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Rayner's vigorous plants growing in Northwest- 

 ern New York. Note wide rows and healthy fol- 

 iage, a good paying crop is assured. 



Luzerne Co., Penna., August 4, 1942 

 My experience with Starbright and Redstar were 

 not as gratifying as anticipated which was due 

 almost entirely to the very unusual weather con- 

 ditions that existed this spring. Nevertheless, 

 certain outstanding features of both of these varie- 

 ties, such as the size and mellowness of the Red- 

 star, and the lasting ability of the Starbright 

 have convinced me that with any where near 

 normal weather conditions that they would prove 

 their worth. Therefore, I expect to try both va- 

 rieties next year. 



Very truly yours, 



W. H. Thornton 



Juniata Co., Penna., July 27, 1942 

 I had Maytime and Starbright growing alongside 

 Premier and Catskill. The Maytime made more 

 plants than Premier and hold size somewhat better, 

 but not as productive. However, it had no dried 

 ends or tips. Starbright did not make as many 

 berries as Catskill, although the quality was slight- 

 ly better, was about as productive as Fairfax. 

 However, we had a very dry early spring. With 

 me Premier and Catskill seem the best. I have 

 been growing strawberries for 17 years. Demand 

 was very good this year. I should have planted 

 more for next year as it seems I never have 

 enough. Your Premier plants were very nice. I 

 never received better. 



Yours truly, 



Arthur A. Courtney 



Cuyahoga Co., Ohio, Aug. 25, 1942 

 My Redstar were grown on black sandy soil and 

 spaced about 8". Under these conditions, I feel it 

 is the best variety of it's season. It has color, 

 size and quality surpassed by none, and will pro- 

 duce as many. 



Yours very truly, 

 Walter H. May 



Bristol Co., Mass., July 30, 1942 

 With me, Starbright and Redstar have been most 

 satisfactory. The two varieties were flanked on 

 either side by Pathfinder, Premier, Dresden, and 

 Dorsett. The new ones developed more robust 

 plant growth and had a more healthy appearance, 

 and started sending out runners more quickly, 

 and although weather conditions were unfavorable, 

 production was quite satisfactory. The Starbright 

 especially is as attractive and delicious as you 

 pictured it, and very firm. I Congratulate you for 

 being the first to introduce these fine varieties to 

 your friends and customers. 



Sincerely yours, Alden F. Keyes 



Cumberland Co., Penna., July 29, 1942 

 Our Starbright has been fruiting three seasons. 

 This year's yield was very satisfactory for such 

 an old patch. Redstar got a poor start last spring 

 on account of the season. It did so well this year, 

 that we are writing to find whether you will have 

 any plants for sale in the early fall. Both varie- 

 ties seem well adapted to our comparatively heavy, 

 clay limestone soil. 



Sincerely, 



W. W. Strong 



Duplin Co., N. C, July 30, 1942 

 The Maytime berry gets a little too dark red 

 for our market. For many years, we grew Mis- 

 sionary, but when Blakemore was introduced, we 

 discontinued it and have found the Yellow-Free 

 Blakemore far better and more profitable. They 

 hold a bright red color, and for that reason sell 

 for considerable higher price. As labor is hard 

 to get now, we grow the best berry we can to suit. 

 Yellow-Free Blakemore. 



Yours Sincerely, 



I. D. Johnson & Son 



Beds a yard wide grown by J. Heffelfinger in 

 Central Penna. Mr. Heffelfinger states he always 

 is able to produce nice fruiting rows with Rayner's 

 Quality Plants. 



Rayner's Plants Give Satisfaction Wherever Grown 



Strawberry Plants Li Good Shape 



Montgomery Co., Va., May 8, 1942 

 Strawberry plants came through in good shape 

 and they were very nice. You certainly have treat- 

 ed me fair and more than I could expect. I thank 

 you a lot. 



Yours truly, 



Mrs. F. A. Slusser 



Plants And Packing Most Satisfactory 



Essex Co., Mass., April 24, 1942 

 I have received my strawberry plants and the 

 plants, packing and your promptness was all very 

 satisfactory. Thanking you, 



Yours very truly, C. Haveneyer 



Good Plants Grow 



Perry Co., Pa.. May 11, 1942 

 I received my order in good condition and the 

 plants were certainly nice and well rooted. I be- 

 lieve every plant is growing. Thanks. 

 Yours truly, 



Mrs. G. A. Pyle- 



Plants Getting Fine Start 



Forsyth Co., N. C, May 7, 1942 

 I received my strawberry plants in fine order, I 

 set them out the second day after they were re- 

 ceived, and almost every plant is living and getting 

 a fine start to grow. I am more than pleased with 

 my order. Thanking you many times for your 

 kindness and promptness, 



Yours very truly, 



Mrs. T. S. Morris 



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