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THE OLD FAVORITE EARLY BERRY 



Premier is such a well-known variety that despite the fact it is sur- 

 passed by several other varieties it is still very popular in many areas. 

 It originated in Massachusetts and was introduced in 1918 as Howard- 

 17. Later it was renamed Premier and became one of the most widely 

 grown of all strawberries. It ripens early and is quite frost hardy in 

 cold climates, so that it has long had the reputation of being a very 

 dependable producer of big crops of strawberries. Premier will grow 

 well in most types of soil but is not resistant to the red stele disease. 

 It ripens early, producing attractive light red berries in abundance. 

 In most of the northern states it is generally considered a very depend- 

 able variety for home use and local sales. Our planting stock is of the 

 U.S.D.A. strain, which is exceptionally vigorous and a free runner 

 producer. Premier is very resistant to Verticillium wilt. 



25 Plants $2.30; 50 for $3.55; 100 for $5.15; 1,000 for $23.00. 



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 FIRMNESS 



We again have Virus-Free Dixieland. However, they are not yellows-free, as we stated last year. The 

 infestation of yellows is very slight but we cannot guarantee that they are yellows-free. 



This is a genetic variegation that is commonly known as the June yellows. This may disappear during 

 the warmer weather but will reappear in the fall or spring months. Plants become stunted and weak 

 and the crop may be ruined. 



As there is no cure for the yellows, we hesitate recommending this variety to our customers, as we 

 cannot guarantee it to be yellows-free. However, the plants we are offering this year have only a very 

 light trace of yellow and they have produced good yields. So if you feel you must have Dixieland, we 

 would advise planting Rayner's as we feel they are the best available at this time. 



25 Plants $2.50; 50 for $3.75; 100 for $5.60; 1,000 for $25.00. 



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THAT WONDERFUL 

 STRAWBERRY 



THE OUTSTANDING VARIETY FOR DELICIOUS FLAVOR 



We recommend Fairfax for those who 

 want strawberries with a truly delicious 

 flavor. Since its introduction in 1928 by 

 the U. S. Department of Agriculture, this 

 variety has been a flavor favorite. Many 

 commercial growers have customers who 

 pay a premium price for this delicious 

 berry, and many home gardeners always 

 include it in their planting. Berries of 

 Fairfax become a very deep red color when 

 at their flavor peak, but for freezing the 

 berries of medium red color give better 

 results. Its fruit is medium to large in 

 size, and production is good. Plants of our 

 virus-free Fairfax are quite vigorous and 

 winter hardy throughout the northeastern 

 states. We beheve that the sensational flavor of Fairfax makes it one of the very best varieties for 

 home gardens from north to south. Rayner's virus-free plants will give best results. 



25 Plants $2.60; 50 for $3.95; 100 for $5.90; 1,000 for $26.00. Complete Prices Page 18. 

 Our prices do not include Postage. See order sheet for postal and handling charges. 



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