was identified as a variety that performs well under difficult conditions. It is tolerant of red stele and has proven to be a consistent, late mid-season performing variety. We highly recommend this variety. Grows best in zones 4-7.

25 for $13.50 • 50 for $23.00 • 100 for $36.50

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CLANCY* U.S. Plant Patent #16,571 (MDUS 4774 x MDUS 5799) This variety was released by Dr. Courtney Weber of the Cornell Breeding Program in Geneva, NY. Clancy is a very vigorous, late mid-season variety, similar in season to Cabot. The berries are round and conical in shape with dark red color and a good flavor. Fruit is firm, similar to Jewel. Clancy is adapted to a wide range of conditions. Grows best in zones 4-8.

25 for $13.50 • 50 for $23.00 • 100 for $36.50

CABOT* U.S. Plant Patent #16,971 [(Elsanta x K79-S) x K79-4] Highly recommended for home gardeners and direct marketing growers.

Cabot is known for its huge berries, excellent flavor, winter hardiness and disease resistance.

It is by far the best tasting big berry ever! Our customer survey indicates Cabot is best adapted for northern locations and where very large fruit size is required. First fruits may split or be rough.

Plants are vigorous but may not run freely, indicating closer spacing may be required. Zones 4-7.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

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U.S. Plant Patent #27,587 Recently released from the Rutgers University breeding program and developed by their breeder, Dr. Gojko Jelenkovic.

We have had Rutgers Scarlet in our trials for three years, in field production for one year and have surveyed growers who fruited it in 2016. Results indicate that Rutgers Scarlet is very promising when good flavor and quality is required. The fruit is large, firm and holds its size through the season. Adapted for matted row or plasticulture production, Rutgers Scarlet has shown good vigor, tolerance to leaf diseases and responds well to renovation. We highly recommend Rutgers Scarlet be trialed to evaluate its performance at your location. Grows best in zones 4-8.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

SPARKLE (Fairfax x Aberdeen) Heirloom quality — recommended for beginners.

The best berry for jam and freezing, Sparkle has been known for flavorful, high-quality, attractive fruit for over 60 years. Do not allow the bed to become too thick and you’ll be rewarded with a nice crop of tasty, medium-sized berries. An extremely vigorous variety, Sparkle is an excellent choice for home gardeners and pick-your-own operations in northern climates. Grows best in zones 3-8.

25 for $12.00 • 50 for $20.50 • 100 for $33.50

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Most strawberry growers allow their beds to become overgrown with too many plants. Maintaining a minimum of 4-6 inches between plants will yield bigger and juicer berries.

Take time to locate good straw mulch.

Hay or cheap straw will carry pounds of weed seeds. For winter protection, we recommend using 3-4” over the entire bed in mid to late November. We do not recommend leaves.

Weed often and weed well, do not allow weeds to become established. A big mistake people make is to till the soil too deeply. We recommend shallow tilling at 1 inch or less.

Free planting success guide shipped with every order.

This was the most professionally packaged plants I’ve ever gotten mail order. Every plant is thriving. The blueberries and raspberries are already producing berries. The purple asparagus was sprouting within a couple of days of planting.

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– Riak S. from Sparta Tennessee

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Late-Season AC VALLEY SUNSET* U.S. Plant Patent Pending (formerly KRS-10) This recent introduction was bred by Andrew Jamieson in Kentville, Nova Scotia. AC Valley Sunset is a late-season variety that will ripen 5-7 days later than Cabot. Plant shows good vigor with no apparent foliage disease concerns. Berries are lighter red, shiny and large-sized. Flavor and yield are very good. With its softer skin, fruit is best suited for local, fresh-market to extend the season.

Recommended for zones 4-7.

25 for $13.50 • 50 for $23.00 • 100 for $36.50

RECORD* U.S. Plant Patent #21, 201 EXCLUSIVE! Dr. Walther Faedi, at the Instituto Sperimentale per la Fruitticoltura, Forli, Italy, released this late strawberry. Record is an Idea hybrid, with improved red color, berry quality, and overall performance. Record is a very vigorous plant with no apparent foliage issues. Shows tolerance to soil diseases and some tolerance to anthracnose. We recommend Record for late season production.

Best in zones 4-7.

25 for $13.50 • 50 for $23.00 • 100 for $36.50

STRAWBERRY COLLECTIONS

SPARKLE

All-Season Easy-Starter Strawberry Collection Give the strawberry lovers in your house delicious berries week after week, straight through the June bearing season. Each variety is vigorous, disease resistant and ultra-flavorful. The collection includes 25 each of Earliglow, Allstar and Sparkle.

75 feet required for collection

$32.00

Everbearing Easy-Starter Strawberry Collection

MALWINA®* U.S. Plant Patent #23,246 EXCLUSIVE! Bred by Peter Stoppel in Germany, Malwina is the latest fruiting June bearing variety we have seen.

Malwina is a high quality, very late season variety.

Fruits are glossy, and dark red having excellent flavor with high Brix readings. Berries are large and hold berry size well through the season.

Regular pickings are suggested to maintain fruit firmness. With its very vigorous growth habit, nitrogen fertilizer needs to be managed to avoid excessive vegetative growth. Malwina shows resistance to mildew as well as tolerance to Verticillium wilt and red stele. Malwina is an excellent variety to extend the strawberry season. In our conditions, we pick Malwina until mid-July. Grows best in zones 4-6.

25 for $14.50 • 50 for $24.50 • 100 for $38.50

EARLIGLOW

Looking for delicious fresh fruit from spring to fall?

Our ever-bearing strawberry collection gives you a great combination of varieties for high quality fruit throughout the growing season.

Collection includes 25 each of Albion, Evie-2 and Seascape.

75 feet required for collection

$37.00

SEASCAPE EVIE-2

* Price includes royalty or usage fee. Patent laws or license contracts prohibit propagation of the variety for resale or trade.

EVIE-2

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EVERBEARING

Everbearing (DAY-NEUTRALS)

PORTOLA* U.S. Plant Patent #20,552 This is a strong day-neutral variety from California.

Fruit is lighter in color than most everbearers and should be harvested before fully red. It has good flavor with a large crop that is as early as Evie-2.

Recommended for beginners. This variety will perform in warmer climates. Recommended for zones 4-7.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

MONTEREY* U.S. Plant Patent #19,767 This is a moderate day-neutral variety from California. It is more tolerant of high summer temperatures than Seascape. The plant has good leaf disease resistance, but is susceptible to powdery mildew. Recommended for beginners and experienced growers. Grows best in zones 4-7.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

MARA DES BOIS Developed by a French breeding program, this everbearing strawberry produces small to medium fruit, containing the highest flavor and fragrance of any everbearer. Berries have an attractive red color with a high gloss. Planted in the spring, Mara des Bois will produce fruit during the summer into the fall. It also produces a good crop the following spring. Although considered a specialty variety for home gardeners, it is also good for commercial applications when intense taste and berry fragrance is required. Grows best in zones 4-7.

25 for $15.30 • 50 for $26.40 • 100 for $45.00

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I got my order on Friday. I wanted to let you know they were in very good condition.

But also, they all had some of the most well-developed root systems of any bare root plants that I think I have ever ordered or obtained anywhere.

I am looking forward to doing more business with you!

EVIE-2* Patent Applied For Commercial growers will want to plant this variety from the Peter Vinson breeding program in Kent, England. An improvement over Everest, this dayneutral is easier to grow, higher yielding and less sensitive to the warm summer temperatures that shut down day-neutral production in the East and Midwest. Berries have an attractive red color, good flavor and maintain good size. In fruiting trials here, Evie-2 produced the largest spring crop of any day-neutral variety we have tested to date.

Best in zones 4-8.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

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ALBION* U.S. Plant Patent #16,228 Albion produces very large fruit that is mostly conical, very firm and red in color. Its flavor is very good for a day-neutral. To get the high yields it is capable of producing, this variety will need a stronger watering and nutrient program than any other everbearer. Wider plant spacing will deliver the largest berries. It is resistant to Verticillium wilt and Phytophthora crown rot, and also has some resistance to anthracnose crown rot. Grows best in zones 4-7.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

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SEASCAPE

SAN ANDREAS*

SEASCAPE Released by the University of California Breeding Program in 1992.

This day-neutral has been highly successful for northeastern growers for summer and fall production. The plants have the potential to be the most productive of any day-neutral. The berries are large, firm and have great flavor when picked ripe from the plant. Seascape is considered by our customers to have the best flavor of any of our everbearers.

Zones 4-7.

25 for $12.50 • 50 for $21.30 • 100 for $34.50

U.S. Plant Patent #19,975 San Andreas is a moderate day-neutral with a production pattern very similar to Albion. Plant vigor for San Andreas is somewhat higher than for Albion early in the season. It has high, consistent productivity with a berry size similar to that of Albion throughout the season. The fruit color of San Andreas is slightly lighter than Albion, and the two have similar post harvest characteristics. The flavor of San Andreas is very good and the plant has good disease resistance. Zones 4-7.

25 for $13.00 • 50 for $22.00 • 100 for $35.50

to let you know how pleased we are with the plants you sent. Our strawberry “ Just wanted plants and blueberry bushes arrived yesterday, on time, and in perfect condition! “ – Ted & Katherine B from Lexington, Virginia

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Avoid Common Mistakes Read free planting guide 1-3 months before planting.

Plants will fail to flourish if roots are too deep or too shallow.

Pack soil firmly around the roots.

Do not plant near wild plants or plants whose origins are unknown.

Water well one to three times a week, not every day.

Healthy berry plants require these important elements: 1.

Planting time. We recommend planting when soil temperatures exceed 40 degrees.

One of the biggest mistakes is planting in cold and wet soils. We recommend planting at least 2 weeks after the earliest date on the zone chart. We do not recommend fall planting in the northeast or midwest.

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A sunny, weed-free location with at least a half-day of sunlight.

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Clean beds that are frequently weeded. We recommend every 7-14 days.

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Well-drained soil. For poor drainage conditions, consider raised beds.

