To Our Customers and Other Friends 



We are very happy to welcome you as a reader of Rayiier's Jierry 

 Book. Jn it you will tiiul the hest possible plantiiif^ stock of straw- 

 berries, blueberries, raspberries, fruit trees, and other plants. Also, 

 there is complete, up-to-date information on the proper methods of j;row- 

 ing these crops. We believe you will find our Berry Book to be both 

 helpful and interestinj;. 



This season we have an unusually fine stock of the best (piality 

 strawberry plants. Throuj;h close cooperation with State and Federal 

 authorities we are producing' certified, virus-free strawberry plants that 

 will amaze you with their outstandiu};- vigor and high yields. In tests 

 throughout the country virus-free strawberry plants have consistently 

 produced bigger and better crops. For the first time we believe we have 

 an adequate supply of the outstanding new Earlidawn and Jerseybelle 

 varieties. Likewise we have a good stock of the fine Redglow and Sure- 

 crop strawberries that are such excellent red stele resistant varieties. 



Last season we made much greater use of the new method of stor- 

 ing and shipping our strawberry plants in plastic bags. This was so 

 successful that all our plants are again packed in this way. Now we 

 are able to assure you of dormant, top-quality plants of most varieties 

 for summer planting. With use of irrigation much better results are 

 obtained with strawberries planted in June and July in comparison with 

 fall planting. 



However, if you want to be successful with strawberries, by far the 

 best planting time is early spring. Just as soon as the land can be 

 properly worked in the spring is the time to plant. No damage will be 

 done if frost or snow occurs soon after the plants are set out. Our ex- 

 perience with customers over the entire country leaves no doubt about 

 the advantages of early spring planting. With virus free stock of so 

 many excellent varieties now available and with practical weed control 

 by use of chemicals finally realized, strawberries are more than ever 

 your best crop for high profit per acre. It is not at all unusual for an 

 acre of good strawberries to yield 5,000 quarts. At a price of 40 to 50 

 cents per quart a net profit of $1,000 per acre is not at all unusual. With 

 the growing appreciation for the fine flavor of vine-ripened strawberries 

 they are no trouble to sell. 



This season we have a good supply of very nice blueberry plants. 

 This includes the large-fruited hybrids that are becoming so popular. 

 Be sure and read the page concerning blueberry growing for, these 

 plants can now be grown in nearly any soil that is not too poorly 

 drained. 



In addition we have a selection of other berry plants and fruit 

 trees, shade trees, nut trees, etc. You can rely on all of Rayner's plant- 

 ing stock for, it is guaranteed to give satisfaction or your full payment 

 will be refunded. 



Yours for continued success with Rayner's Plants, 



H. J. W. RAYNER, President 



S. H. (BOB) RAYNEK 



W. F. JEFFERS 



How to Order From This Catalog 



As you read al)out the various varieties you will find the price listed and there is a com- 

 plete strawberry price list on page 20. These prices do not include shipping costs. If your or- 

 der weighs less then 70 pounds, it is usually cheaper to ship by parcel post. We have given ap- 

 proximate weights of our plants and the postal rates and other information on page 21. 

 Please include the amount required for postage with your order. If you send too much, we 

 will promptly return it if not enough is sent, we will request the difference after shipping. If 

 you request shipment by express, do not send shipping cost since it will be collected when' 

 you receive the material from your expresss office. After May 15 we ship postal orders of 

 plants by "Special Handling". This is to avoid injury from overheating during hot weather. 



When you fill in the order blank, please print or write plainly and give all the informa- 

 tion requested. This is necessary in order that your plants will arrive promptly. 



If you desire any other information concerning our plants, just send us a letter or card 

 and we will promptly reply. 



In addition to Membership in The American Association of Nurserymen, 

 Rayner Bros., Inc., belongs to The Maryland Nurserymen's Association and the 

 Delmarva Nurserymen's Association. 



As Business References we submit the following: Farmers & Merchants Bank, 

 Salisbury, Md., County Trust Co., Salisburj', Md., Dun & Bradstreet. 



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