Sampson

A southern highbush blueberry with large fruit and a sturdy plant. <b>Origin:</b> from the cross Bluechip × NC1524 made by J.R. Ballington at Raleigh, N.C. Introd. in 1998. Berry: very large; excellent picking scar, firmness and flavor; color average, better than Croatan. <b>Plant:</b> self-fruitful; flowers and ripens with or slightly before Croatan. Sturdy, vigorous plant with semi-upright growth habit. Propagation rights assigned to Finch Nursery, Bailey, N.C.