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Proper soil pH. Matching soil pH to plant requirements can be a huge factor in your success. Sample the soil before planting and contact your local cooperative extension office for assistance.

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Crop rotation. Avoid planting strawberries or raspberries in soils where previous crops have included strawberries, raspberries, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant or peppers. These crops may harbor the soil pathogens Verticillium, Phytophthora and nematodes and may affect your new plants.

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Irrigation. Maintain proper moisture levels throughout the season and, most importantly, during the establishment period. Drip irrigation is imperative when planting in raised beds.

Avoid fertilizer burn by fertilizing only after plants are established.

Do not soak plants in water more than 1 hour!

USA Zone Chart A hardiness zone map delineates areas based on average temperature range and is used as a guideline to estimate probable success of plants in certain climates. This zone map is a simplified overview for the purpose of printing here. For more detailed information, please contact your local Agricultural Extension Office or take advantage of the USDA Hardiness Zone Map online http://planthardiness.ars.usda.gov/PHZMWeb/.

If you are at all uncertain, we suggest that you be conservative in your plant selection as well as in choosing your shipping and planting time. Feel free to call or e-mail us with related questions.

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Warranty

Strawberry Planting Tips

Asparagus Planting Tips

Avoid planting strawberries in soils where previous crops have included raspberries, potatoes, tomatoes, eggplant or peppers. These crops may harbor soil pathogens, which may affect your new plants.

Do not mulch using materials like decayed or wet leaves that tend to mat down and can smother plants.

Do not renovate day-neutral strawberries.

Spacing: Unless otherwise noted, plant 12 to 18 inches in the row, 3 to 4 feet between rows.

Depth is important — see detailed planting guide. Roots should be planted straight down.

Maintain a pH between 6.5 and 6.8.

Do not add compost to soil until plants are growing.

Spacing: 12 to 14 inches between plants, 3 feet between rows with furrows 8 inches deep. For heavier, clay-like soils, plant 6-8 inches deep.

VERY IMPORTANT! Asparagus requires very sweet soil with pH 7.2. Use soil tests to check and maintain soil pH and phosphorous levels. Make soil pH adjustments before you plant, using lime.

Gardening Resources Rhubarb Planting Tips Water well during excessive heat.

Spacing: 3 feet; 5 to 6 feet between rows. Set buds about 1 inch below soil surface.

Maintain a pH between 6.0 and 6.8.

Bramble Planting Tips Avoid planting the roots too deep.

Do not plant green tissue culture plants until the danger of frost has passed.

Your plants will come with one packet of Viterra Agrigel®. Use it at planting to help maintain moisture and establish plants with little stress.

Spacing: For raspberries, unless otherwise noted, 18 to 24 inches for reds and yellows; 20 to 24 inches for blacks. Plant blackberries 3 to 4 feet apart.

Between rows, leave 8 to 12 feet depending on machinery.

Maintain a pH between 6.5 and 6.8.

Blueberry Planting Tips IMPORTANT! A pH of 4.5 to 4.8 is required; 5.0 is too high! For best results, amend pH levels before planting and apply garden sulfur regularly.

To establish plants successfully without prior pH adjustments, read our planting guide.

Excessive sulfur can be toxic.

Do not use leaves or sawdust as mulch. They inhibit hydration.

Do not use fertilizer that contains potassium chloride.

Do not fertilize at planting.

Do not fertilize in late summer or early fall. This could lead to new growth, which is susceptible to winter injury and disease.

Spacing: 4 to 5 feet in the row, with 8 to 12 feet between rows. Be careful not to plant too deeply.

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Horseradish Planting Tips Spacing: 10 to 12 inches between plants, 3 feet between rows. Plant at 45-degree angle with flat end facing up; the flat end should be about 1 inch below the soil surface.

Maintain a pH between 6.2 and 6.7.

For regional planting guidance, contact your local extension office. A complete USDA listing is located online at: www.nifa.usda.gov/extension Or write to request information: U.S. Department of Agriculture Cooperative State Research, Education, and Extension Service 1400 Independence Avenue SW, Stop 2201 Washington, DC 20250-2201

Currants & Gooseberries Planting Tips IMPORTANT! Today’s currant and gooseberry varieties and the varieties Nourse Farms carries, have been bred with resistance to White Pine Blister Rust disease. Check with your local Cooperative Extension office or Department of Agriculture for any restrictions on growing Ribes in your area. We cannot ship these plants to Massachusetts without a permit.

Spacing: For red, white and pink currants and gooseberries: In-row spacing 3’ – 4’; Between rows: 6’ - 8’. For black currants: In-row spacing 4’ – 5’; Between rows: 8’ – 12’. Choose a sunny location but avoid southern exposure and southern facing slopes since intense sun may injure plants.

Maintain a pH between 6.0 – 6.5.

Elderberries Planting Tips

Elder berries are not drought tolerant. It is important to keep soil moist throughout the establishment period. A pH of 6.0 – 6.8 is required. In-row spacing: 3’ – 6’ Between rows 10’ – 12’

Use Agrigel® for Veggies, Too! We’ve had great success by giving berry plants and vegetables a boost of Agrigel.

Keep some on hand!

4 oz. $3.50 (for 400 raspberry or 2,000 strawberry plants) 8 oz. $6.40 16 oz. $10.15

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Elderberry bushes are fast growing and hardy. They typically grow quite large and full with clusters of tiny white flowers in late spring followed by clusters of berries in late summer.

The No Planting Zone is a guideline for all of our plants.

Planting in areas that see little or no sun will lead to plants that will struggle to survive. If plants do survive, the small crop produced will have a lot of disease pressure.

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Cane plantings such as blackberries and raspberries will climb fences and trellises and become a lovely ornamental hedge; they will also burst with color in the spring just before bearing their fruit.

The Caution Zone is a place where plants will struggle during high heat months. Because of extra protection from wind and higher temperatures, plants and fruit can get an overdose of sun and heat.

Blueberry bushes, excellent for beginners, develop into 4- to 6-foot tall shrubs that turn a brilliant red in the fall.

You Can Grow Healthy!

Growing berries is not just a way of assuring an abundance of fresh, delicious and colorful fruit; it’s also an easy way to add beauty and interest to your landscape. Since each variety of plant has its own distinct growth habit, the benefit of planting berries offers both aesthetic and practical rewards. While choosing Nourse Farms as your supplier of berry plants will get your garden off to a healthy start, eating more fruit can help you grow healthy in both mind and body!

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Currants and gooseberries provide an excellent low border, and gooseberry bushes’ thorns will keep out unwanted pests.

Strawberries make a perfect ground cover. Planting a few varieties will produce berries all season long.

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NEW Asparagus Production

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Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide

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Raspberry & Blackberry Production Guide/Northeast, Midwest, Eastern Canada

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Plasticulture Starter Kit FREE SHIPPING

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Plasticulture Tool

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Midwest Small Fruit Pest Management Handbook

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Bird/Insect Netting 13 ft. x 30 ft. FREE SHIPPING

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Midwest Strawberry Production Guide

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Bird/Insect Netting 13 ft. x 50 ft. FREE SHIPPING

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BioSafe Disease Control 32 oz.

Formerly OxiDate Foliar Fungicide

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Bird Netting

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Blueberry Fertilizer 1.5 lb.

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Bird Netting

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Floating Rowcover

50 ft. x 6 ft. (10 m x 1.5 m)

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NEW Ammonium Sulfate 4 lb.

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All Purpose 20-20-20 1.5 lb.

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All Purpose 20-20-20 4 lb.

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12-inch All-Pro Digging Trowel

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Agrigel® 4 oz.

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Agrigel® 8 oz.

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Asparagus Knife

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Going South (from Greenfield and Vermont): I-91 South to Exit 24 (marked Whately). At the end of the ramp, turn left, cross over I-91 and take first right onto Route 116 South.

Turn right at first traffic light onto Sugarloaf Extension. Follow to the end. Take right onto River Road. Nourse Farms is 3 miles south on the right.

Going North (from Connecticut, Springfield and Northampton): I-91 North to Exit 22 (marked Whately/North Hatfield). Off ramp, continue north on Route 5 & 10. Take the 3rd right onto Depot Road. Follow 2 miles to stop sign. Turn left, and we are one mile on the left.

Going East or West (Mass Turnpike (I-90) or Route 2): Take the Mass Turnpike to Exit 4.

After the toll booth, follow to I-91 North and follow as above. From Route 2, follow signs to I-91 South and follow as above.

What is the best time to plant?

Don’t rush! Waiting until the soil is warmer, above 40 degrees, and drier is best. The biggest mistake growers make is planting in cold and muddy soil. As a rule, we recommend planting 1-2 weeks after the earliest date on the zone chart. We do not recommend fall planting.

What do I do with the plants if I am not quite ready?

Plants are easily stored in the bottom of the refrigerator up to 1 week after arrival.

Keep plants in the shipping bags and keep the bags sealed. Call us to delay shipping by the Friday before they are scheduled to ship. 90% of all orders shipped are loaded Monday morning by 9am. Do not store below 28˚F. Can I pick up my plants?

Orders can be picked up in Whately, MA, mid April through late May, Mon. through Fri., 8am to 5pm; Sat., 8am to 1pm. Call for other available times.

What is Agri-gel?

Agri-gel is a polymer that absorbs many times its weight in water. It helps all plants get established easier, it is especially helpful for raspberry plants. We include a sample in every shipment that is enough for 25 strawberry or raspberry plants.

What is tissue culture?

Tissue culture is a propagation method that ensures virus and disease free plants. Since 1980, all of our planting stock begins as virus and disease tested micro-propagated cuttings.

Why do Nourse Farms plants cost more?

99% of our plants are either first or second generation from our tissue culture facility.

Our plants set the bar for health and vigor.

Visit us at noursefarms.com for more planting and growing information, diagrams, videos and more!

Order early! Prices valid to May 31, 2018. Use the enclosed order form, call or order online. Order early to ensure your first choices and on-time shipping. We make every effort to ship on time.

We do not recommend fall planting.

Patented and licensed varieties identified by a *, cannot be propagated without permission.

Royalty or usage fees are included in their prices.

