VIRUS-FREE 

 EXTRA VIGOROUS 



/ LARGEST BERRIES 

 YOU EVER SAW 



This variety is the subject of much discussion ainoiij; 

 berry growers because it has many jiood features and some 

 which are not so j^ood. Also it apparently will jiive much 

 better results in some areas than in others. One featiu'e 

 that is unusual is that Robinson has one of the lar.uesl 

 berries of all varieties yet it has one of the smallest phints 

 of all. When our customers receive plants of Robinson 

 alon,ii with varieties such as Redstar, Fairpeake, Stele- 

 master, or others that make large plants they sometimes 

 complain about this small size. However, this is just the 

 nature of Robinson. The large berry size of this late-mid- 

 s(>ason variety is its outstanding feature and is the reason 

 why Robinson is so poi)ular with many growers in the 

 northeast and north-central states. Another line feature 

 is that it will make a good bed of plants in nearly any 

 type of soil. It does not yield as well as several other 

 varieties and in general it does not have as good quality as 

 most varieties. However, we know of lots of people who 

 like the quality of Robinson. The berry is somewhat soft in 

 most areas and bruises readily. Yet if you want an extra 



large berry for home use or fresh fruit sales you will want to try Robinson l)eause the cus- 

 tomers really go for it. In many sections of Pennsylvania. New York, West Virginia, Ohio, 

 and other states it is a very popular variety. IJecause of its attractive berry Robinson is also 

 known as Kardinal King and Scarlet Beauty. 



Prices : 100 plants for $3.55; 1000 for $17.75. See page 18 for complete price list. 



Xew Milfoid, Connecticut June Ki, 1957 



The RoI>inson strawberry plants I got from you yielded so heavy and are so large I had to order 

 more b;iskets. A crate of my Robinson berries are a wonderful sight. 



3Irs. Sarah Pa ire 



Sinking: Spring, I'enna. 



We had tlie biggest berries ever from your Rob 

 S of these berries filled a quart basket. 



April 21, 19,17 

 some were as big as silver d<»llars. About 

 E. J. Hettner 



EMPIRE 



VIRUS 

 FREE 



Like Catskill. Empire was developed at the New 

 York Experiment Station and it is liki>wise an outstanding 

 variety for the northeastern and north-central states. It 

 is becoming very poi)ular in the Premier area because of its 

 high yields of large, glossy-red fruit. The (piality is good 

 nd the size is almost as iargje as Robinson. Official tests 

 in V.)~){') showed ll.OOO quarts per acre in Ohio and up to 

 11,200 in ^Vest Virginia. Empire has given good results 

 in X(>w York, Ontario, AVisconsin and other northern states 

 as well as Ohio and Indiana. It is rated as a midseason 

 vari(>ty in some locations and as a late variety in others. 

 Since it is frost resistant Empire is a very dependable va- 

 riety that is being widely i)laiite(l as a commercial berry 

 as well as in home gardens. 



Prices: 100 plants for $8.70; 1000 for $18.50. 



Coniplete prices on page 18. 



HI Y KAYNER'S PLANTS AM) YOl BUY THE BEvST 



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