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Extra Large Berries 



Robinson (also known as Kardinal King and Scarlet 

 Beauty) has several outstanding good features thai 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. For big berries try Robinson. 



100 Plants for $3.70; 1,000 for $18.50. Prices on Page 20. 



March 81, 19G2 



F redo nia. 



New York 



In all my 



ife as a farmer, I never picked so many quarts off so few plants as 



with your 



Robinson. Ben 



ies were very big: and they also had good appearance, color, and taste. 







Sam R. St. 



George 



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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 flesh color of Empire is somewhat pale, 

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

 ries 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 $3.80; 1,000 for $19.00. Order Early. Complete prices page 20. 



March 31, 1962 



We have had good results with Empire and 

 and very popular with local customers. 



ocahontas. 



Zanesville, Ohio 

 Catskill has heen exceptionally jjood 



Dean A. Baugliman 



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