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Berries Leading Profit Makers
Strawberries did it again! Growers throughout the Country report their 1948 Strawberry harvest the biggest source of cash profit. Many who also had blueberries, raspberries, black-
berries or grapes reported top market prices.
The reason is simply this — there is still a shortage of berry plantings and the supply of fruit is not meeting the demand. This has been true since the wartime years when fruit growers
turned to other crops to supply the need overseas.
The continued expansion of the frozen food industry as well as a greatly increased use of iresh fruit is keeping berries on the
wanted list.
Whether you are a large farmer, roadside marketer or a home gardener you will find the berry fruits will pay you more for
your investment than anything you plant.
@© When You Plant Berries i You Are Planting For Profit
Twenty-Third Year
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION CONTINUES TO BE OUR FIRST CONSIDERATION
“BOB” “JACK” 8S. H. RAYNER H. J. W. RAYNER
‘To Our Friends and Customers:
This is our twenty-third annual Catalog. Since our first mailing in 1927 to a small list of berry growers within a few hundred miles of Salisbury, our list of sat- isfied customers has grown to include all of the 48 States and neighboring coun- tries.
Many of these customers have come to us through recommendations of friends or relatives, often in some distant town, who had spread the word that Rayner Brothers gave real satisfaction. And we have found once we ship plants to a new community we soon begin receiving orders from acquaintances of this satisfied grower.
We ask that you accept this Catalog as a personal message from us for we have tried to tell you about our plants just as if you were visiting at our nursery.
Our nursery is a great source of pride to us for we have grown with it. It has been our ambition that none better be produced anywhere and we believe we have succeeded. Our Catalog honestly describes these plants and you may order from us secure in the knowledge that we guarantee you complete satisfaction. That is our policy—nothing secret, no magic words. It has brought us a constant- ly growing list of friends who have found Customer Satisfaction is the First Con- sideration at Rayner Brothers.
We would sincerely appreciate the privilege of supplying your planting needs in 1949.
Gratefully yours,
Mob [lagne
SSE PrEsn BERRIES BUILT OUR BUSINESS e@ 3
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Strawberry Success Is Assured
32 - VARIETIES - 32
When You Choose From This Great Selection
Let BOB RAYNER
TELL YOU HOW TO PICK THE RIGHT VARIETIES FOR YOUR NEEDS FROM ONE OF THE LARGEST SELECTIONS OF APPROVED VARIETIES IN THE UNITED STATES
Perhaps too little has been said in praise of the untiring efforts of the United States Department of Agriculture and State Experiment Stations in their quest for improved fruit varieties. Year after year this process goes on to determine the fruiting qualities, growth habits and adaptability of couniless varieties. This in- formation is carefully indexed and varieties that fail to meet exacting specificat- ions are discarded and only the most promising are made available.
We have cooperated with this experimental work and have assisted in intro- ducing many of today’s best known varieties. And we have made constant obser- vation of the performance of these varieties under varying climatic conditions.
We offer 32 Strawberry Varieties today because we know from experience that some varieties do much better in a given area than others. Our wide selection enables you to choose just the varieties that growers in your area have been most successful with.
The guide on the following page enables you to determine the best varieties within a few minutes. Select the right varieties in our top quality plants and you are assured of planting and fruiting success.
Rayner Brothers Have All of the Best Varieties. See Next Page
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WHERE THEY DO BEST
Variety Preferences by States and Areas
Based on climatic adaptability and record of per- formance under weather conditions expected during
a normal year in areas defined.
