Jiiok Ra.viKT 

 Bob Rayiier 



To Our Customers and Other Friends 



Wo apprcciato the oijport unity to prcsoiit our liXJO catalog-. In it you 

 will lind a wide selection ot" excellent berries, fruits, ornamentals, and other 

 plants. Our nursery specializes in the production of top-(iuality strawberry 

 plants, blueberry plants, and other nursery stock. Thus, you can obtain 

 .your plants directly from the producer and jj:et the best at lower i)rices. 



We are one of the orij,nnal cooperators with State and Federal authori- 

 ties in production of "virus-free" strawberry plants. Our plantinj;- stock is 

 obtained from the State screenhouse and is propajiated in fumigated soil and 

 dusted fre(|uently to control insects that spread virus diseases. After the 

 plants are examined and certitied by State inspectors they are duj;, cleaned, 

 packed, and stored. These dormant plants are kept in onr cold-storaj-e 

 rooms for .sale durinj;- sprinjr, summer, and fall. We definitely recommend 

 early sprinj? as the best time for planting- strawberries but with dormant 

 plants there is a delinite trend toward later plantini?. June planting;- is jiiv- 

 inj; ;;()od results in many areas particularly where irrigation is available. 

 We do not recommend the plantinj;- of strawl)erries after mid-July in the 

 northern states. Our registered virus-free strawberry plants have greatly 

 increased vigor and will amaze you with their outstanding yields of high- 

 quality berries. 



Rayner's famous blueberry plants are propagated directly from our oAvn 

 100 acres of fruiting plants. Thus, we are able to select the very best for 

 sale directly to yon. We offer you the largest selection of cultivated blue- 

 berries including the new hybrids which have such large fruit. In addition 

 to strawberries and blueberries we have an excellent selection of the best 

 varieties of raspberries, grapes, fruit trees, nut trees, and ornamental 

 plants. 



Of primary importance to you is the fact that our plants are backed by 

 a real guarantee of complete replacement or full refund of your payment, 

 whichever .vou prefer. This guarantee applies to all of our nursery plants 

 that are set during the spring season. 



"We guarantee you will receive top quality stock. If for any reason 

 you are not pleased with our plants, write us w^ithin 30 days and we wnll re- 

 place the plants or refund the complete purchase price. After the 30 day 

 period and within one year of the date the plants were received, we \vill 

 replace at one-half purchase price any plants that are not satisfactory. This 

 guarantee covers full purchase price and does not imply any further responsibility or liability." 



Also of vital importance to you is the Rayner policy of honest, efficient dealings wath our 

 customers. We fully realize that satisfied customers are the backbone of our business and we 

 will make every reasonable effort to provide you w^ith top-quality plants and service. 



We hope you will take the time to read the information in this catalog concerning meth- 

 ods of planting strawberries, blueberries, and other nursery stock. We have tried to provide 

 the best possible directions because we certainly want you to be successful. Also planting in- 

 structions are sent with each order. Give our plants satisfactory growing conditions and they 

 \\\\\ reward you many times over wuth abundant crops of top quality fruit. 



Yours for continued success with Rayner's plants. 



H. JACK AY. RAYNER, President 



How to Order From This Catalog 



With each variety we list the price and on page IG there is a special strawberry price 

 list. lUueberry prices are given on pages 37 to 43. To order our plants fill out the enclosed 

 order blank clearly and completely. Be sure to include full payment for plants and shipping 

 costs. We will ship C.O.I), if desired. If only part of the payment is sent we will hold order 

 until balance is received. Our business is conducted entirely on a cash basis. We send an 

 acknowledgment of each order as soon as it is received ; please check this acknowledgment to 

 s(>e if your order is correct. 



If your order weighs less than 70 pounds it is usually cheaper to ship by parcel post. Ap- 

 proximate cost of postage can be determined from the information on page 17. If you send 

 too much postage we will refund it and if not enough is sent we will request it after shipment. 

 After May l.l we ship postal orders of plants by Special Handling in order to avoid delay dur- 

 ing warm weather. Orders over 70 pounds or of large size are often shipped by Railway Ex- 

 press. Do not send shipping costs for express orders since it will be collected when you receive 

 the plants. 



To avoid delay and shipping errors please be certain of the following points in filling out 

 order blank: name and address is complete and clear: full payment is included for plants and 

 postage: quantities and varieties are indicated : time of shipment is indicated. Cse the prices 

 listed in this catalog for the quantities indicated. A postpaid envelope is provided for your 

 convenience. If other information is desired send us a card or letter and we will reply 

 promptly. 



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