To Our Customers and Friends 



In reading this Berry Book you will find that it is more than just a 



4 m nursery catalog. In addition to detailed descriptions of different vari- 



^^^^^M eties, it contains helpful growing instructions, especially on strawberries 

 and blueberries. We hope you will read the growing instructions pre- 

 sented since they will help you to have good results with our plants. Plant- 

 ing instructions are sent with each order, and special bulletins are 

 available upon request. Give your plants good treatment and they will 

 reward you many times over. Our guarantee is shown below. We 

 realize that satisfied customers are the backbone of our business, and we 

 will make every effort to provide you with top quality plants and service. 

 All our strawberry plants are certified and virus-free. In our nursery, rigid controls must be followed to 

 produce virus-free, nematode-free, and red stele free plants. It is well worth the extra effort because tests have 

 proven that certified virus-free plants yield over 100% more fruit than other plants. 



We had a good growing season; thus, we have an ample supply of vigorous plants. However, if you want the 

 new varieties, Guardian, Redchief and Raritan, order early. 



We are happy to answer any questions not answered in the Berry Book or special bulletins. Please feel free 

 to write. We want you to be successful with all the plants you purchase from us. 



H. Jack W. Rayner, President 



Jack Rayner 



President 



Curtis Massey 



General Manager 



"We guarantee you will receive top quality stock. If for any reason you are not pleased with 

 our plants, write us within 60 days and we will replace the plants or refund the complete purchase 

 price. After the 60 day period and within one year of the date the plants were purchased, we will 

 replace at one-half price any plants that are not satisfactory. This guarantee covers full purchase 

 price and does not imply any further responsibility or liability." This guarantee applies to all of 

 our nursery plants that are planted during the spring season vand to strawberries planted by July 15. 



INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASERS 



With each strawberry variety description you will find our 1970 prices and on page 17 we have a com- 

 plete list of all varieties in any quantity. These prices supersede any previous prices. 



We can ship your plants by Parcel Post, United Parcel Service, Air Freight or Express, Greyhound 

 Bus, or R. E. A. Express. We commend UPS or Parcel Post for small orders. Please check the appro- 

 priate block on the order sheet. 



PARCEL POST. Add 10% of the total order for postage and handling for orders of $6.00 or more. 

 For orders less than $6.00, add 60c. For orders west of the Mississippi the charge is 15% of the cost of 

 plants with a minimum of 80c. 



UPS. United Parcel Service is a private parcel delivery service. Generally delivery is faster by UPS 

 than by Parcel Post. Packages are delivered by a uniformed driver who must obtain a signature. If 

 your address is RFD or P.O. Box, please indicate name of road or street. There is a postage and handling 

 charge of 10% of the order with a minimum of 60c. This service can be used only to states east of the 

 Mississippi (except Philadelphia, Pa. area). 



AIR FREIGHT. On all large orders this is the fastest way to ship plants and has been very satis- 

 factory for many customers. It does cost more than Parcel Post or Express but gives very fast service. 

 Pay shipping charges when plants are received. 



GREYHOUND BUS. We have shipped a lot of plants by bus, and if you are convenient to a bus 

 station, this is a very good way. Be sure to send your phone number so that you can be called when 

 your plants arrive. Pay shipping charges when plants are received. 



R. E. A. EXPRESS. Shipment can be made by Express. However, many Express offices have been 

 closed, so be sure to give us your nearest Express office if different from your post office. When shipment 

 is made by Express, pay shipping charges when plants arrive. No small orders will be sent by Express. 



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