UNDERSCORE YOUR STATE WITH PEN OR PENCIL
| Alabama—B-I-K-SU-E Arizona—I-K Arkansas—B-SU-A-F-M-O-J-T California—B-I-K-E Colorado—A-SD-P-F-M-T-MA Connecticut—F'-P-C-CH-H-S AM-AB-FP-T-RS-W-MA-G SR-N-R Delaware—B-F-P-C-CH-H-S-R YP-L-J-T-M Dist. Columbia (See Maryland) Florida—I-E Georgia (south)—B-I-E (north) —K-SU-F-B-A-M-T Idaho—P-W-MA-G-SR-C-SD Illinois (south)—H-S-D-FP-L-J T-B-SU-A-F-SD-CH-R (north)—P-C-S-J-RS-AM-W MA-SR Indiana—H-S-D-F-J-T-RS-W AM-S-F-SD-P-C-CH-MA-G-R Iowa—B-A-SD-CH-H-R-P-C-S AM-AB-D-FP-J-T-RS-W-R SR-G-MA- Kansas—B-A-F-SD-P-C-H-S-FP J-T-MA-G-SR-M-D Kentucky—B-S-F-P-C-H-D FP-J-T-M-A
Louisiana (south)—K-SU-E-I (north) —B-K-SU-E
Maine—F-SD-P-C-S-RS-W-MA G-SR-AM-R-AB-N-Q
Maryland—B-SU-F-CH-H-D-FP L-J-T-P-C-RS-R-MA-SR Q-AB
Massachusetts—F-P-C-H-S-J-T RS-W-AB-Q-MA-G-SR-R-AM
Michigan—F-SD-P-C-S-RS W-N-MA-SR-R-AM
Minnesota—SD-P-C-MA-G-SR-W
Mississippi—B-I-K-SU-E
Missouri—A-F'-P-C-CH-MA-H D-FP-L-J-T-S
Montana—SD-P-C-W-MA
Nebraska—SD-P-C-MA-G-SR S-RS-W-N
Nevada—P-C-CH
New Hampshire—SD-P-C-MA-G SR-N-S-AM-R-AB-Q
New Jersey—B-F-P-C-CH-Q-H S-FP-L-J-T-R-AB
New Mexico—I-K-SD
New York—F-P-C-CH-MA-G-SR N-S-T-RS-W-AM-R-Q-AB
North Carolina—B-I-K-SU-F-0-T (western)—P-C-H-S-J-T
North Dakota—F-P-C-MA-G SR-W-AM-R
Ohio (south)—B-SU-A-P-C-H-S D-FP-L-J-T-Q-AB (north)—F-P-C-CH-MA-SR-N S-T-W-R-AM-D
Oklahoma—B-A-F
Oregon—F-MA-G-SR-S-T-RS W-P-C
Pennsylvania—F-P-C-CH-MA G-SR-W-N-H-S-D-FP-T-RS R-AM-Q-AB
Rhode Island—F-P-C-CH-MA-G SR-RS-N-S-D-RS-W-R
South Carolina—B-I-K-SU-B
South Dakota—SD-P-C-MA-G SR-W
Tennessee—B-SU-A-H-FP-L-J
Texas—B-I-K-E
Utah-——P-C-CH-MA-G-SR-W
Vermont—SD-P-C-MA-G-SR-T N-S-W-R-AM
Nit einige, BSCE Bae Cee PD -T
(coastal)—B-SU-F-H-L-J-T Washington—H-S-D-T-G-MA-SR West Virginia—H-S-FP-J-T-B
¥'-P-C-CH-R-AM Wisconsin—W-SD-P-C-MA W yoming—W-SD-P-C-MA
NOW UNDERSCORE VARIETIES FROM THE KEY LETTERS BEHIND YOUR STATE STRAWBERRIES — Page Number After Each Variety
AB—Aberdeen 18 A—Aroma 19 AM—Ambrosia 17 3—Blakemore 6 BM—Brune’s Marvel 21 C—Catskill 12 CH—Chesapeake 17 D—Dorsett 13 li—Klonmore 19 K¥—Tairfax 7
KF P—Fairpeake 14 G—Gem 21
RASPBERRIES—AII States north of Virginia, Tennessee and Missouri. All States except North Central and Desert States.
BLACKBERRIES BOYSENBERRIES
H—Midland 10 I—Missionary 19 J—Big Joe 17 K—Klondike 19 L—-Lupton 18 M—Maytime 10
MA—Mastodon 20
N—Fairland 13 O—Massey 6 P—Premier 9 (or Howard 17)
BLACKBERRIES—AII States except North Central. BLUEBERRIES—AIl States with 30 days or more of freezing winter temperatures.
Pages 23 to 2%.
GRAPES—AIl States east of Nevada except deep South.
See Pages Indicated For Full Descriptive Information
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Q—Pathfinder 18 R—Robinson 16 (or Searlet Beauty) RS—Red Star 15 S—sparkle 11 SD—Sen. Dunlap 18 SR—Streamliner 21 ST—Starbright 18 SU—Suwanee 19 T—Temple 8 W—Wayzata 21
Pages 28 and 29. Page 30.
Page 31,
cam, BLAKEMORE
@ FAVORITE EARLY VARIETY OF GROWERS FROM GEORGIA TO SOUTHERN PENNSYLVANIA, AND WEST TO OKLAHOMA AND MISSOURI.
