BIG YIELDS OF BIG BERRIES 
OUTSTANDING NORTHERN VARIETY 
VIRUS-FREE—WINTER HARDY 
This favorite northern variety was introduced 
by the New York Agricultural Experiment 
Station in 1933. For years it was the finest 
strawberry ever grown in the northeastern states, 
but later it began to “run out’’ because of virus 
infection. Through the excellent research work 
of the U. 8. Department of Agriculture, virus- 
free planting stock was found and our nursery 
was one of the original distributors of virus-free 
plants. Now Catskill is again producing its big 
crops of bright, delicious berries. It ripens in 
midseason and is a favorite with home gardeners 
and commercial producers of berries for nearby 
markets. Berries of Catskill are not as firm as 
some varieties but are excellent for home use and 
local sales. It is noted for its vigorous production 
of tall foliage which is resistant to leaf troubles 
and it is also resistant to verticillium wilt but not 
to red stele. Catskill is very winter hardy and 
will grow well in most types of soil. It is still 
king of the midseason varieties in most of the 
northeastern berry area. Rayner’s registered 
virus-free stock is further assurance of success 
with this excellent variety. 
25 Plants $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100 for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00 Complete Prices Page 20. 
Prices in this Catalog do not include postage. See page 21 for Postal Rates. 
April 13, 1964 
A few years ago I ordered 100 of your Catskill and never saw so many berries on such a few plants. 19 
berries was all that would stay on a quart basket. 
EMPIRE 
VIRUS 
FREE 
Empire is another of the fine fruit developments of the 
RayYMOND CuaARK, Barboursville, West Virginia 
EXCELLENT FOR COMMERCIAL 
AND HOME USE IN THE NORTH 
New York State Experiment Station. Thus, it is well suited 
to the northern states where it is a fine midseason companion 
of Catskill. Yields are good, and it has sufficient frost and 
winter hardiness to be a very dependable producer. 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 picking season. The flesh color 
of Empire is somewhat pale, and it is a bit soft, but the flavor 
is very good. 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 result in a 
good fruiting row. In all the New England area, we believe 
you will have excellent results with Rayner’s virus-free Em- 
pire. It is very good for any fresh market sales but is not rated 
too highly for processing. 
25 Plants $2.00; 100 for $4.50; 1,000 for $20.00. Order Early. 
Complete Prices Page 20. 
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