Patented varieties are protected by U.S. patent laws and licensed varieties are produced under contract with plant breeders.

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Shipping by Ground Service unless otherwise specified. Three business days’ notice required for orders with “open” ship dates. We’ll make every effort to accommodate shipping on short notice.

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Orders to Midwest or West Coast are shipped on a Mon. or Tues. On warm temperature days, shipping is by 3-day service to assure good condition.

Added shipping charges are billed. California, Oregon, Washington and Hawaii shipments must have phytosanitary certificates ($15.00).

Canadian & foreign orders Import permits must be supplied 30 days in advance of shipment. All shipping by special arrangement. Nourse must receive payment in full in U.S. funds prior to shipment. Add 15% for administrative costs to all orders. Add $25.00 for export certification by U.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Payment by credit card or bank transfer minimizes your bank fees.

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• Orders exceeding $250 require a deposit of 1/3 within 10 days of placing the order, or are subject to cancellation. Balance must be paid in full prior to shipment. In the case of a pickup, a customer may pay the balance at time of pickup.

• Orders shipping after June 1 must be paid in full by June 1 to reserve the plants, or the order will be subject to cancellation and loss of deposit. Orders shipping after June 1 are not eligible for refund if cancelled.

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Blueberry Fertilizer

FERTILIZERS & FUNGICIDE

90% Pelletized Sulfur (Soil Acidifier)

Green up acid-loving gardens and houseplants.

For acid-loving plants and for plantings next to concrete foundations, Jack’s Classic® Acid Special 17-6-6 is effective in reducing the soil pH. The extra nutrients keeps the leaves green and healthy by making iron and other trace elements available to the plant.

Promotes lush vegetative growth and better blooms for Azaleas, Camellias, Rhododendrons, Pin Oaks, Holly, Hydrangea (Blue), Magnolias, White and Yellow Pine, Spruce, Cedar, Birch and Blueberry plantings.

1.5 lb. $13.99

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Ammonium Sulfate

This acidifier optimizes soil pH for blueberries. Low soil pH is the key to success for blueberries! Also turns pink hydrangeas blue! Contains 90% pure sulfur.

5 lb. $10.39

Ammonium sulfate is a great option to create an acid condition for blueberry plants. This product is water soluble and also intensifies blue color in Hydrangea.

4 lb. $9.99

BioSafe Disease Control Formerly OxiDate Foliar Fungicide

100% CERTIFIED ORGANIC OMRI LISTED

Disease control for fruit and vegetable plants. BioSafe kills pathogens on contact. Use as curative and preventive applications against such diseases as Powdery/Downey Mildew, Anthracnose, Early/Late Blight, Bacterial Spot, Pythium, Phytophthora, or Fusarium.

We use BioSafe at Nourse Farms with great results! This size bottle connects to a hose for easy application, will cover up to 12,000 sq.ft. Made in USA. 32 oz. Rtu Bottle $25.95

PLANTING AIDS & TOOLS

Asparagus Knife Floating Rowcover (not pictured) This non-woven covering is permeable to air and water, as well as abrasion- and tear-resistant.

Advantages of use include earlier sowing-out, better growth, earlier harvest and larger yields.

Also acts as an insect and bird barrier.

50 ft. x 6 ft. (10 m x 1.5 m) $24.50

Agrigel® All Purpose 20-20-20 For use only after plants become established.

Use this well-balanced blend of nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium on all indoor and outdoor plants, trees, shrubs, vegetables and turf. Feeds through both the roots and the leaves. More professional growers use this generalpurpose fertilizer than any other formula.

1.5 lb. $13.99 • 4 lb. $20.99

Ensure success with berry plants, vegetables and other garden transplants, too. Just add water and dip roots into the slurry. Particles attach to the roots and act like little reservoirs to keep roots moist while plants are getting established.

Use 1 oz. per gallon of water.

4 oz. (enough for 400 raspberry or 2,000 strawberry plants) $3.50 8 oz. $6.40 • 16 oz. $10.15

Strong and sharp! This knife has 9" shaft with a 5" wooden handle. Overall length is 19.5", and blade is 1.5" × 5.5". This knife will make a nice, clean cut. A commercial growers’ knife — this is the ideal tool to harvest asparagus spears. $16.99

Asparagus Knife Replacement Blade This replacement blade for our Asparagus Knife is 1.5", wide × 5.5" long. Includes 2 pop-rivets. $4.99

12-inch All-Pro Digging Trowel A fine, narrow-bladed digger with a comfortable plastic hand grip. Excellent for all-around gardening and transplanting. Made in USA. $17.94

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Total Drip Irrigation System Keeping a proper moisture level throughout the season is essential to growing healthy berry plants. For planting in raised beds, drip irrigation is imperative. This complete system comes with everything you need for successful planting. This efficient use of our most valuable resource provides great benefits to our environment and your plants! :

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Kit Includes: • 250' roll of drip tubing • 5 perma-loc tees • 1 perma-loc elbow • 1 perma-loc coupling • 1 regulator/screen assembly • installation instruction sheet.

Total Drip Irrigation System $78.50

You only need a pair of scissors for set-up – no special tools!

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Plasticulture Tool This stainless steel tool is designed to push dormant, bare-root strawberry plants through plastic. The half-moon shaped end is SEE OUR designed to make only small holes in HOW-TO plastic. Made exclusively for VIDEO Nourse Farms. $14.00 ON-LINE!

Each: $49.95 Both Volumes: $79.95 INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING

BIRD/INSECT NETTING

COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION GUIDES

NEW! Asparagus Production

Protect the Fruits of Your Labor!

From A to Z. A comprehensive 66-page bulletin that covers the planting, harvesting and marketing of asparagus. Includes several color photos of insects, diseases and planting techniques to aid the grower.

Written by Carl J. Cantaluppi, Jr., an asparagus expert with over 30 years of applied research experience, enabling growers to become successful.

Additional sources of information are also given. $27.50

Asparagus Production---From A to Z Carl J. Cantaluppi, Jr. Emeritus Extension Horticulturist North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

A comprehensive 68-page regional bulletin that covers the planting, growing, harvesting, and marketing of asparagus, including a budget with costs and expected income per acre, for the serious commercial asparagus grower. The bulletin includes 25 color photos of insects, diseases, and planting techniques to aid the grower. Written by an asparagus expert with over 30 years of applied research experience in the northeast, southeast and Midwest, enabling asparagus growers to become successful.

The Mid-Atlantic Berry Guide Bird/Insect Netting Protect your harvest from many pests, including Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, a new invasive pest which can cause extensive damage to many fruit crops. Its presence has been confirmed in most states.

Unlike native types (of drosophila) which deposit their eggs in fully ripe fruit, this one deposits eggs in fruit before fruit is ripe. By the time fruit is ripe, the larvae can be very well developed.

13 ft. x 30 ft. $99.00 13 ft. x 50 ft. $149.00 13 ft. x 100 ft. $259.00 INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING

Bird Netting Get a better net effect by protecting your blueberry bushes with professional-quality netting. Includes twist locks and plot plan. Visit noursefarms. com for instructions. Lightweight 3/4” 3/4” mesh with UV x 3/4” mesh with UV protection. protection 17 ft. x 50 ft. (covers 6 bushes) $62.99 17 ft. x 100 ft. (covers 12 bushes) $115.99

This full-color guide is produced by Penn State in cooperation with Rutgers University, the University of Delaware, the University of Maryland, Virginia Tech and West Virginia University. Information includes: preplant considerations, soil management and nutrition, and pest management, as well as specific information for planting strawberries, blueberries, brambles, gooseberries and currants. Appendices provide information on expanded special topics, diagnostic services, nursery sources of berry plants, and production supplies and services.

Additional sources of information are also given. $42.00

Raspberry and Blackberry Production Guide for the Northeast, Midwest, and Eastern Canada For novice and experienced growers. Information on all aspects of raspberry and blackberry culture including site selection, trellising, pruning, irrigation, pesticide application, harvesting, budgeting, marketing, cultivar descriptions. Field, high tunnel, and greenhouse production are reviewed. NRAES $38.00

Midwest Small Fruit Pest Managment Handbook Information on strawberry, raspberry, blueberry, and grape production methods and pest management practices, including concepts and strategies of Integrated Pest Management, pest monitoring, identifying and understanding the major diseases, cultural practices for disease control.

OSU $47.60

Midwest Strawberry Production Guide BLUEBERRY DVD

Blueberry Pruning DVD This is a must-see for “true blue” gardeners. This valuable how-to DVD takes the mystery out of pruning a spectacular blueberry patch of your own. $42.00

An extensive instruction manual with full-color photos for both beginners and established strawberry growers containing comprehensive, regionally relevant information on growing strawberries for profit. This guide has in-depth information on current varieties and production practices, plasticulture in the Midwest, recommendations for insect, disease, and weed control with full-color photos. OSU $28.00

New England Small Fruit Pest Management Guide (not shown) Information is specific to strawberries, raspberries, blueberries and grapes. The guide presents general growing recommendations regarding soils, nutrients, cover crops, water, and weed management. This guide also provides recommendations for insect and disease management for these fruit crops and pesticides that can be used for treatment. $24.00

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R A S P B E R R I E S Summer Bearing varieties produce fruit on floricanes (overwintered canes) which are usually pruned out after summer harvest.

FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

Early-Season

N O U R S E FA R M S

TOP SELLING

PRELUDE*

BOYNE

U.S. Plant Patent #11,747 Released by the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program in Geneva, NY. Prelude is identified as the earliest ripening summer red raspberry, ripening in mid-June under New York conditions. Although Prelude is also fall bearing, it produces the biggest portion of its crop in the spring. Very winter hardy and vigorous, Prelude berries are round, cohesive, with very good flavor. An excellent choice when early fruit and quality are required. Grows best in zones 4-8.

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Recommended for beginners.

Released in 1960, Boyne is an early-season variety that is extremely winter hardy. It consistently produces deep-red, medium-sized berries. The medium sweet, aromatic flavor makes it great for freezing and jam. It will grow where other varieties experience winter injury to the canes. Best for zones 3-7.