BLAKEMORE continues to be the most widely planted strawberry from Georgia as far North as Southern Pennsylvania. BLAKEMORE has the bet- ter qualities of its parents—Premier and Missionary,
RAYNER’S and is a sturdy, heavy producer of firm, fine ship- YELLOWS FREE STRAIN ping berries from an abundant fruiting bed. Abundant Growth — Under practically all conditions and BLAKEMORE
soils, BLAKEMORE will make abundant growth free from
leaf troubles. Need thinning on very rich soils to produce IS EXCELLENT
larger berries. FOR FREEZING Uniform Size—Very uniform, medium size berries hold up AND
well all season.
Produces Freely—Free bedding habit makes good fruit- ing row. Dependable year after year.
Long Distanee Shipper — One of the firmest varieties. Good skin with light red color that does not darken when overripe. Their fine arrival condition means customer sat- isfaction and repeat orders.
Fine Field Keepers—Fruit may hang on vines two or three days after normal ripening without loss in color and firmness. Minimizes loss from weather delays or picking. labor shortages.
Exeeltient For Freezing and Canning—Medium sub-acid. firm flesh of fine texture, red color. $11.50 per 1000; $2.30 per 100: Full Price List on page 43.
ASSEY
OUTSTANDING MIDSEASON WITH BLAKEMORE GROWERS
Berry growers in the Carolinas, Virginia and Mary- land are particularly enthusiastic over MASSEY be- cause it fills the bill for a variety to extend the fruiting season after Blakemore begins to taper off. It has all the qualities a berry needs, large size, mouth watering beauty and a flavor that never disappoints. We heart- ily recommend MASSEY in areas where Blakemore is grown successtully.
Thrifty Grower—Makes a good fruiting row of large vigorous plants resistant to spot and scorch.
Uniform Berries—Large flowers carry abundant pollen, assuring well-developed berries of large to very large size. :
Glossy Bright Red—Vivid green cap and small yellow seed provide neta contrast to the high, glossy red making a berry of unusual veauty.
Delicious Flavor—Fine dessert quality and flavor fully retained several days after picking. pe ccellent Shipper—Firm berries hold up exceptionally well in shipment.
Good Producer—Large size of berries account for high yield of NUMBER ONE fruit.
$12.00 per 1000; $2.40 per 100. Price List and Ordering Information on Pages 41 and 43. 6 RAYNER BROTHERS ARE RELIABLE
PRESERVING
FAIRFAX
Flavor Favorite over
‘Half the Nation
First Choice With Home and Market Gardeners
Because of Marvelous Flavored, Beautiful Large Fruit
PAIRFAX is considered the best of all home garden berries because it has all of the qualities you would want for your own table—superb flavor of highest dessert quality—exceptional firmness and a long fruiting season. These same qualities make FAIRFAX a leader with commercial growers, particularly the roadside mark- et and local trade grower who wants a berry with beauty and mouth-watering a roma—a berry that looks good, smells good and tastes GOOD.
PAIRFAX has an unusually wide growing range that makes it most popular with growers throughout the North and a profitable variety as far south as North Carolina. Growers throughout Premier growing areas report excellent resulis with FAIRFAX and some of the most enthusiastic reports come from the New England States. Grown from the Atlantic to the Pacific.
Flavorful, firm fruit that will bring the customers back for more is the reward of the grower who includes FAIRFAX in his plantings. Very Large Size—FAIRFAX size holds up well through exceptionally long fruiting season. plurdy Growth—Large plants with beautiful dark green foliage free from leaf spot and scoren. Firm Shippers—Firm, even-textured body gives FAIRFAX excel- lent shipping qualities.
Fairfax Prices Very Sweet—A berry that requires little or no sugar. Good eating just as it is. Rich, full-bodied flavor and aroma that holds even when berries are over-ripe.
High Yield—Considered the best early yielder by many growers. Clean fruit is supported well off the ground by strong, upstanding stems.
Rich Color—Medium light red berries tend to darken in advanced Eaouer leis... 5 ripening stage. However, high gloss and beauty remain to identify this unusually good berry.
Complete Price List and Ordering Informa- Frost Resistant—Popularity of FAIRFAX is growing in New | tion on Pages 41 & 43. England States because it is proving to be a good cropper under unusual weather conditions.
@ Try the Fairfax Flavor Garden on Page 10. Includes Fairfax, Temple, Sparkle and Fair- peake. All of these are Fairfax crosses and are tops in flavor and vigor. Your opportunity to enjoy real dessert berries the entire season.
