Virus - Free 



RED STELE 

 RESISTANT 



BLAKEMORE 



lUakcmoio h:is scvcnil f(>atiir('s that make it a leading- com 

 mcrcial variety in the southeastern states. It is unusually vi.u(»i- 

 ous. making- tine fruitin.n" beds in the warm, southern states. In 

 poor soils and under droujiht conditions IJlakemore will usually 

 succeed where most strawberries would fail. In addition the fruit 

 of r.lakemore is very lirm and ideally suited to processing;- and 

 freezin,i;-. Likewise these berries have lonj; been recof^nized for 

 their ability to hold up well in shipment. Tlu» berries are ^cneral- 

 y of small to medium si/e but their liji^ht, bri.uht color jiives a uood 

 appearance. Hlakemore is an early variety and a very dependable 

 I)roducer of .uood yields. The berries liave a definite neck and a 

 cap that is easily removed. The flavor is tart for fresh use but in 

 preserves and jams it eannot be beat. Thus, if home-made straw- 

 beri-y i)reserves are a favorite in your home why not try the variety 

 that lias been proven to be outstandinj; for this purpose. Rayner's 

 rejiistered stock is yellows-free and virus-free. 



100 Plants $2.95; 1,000 for $15.00 See P. 16 for Complete Prices. 



VIGOROUS 

 PRODUCTIVE 



l/ilhlfil.^M 



iJecause of its resistance to red stele disease and hi,uh yields of good berries Fairland 

 is a tine commercial variety in areas of the northern states. Another good feature of Fair- 

 land is its good plant vigor ; it will grow well in wet or dry soils and is very winter hardy 

 and thus is a consistently good producer. The berries ripen in midseason and are of medium 

 to large size. In plants where the runners have been controlled and growing conditions are 

 satisfactory berry size and (piality is extra-good. The fruit are a glossy-red color, with a 

 solid red interior that gives an excellent frozen product. Thus, Fairland is also a popular 

 variety for home gardens and for local sales. Virus free stock has never been found but P^air- 

 land has natural resistance to this trouble and continues to be a good dependable variety. 

 100 Plants $3.70; 1,000 for $18.50. Complete price list on page 16. 



Jiiiif 18. 19.59 Wilton, Conn. 



I have certainly enjoyed our first piekingr of strawberries. Thej' were even better than yon des- 

 cribe tliem in ,vour booklet. 



T. G. Tonsey 



MIDLAND 



VIRUS - FREE. OUTSTANDING 

 EARLY VARIETY. Top Quality 



^^'ith the development of virus-free stock Midland has 

 made a great c(mieback. In fact it has become so popular 

 that there is a definite shortage of registered, virus-free stock. 

 The features that make Midland so good are extra earliness. 

 large size, high yields, miusually tine quality, and good ap- 

 pearance. In additi(ui it is one of the best strawberries for 

 freezing. Thus. Midland is rapidly gaining in popularity as 

 a leading early commercial variety. 



I'nder good growing conditions Midland makes a nice 

 fruiting row with well-spaced plants. However, in poor or 

 dry soil it may not make sutficient plants to give its best 

 yield. Thus, for best results with Midland good soil, ade- 

 (luate moisture, and good care are necessary. If these are 

 provided yon will l)e rewarded with one of the finest of all 

 strawberries. Midland gives good results in most of the cen- 

 tral and northeastern states and in 1058 produced 0.7(H) quarts 

 l)er acn^ in official tests on Long Island. 



100 Plants $3.90; 1,000 for $19.50. Complete Prices Page 16. Postal Kates Page 17. 



March 1. 1959 



In the spring of 1957 I put out ."iOO of Ra.vner 

 results, piekingr over 750 qiiarts. 



Sissonnville, W. Va. 

 CatskiU plants. As a beginner I had the best 



Virgil .Moon 



BUY RAYNER'S PLANTS AND YOl Bl Y THE BEST 



