TENN. BEAUTY 



VIRUS 

 FREE 



BIG YIELDS. FIRM. LATE. 



For mueli of the south and central states 

 Tennessee Beauty is a good, kite commercial variety. 

 It is vigorous and very productive. Tennessee Beau- 

 ty is recommended as a commercial variety in south 

 central and eastern states, where its firmness is a de- 

 finite advantage. Many growers tell us that it their 

 best producer. 



The berries are of medium size and have a 

 bright, deep red color. The flavor is good, and the 

 slight tartness results in fine quality. For freezing 

 and preserving Tennessee Beauty rates high since it 

 produces a fine bright red product. One feature of 

 this variety that is desirable for processing is the 

 ease with which the cap comes off. In fact ripe ber- 

 ries often loose their cap when they are picked. 

 With its many fine features such as good quality, 

 firmness, beauty, and high production, Tennessee 

 Beauty is definitely a good variety both for commer- 

 cial and home plantings. 



Although we do not recommend large scale 

 planting of Tennessee Beauty in the northern states, 

 it is considered a good commercial variety in parts 

 of Michigan. Rayner's virus-free stock of this fine 

 variety is extra vigorous and will get your plants off 

 to a flying start that will result in excellent fruiting 

 rows and high yields. 

 100 Plants $3.50; 1.000 for $17.50. Prices on P. 20. 



Flatwoods, Kentucky 



The Tennessee lieauty I bought from you 

 best berries I ever saw. They sold themselves. 



last year were wonderful. 



June 9 19.58 

 I picked the biggrest and 



G. W. Bennett 



EMPIRE 



VIRCS 

 FREE 



LARGE, SWEET, AND 

 VERY PRODUCTIVE. 



EXCELLENT FOR COMMERCIAL AND HOME USE IN THE NORTH. 



Empire originated at the Xew York IState Experiment 

 Station from a cross between Dresden and Sparkle. It was 

 named in 1952 and has rapidly become a popular northern 

 variety. It ripens in midseason. and its frost resistance 

 helps produce very good yields. Recent official tests show 

 12,160 quarts per acre on Long Island. New York, and 7.533 

 quarts per acre in Ohio. Empire is an especially attractive 

 berry since it has a very glossy, medium red color and a 

 fine green cap. The berry shape is somewhat elongate and 

 irregular. Berry size is large and this size holds up well 

 for the entire picking season. The flesh color of Empire is 

 somewhat pale, and it is a bit soft, but the flavor is very 

 good. Large berries may have a hollow center. However, 

 its large size, fine appearance and good flavor rate Empire 

 as a real profit maker in northern states. AVe definitely 

 believe you will like this excellent variety. 



Plants of Empire are very vigorous and are hardy in 

 cold climates. Runner plants are developed freely and re- 

 sult in a good fruiting row. In all the New England area, 

 we believe you will have excellent results with Rayner's 

 virus-free Empire. It is very good for any fresh market 

 sales but is not rated too highly for processing. 



Empire Prices: 100 for $3.50; 1,000 for $17.50. Order Early. Complete prices page 

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