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FIRM BEAUTY
@ Produce buyers pre- fer Temple over most varieties as it looks good and is as good as it looks, ©
GOOD PRODUCER
@ Growers from North Carolina to Maine re- port excellent product- ion.
EXCELLENT FLAVOR
@ The best fiaver qual- ities of its flavor-fam- ous parents, Aberdeen and Fairfax.
LONG FRUITING
@ As many as 12 pick- ings over. a period of 25 days.
Temple Prices
25 50 100 200 250 300 400 500 750 1009
Complete Price List and Ordering Informa- tion on Pages 41 & 43.
GROWERS PROCLAIM IT BEST VARIETY INTRODUCED IN TWENTY YEARS
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TEMPLE has become a sales leader in less time than any variety we ever introduced. After observing its unusual vigor and growth we offered TEMPLE in trial lots of 100 plants in 1945 and many growers planted on our recom- mendations. In 1946 there was an unusual demand for TEMPLE which has increased tremendously the past two years.
TEMPLE was originally introduced as a variety entirely resistant to root diseases, but the vigor that made this re- sistance possible has also made TEMPLE a winner under most unusual growing conditions.
TEMPLE has what you want in a strawberry—it has a glossy, healthy red beauty—it sizes up well and the fruit is firm and of excellent flavor—it is a good producer over a long fruiting season. Excellent frost resistance. Enthusias- tic reports from growers throughout the northeast show TEM- PLE is well adapted in Premier, Catskill growing areas.
Wide Soil Range—Does well in moist, poorly drained soil and is also successful in higher, upland soils.
Space Wide In Row—Free bedding habit of TEMPLE suggests spacing wide in row, a minimum of 18 inches and up to 38¢@ inches. Planting too close may cause such dense beds that berry size, yield and quality may be affected.
Use Fertilizer Sparingly—The best practice is an early fall ferti- | lizing with little or no fertilizing in the spring. Heavy spring applications may cause too dense foliage growth.
100 QUARTS FROM 50 TEMPLE PLANTS
Steuben County, N. ¥54 April 25, 1948
For trial I ordered 50 Temple (in 1946) and I never before have seen plants grow like they have. And in spite of the fact we had a hard freeze that froze all of the first blossoms, we picked 109 quarts
of as nice berries as I have ever seen from that 50 Temple plants.
Archie Lloyd
8 RAYNERS STRAWBERRY PLANTS HARDY IN COLDEST CLIMATES
BIG
YIELDS BERRIES PROFITS
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Most Widely PRE Mi ER
Planted Strawberry
(or Howard 17)
PREMIER is the outstanding early berry over a wide area because it has never been known to make a crop failure since introduction 32 years ago. The vigorous, frostproof PREMIER strain has sired many of the best known commercial varieties including Fairfax, Catskill, Dorsett, Midland and Blakemore.
No early variety has been as universally accepted because of its hardiness, high production, long fruiting season and all round dependability. PREMIER was originated by A. B. Howard Sons and is often sold as HOWARD 17 in the New
England States.
RAYNER'S success has been built around our famous strain of PREMIER and ihe many varieties it has sired. When you purchase RAYNER’S Surecrop PREMIER you are sure of a sure-cropper at its best.
ORDER EARLY!
Premier Prices
Complete Price List and Ordering Informa- tion on pages 41 & 43.
Vigorous Growth—Makes good fruiting bed in all types of soil and no variety has healthier foliage.
Large Berries—Fruit runs large to very large at first pickings. Because PREMIER sets so much fruit, berries will run down in size toward end of season.
Satisfactory Shipper—Berries firm enough for truck shipment but will not stand long refrigeration as will some varieties.
Good Quality—Bright red fruit ripens evenly without green tips and healthy green caps set off natural glossiness to make PREMIER a most attractive market berry.
Great Producer—Year after vear, under all conditions, PREM- IER is a leader in production of good marketable berries.
Frost Resistant—PREMIER sets so many blooms under tough, heavy foliage that frost cannot damage all blooms, and has never failed to make a crop.
Rayner Brothers Success Has Been Built Around Our
Famous Premier Strain
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Quick-Freezing Variety of Excellent Fiavor
A PREMIER - REDHEART CROSS OF FIRM FREEZING AND SHIPPING QUALITY.
Here is a variety productive of very large berries of deep, glossy red color that runs all through the berry. Fruit is mildly sub-acid and of very good to excellent dessert quality. These qualities make MIDLAND a good freezing variety that makes an attractive package of highly-flavored fruit embodying much of that fresh- oli-the-vine goodness.
