Redchief 



NEW RED STELE RESISTANT 

 HIGH QUALITY MIDSEASON VARIETY 



REDCHIEF, introduced in 1968 by USDA and ^Maryland Agricultural Experiment Station, is a new 

 midseason variety that is suitable for the home gardener as well as the commercial grower. It is ideal 

 for "pick your own" plantings. Redchief's sweet flavor, uniform red color, and firm glossy surface make 

 it a high quality dessert berry. It makes good jam, and its high quality is also maintained when frozen. 

 Being a firm berry it ships very well and holds up during the picking season. 



REDCHIEF is resistant to five strains of red stele, leaf scorch, mildew, and moderately resistant to 

 Verticillium wilt. The plants have medium vigor, make a good matted row, and produce above average 

 yields. Redchief has performed very well from Maryland north to Massachusetts and west to Ilhnois. 

 There are nothing but good reports from commercial growers in Michigan. With Rayner's virus-free 

 plants, you will be more than pleased with this wonderful new variety. 



25 Plants $4.20; 50 for $6.30; 100 for $9.45; 500 for $27.30; 1,000 for $42.00 



May 20; 1974 _ ^-___ - 



One year ago we ordered 100 strawberry plants. We did as you recommended last summer and pinched 

 the blossoms. So far we have picked 14'^ quarts and are still picking and the berries are beautiful. 



W. Melchert, Auburn Heights, Mich. 



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Marlate 



EXTRA LATE — EXTRA LARGE 



Marlate is a new extra late, high qualit}' variety that extends picking well past the regular season. 

 The plants are vigorous and it appears to be resistant to leaf diseases. The berries are large, bright, 

 firm, and very attractive. Marlate holds its size throughout the harvest season, and the fruit stems 

 snap freely making them easy to pick. 



This variety has been tested thoroughly in Maryland, Pennsylvania and neighboring states and cer- 

 tainly, appears worthy of trial for those who want an extra late variety that ripens after Jerseybelle 

 but before Redstar. Supply is limited for this variety. 



25 Plants $4.25; 50 for $6.40; 100 for $9.55; 1,000 for $42.50. Prices do not include postage. 



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