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Empire is another of the fine fruit developments of the 

 New York State Experiment Station. Thus, it is well suited 

 to the northern states where it is a fine midseason companion 

 of Catskill. Yields are good, and it has sufficient frost and 

 winter hardiness to be a very dependable producer. Empire 

 is an especially attractive berry since it has a very glossy, 

 medium red color and a fine green cap. The berry shape is 

 somewhat elongate and irregular. Berry size is large, and this 

 size holds up well for the entire picking season. The flesh color 

 of Empire is somewhat pale, and it is a bit soft, but the flavor 

 is very good. Its large size, fine appearance and good flavor 

 rate Empire as a real profit maker in northern states. We 

 definitely believe you will like this excellent variety. 



Plants of Empire are very vigorous, winter hardy and re- 

 sistant to Vertieillium wilt. Runner plants are developed freely 

 and result in a good fruiting row. In all the New England 

 area, we believe you will have excellent results with Rayner's 

 virus-free Empire which produces such extra-big berries. 

 25 Plants $2.70; 100 for $6.20; 1,000 for $27.00 



February 14, 1969 



The Midway plants we planted last spring are the most rigorous plan Is I have ever seen. We had pl-anted 

 25 Midway in 1967. and last year those i2o plants proditni/! 40 (juarts of beautiful berries. We hare also 

 averaged 1^ 2 quarts bf Surecrop berries per plant planted. XeedU'ss to say ue are well satisfied ivith yow 

 plants. Mrs. C. A. Waple, Clearfield, Pa. 



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Because of its tremendous production of de- 

 licious, firm, attractive berries, Midway has 

 had Of popularity explosion that causes the 

 demand for plants to far exceed the supply. 

 Be sure to place your order early. Within a 

 few years this wonderful berry has become 

 the king for both commercial production and 

 home plantings. In Michigan, Ohio, Virginia, 

 West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Penn- 

 sylvania, and many other states it has become 

 a sensational favorite. If you want to grow 

 one of the best of all strawberries, be sure to 

 get Rayner's registered virus-free stock of 

 Midway. It has now proved to be one of the 

 heaviest yielding of all strawberries and one of 

 the best ever for big profits. 



It ripens in early midseason, producing large, 

 bright berries with extra fancy caps and bright 

 yellow seeds. Berries of Midway have a nice 

 uniform shape and hold their large size and fine 

 appearance for the long harvest season. The berries have a firm flesh and firm skin, which permits long- 

 distance shipment and results in a nice-looking berry a day or two after they have been picked. Midway 

 is a delicious berry for fresh use and excellent for freezing and preserves. It has resistance to red stele 

 and is a very good plant maker if conditions are at all favorable. Be sure to try this superior variety. 

 25 Plants $2.80; 50 for $4.35; 100 for $6.45; 1,000 for $28.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 



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