MID-SEASON VARIETIES 



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A LEADER IN SIZE, VIGOR AND PRODUCTIVENESS 



(See color illustration on cover) 



New York seedling No, 4435 which was introduced in 11)33. a cross of Marshall and Prem- 

 ier. We have been watching this varietj'^ very closely for the past three years. In 1933 they 

 were mighty good, in 11)34, under very dry conditions we did not find them outstanding, but 

 last year, under a\erage conditions, they were the largest and most productive variety wc 

 lind on test. Were far superior to Big Joe and Aberdeen in size, productiveness and vigor. 

 From Virginia north to Northern New York we firmly believe Catskill will produce bigger, bet- 

 ter and more profitable crops than any of the present mid-season varieties. We are so sure 

 Catskill will soon become one of the most profitable and popular mid-season varieties wc 

 are forfeiting, the legitimate profit that is customary with new varieties and are placing them 

 in the same prices class as the older varieties. By doing all we can to encourage growers to 

 try Catskill we believe we are rendering a service to our customers that is consistent with 

 Rayner's policy to do all in our power to aid our customers to realize the Most from their 

 Berries. It is with real pride that we offer such a fine variety as Catskill and we certainly 

 hope you will try them this year. 



GKOWrn— Tn linbit of growth Catskill is equal 

 to l)(»i-sc'ir or Fairfax and is one of the most vig- 

 (irniKs varieties we have ever seen, and although wo 

 liave notiei-d a few traces of leaf spot, the foliage 

 is so vigorous that no ill effects were caused. 



SIZE — Tlie l)erries are very lar?e and under av- 

 erage cnnditions (he entire crop sizes up well, 

 Slany of tlie largest berries are coxcomb and are of 

 Boniewhat irregular shape, however, the berries are 

 of such large size as to make a most pleasing pack- 

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(JUAI.ITY AXD FLAVOR— Both the quality and 

 flavor are good tho not our.standing. W^e consider 



them better in this respect than Big Joe or Aber- 

 deen but not equal to such varieties as Fairfax or 

 Ciiesapeake. 



l'IR."MNESS — The berries are firm enough to 

 malso a good commercial variety. Are much more 

 firm than Al)erdeen and about equal to Big .Joe. • 



rKODUCTIVEXESS— In this Catskill is truly 

 the leader, last year outproducing every variety wo 

 had on test by a substantial margin. Tliey suf- 

 fered no fro^t damage and aJthougii tliere were udt 

 as many blooms as on some varieties, the large si/.o 

 of all the berries was responsible for this excep- 

 tionally heavy yield. 











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Aberdeen Although this variety is steadily 

 gaining popularity in New Jersey 

 and nearby states it is not showing up as well as 

 we bad expectcnl. Under normal to wet conditions 

 they will produce a very heavy crop of extra largo 

 fruit, in some cases outyielding even Premier, how- 

 ever, the fruit is ratlier soft and if there are hot 

 suns the berries sca.ld l)adly. 



In dry seasons tliey fall back below Premier and 

 the foliage, though very i-esistant to disease, does 

 not stand up well at picking time and the fruit is 

 not well shaded, thus again tliere is danger of sun 

 scald if the weather is hot. 'i'he fruit is large, 

 very uniform aiul of light color, which they hold 

 even when very over-ripe. The berries make a 

 very attractive pat-kage and on nearby markets 

 often bring a i)reininnj over varieties that are su- 

 pei-ior in flav r and keei):ng cpialities. We have 

 growers in Connecticut. New .Jersey, and Mas.sa- 

 chussots who r(\-illy like this variety, one grower 

 writes thus: '"The Aberdeen is wonderful and has 

 the longest .season of any. it would be 100% perfect 

 if it were a little lirmer''. This particular grower has a roadside stand (hns the variety is 

 liise for his pnipose. Where the berries can be moved (piiekly and the hanling distance short, 

 Aberdeen shonhl be a prolitable variety, especially where Big .Foe is not satisfactory. For 

 their large size, ability to size up the entire crop and for productiveness, Aberdeen is very 

 satisfactory. 



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