Rayner's Sureerop 



PREMIER 



(HOWARD 17) 



This variety is truly Amer- 

 ica's favorite strawberry; no 

 variety ever introduced has 

 recevied so much praise, or 

 been grown profitably over so 

 wide a section of the coun- 

 try. Premier's adaptability to 

 a wide range of soil and clim- 

 atic conditions, with its abil- 

 ity to withstand heavy frost, 

 has made it the early straw- 

 berry growers depend upon 

 for profits each spring. For 

 25 years they have held the 

 lead in all northern sections, 

 to do this a berry must be 

 good. AVe have a fine supply 

 of superior strain plants to 

 offer this spring. For real 

 berry success demand Ray- 

 ner's Big Yield Premier. 



GROWTH — Vigorous, makes 

 good fruiting bed in all types of 

 soil, very disease resistant. 



SIZE — First berries average 

 very large, will run down to- 

 ward the end of the season as so 

 many berries are set on each 

 plant. 



FIRMNESS — Berries firm enough for truck shipment but will not stand long refrigeration. 



FROST RESISTANT — Premier blooms so profusely on short stems under foliage that frost cannot 

 damage all blooms, and has never failed to make a crop. 



QUALITY & FLAVOR— Good in North and Northeastern States, not the best in Southern sections. 



PRODUCTIVENESS— Premier is the leader, under general conditions. 



Premier is SURE — Yield and Profit 



FAIRMORE 



(Much Reduced) 



Finest Flavor, Firm and Delicious 



(N.C. 669). Introduced four 

 seasons ago from a cross made 

 at U. S. D. A. plant field station, 

 in 1933 between Blakemore and 

 Fairfax, these two outstanding 

 parents both are crosses of Prem- 

 ier, thus Fairmore should in- 

 herit a wide range of adaptabil- 

 ity, has been planted heavily in 

 X. C, returning the growers top 

 market prices throughout the en- 

 tire season. Is rapidly gaining 

 favor in many other strawberry 

 sections, we feel that it will soon 

 be a leader. Makes very vigor- 

 ous healthy growth, berries are 

 large and uniform with raised 

 yellow seed. Is very firm, has 

 a delightful flavor, and large 

 beautiful cap. Can be shipped 

 under refrigeration or open truck 

 great distances and arrive in ex- 

 cellent condition. Ripens early 

 about with Blakemore, produc- 

 i heavy crop. The yield of No. 1 

 berries is usually greater than that of 

 Blakemore. If you have not tried this 

 variety we urge you test it with the varieties 

 you are growing: if you have seen them fruit 

 we know you will include them in your order. 