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BRAMBLE VARIETIES

The following is a list of the most ordered bramble varieties for home and commercial gardening

PRELUDE

The earliest summer bearer that also produces a fall crop.

NOVA

This mid-season summer bearing variety adapts to more zones than any variety and is easy to grow.

ENCORE

This late midseason summer bearing variety is a good choice for extending the season and has excellent winter hardiness.

FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

Early Mid-Season

KILLARNEY

TULAMAGIC®*

Released in Manitoba in 1961.

Killarney is especially winter hardy. It is an early mid-season variety ripening about a week after Boyne. It’s medium to large-sized berries have an attractive bright-red color and a good raspberry aroma and flavor. The canes grow upright, are medium-sized and sturdy. This variety would make a great fresh raspberry pie. Best in zones 4-7.

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U.S. Plant Patent Pending, (‘FRUATFRI’ variety) This recent introduction comes from Switzerland and the breeder is Reto Neuweiler.

TulaMagic®, a cross of Autumn Bliss and Tulameen, is a new summer/floricane variety which can also produce a late fall/primocane crop. This variety fruits after Prelude, but before Nova, and a week earlier than Tulameen for the summer crop. TulaMagic® is very vigorous and shows low susceptibility to Phytophthora root rot disease.

Fruits are large and have good firmness with an attractive light red color. Flavor is rated very good with high raspberry aroma. A fall/primocane crop can be produced in zone 6, or in high tunnel production. We recommend TulaMagic® for organic producers and for soil sites susceptible to Phytophthora root rot disease. Best for zones 5-7.

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JEWEL BLACK RASPBERRY

Consistently our best and top summer bearing black raspberry variety.

FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

ANNE YELLOW RASPBERRY

Bears in summer and fall, maintains a light yellow color and has very sweet flavor.

JOAN J

High yielding, thornless, early fall bearing variety.

HERITAGE

This heirloom variety is highly productive with good color and flavor. Specifically, a favorite with home gardeners.

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Mid-Season

LATHAM

NOVA

Heirloom — recommended for home gardeners and pick-your-own. Released from Minnesota.

Latham combines good fruit quality with excellent winter hardiness. Medium to large, bright-red fruit is rounded in shape but somewhat lacking in cohesion. Widely adapted, Latham is suitable for home gardens and pick-your-own operations.

Grows best in zones 3-8.

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Released from the Nova Scotia, Canada, Breeding Program in 1981. Great for beginners.

This very winter-hardy variety adapts to all climates and can be used as a summer bearer in the North and a fall bearer in the South. Nova is tolerant of heat and an excellent choice for the upper Midwest and northern regions, where high yields and dependability are required. Bright red berries ripen gradually, over a long harvest period. They are firm, medium to large in size and have good shelf life. Canes are vigorous with an upright habit.

Recommended for zones 3-8.

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R A S P B E R R I E S

FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

Late Mid-Season ENCORE*

U.S. Plant Patent #11,746 Released from the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program in Geneva, NY; tested as NY 7.

Encore is vigorous, sturdy, upright, nearly spineless and has excellent winter hardiness. Berries are large with very cohesive drupelets and good raspberry flavor. Encore is a good choice for extending the summer raspberry-picking season. It is a very good selection for commercial growers. Grows best in zones 4-7.

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Raspberry Varieties At A Glance

FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

EarlySeason

Late-Season

ROYALTY PURPLE Released by the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program in Geneva, NY, in 1982.

The most popular purple raspberry variety today, Royalty is very productive. The canes are thorny and long. The fruit is large, of high quality and is the sweetest of all the purple raspberries. Good for fresh eating and excellent for jams and jellies, Royalty can be picked slightly immature as a firm red berry. Eludes spring frost damage, as it is a lateseason variety. It has multiple insect resistances, including immunity to the raspberry aphid, which should help to extend the productive life of the planting. Recommended for zones 4-8.

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M L

G G

F F

E G

4-7 5-7

M M-L L

G G E

M F F

E E G

3-8 3-8 5-7

Encore*

L

G

F

E

4-7

Royalty Purple Double Gold*

L L

G E

M F

G E

4-8 5-7

Latham Nova Cowichan

Late-Season

PRIMOCANE/ FALL BEARING

FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

E E

Mid-Season Late Mid-Season

Primocane/ Fall Bearing Red Raspberries

Floricane Black Raspberry Primocane Black Raspberry

ZONES

M M

Killarney TulaMagic®*

Anne

M-L M

WINTER FLAVOR FIRMNESS HARDINESS

E E

Early Mid-Season

Yellow Raspberry

ENCORE

Prelude* Boyne

BERRY SIZE

4-8 3-7

L

E

F

E

4-7

Polana* Joan J* Polka* Himbo-Top®* BP-1* Caroline Heritage Josephine* Bristol Black (early) Jewel Black (mid) Mac Black (late)

M-L L L VL L M-L M-L VL M L L

G G G G E E G E E G G

F F VF F F MF F F F F F

E G G G G E E F G G G

3-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-8 4-7 4-8 5-7 5-8 5-8 5-8

Niwot*

M-S

G

M

G

5-8

BERRY SIZE: S-small / M-medium / L-large / VL-very large FLAVOR: E-excellent / G-good / F-fair FIRMNESS: VF-very firm / F-firm / M-moderately firm WINTER HARDINESS: E-excellent / G-good / F-fair ZONES: See Zone Map, page 10

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*Patented or licensed varieties Varieties cannot be combined for quantity pricing.

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R A S P B E R R I E S FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

Black Raspberries

Fall Bearing varieties produce fruit on primocanes (1st year canes) and are usually mowed in the spring to produce a large fall crop NIWOT

PRIMOCANE/FALL BEARING

BRISTOL BLACK

Black Raspberries

Heirloom quality. Released from the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program in Geneva, NY. This black raspberry plant is a high-producing early variety whose upright growth and cluster formation make its berries very easy to pick. It has medium, firm, glossy fruit with the best black raspberry flavor. Moderately hardy but very vigorous, Bristol shows tolerance to powdery mildew.

Recommended for zones 5-8.

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NIWOT* PRIMOCANE BLACK RASPBERRY

H (Early Season)

JEWEL BLACK H (Mid Season) (Bristol x Dundee) Released from the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program in Geneva, NY. Our most popular black raspberry variety, Jewel produces excellent yields of superb-quality berries.

The fruit is glossy-black in color, a large size and has a rich raspberry flavor. It is an excellent choice for use in jams and jellies. Jewel is winter hardy and a very reliable choice. Best in zones 5-8.

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MAC BLACK H (Late Season) Highly recommended for season extension.

Mac Black is a late-season variety that will extend the black raspberry season. Ripening after Jewel, Mac Black berries have very good flavor, as well as good size and production. They will benefit from a trellis system. Best in zones 5-8.

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U.S. Plant Patent #27,131 Niwot is the first primocane black raspberry!

Introduced by Peter Tallman, a private breeder in Colorado, Niwot will produce berries in the fall, ripening in late August until frost. It will also produce an excellent floricane crop, ripening slightly earlier than Jewel depending upon location.

Niwot is vigorous, highly productive and has attractive, shiny fruit. The flavor is reported to have less intensity than Jewel. As the variety is vigorous, it requires trellising and recommended spacing is 3 to 4 feet apart in the row. Niwot appears to have similar winter hardiness to Jewel. Grows best in zones 5-8.

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30 feet required for collection.

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RASPBERRY COLLECTIONS

Summer Collection 5 each of Boyne (early), Nova (mid) and Anne (yellow raspberry)

$48.75

NOVA

Fall Collection 5 each of Polana (early), Caroline (mid), Anne (yellow raspberry)

$49.75 ANNE JEWEL BLACK

Nutraceuticals/Phytochemicals Nutraceuticals are substances that provide a healthy benefit to the human body. High levels of these compounds have been identified in all berries.

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and currants all have generous quantities of these healthpromoting compounds. The varieties marked with a H in this catalog contain the highest levels of these phytochemicals.

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All-Season Super Pack 5 each of Boyne, Nova, Encore , Polana, Anne, and Caroline

$98.50

POLANA

ENCORE

PRIMOCANE/FALL BEARING

JOAN J* U.S. Plant Patent #18,954 Canadian PBR #3881 (Joan Squire x Terri-Louise) This high-yielding, thornless, early primocane variety has been a good performer for our growers. The fruit is large and holds its size well. Berries are firm, easy picking (they release well) with small drupelets and good flavor. The fruit will hold and ship well.

Joan J is the only thornless red raspberry variety that we offer. An excellent choice for a commercial grower as one of the most productive varieties today with very good flavor. Zones 4-8.

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POLKA* Licensed variety Recommended for beginners.

A primocane variety from Poland. The plant is vigorous with a more upright growing habit than other varieties. Berries are large, very firm, and have good flavor. Polka is very productive and the fruit does not darken as much as other varieties.

Ripens 7-10 days after Polana, similar season to Autumn Britten and Joan J. Zones 4-8.

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HIMBO-TOP®* U.S. Plant Patent #19,512 (‘RAFZAQU’ variety) Alternative for organic growers.

Himbo Top™, a primocane red raspberry variety introduced in 2008, has demonstrated high tolerance to Phytophthora root rot disease. This variety produces extremely large, firm, bright red fruit that does not darken. Berries have good flavor, are conic shaped, have small well-constructed drupelets and are easy to pick. For best results in commercial production, we recommend closely managing your cultural practices, especially water and plant density. This variety is extremely vigorous and will require less fertilizer. It ripens a few days later than Joan J. Zones 4-8.

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N NTI G PS

POLANA* Licensed Variety Earliest everbearing variety. Originated in Poland.

At least three weeks earlier than Heritage, Polana allows you to grow fall varieties in more northern locations and still produce a great crop. Its berries are highly productive, medium-large, glossy in appearance, cohesive, with good flavor. This variety has shorter canes that are vigorous and respond to increased fertilization. Ripens early August in southern New England and late July in southern Wisconsin. In most cases, helps fill in the gap between the summer and the other fall varieties. A great choice for early fall raspberries. Polana needs extra fertilizer in May and June. Zones 3-8.

