How to Choose the Best Strawberry Varieties 



Your choice of strawberry varieties depeiicls primarily on tlie climatic condition where tlie 

 plants are to be grown, and the purpose for which they are to be used. Some varieties are best 

 suited to the southern area, while others are best for the north. Some are very firm and 

 thus good for long distance shipping to market, but might not be the best for home use or 

 local sales. Some are better for freezing than others, and some are better for preserves than 

 others. There is a wide range of differences between the various strawberry characteristics. 



We have tried to give reliable, accurate descriptions of the strawberries we sell, and we 

 believe this information will enable you to choose the proper varieties. However, if you are 

 not certain, we will be glad to make the proper selection for you. Just tell us how you want 

 to use the fruit and where it is to be grown and we will send you the best varieties. 



VIRUS 

 FREE 



REDGLOW 



UNUSUALLY 



FINE 



FLAVOR 



RED STELE RESISTANT 



We sincerely believe that a vine-ripened 

 berry of Redgiow rates very near the top 

 for delicious strawberry tlavor. Like any 

 other variety, its best tlavor and quality is 

 not present if it is picked as soon as it be- 

 gins to turn red. But, leave the fruit on 

 the plant until it becomes a deep, rich, red 

 color and you will know the flavor of a tru- 

 ly delicious strawberry. 



Fruit of Redgiow are large and have a 

 bright red color and good green cap. With 

 its fine, uniform size and shape and glossy 

 skin it is tops for attractiveness. It is firm 

 and has a good inside flesh color which re- 

 sults in an excellent frozen product. It ri- 

 l)ens early and continues to pick for several 

 weeks. 



Plants of Redgiow are vigorous and arc 

 resistant to the red stele disease. Thus, if 

 this disease is a problem, be sure to try this 

 fine early variety. We recommend it for 



most of the eastern and central states as an excellent home garden variety and as a fine berry 



for local sales. In many areas Redgiow will become an important commercial variety. The 



main criticism we have heard of Redgiow is that it is not as productive as some varieties. 



However official tests in New York showed a yield of 8.410 pounds per acre and we have other 



reports of excellent yields. 



It is our opinion that for most of the central and eastern states Redgiow is one of the 



l)est varieties for local sales since its outstanding flavor and quality will bring customers back 



for repeat sales. 



100 Plants $3.60; 1,000 $18.00. Complete Prices Page 16. See Postal Rate Page 17. 



3Ia.v 4, 1959 Pottstown, Pa. 



The Kedg-low strawberries from Rayner Bros, 

 are very nice. The berries are hirge, on xiprig:ht 

 stems, and liave grood flavor. Fairpeake is load- 

 ed with jfreen frnit, is a good plant maker, has 

 «<>od tlavor. and is large. Customers rave about 

 the size and flavor of onr berries. 



R. H. Stahl 



July 6, 1959 Falmouth. 3Iass. 



Our family lias been growing strawberries for 

 over 50 years and we have bought plants from 

 all over. However, the 3000 plants I obtained 

 from Rayner Bros, are the best that money can 



get. 



3Ianuel L. Tavares 



•'Plants referred to as "virus-free" in this catalog have been field grown by us from virus-free 

 foundation stock furnished by the U. S. Dejiartment of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils 

 and Agricultural Engineering, Beltsville Maryland, and State Horticultural Department, University 

 of Maryland. Our field-grown stock has been dusted with parathion to control aphids which transmit 

 the virus diseases. It has also been grown at considerable distance from any other strawberry plants. 

 Since viruses do not produce clear-cut symptoms in most strawberry varieties, but simply weaken 

 and devitalize the plants, no guarantee can be made that these plants are 100 percent free of viruses. 

 Because of the measures that we have used to protect these plants from virus infection, we believe 

 them to be substantially virus-free." 



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