How to Choose the Best Strawberry Varieties 



Yonr choice of strawberry varieties depends, to a large extent, on the pnrpose for which 

 they are to be grown. Some varieties are especially good for fresh eating while others are 

 quite tart, but good for long-distance shipping. Some are superior for freezing, and others are 

 extra good for preserves. Some varieties will give fine results in nearly any soil, while others 

 require very good growing conditions. Some varieties are resistant to diseases while others 

 are susceptible. Below is a list of general strawberry characteristics when grown under nor- 

 mal conditions. It must be remembered that excess fertility and other conditions can greatly 

 alter strawberry qualities. Thus, we strongly recommend that you try several of the most de- 

 sirable varieties and decide which ones are best for your particular location. Complete des- 

 criptions of all our strawberry varieties are given in this catalog. 



CHARACTERISTICS OF SOME STRAWBERRY VARIETIES 



BEST FOR FLAVOR AND GENERAL HOME 



USE: Redglow, Fairfax, Armore, Pocahon- 

 tas, Midland, Sparkle. 



BEST FOR LARGE SIZE: Armore, Robin- 

 son, Jerseybelle, Catskill, Empire, Pocahon- 

 tas, Vesper. 



BEST FOR HIGH YIELDS: Catskill, Poca- 

 hontas, Surecrop, Earlidawn, Midway. 



BEST FOR FIRMNESS: Dixieland, Blake- 

 more, Pocahontas, Surecrop, Tennessee Beau- 

 ty, Midway. 



BEST FOR FREEZING: Midland, Pocahon- 

 tas, Dixieland, Redglow, Sparkle, Surecrop. 



BEST FOR PRESERVES AND JAMS: Blake- 

 more, Pocahontas, Tennessee Beauty. 



BEST FOR EARLINESS: Earlidawn, Mid- 

 land, Premier, Redglow. 



BEST FOR LATENESS: Armore, Sparkle, 

 Jerseybelle, Tenn. Beauty, Redstar, Vesper. 



For best success with strawberries we hope you will read the culture information given 

 on pages 18-19. Naturally we want our customers to have fine results with our plants and 

 therefore, we try to keep you informed of the very best methods for growing strawberries and 

 other plants we sell. Each spring we send a copy of our bulletin "Better Berries" to our cus- 

 tomers and in it you will find detailed information on fertilizing, pruning, mulching, pest con- 

 trol, and similar important points for success with various crops. The 20th annual issue of 

 '"Better Berries" will be sent this spring and back copies of all issues are available. If you 

 do not have these valuable bulletins, you may obtain the entire set by sending 20c. to cover 

 handling and postage, to Rayner Bros., Inc.. Salisbury. Maryland. 



BEST FOR VIGOR AND GROWTH IN POOR 

 OR DRY LAND: Surecrop, Robinson, Pre- 

 mier, Blakemore, Sen. Dunlap. 



BEST FOR RESISTANCE TO RED STELE: 



Surecrop, Redglow, Sparkle, Midway, Ver- 

 million. 



BEST FOR RESISTANCE TO VERTICIL- 

 LIUM WILT: Vermillion, Catskill, Sure- 

 crop, Premier, Robinson. 



BEST FOR RESISTANCE TO LEAF 

 TROUBLES: Fairfax, Premier, Midland, 

 Surecrop, Catskill, Empire, Redstar, Tenn- 

 essee Beauty. 



BEST FOR VERY COLD CLIMATES: Sen. 

 Dunlap, Cyclone, Catskill, Sparkle, Premier. 



BEST FOR FROST RESISTANCE: Earli- 

 dawn, Premier. 



BEST FOR SOUTHERN STATES: Albrit- 

 ton, Pocahontas, Dixieland, Blakemore, Sure- 

 crop, Tennessee Beauty. 



BEST FOR FLORIDA: Florida 90. 



Decern 



ber 10. 1962 

























Lincoln. 



Illinois 





In 



19(51 



we bougrht 



some 



strawberry plants 



from 



you 



and this 



year 



we 



obtained 



some from 



anoth- 



er 



nursery. 



but there was no 



comparison in 



the 



plan 



ts. 



The 



ones 



pur 



chased 



from 



Rayners produced 1 



th 



p m 



)st and the best 



berries we ever had. 



















Harold Hoelscher 1 



June 1, 1908 Clarington, Ohio 



I am well pleased with your company because 

 of the very prompt and efficient service and be- 

 cause you back up your guarantee. 



Mrs. P. D. Forni 



June 



5, 1963 







Perkasie. 



Penna. 



We 



wish to compliment 



you 



on your 



method 



of shipping: plants — they 



are all 



received 



in such 



grood 



condition. 

















Mrs 



F. K. * 



eist 



NO mr^l ^l^ 



MUCH VOU FAlt 



You will never buy berries as good as the fresh harvests of your 

 own locality. With "shipped-in" berries the quality and flavor can- 

 not match the vino-ripened perfection right out of the patch. That's 

 why more and more folks grow their own. Grow more! Save more! 

 Have more! 



BUY RAYNERS PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 