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A

TI

Raspberries

Trellising raspberries is one of the most important cultural practices, but most people think it is too expensive and time consuming. A simple post with twine could increase potential harvests by 50%.

PL

R A S P B E R R I E S

Prune summer raspberries soon after harvest ends.

This will reduce disease pressure on new canes and increase production potentials.

Don’t plant where raspberries were growing for at least 2-3 years. Don’t plant too deep.

Read and keep our planting guide on hand. It will help you care for your raspberries for years to come.

See pages 10 and 11 for additional planting guidelines and tips.

Visit our website for videos, diagrams, and other useful information.

BP-1* U.S. Plant Patent #22,459 BP-1 is a cross between Polka and Tulameen developed by the Berry Plant Company in Italy. The fruit is very high quality, lighter in color than Polka, with excellent flavor attributed to the Tulameen parent. Plants are moderately vigorous, producing tall, upright canes. Its yield is higher than Polka. BP-1 is a primocane variety, but a floricane crop can also be harvested. The primocane crop is at approximately the same time as Caroline. The floricane crop is considered early. We highly recommend the BP-1 variety when production and berry quality is required. BP-1 is licensed exclusively to Nourse Farms, Inc. for North America. Grows best in zones 4-8.

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CAROLINE Most productive ever bearer.

Caroline has become a standard variety for plant vigor and high quality fruit including a rich, full and intense flavor. Often compared to Heritage, Caroline fruits earlier, is more productive, has a larger berry, and has more tolerance to root rot. Though it does not tolerate high heat and drought, Caroline is widely adapted, growing everywhere from the East Coast to the West Coast. The farther south you grow it, the earlier it will ripen! Recommended for zones 4-7.

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JOSEPHINE* U.S. Plant Patent #12,173 A late-season primocane variety, Josephine was released from the cooperative breeding program of MD, NJ, VA, and WI. Josephine extends the harvest season beyond Heritage. According to our growers, this variety is vigorous and produces very large fruit with excellent flavor. Adapted for the Mid-Atlantic region and for areas with an extended growing season, including the West Coast. Recommended for zones 5-7.

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HERITAGE An heirloom – and a classic! Released by the Cornell Small Fruit Breeding Program.

This heirloom variety has long been considered the standard variety for production and high-quality fruit by which fall bearing varieties were judged. The fall crop is highly productive and ripens from the end of August through October, depending on your location. The berries have good size, color and flavor. The fruit is good for jam and freezing and delicious for fresh use, too. Heritage is a highly popular variety for home gardeners. Grows well in zones 4-8.

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DOUBLE GOLD* US Plant Patent #24,811 A recent release by Dr. Courtney Weber from Cornell University.

The berries have a deep blush, golden-champagne color, are medium in size and have a conic shape. They are considered as having an excellent, sweet flavor. The plant grows vigorously, suckers freely and shows tolerance to diseases. Double Gold can be grown as both a floricane (summer) and primocane (fall) producer. Double Gold is more suited for home gardeners, Pick-Your-Own and local commercial sales. Double Gold adds an alternative yellow variety to our program. Grows best in zones 5-7.

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ANNE Released by the cooperative breeding program of MD, NJ, VA and WI. Anne has special characteristics. Anne is a largefruited fall bearer that ripens somewhat earlier than Heritage. Fruit holds a pale yellow color and is highly productive. Anne’s excellent size, appearance, and very sweet flavor make it an excellent choice for a yellow fall bearer. Grows well in zones 4-7.

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B L A C K B E R R I E S FLORICANE/SUMMER BEARING

PRIMOCANE/FALL BEARING

Thornless Blackberries

Everbearing Blackberries

NATCHEZ*

Primocane (fall bearing) blackberry canes respond favorably to tipping! Tip the primocanes at 12"–15" and again at approximately 30". Tipping encourages earlier fruit development and highest yield potential while keeping cane height in check for easier management and manual harvest.

Natchez is a recent release from the University of Arkansas breeding program. This is the earliest ripening thornless variety with very high production potentials. Very large and good tasting berries can be harvested during a 3-5 week season. Due to its semi-erect growth habit, Natchez performs best with a trellis. We highly recommend this variety.

Zones 5-9.

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OUACHITA* H U.S. Plant Patent #17,162 This thornless variety has excellent quality fruit, with firm, sweet, attractive berries. Fruit ripens before Navaho. Winter hardiness appears to be less than Navaho, similar to Apache. Plant has very erect canes, and intermediate vigor. Plants also appear resistant to anthracnose, double blossom/rosette and no orange rust has been seen on any plants. We highly recommended it for the Mid-Atlantic, West Coast and South based on excellent grower results. Best in zones 6-9.

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TRIPLE CROWN H Recommended for home gardeners. A joint release from the USDA-Beltsville and the Pacific West Agricultural Research Service.

The Triple Crown plant is semi-erect and thornless and bears large, flavorful fruit. Ripens earlier than Chester and is similar to Chester in winter hardiness. Triple Crown would be a good choice to help extend the blackberry season for home gardeners. Grows best in zones 6-9.

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CHESTER H Recommended for beginners.

Considered one of the more winter-hardy and productive thornless varieties available, Chester produces large, high-quality fruit that ripens in early- to mid-August. Fruit has good flavor when fully ripe and does not soften or lose its shiny black color in hot weather. Chester plants are vigorous and show resistance to cane blight. Grows best in zones 5-9.

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My order of 250 raspberry and blackberry plants arrived right on schedule. The blackberries especially had a very impressive root system on them. After less than 3 weeks in the ground, I already have new canes over 6 inches long.

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Plant Breeder Dr. John Clark, from the University of Arkansas, has released the varieties listed below. In northern areas, the development of these primocane blackberries may allow production in some regions where other blackberry varieties are not winter hardy. After mowing the canes to the ground early in the spring (as with Heritage) the new growth produces flowers in August and berries in September. We recommend you plant trials of these new varieties to evaluate their performance at your location.

PRIME-ARK® 45* U.S. Plant Patent #22,449 Prime-Ark® 45 is a thorny, primocane-bearing blackberry with an erect growing habit. Primocane berries are medium-sized while floricane fruit is larger.

Trials indicate the variety is very productive. Fruit holds up well after picking and is suitable for shipping. The floricane fruiting season is after Natchez and before Ouachita. Early indications are that the primocane crop ripens later than Prime-Jim. Ripening may be too late for some northern areas, but will extend the blackberry season in regions with a long enough growing season. We would recommend Prime-Ark® 45 as an outstanding primocane-bearing blackberry. Grows best in zones 5-9.

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PRIME-ARK® FREEDOM

PRIME-ARK® FREEDOM*

PRIME-ARK® TRAVELER*

U.S. Plant Patent #26,990 Prime Ark Freedom was the first thornless primocane variety to be released by Dr. John Clark and the University of Arkansas Blackberry Breeding Program. It has an upright growing habit and the fruit flavor is excellent. Production on its floricanes is several days earlier than Natchez. Prime Ark Freedom is not recommended for the shipping market, but is a great choice for local commercial distribution and home gardeners. This is a very good variety and is highly recommended. We are still learning how to grow Freedom for maximum production. Grows best in zones 5-9.

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U.S. Plant Patent Pending Prime Ark Traveler is the newest release. The first plants of Prime-Ark Traveler were planted in 2016.

We are learning about this new variety and best management practices. Early indications are that it grows differently than the previously released Prime Ark 45. Prime-Ark Traveler is a very exciting introduction because it has a sweet flavor, is thornless, is reported to be productive, is a vigorous grower, and has better shipping characteristics than Prime-Ark 45 and Prime-Ark Freedom. Grows best in zones 5-9.

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Blackberry Varieties At A Glance

Floricane/ Summer Bearing Blackberries Primocane/ Fall Bearing Blackberries BERRY SIZE:

THORNLESS

H U.S. Plant Patent #20,891

BERRY SIZE

FLAVOR

FIRMNESS

Natchez* Ouachita* Triple Crown Chester

VL L L L

E E E G

F F M F

Y Y Y Y

5-9 6-9 6-9 5-9

Prime-Ark®Freedom* Prime-Ark®Traveler* Prime-Ark®45*

L ML ML

E G G

M F F

Y Y N

5-9 5-9 5-9

S-small / M-medium / L-large / VL-very large FLAVOR: E-excellent / G-good / F-fair FIRMNESS: VF-very firm / F-firm / M-moderately firm

THORNLESS ZONES

THORNLESS:

Y-thornless / N-has thorns ZONES: See Zone Map, page 10 Varieties cannot be combined for quantity pricing.

B L U E B E R R I E S Early-Season DUKE H Duke is an early-season variety and is extremely popular in the Mid-Atlantic region. It is high yielding and hardy. The fruit is medium to large, slightly tart and very firm. Berries are very firm and maintain their uniform quality. Duke grows upright to a height of 4 to 6 feet. Grows best in zones 4-7.

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PATRIOT H Released by the University of Maine.

Patriot is an early variety originating in Maine, where growing seasons are short and winter hardiness is a must. This variety is vigorous and grows upright to a height of 3-5 feet. Patriot adapts to many different soil types and has performed better in heavier soil than some other varieties.

The fruit is large and has very good flavor. Best in zones 4-7.

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Blueberry Varieties At A Glance REKA H Reka, an early-season blueberry variety bred in New Zealand, is one of the fastest growing and most adaptable varieties we have seen.

A very vigorous variety, it grows well in light sandy soils, peat and heavier clay loams and is more tolerant to wetter ground than many other varieties. Reka ripens the same season as Duke, but the berries have better flavor. Berries are an attractive dark-blue color and the plant produces large crops. Its winter hardiness is rated equivalent to Duke. Reka, with its lovely red and burgundy fall foliage, may grow 4-6 feet tall, and is a great addition to the lansdcape! We are pleased to offer this high-performing variety and strongly recommend it. Grows best in zones 4-7.

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Nutraceuticals/Phytochemicals Nutraceuticals are substances that provide a healthy benefit to the human body. High levels of these compounds have been identified in all berries.

