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["Doreen Howard" <gardendiva@charter.net>]

I planted Chandler and Northblue in my new yard last spring.  The spot I 
chose got too much shade by the middle of June (neighbor's trees to south 
grew a heavy canopy), so I moved the plants in early September to my fenced 
veggie garden that gets sunlight all day.  Chandler grew OK in the shady 
spot and actually put on more growth after transplanting.  The Northblue 
languished in the shady bed and is barely hanging on in the new spot.

I ordered a Patriot to plant this spring.  I had Patriot in my Wisconsin 
yard, which is about 25 miles north of my current location.  Patriot there 
grew well, produced berries the second year and had no disease problems.  It 
easily survived a winter that hit -27F a couple of times.  This winter has 
been almost as cold.  We've  hit -16F a couple of times.  Patriot seems to 
stand up to the cold.

I'm anxious to see how Chandler produces in this cold climate.  Has anyone 
had experience with Chandler?
Doreen Howard