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CATSKILL 



BEST NORTHERN STRAWBERRY. RAYNER'S VIRUS- 

 FREE STOCK BRINGS OUT THE FULL VldOR OF 

 THIS OUTSTANDING LARGE, PRODUCTIVE VARIETY. 



Catskill is an excellent midseason variety for the north- 

 ern states and it is fre(iuently ^rown for local use in the 

 south-central area. The outstandinj;- feature of Catskill is 

 its hii^h yield of lar^e berries. 



In IJ).")!) Catskill was the leading variety in official tests 

 in West Viriiinia and throujihout the northeastern states it 

 is the number one strav^berry. It has recently been shown 

 that Catskill is resistant to Verticillium wilt and it is also 

 resistant to leaf troubles. These features combined with 

 virus-free viffor and hardiness, make Catskill one of the 

 best of all strawberries. 



The fruit is somewhat irresrular in shape, but it has a bright red color, good quality, and 

 sales appeal. Its large cap helps make a very attractive berry that brings good prices. 



Catskill produces tall, vigorous plants that will grow well in most of the northern states. 

 It is one of the best for the severe winters of this area. 



The quality of Catskill is good and is an excellent berry for home gardens and other sales 

 where it can be handled rapidly. It is a relatively soft berry and does not hold up well in 

 shipment. For freezing it Is good but not equal to Midland. Sparkle, and several others. Cat- 

 skill is very sensitive to virus infection and wUl not srive best results unless Ravner's virus- 

 free stock is used. 100 Plants for $3.60; 1,000 for $18.00. Complete Prices Page 18. 



April 7, 1960 Proctor, West Virginia 



In April, 1958, I set .300 of Rayner's Catskill berry plants and in June, 1959, we picked 414 quarts 

 of fine berries. I tell my friends that if they want the Best There Is — Rayners have them. 



Ben H. Pyles 



UNUSUALLY 

 VIGOROUS 



VIRUS 

 FREE 



Extra Large Berries 



Robinson (also known as Kardinal King and Scarlet 

 Beauty) has several outstanding good features that far 

 out-weigh its less desirable qualities. It is one of the most 

 vigorous plant makers and will often give good results in 

 poor or sandy soils where other varieties fail. Even under 

 drought conditions it will usually produce good crops. 

 Another fine quality is its very large berry size. Fruit of 

 Robinson are really large and with their light red color, 

 they bring good prices. Its ripening period begins soon af- 

 ter Premier but it is generally considered a midseason va- 

 riety. In Michigan Robinson is the leading commercial va- 

 riety. The plants are small but the fruiting beds are very 

 wide and vigorous — in fact best results are obtained if 

 late-formed runners are removed. 



In cool climates the quality and firmness of Robinson is 

 good enough to satisfy most customers. However, in warm 

 areas it may not be suitable. Because of its vigor and large 

 berry size Robinson remains a favorite of many home gard- 

 eners and commercial growers in the northeast. Rayner's 

 registered virus-free stock of Robinson will bring the best 

 out of this variety. 



100 Plants for $3.50; 1,000 for $17.50. Prices on P. 18. 



July 1. 1960 Titusville, New Jersey 



Robinsons were a prize size — some measured 6-7 inches around — we sold some for 80c a quart. 

 From 200 plants each of Robinson, Pocahontas, Surecrop, and Stelemaster I picked 1400 quarts. 



E. V. I.ongrshore 



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