VIRUS 

 FREE 



IJiMJhH 



EXCELLENT FOR COMMERCIAL 

 AND HOME USE IN THE NORTH. 



Kmpire is another of tlio lino I'niit (lovelopmonts of the 

 New York State Experiment Station. Thus, it is well suit- 

 ed to the northern states where it is a line midseason com- 

 panion of Catskill. Yields are ftood and it has snfficient 

 frost and winter hardiness to he a very dependable produc- 

 er. Empire is an especially attractive berry since it has a 

 very j;lossy. medium red color and a line j^reen cap. Tlu^ 

 berry shape is somewhat elongate and irre.i,ndar Berry 

 size is larjje and this si/e holds up well for the entire pick- 

 ing? season. The llesh color of Empire is somewhat pale, 



' and it is a bit soft, but the flavor is very j?ood. Larj;e ber- 

 ries may have a hollow center. However, its large size, line 

 appearance and good flavor rate Empire as a real profit 



! maker in northern states. We definitely believe you will 

 like this excellent variety. 



j Plants of Empire are very vigorous and are hardy in 



I cold climates. Runner plants are developed freely and re- 

 sult in a good fruiting row. In all the New England area, 

 we believe you will have excellent results with Rayner's 

 virus-free Empire. It is very good for any fresh market 

 sales but is not rated too highly for processing. 



Empire Prices: 100 for $3.60; 1,000 for $18.00. Order Early. Complete prices page 16. 



February 9. 1959 Pulaski, Penna. 



For eigrlit years I have used Rayner's dormant plants and never had a failure. Catskill is one 

 of our best for the roadside market. Pocahontas is large and hardy and a great producer of inde- 

 structible berries. Last season I averaged 1% quarts per plant set. 



C. W. McElhaney 



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 vine-ripened perfection right out of the patch. That's 

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

 Have more! 



EXTRA LARGE BERRIES 

 LATE — FINE FOR THE NORTH 



ARMORE 



VIRUS-FREE 



During the past few years Armore (also 

 known as Red Cluster) has gained greatly 

 in popularity in the northeastern states. 

 Partly this is due to its close resemblance to 

 the well known Catskill. In fact, Armore 

 could almost be considered a late-season Cat- 

 skill. Its berries are very large and have a 

 nice bright color that makes them very at- 

 tractive. The flesh color is light red and the 

 quality is good. It is good for freezing. 



An outstanding feature of this variety is 

 its high yields — tests in Ohio have shown 

 over 12,000 quarts per acre and over 13,00<) 

 quarts were reported from New York. Ar- 

 more is a very good plant maker and on most 

 soils will make a good fruiting bed without 

 difficulty. In fact some care is necessary to 

 prevent the beds from becoming too thickly 

 matted since this drastically reduces yield 

 and quality. This variety is best suited to 

 cool climates. Rayner's registered virus-free 

 stock of Armore will prove that this is a line 

 variety. 

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



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