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MIDWAY 



VIKIS FREE 



New U. S. I). A. Hybrid 



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For several years we have been testing- U. S. Department of 

 Aji^ricnlture strawberry selection known as M1).-US. 2:>8y. It 

 has always been an excellent berry in onr lieUls and the same has 

 l)een trne in official tests in Massachnsetts., W. Va., McL, N. .]., 

 Penna., Ohio, Ind., Mo., and eastern Washington. This outstand- 

 inj; l)erry has been named Midway and is now available to the 

 l)nblic. 



MIDWAY is a cross of Dixieland X Temple and has the type 

 of red stele resistance that helped make Temple such a depend- 

 able variety. Berries ripen in midseason and are medium to large 

 and keep their good size during the entire picking season. They 

 have a nice rich, red color with a glossy surface, firm skin and 

 bright seeds. The flesh is firm and usually has a nice bright color 

 but under some conditions the inside color may be pale. Tests 

 have shown that MIDWAY gives a good frozen product. Flavor 

 is good and for fresh use we feel sure you will like MIDWAY. 

 One of the outstanding features of this new variety is its con- 

 sistently hiuh yields, up to 11,000 quarts per acre, which rank it 

 with Oatskill and Pocahontas in this respect. It is our opinion 

 that MIDWAY will give best results only if growing conditions 

 are good and that in poor or dry soil it will not be as satisfactory 

 as some other varieties. 



We recommend MIDWAY as a red stele resistant variety to 

 replace both Fairland and Temple which are being discontinued. 

 You need not hesitate to plant MIDWAY since it has been wide- 

 ly tested for 4 or 5 years and is truly an excellent variety in nearly all respects. 



25 plants $1.50; 50 for $2.50; 1000 for $20.00. See page 18 for complete price list. 



VIRUS 

 FREE 



IJiMJhH 



EXCELLENT FOR COMMERCIAL 

 AND HOME USE IN THE NORTH. 



Empire is another of the fine fruit developments of the 

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

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

 panion of Catskill. Yields are good and it has sufficient 

 frost and winter hardiness to be a very dependable produc- 

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

 very glossy, medium red color and a fine green cap. The 

 berry shape is somewhat elongate and irregular. Berry 

 size is large and this size holds up well for the entire pick- 

 ing season. The fiesh color of Empire is somewhat pale, 

 and it is a bit soft, but the flavor is very good. Large ber- 

 ri(^s may have a hollow center. However, its large size, fine 

 appearance and good flavor rate Empire as a real profit 

 maker in northern states. We definitely believe you will 

 like this excellent variety. 



Plants of Empire are very vigorous and are hardy in 

 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 18. 



-June 2. 1960 KeniKideU, I'enns.vlvania 



Your plants have the best root system of any I ever planted. My future orders g:o to Rayners. 



Clarence E. Mason 



BUY RAYNER'S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 



