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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 Verticillium 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 $2.60; 100 for $3.95; 1,000 for $26.00. Order Early 



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June 26, 1968 



/ am writing in appreciation of ike quality of your very excellent Sunrise strawberry plants I ordered 

 and promptly received from you. They are far superior to any other I have ever received by mail. They are 

 planted and thriving, not even having united down. Thank you for your quality. 



— Mks. Elizabeth H. Johnson, Leavittsburg, Ohio 



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Because of its tremendous production of de 

 licious, firm, attractive berries, Midway ha 

 had a popularity explosion that causes th< 

 demand for plants to far exceed the supply 

 Be sure to place your order early. Within 

 few years this wonderful berry has becom 

 the king for both commercial production am 

 home plantings. In Michigan, Ohio, Virginia 

 West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Penn 

 sylvania, and many other states it has becom 

 a sensational favorite. If you want to gro' 1 

 one of the best of all strawberries, be sure t 

 get Rayner's registered virus-free stock c 

 Midway. It has now proved to be one of th 

 heaviest yielding of all strawberries and one c 

 the best ever for big profits. 



It ripens in early midseason, producing larg' 

 bright berries with extra fancy caps and brigl 

 yellow seeds. Berries of Midway have a nk 

 uniform shape and hold their large size and fir 

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

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

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

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

 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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