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When it was first released by the United States De- 

 partment of Agriculture in 1929, Midland was widely ac- 

 claimed as one of the finest of all strawberries. However, 

 it proved quite susceptible to virus infection and would not 

 make sufficient plant growth to be a very popular variety. 

 But, a few years ago a virus-free stock of Midland was 

 found and now this excellent variety is really making a 

 name for itself. It is so much improved that in some areas 

 is is not recognized at Midland and is called Adonis or 

 Crimson Flash. 



Midland is a very early variety and produces big, deep 

 red berries, that have a delicious flavor. The fruit is a bit 

 rough but has a fine, showy cap and is very attractive. The 

 inner color is a rich red and in nearly all tests, Mid- 

 land is rated one of the best for freezing. The plants are 

 tall and vigorous and make a more narrow bed than most 



varieties which results in fine yields and quality. The berries are firm enough for commercial 

 production and ideal for home gardens or fresh sales. In recent tests it produced 11,280 quarts 

 per acre in Missouri and 10,840 quarts on Long Island. For both commercial and home 

 plantings Midland is the outstanding early variety for the northeastern and north central 

 states. Rayner's virus-free stock of Midland is very vigorous and will be sure to give good 

 results. 100 Plants $3.80 ; 1,000 for $19.00. Complete Prices Page 20. Postal Rates Page 21. 



South Glastonbury, Conn. April 10, 1958 



Incidentally, last year 25 of Rayner's Midland plants produced more than double the amount of 

 berries produced by 50 plants from another firm. Russell R. Naughton 



Middlefield, Ohio July 15, 1958 



In the spring of 1957 we planted 300 Pocahontas, 500 Redgrlow, and 500 Catskill from Rayner Bro- 

 thers. Harvested .S91 quarts Pocahontas; 575 Redglow; and 559 Catskill. I always feel sure of ex- 

 cellent berries with Rayner's plants. Wm. N. Byler 



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REDGLOW 



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We sincerely believe that a vine-ripen- 

 ed berry of Redglow rates very near the top 

 for delicious strawberry flavor. Like any 

 other variety, its best flavor and quality is 

 not present if it is picked as soon as it be- 

 gins to turn red. But, leave the fruit on 

 the plant until it becomes a deep, rich, red 

 color and you will know the flavor of a tru- 

 ly delicious strawberry. 



Fruit of Redglow are large and have a 

 bright red color and good green cap. With 

 its fine, uniform size and shape and glossy 

 skin it is tops for attractiveness. It is 

 firm and has a good inside flesh color w^hich 

 results in an excellent frozen product. It 

 ripens early and continues to pick for sev- 

 eral weeks. Production is fair to good. 

 Last season it yielded 6.500 quarts per acre 

 in official tests in New York. 



Plants of Redglow are vigorous and are 

 resistant to the red stele disease. Thus, if 

 this disease is a problem, be sure to try this 

 fine early variety. We recommend it for 

 most of the northeastern and southern 

 states as a wondeiliil home garden varietv. We also believe it will become a fine commercial 

 berry in many areas. 100 Plants $3.60; 1,000 $18.00. Complete Prices Page 20. 



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