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and currants all have generous quantities of these healthpromoting compounds. The varieties marked with a H in this catalog contain the highest levels of these phytochemicals.

EarlySeason

Mid-Season

Late Mid-Season Late-Season

BERRY SIZE

FLAVOR

MATURE HEIGHT

WINTER HARDINESS

ZONES

Duke Patriot Reka

M L L

G GE E

4-6’ 3-5’ 4-6’

G E G

4-7 4-7 4-7

Northland Blueray Bluecrop Bluegold

M L L L

E E E E

4-7’ 4-6’ 4-6’ 4-6’

E E G G

3-7 4-7 4-7 4-7

Nelson Chandler Darrow Jersey

L VL L M

E E E E

4-6’ 5-7’ 4-6’ 6-8’

E G G E

4-7 5-7 5-7 4-7

M

G

4-6’

G

4-7

Very Late-Season Elliott

BERRY SIZE: S-small / M-medium / L-large / VL-very large FLAVOR: E-excellent / G-good / F-fair WINTER HARDINESS: E-excellent / G-good / F-fair ZONES: Refer to zone chart, page 10 Varieties cannot be combined for quantity pricing.

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B L U E B E R R I E S Mid-Season NORTHLAND H Developed by Michigan State University.

Northland has excellent winter hardiness. It has produced a consistent crop following winter temperatures as low as -30°F. The medium-sized berries are very flavorful — similar to wild blueberries. The plant grows 4-6 feet in a compact shape, adding great fall and winter color to your landscape with its bright yellow wood and bright yellow and orange fall foliage. Grows best in zones 3-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9 / $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

BLUERAY H Blueray is an early mid-season variety that ripens a few days before Bluecrop. The large, dark-blue berries, with sweet, high-quality flavor, make Blueray an excellent choice for the home gardener. The bush is vigorous, productive and winter hardy. It grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet. Blueray is widely planted throughout the Northeast and Midwest. Does not tolerate high pH. Best in zones 4-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9/ $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

BLUECROP H Bluecrop is the leading commercial variety grown and is especially popular in New Jersey and Michigan. It produces high yields of large, bright blue berries that are firm and grow in large clusters.

The berry flavor is superb, fresh or frozen. Bluecrop is known for its hardiness, vigor and consistent production. The plant grows to a height of 4 to 6 feet.

Grows best in zones 4-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9 / $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

BLUEGOLD H Bluegold is a mid-season variety that is highly productive, with superior quality berries that form in large, easy to pick clusters. The plant is cold hardy, growing 4-6 feet in a compact, somewhat spreading, globe shape. Fall foliage and wood is a very attractive golden yellow for fall and winter interest, making the variety great addition to your landscape. Grows best in zones 4-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9 / $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

Help keep your blueberry plants healthy and strong with the correct products and tools

Pelletized Sulfur This all-natural, fast-acting acidifier is a long-lasting source of sulfur. It will optimize soil pH for planting blueberries and turns pink hydrangeas blue!

5 lb. $10.39

Recommended by Nourse Farms!

Jack’s Classic® Blueberry Fertilizer 17-6-6 Combat hard water!

Acid Special 17-6-6 is a fertilizer formulation specifically designed for plants that thrive in acidic soils. It even includes a little sulfur to help keep your soil pH low and help combat hard water. You need garden sulfur to acidify your soil.

1.5 lb. $13.99

Protect the Fruits of Your Labor!

Bird/Insect Netting Protect your harvest from many pests, including Spotted Wing Drosophila (SWD), Drosophila suzukii, a new invasive pest which can cause extensive damage to many fruit crops. Its presence has been confirmed in most states. Unlike native types (of drosophila) which deposit their eggs in fully ripe fruit, this one deposits eggs in fruit before fruit is ripe. By the time fruit is ripe, the larvae can be very well developed.

13 ft. x 30 ft. $99.00 13 ft. x 50 ft. $149.00 13 ft. x 100 ft. $259.00 INCLUDES SHIPPING & HANDLING

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Ammonium Sulfate Ammonium sulfate is a great option to create an acid condition for blueberry plants. This product is water soluble and also intensifies blue color in Hydrangea.

4 lb. $9.99

Bird Netting

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17 ft. x 50 ft. (covers 6 bushes) $62.99 17 ft. x 100 ft. (covers 12 bushes) $115.99

Blueberry Pruning DVD This is a must-see for“true blue” gardeners. This valuable how-to DVD takes the mystery out of pruning a spectacular blueberry patch of your own. $42.00

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BLUEBERRY COLLECTIONS

Late Mid-Season NELSON H This late mid-season variety is from the Michigan State breeding program. The bush will grow to an average of 6 feet. A very good yielder, Nelson produces medium-blue, large sized, firm berries. Fruit flavor is excellent. Suitable for zones 4-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9 / $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

CHANDLER H This is a mid- to late-season blueberry plant with the largest berry of any available variety on the market today. Chandler will fruit over a period of 4 to 6 weeks and has very nice, robust flavor. This new variety is vigorous, with a spreading habit of 5 to 7 feet. Chandler is probably not hardy enough for the more northern areas, but should do well in zones 5-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9/ $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

Order early to reserve this tasty collection for your berry lovers.

Blueberry Collections 1 collection 2 collections

$46.50 $88.80

One collection includes: two plants each of Patriot, Blueray and Nelson.

DARROW H Darrow is a late mid-season variety that produces

Late-Season JERSEY

large berries and is very highly rated for its flavor.

H Heirloom The plant is very vigorous and grows upright, to Jersey is a late-season variety that is easy to grow, approximately 4-6 feet. Not recommended for high yielding and one of the oldest and most northern areas, Darrow is better suited for somewidely grown blueberry varieties. The berries what warmer locations such as southern New are dark blue, medium in size and very sweet.

England and Mid-Atlantic. Grows best in zones 5-7.

Growing to an average of 6 to 8 feet, its relatively 1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9 / $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea. tall and well-shaped habit gives Jersey excellent ornamental value. Best in zones 4-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9 / $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

25 feet minimum required per collection.

Varieties may be substituted based upon availability.

Mulch your blueberries every year with wood chips that are 3-6 months old. This will help keep weeds down, contribute organic material to the soil and provide a great place for roots to grow.

H Recommended for extending the season.

PS

Get a soil test for an accurate pH result - a pH test kit may not be very accurate. Blueberries can last for several decades if the pH is below 5.0. It additionally helps if they are planted with aged wood chips!

Following directions in our Planting Success Guide will greatly contribute to your success.

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ELLIOTT

N NTI G TI

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Very Late-Season

Plants are very productive, growing vigorously and upright. Elliott is considered the latest of all varieties. Plant grows to a height of 4-6’ and is suitable for commercial growers or home gardeners looking for a season extender. Many growers may enjoy berries through September. Berries are medium-sized, firm and have a light-blue color. Fruit needs to be picked fully ripe for best flavor. This variety is winter hardy, growing well in zones 4-7.

1-3 / $8.35 ea. • 4-9 / $8.00 ea. • 10-49 / $7.35 ea.

A mature high bush blueberry plant may produce approximately 10 lbs or 10 level quarts or more per season.

Do not use softened water on blueberries. The salts will hurt the plants.

Blueberries only utilize ammoniated forms of nitrogen. Do not use regular 10-10-10 or similar formulations.

Visit our website for additional information and diagrams!

Nutraceuticals/Phytochemicals Nutraceuticals are substances that provide a healthy benefit to the human body. High levels of these compounds have been identified in all berries.

Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and currants all have generous quantities of these healthpromoting compounds. The varieties marked with a H in this catalog contain the highest levels of these phytochemicals.

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CURRANTS & GOOSEBERRIES

Tart, tasty, versatile ribes Admired for generations in Europe for their adaptability as plants and their versatility as food, currants and gooseberries – known collectively as ribes – are growing in popularity in this country. Gooseberries are good cooked, and eaten fresh. They offer a tasty alternative to grapes. Both make excellent jams. Currants, which make a refreshing juice, provide more vitamin C than fresh oranges. Ribes can handle long cold winters, and have excellent shelf-life. They can stay on the vine for up to two weeks, and store well in the refrigerator.

Red Currants

Some states have restrictions on growing ribes (currants and gooseberries). Prior to ordering, please contact your Local Extension Office or Department of Agriculture to determine if there are restrictions in your state.

JONKHEER VAN TETS H Originated in Holland.

This early red currant variety is known for its highly rated flavor and fruit size. Jonkheer van Tets will outperform other early varieties. Being early, it may be susceptible to late frosts, so site selection is important. In Massachusetts, it matures in early July. Special pruning may also be necessary. The erect bush is easy to pick and has mildew resistance. Grows best in zones 3-7.

1-3 for $8.30 ea. • 4-24 for $7.70 ea.

ROVADA H Rovada is a red currant with very large fruit on extremely long strigs, producing a heavy crop that is easy to pick. The plant is very free of mildew and other leaf diseases. Its late flowering escapes frost.

Rovada’s dependable nature makes it the #1 red currant around the world! Zones 3-7.

1-3 for $8.30 ea. • 4-24 for $7.70 ea.

BLANKA

White and Pink

W H I Currants TE & PINK CURRANTS

PINK CHAMPAGNE This is the tastiest currant on the market for fresh eating! Pink Champagne is a vigorous, upright bush, free of leaf diseases, with a beautiful translucent pink fruit. Easy to grow, Pink Champagne produces fruit of high quality and good flavor.

Best in zones 3-7.

1-3 for $8.30 ea. • 4-24 for $7.70 ea.

BLANKA Blanka produces dependably high yields of offwhite berries on long strigs. It is easy to grow and commonly used for making wine and juice. The immature fruit is tart, but turns sweeter when fully ripe and is very nice for eating fresh-picked. This vigorous variety has a spreading growth habit and produces fruit at mid-season. Grows best in zones 3-7.

1-3 for $8.30 ea. • 4-24 for $7.70 ea.

