TWENTY-FOURTH 
YEAR 
OF 
CONSCIENTIOUS 
SERVICE 
“BOB” “JACK” 
S. H. RAYNER H. J. W. RAYNER 
To Our Friends and Customers: 
There are no ‘getrich-quick”” schemes in this Catalog because we never met 
a grower who made a million dollars on strawberries or other small fruits. But we 
do business with thousands of growers who find that year after year their invest- 
ment in our quality plants brings a greater return than anything they grow. 
Strawberries are the first local fruit to ripen in the Spring. Accorded a wel- 
come enjoyed by no other fruit, there never seems to be enough of these luscious 
treats to meet the demand. And because otf their popularity with frozen foods pro- 
cessors this demand is due to increase. That's why it will pay you to grow straw- 
berries, whether for your own use or for market. The same can be said of blue- 
berries, raspberries and other berry fruits. 
We ask that you accept this, our Twenty-fourth Catalog, as a personal mes- 
sage from us. We have attempted to tell you about our plants just as if you were 
visiting our nursery. Our descriptions are as honest and accurate as we know 
how to make them. It is our desire to give you information to enable you to make 
selections that will give you greatest satisfaction and profit from your efforts. 
Customer satisfaction comes first at Rayner Brothers. Our business has been 
built on repeat orders from satisfied customers and we believe we have enjoyed 
a growth unparalleled in the fruit plant industry. 
We would appreciate the privilege of supplying your planting needs in 1950. 
Sincerely yours, 
seme 
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