CHESAPEAKE 



THE "KING" OF LATE BERRIES 



Chesapeake has long been considered the finest and most de- 

 sirable late berry for either the home garden or the commercial 

 grower. However at times it was dif- 

 ficult to get a good fruiting row and in 

 an effort to correct this we have been 

 selecting our Chesapeake for vigor of 

 growth and good plant production. 

 Since 1938 we have had very good beds ? 

 and in 1941, under very serious drought »' 

 conditions, our Chesapeake beds were 

 equal to Premier and Catskill growing 

 in the same field. This is an unusual- 

 ly fine showing for Chesapeake as with ^jS 

 its dependability, excellent quality and 

 uniformly large size, a good bed of 

 Chesapeake is fine assurance of good 

 yield and sure profit. Set Rayner's Chesapeake for 

 SURE SUCCESS. 



Quality — The quality and flavor of Chesapeake are very 

 fine. Without its other good points, Chesapeake would be 

 a desirable sort simply for this high dessert quality ; but 

 this, combined with firmness, disease and frost resistance, 

 and productiveness, truly makes it an ideal late variety. 

 Chesapeake is equally desirable for the home garden, local 

 market, or for commercial growing. 



Size — The berries are large to very large and hold their 

 size well to the end of the season. This is possible through 

 the large vigorous plants, always spaced well in the bed 

 and never set more fruit than can size up. This is another 

 reason why Chesapeake is a favorite of the consumer. 



Firmness — Chesapeake is an excellent shipping berry. 

 The fruit is firm as any late berry including Lupton. For 

 commercial growers this is very important as the condit- 

 ion of the fruit when it reaches the market always is an important factor in the price received. Ches- 

 apeake's firmness and good keeping qualities, top prices are the rule for this variety. 



Growth— Chesapeake should be set in rich, well manured soil, respond to good cultivation and the soil 

 should be stirred often during the growing season. The foliage is strong and healthy, very resistant to 

 leaf spot and other foliage troubles, holding up well until the whole crop is harvested. Chesapeake 

 blooms very late and by so doing escapes late frosts, much as Premier does through its resistance and 

 abundance of bloom. 



Productiveness— As a late variety Chesapeake is very productive. Although it does not set an abund- 

 ance of fruit, as some varieties do, set plenty to produce a mighty fine crop of large marketable berries 

 which practically all size up, right to the last picking. 



CHESAPEAKE 



has beauty 

 and quality 



REDSTAR 



NEW 



EXTRA 



LATE 



Redstar is really a great addition to the strawberry varieties 

 filling a very definite need for an extra late variety of very high 

 quality. Very large, firm and with exceptional beauty. A variety 

 that is vigorous and hardy and is easily grown. As a commercial 

 or home garden berry, Redstar is as fine as could be desired. Sev- 

 eral days later than Gandy and is superior to it in every respect. 

 This extra lateness plus Redstar's fine quality will mean better 

 prices and bigger profits to growers and especially to those in the 

 Northern States. Redstar is recommended for all Northern States, 

 as far South as Virginia and West to Missouri. 



Size — The berries average large to very large, holding their size well to 

 the end of the season. They are conic and sometimes furrowed, not so 

 uniform as Starbright. The calyx is large and a bright green making 

 the berries very attractive when crated. 

 REDSTAR Quality and Flavor — The flavor is rich though quite tart until fully 



ripe. The dessert quality is excellent, probably equal to the best. 

 Color — Bright red and does not turn dark, the flesh is a light bright red. The seed are yellow and 

 protruding, which with its bright green cap gives Redstar berries a perfect color combination. 



Firmness — Very firm with a tough, very glossy skin, with the added protection of the raised seed. 

 Redstar is very well suited to commercial practices in handling and ships very well. The firm flesh 

 and tough skin retain the shape perfectly in preserving and canning, which adds to its value, especially 

 as a home garden berry. 



We have fruited Redstar for five years, have seen it growing under a wide range of soil and cli- 

 matic conditions, in every instance it was exceptionally fine. Although several days later than the old 

 very late varieties it was so far superior to them there were no grounds for comparison. Very late varie- 

 ties such as Redstar, do best on moist, springy soil or should be mulched to conserve moisture. 



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