ROVADA

Nutraceuticals/Phytochemicals Nutraceuticals are substances that provide a healthy benefit to the human body. High levels of these compounds have been identified in all berries. Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries and currants all have generous quantities of these health-promoting compounds. The varieties marked with a H in this catalog contain the highest levels of these phytochemicals.

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PINK CHAMPAGNE *Price includes a royalty fee. Patent laws prohibit propagation of this variety for sale or trade.

E L D E R B E R R Y

Ribes Varieties At A Glance FRUIT SIZE

FRUIT COLOR

BUSH HABIT

SHOWS RESISTANCE TO

ZONE

Red Currants Jonkheer van Tets Early Rovada Late

Medium Large

Red Red

Upright Upright

Mildew Mildew

3-7 3-7

White and Pink Currants Pink Champagne Early Blanka Late

Medium Large

Pink Off-White

Upright Spreading

Mildew Mildew

3-7 3-7

Gooseberries Hinnomaki Red Invicta Tixia*

Medium Large Large

Red Pale Green Red

Upright Spreading Upright

Mildew Mildew •

3-7 3-7 3-7

SEASON

Early Mid Mid/Late

Plant currants and gooseberries in well-prepared, weed-free soil that contains at least 3% organic matter.

Planting on a slight slope will facilitate cold air drainage. Avoid southern-facing slopes, since intense sun may injure the plants. Soil pH should be between 6.0 and 6.3.

Our extensive planting guide will arrive with each order to provide you with further details for success. You may also visit our website to view the planting guide and additional information including diagrams.

Massachusetts has restrictions on the planting of currants and gooseberries. Please check with the Massachusetts Department of Food and Agriculture for regulations in your area. Other states may also have planting restrictions.

Please contact your local extension offices or the Department of Agriculture for up-to-date regulations.

Varieties cannot be combined for quantity pricing.

Gooseberries HINNOMAKI RED Originated in Finland.

Hinnomaki Red is a variety with superb flavor, high yields and a beautiful red fruit color. The outer skin is tangy while the flesh is sweet. The plants grow upright and are mildew resistant. These very productive plants are adaptable to various growing systems, hedge or ornamental. The sweet berries can be eaten fresh or baked in a pie. Zones 3-7.

1-3 for $8.30 ea. • 4-24 for $7.70 ea.

INVICTA Destined to become the standard for green gooseberries, Invicta has the highest yields of large, high-quality fruit of any gooseberry variety and is resistant to mildew and late spring frosts. The bush is vigorous and spreading. We advise trellising this variety because of its spines.

Regular dormant season pruning will encourage the best production. Zones 3-7.

1-3 for $8.30 ea. • 4-24 for $7.70 ea.

Europe and America, makes a great wine or jam and is prized for its medicinal qualities. The flowers can also be used to make syrup and other recipes. Samdal and Samyl varieties are both

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of the Sambucas nigra strain from Europe and are very high in antioxidants. The growth habit makes for a great hedge, with ornamental flowers and fruit for most of the growing season.

SAMDAL ELDERBERRY This is one of several more recent elderberry varieties from Denmark. Plants are vigorous, producing long shoots from soil level one growing season and bearing fruit the next. These are removed after bearing and replaced by the current year’s growth. This makes the bush easy to prune and manage. Large fruit clusters ripen in August each year. Berries have very high anthocyanin content are very good for you! This is the more productive variety, but both varieties are required for cross pollination in a ratio of 1 Samyl: 5 Samdal. Zones 3-7.

1-3 for $7.60 ea. • 4-24 for $7.00 ea.

SAMYL ELDERBERRY This variety will provide good cross-pollination when paired with the Samdal variety. Samyl has particularly high-quality flowers. Best in zones 3-7.

1-3 for $7.60 ea.

4-24 for $7.00 ea.

TIXIA®* Canadian Plant Breeders Rights Pending.

(Variety – Rafzicta) For home and commercial gardeners.

Tixia™, introduced in our 2005 catalog, produces large, beautiful, bright-red fruit similar in size to Invicta. In addition to its attractive fruit, it is distinguished by its semi-thornless shoots and upright growth habit. Its growth is medium to strong.

Zones 3-7.

1-3 for $9.90 ea. • 4-24 for $9.20 ea.

The elderberry, long known and utilized in

TIXIA

ELDERBERRY BLOSSOMS

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RHUBARB HORSERADISH ROOT

A S P A R A G U S Long-term investment Asparagus, rhubarb and horseradish are all plantings that will continue to yield abundantly for 15 to 20 years if given the proper care. Get ahead of the game with our one-year-old asparagus roots, which meet the nursery standard for two-year-old crowns. Growers have been impressed at how these bigger crowns are jumping out of the ground sooner than others. The new hybrids resist fusarium crown rot and other diseases that weaken asparagus plants.

NEW! Asparagus Production

Asparagus Knife

From A to Z. A comprehensive 66-page bulletin that covers the planting, harvesting and marketing of asparagus. Includes several color photos of insects, diseases and planting techniques to aid the grower. Written by Carl J. Cantaluppi, Jr., an asparagus expert with over 30 years of applied research experience, enabling growers to become successful.

Additional sources of information are also given. $27.50 Asparagus Production---From A to Z

Carl J. Cantaluppi, Jr. Emeritus Extension Horticulturist North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service

A comprehensive 68-page regional bulletin that covers the planting, growing, harvesting, and marketing of asparagus, including a budget with costs and expected income per acre, for the serious commercial asparagus grower. The bulletin includes 25 color photos of insects, diseases, and planting techniques to aid the grower. Written by an asparagus expert with over 30 years of applied research experience in the northeast, southeast and Midwest, enabling asparagus growers to become successful.

Strong and sharp! This knife has 9" shaft with a 5" wooden handle.

Overall length is 19.5", and blade is 1.5" × 5.5". This knife will make a nice, clean cut. A commercial growers’ knife — this is the ideal tool to harvest asparagus spears. $16.99

Asparagus Knife Replacement Blade This replacement blade for our Asparagus Knife is 1.5" wide × 5.5" long. Includes 2 pop-rivets. $4.99

Hybrid Asparagus

Rhubarb Rhubarb is very easy to grow. Plant 3 feet apart in well-prepared soil, with the top of the division level with the soil surface. Do not plant too deeply! When the plants are established, fertilize liberally with manure and garden fertilizer. For continued success, follow this procedure each fall and spring. A wellbalanced fertility program is necessary for optimum results. Soil pH should be 6.0-6.8.

MILLENNIUM

MACDONALD STRAIN

Released from the asparagus breeding program of Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Millennium is establishing itself to be a high performing variety. Originally thought to be best adapted to heavier soils, various trials and results from our grower surveys indicate it is adapted to a wide range of soil types. In a North Carolina trial, accumulating six years of data, it was the second highest producer on a sandy soil site. In our trial, Millennium has been productive, with high quality spears, is tender and has good asparagus flavor. We highly recommend this variety. Zones 3-8.

25 for $29.70 • 50 for $52.25 • 100 for $85.00

This strain provides excellent production for commercial growers and home gardeners. This very vigorous, upright-growing strain produces large, tender stalks and has acceptable red color. Shows resistance to root-rot problems. Zones 4-8.

3 for $18.65 • 12 for $65.25

JERSEY SUPREME The newest release from the New Jersey breeding program.

Adapted to temperate, warm and cool climates, field trials show Supreme to have a very high yield potential. Supreme is quite early and cold tolerant.

The spear size is more uniform than other Jersey hybrids. It is best adapted to light- to medium-sandy soils. Supreme has demonstrated very good rust resistance and is noted for its tolerance to fusarium.

Zones 3-8.

25 for $24.75 • 50 for $43.50 • 100 for $71.00

JERSEY KNIGHT Originated in New Jersey.

Jersey Knight is extremely vigorous, has large, succulent spears and quickly attracts a loyal following.

The flavor is excellent, and the plant is resistant to rust, crown rot and fusarium. It also does better in heavy, clay-like soils. Zones 3-8.

25 for $24.75 • 50 for $43.50 • 100 for $71.00

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PURPLE PASSION

CAWOOD DELIGHT

This is a unique asparagus variety. Its attractive purple color, milder flavor and tenderness distinguish this variety from others. In addition, our trials indicate Purple Passion has productive yields. For best performance, plant spacing for Purple Passion is 6 to 8 inches apart in the row instead of the usual 12-inch spacing. When cooked, the bright purple color is reduced, but when served fresh in salads it provides a colorful and flavorful accent. Zones 3-8.

25 for $24.75 • 50 for $43.50 • 100 for $71.00

This variety is not as vigorous as MacDonald, but has deeper red color and slightly thicker stalks.

Cawood Delight has a stout growth habit that will excel in northern areas. It may struggle in areas with long periods of high heat. We have had a lot of positive feedback on this variety from commercial growers and home gardeners. Best in zones 4-7.

3 for $20.50 • 12 for $72.70

PACIFIC PURPLE This variety was bred by Dr. Peter Falloon from Aspara Pacific in New Zealand. This new purple variety is high performing, producing higher yields than Purple Passion as well as many of the green varieties.

It is unique in the way it holds a more dominant deep purple color through the season and it is very tender with a sweet flavor, distinctive from the green varieties. As Pacific Purple produces especially largesized spears, we recommend planting the crowns 8 inches apart rather than at the usual 12 inch spacing.

This practice will produce more normal-sized spears.

We highly recommend this variety. Grows best in zones 3-8.

25 for $29.70 • 50 for $52.25 • 100 for $85.00

Horseradish Roots BIG TOP We have selected the strain Big Top for its size, vigor, wide adaptability and resistance to foliage diseases, rust and bacterial spot (all common problems in horseradish). These plants are top performers. A few roots will last a lifetime! Soil pH should be 6.0-6.8. Zones 3-8.

