EARLIDAWN 



EARLIEST OF ALL STRAWBERRIES 

 FROST RESISTANT. PRODUCTIVE. 



VIRUS-FREE 



Last season Earlidawii was one of the sensa- 

 tions of the strawberry world. In nearly every 

 state where it was tested, it proved to be an ont- 

 standing early variety. In Missouri it produced 

 10,872 quarts per acre ; and 12,000 quarts in Michi- 

 gan, The ripening season is a day ahead of Mid- 

 land and two or three days earlier than I'reniier. 

 Thus, Earlidawn is the earliest strawberry variety. 

 Even though it is very early, Earlidawn still is 

 very frost resistant and has produced good crops 

 in locations where Premier and other varieties 

 were badly damaged by frost. Its berries are light red in color and are very bright and attrac- 

 tive. They are large and have a wide, blunt shape. The flesh is fairly firm and has a 

 bright color. However, Earlidawn is quite tart and thus may not appeal to those who prefer 

 a sweet berry. The fruit of Earlidawn ripens uniformly with more than fifty per cent being 

 harvested in the first week. 



I'hmts of Earlidawn are vigorous but they do not make a dense fruiting row. This is a 

 very good feature for commercial production since it results in a large crop throughout the 

 row : reduces fruit rot : and results in uniform ripening and quality. 

 100 Plants $4.00, 1,000 for $20.00. Complete Prices Page 30. 



Mt. Airy, North Carolina Sept. 9, 1958 



We are more than pleased with Earlidawn, the berries are extra large and earlier than our other 

 berries. The yield was heavy and we gathered berries for more than 3 weeks. Earlidawn is one the 

 best berries you can buy. Mrs. Roy E. Hiatt 



VIRUS 

 FREE 



FAIRFAX 



BEST STRAWBERRY 

 FOR FINE FLAVOR 



For those who want top flavor and 

 quality in a strawberry for fresh eat- 

 ing, Fairfax cannot be beat. It has 

 been a favorite early variety ever since 

 it was introduced in 1923 and this 

 popularity is based almost entirely on 

 fine flavor and quality. Also, berries 

 of Fairfax are very large and have a 

 rich red color. The fruit is fairly firm 

 and has a good attractive cap. Fair- 

 fax is also known as Grandview, 



Because the berries turn very dark 

 when fully ripe, they should be picked 

 frequently for best sales. However, the 

 best flavor does not develop if picked 

 too soon. Fairfax is frequently froz- 

 en for home use, but the flesh often be- 

 comes slightly purplish and thus is not 

 considered good for commercial use. 



The plants are vigorous, and with Rayner's virus-free stock very good yields are being 

 obtained from Fairfax. You will surely want some of this delicious variety so order early 

 while we still have a supply of plants. 



100 Plants $3.60; 1,000 for $18.00. Price List Page 20. Postal Rates Page 21. 



Manheini, Pennsylvania June fi, 1958 



I would like' to tell you the amazinsr results tlie strawberry plants I purchased from you have 

 given me. They are bearing their first year and berries are the largest most people have ever seen 

 around here. Also, they are sweet and tasty. My customers come back for more, and I have no 

 trouble getting: a good price. I have the Catskill and Fairfax varieties, 



Mrs. Myrtle J. Shenk 



BUY RAYNER'S PLANTS AND YOL BUY THE BEST 