5 for $10.10 • 10 for $18.40

COMMERCIAL GROWERS

2018 COMMERCIAL GROWERS PRICE LIST

Strawberries June Bearing Varieties Allstar, Annapolis, Chandler, Earliglow, Honeoye, Jewel, Sparkle *Brunswick, Cavendish, Flavorfest *Cabot, *Darselect, *Galletta, *Rutgers Scarlet™, All Exp. Var. *Clancy, *L’Amour, *Mayflower, *Record, *Sonata, *AC Valley Sunset, *AC Wendy

*Malwina®, *Yambu Natural Albino Pineberry

Everbearing Varieties (Dayneutrals) Seascape

*Albion, *Evie 2, *Portola, *Monterey, *San Andreas Mara des Bois

500+

1000+

5M/1M+ 25M/1M+

$86.50

$131.00

$124.00

$116.00

$90.50 $94.00 $96.50 $106.50 $200.00

$141.00 $146.00 $151.00 $167.00 $348.00

$134.00 $139.00 $144.00 $160.00

$126.00 $131.00 $136.00 $152.00

$90.50 $94.00 $114.00

$141.00 $146.00 $190.00

$134.00 $139.00 $183.00

$126.00 $131.00 $175.00

IMPORTANT! Pricing is per variety unless: total combined order is between 15,000 and 24,999, use 5M pricing; total order at or over 25,000, use 25m price.

Brambles

100+

500+

1000+

$183.00

$632.00

$916.00

$198.00 $227.00

$664.00 $832.00

$1,008.00 $1,316.00

*Natchez, *Ouachita

$298.00 $309.00

$1,069.00 $1,121.00

$1,950.00 $2,050.00

*Niwot, *Prime Ark® 45, *Prime Ark® Freedom, *Prime Ark® Traveler, All Exp. Var.

$331.00

$1,230.00

$2,250.00

Red & Yellow Raspberry Varieties Anne, Boyne, Caroline, Heritage, Killarney, Latham, Nova *BP-1, *Encore, *Joan-J, *Josephine, *Himbo-Top®,*Polana, *Polka, *Prelude, *TulaMagic® *Double Gold

Black Raspberry and Blackberry Varieties Bristol, Jewel, Mac-Black, Chester, Triple Crown, Royalty

Asparagus (Available as 1-Year-Old Crowns)

300+

600+

Jersey Knight, Jersey Supreme, Purple Passion

$142.00

$200.00

$239.00

$227.00

Millennium, Pacific Purple

$169.00

$240.00

$287.00

$273.00

10+

50+

100+

250+

500+

$7.35ea.

$6.80ea.

$6.15ea.

$5.70 ea.

$5.30 ea.

100+

500+

1000+

$164.00

$720.00

$1,320.00

25+

100+

250+

500+

$6.50ea. $7.80 ea.

$5.80 ea. $6.95 ea.

$4.80ea. $5.80 ea.

$4.15ea. $5.00ea.

Blueberries Bluecrop, Bluegold, Blueray, Chandler, Darrow, Duke, Elliott, Jersey, Nelson, Northland, Patriot, Reka

Horseradish Big Top

Currants/Gooseberries All varieties (except Tixia) Tixia

Elderberries Samdal, Samyl

1000+ 14M/1M+

25+

100+

$6.40ea.

$6.00ea.

Varieties cannot be combined for quantity discounts (except strawberries see above). *Patented varieties. Prices include royalties.

To qualify for Early Pay Discount, your order total must be $500.00 or over.

(Normal prices will apply for lesser orders.)

If paid in full by 12/01/17, take 3% discount. If paid in full by 01/15/18 , take 2% discount.

ORDER EARLY!

to qualify for Early Pay Discount.

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High-quality, high-yielding plants for growers of every size.

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Nourse Farms offers the highest quality and largest selection of berry plants to meet the production needs of growers worldwide. No other nursery can fill production gaps and extend your season better. Growers using Nourse Farms stock report exceedingly high survival rates and exceptional vigor. Please let us know your experience with our plants.

Nourse Farms Commercial Newsletter Pay Discount We publish professional newsletters in the Orders over $500, spring and fall. You will find detailed informapaid in full by: tion regarding a wide range of cultural practices as well as information on new cultivars. Past Dec. 1, ’17 save 3% topics have included chemical pest control, Jan. 15, ’18 save 2% unique nutrient support for specific varieties, Order early! benefits of using compost, how to prune your caneberry plants for optimum plant health and fruit production, and tips for renovating strawberries. Newsletters can also be accessed at our website any time. Commercial growers, please call or write to be added to the mailing list for delivery.

Order Early for Best Selection We encourage you to plan your variety mix early and order soon to ensure the best selection and timely planting. We will gladly provide technical and selection assistance for your commercial operation.

We’ve Got Delivery Down Cold We know that your business depends on the quality of the plants you receive. Nourse Farms is committed to getting large plant orders to our commercial growers in both excellent condition and in a timely manner.

We make every effort to accommodate your shipping needs at a reasonable cost and will discuss options with you in detail to determine the best time of shipment and the best shipping method for your plants.

Your options include shipment via: • Refrigerated trucking • Air freight • 1-, 2-, 3-day ground service; regular or guaranteed • Common carrier LTL (Plants shipped by this method are protected with bubble wrap insulation to help keep plants cool.)

The Best Customer Support in the Field We receive thousands of inquires every year about growing berries. Nourse Farms now offers free and paid videos for all growers. Even the paid videos have previews online at YouTube and are easily found on our home page at NourseFarms.com. Don’t hesitate to call if you’re not online to get a copy of our plasticulture guide or newsletters. Our goal is to provide the latest growing information and help you grow happier and healthier plants.

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COMMERCIAL GROWERS

Nourse Farms is Committed to being the Berry Best for the Commercial Grower

We support the following berry organizations:

Plasticulture Production System We receive many inquiries from commercial growers regarding the use of plasticulture. At Nourse Farms, we use plasticulture without plastic.

Read a summary outline that Nate uses while speaking to groups on our website — many of our customers have found it helpful.

North American Strawberry Growers Association Formed by commercial strawberry growers to promote the production and marketing of strawberries. Members receive valuable information through newsletters and annual meetings. Most of the new growing techniques for high-yield strawberry production have been generated by this association. We recommend membership in support of NASGA for the benefit of the industry and the individual growers. For more information contact: Kevin Schooley, 30 Harmony Way, Kemptville, Ontario, Canada K0G-1J0 or info@nasga.org. Online at nasga.org.

North American Raspberry & Blackberry Association (NARBA) Established to address the needs of a growing commercial raspberry and blackberry industry throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. For information on membership, annual meetings and newsletters, contact: Debby Wechsler, Executive Secretary, 197 Spring Creek Rd., Pittsboro, NC 27312 or email info@raspberryblackberry.com. Visit them online at www.raspberryblackberry.com.

Trial Planting at Nourse Farms The purpose of conducting trials is to examine varieties that have been very recently developed in order to determine their value to our customers. We maintain open dialogue with plant breeders around the world.

Often, we grow and fruit their plants with the intention of collecting performance data and making recommendations back to the breeders.

We evaluate many characteristics including fruit flavor, size and yield, but also, the equally important qualities of plant vigor and disease resistance. If a variety shows promise, we conduct larger trials by distributing plants to a wide group of cooperating fruit producers, collect and analyze additional data, and then decide if the variety should join our list of plant offerings to all customers.

Nourse Farms on the Road We attend several tradeshows each year so that we can be available to meet commercial growers across the country. We have found that face to face meetings with our customers provide a great opportunity for us to work closely with you to determine your plant requirements. Below is a list of tradeshows we will attend during the 2017-2018 season.

Minnesota Fruit & Vegetable Growers Assoc. www.mfvga.org Phone: 763-434-0400 Fax: 763-413-9585, E-mail: info@mfvga.org New England Vegetable & Berry Growers Assoc.

Visit them online @ www.nevgba.org New York State Berry Growers Assoc.

Phone: (716) 807-6827 E-mail: goodberries@roadrunner.com North Carolina Strawberry Assoc. www.ncstrawberry.com Phone: 919-537-2287 E-mail: info@ncstrawberry.com PA Vegetable & Berry Growers Assoc. www.pvga.org, Phone: 717-694-3596 E-mail: pvga@pvga.org Vermont Vegetable & Berry Growers Assoc. www.uvm.edu/vtvegandberry/ Phone: (802) 257-7967 ext. 303 E-Mail: vernon.grubinger@uvm.edu Wisconsin Berry Growers Assoc. www.wiberries.org Phone: 920-478-3852 Fax: 920-478-9586 E-mail: info@wiberries.org National Berry Crops Initiative www.nationalberrycrops.org Email: info@nationalberrycrops.org National Clean Plant Network http://nationalcleanplantnetwork.org

Dates

Trade Show

Place

Phone/Website

Dec. 5-7, 2017

Great Lakes Fruit, Veg. and Farm Market Expo & MI Greenhouse Growers Expo

DeVos Place, Grand Rapids, MI

(616) 794 -0492 www.glexpo.com

Dec. 12-14, 2017

New England Vegetable & Fruit Conference

The Center of New Hampshire-Radisson Hotel, Manchester, NH

www.newenglandvfc.org

Jan. 11-12, 2018

Mid Ohio Growers Meeting

Mt. Hope Event Center, Mt. Hope, OH

(330) 275-7566

Jan. 16-18, 2018

2018 Empire State Producers Expo

SRC Arena, Syracuse, NY

www.nysvga.org

Jan. 21-23, 2018

Wisconsin Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Conference

Kalahari Convention Center, Wisconsin Dells, WI

(920) 478-3852 www.wiberries.org

Jan. 21-24, 2018

2018 North American Strawberry Growers (NASGA) Annual Meeting, Conference & Symposium

Astor Crowne Plaza - New Orleans French Quarter, New Orleans, LA

(613) 258 - 4587 www.nasga.org

Jan. 30-Feb. 1, 2018

Mid-Atlantic Fruit & Veg. Convention

Hershey Lodge & Convention Center, Hershey, PA

fruit (717) 677-4184 veg (717) 694-3596 www.mafvc.org

Feb. 21-22, 2018

Ontario Fruit & Vegetable Convention

Scotiabank Convention Centre, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada

(905) 945-5363 www.ofvc.ca

Feb. 21-24, 2018

North American Raspberry & Blackberry Conference

Ventura Beach Marriott, Ventura, California

(919) 542-4037 www.raspberryblackberry.com

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