Vigorous Plants—Plants have large, healthy leaves resistant to leaf spot and scorch, but do not set a heavy fruiting bed.
Very Large Berries—Fruit clusters set a large number of uniform berries much larger than Dorsett and twice as large as Blakemore.
Exeellent Dessert Quality—Deep red berries are rich and juicy. Flavor is much better than Premier and above most varieties.
Highly Productive—This U.S.D.A. cross has shown high production as far south as Virgin- ia and westward to Missouri and Iowa and northward to Connecticut and Michigan.
Good Shipper—Seeds are even with surface and sometimes slightly raised, giving added protection to a very glossy, firm skin. Ranks high in shipping quality and therefore brings more in berry markets than most popular varieties.
MIDLAND PRICES—100 plants $3.00; 1000 plants $15.50. Complete Price List on page 43
Fiavor-Famous TNS 7 MAYT : M ©
Want the best in flavor—strawber- Ke EARLIEST FRUITING VARIETY
ries that will be the talk of your neighborhood? This offering gives you superb flavored strawberries over
MAYTIME is VERY EARLY and is ready
the entire season. for picking from four to eight days earlier ~ > than Premier, Dorsett and other early varie- 9! 9: ; ‘ 35 ter 125 ties. The berries ripen quickly, usually giving 35 SPARKLE Plants | two biggest pickings at premium prices before o5 FAIRPE A\KE other berries are in market. Free grower, re- 25 REDSTAR $ 3.95 sistant to leaf spot and scorch. Glossy bright seus r red, large to medium berries of fine, juicy des- Complete Garden : sert quality. Good shipper. 2% Gardens - 250 plants - - $6.49 MAYTIME has been successful as far north 4 Gardens - 500 plants - - $9.95 as Massachusetts, but should. be planted with MARKET GARDENER’S SPECIAL coe In areas where late frosts are a pro- No. 5 - 200 of each variety ; 1000 plants - $16.95 MAYTIME PRICES: 100 plants $2.00;
1000 plants $10.00. Complete price List on page 43.
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An Excellent Freezing Variety
SPARKLE
A Brilliant Late Midseason
A Truly Outstanding All Purpose Strawberry
SPARKLE is of the same parentage as Temple, and is showing the same re- markable characteristics as a midseason that Temple offers as an early.
SPARKLE seems to have absorbed much of the better qualities of its Fairfax par- ent as it resembles Fairfax in appearance and firmness and the color is a solid ted so glossy that it has the appearance of being waxed. However, it does not tend to darken on holding and the deep red color runs solidly through the meaty flesh which marks it as one of the very best varieties for quick freezing.
SPARKLE was originally introduced in New Jersey, but its high production, ex- cellent flavor and good freezing qualities were found to be just as good in areas north and south. Today it is widely planted throughout the Middle and North At lantic States and is particularly favored in New York Siate.
SPARKLE should not be looked upon as just a good freezing berry. These same qualities make it an excellent all around berry -a good shipper -a good local mar- ket berry - a good home garden berry.
SUPERIOR UNUSUALLY VIGOROUS—Medium to large plants make an FREEZING abundance of runners. Sets a great number of flowers per cluster VARIETY and practically all develop into fruit of marketable size.
EXCELLENT RESISTANCE—Not bothered with leaf spot and scorch and is resistant to root diseases.
Sparkle Prices
SELON scene. $ 1.05 5On POR sac ceniet 1.75 MOO LOM ecco 2.80
Market Gardeners Special No. 5
poo Ae atote cheiotts 4.90
PANDO Tie Bes Goisor 5.60
fila fateh ac 6.30 200 SPARKLE 200 REDSTAR 1000 100 for ........ 1:55 200 FAIRFAX 200 TEMPLE
5 OL knoe 8.75 200 FAIRPEAKE Plants
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Build Repeat Customers With $ 16 O 5 These Varieties - Tops in Flavor! ©
Varieties offered in the Market Gardener’s Special are also offered to the Home Gardener in our Flavor Famous Garden on page 10.
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Complete Price List and Ordering Informa- tion on Pages 41 & 43.
The Largest : Mid-Season Sirawberries
Largest Fruiting and Most Widely Planted Midseason Strawberry
CATSKILL is another Premier cross that has absorbed the best qualities of its parent. Premier growers consider CATSKILL the ideal variety for continuing a profitable fruiting season because it comes into fruit just as Premier is picking off.
CATSKILL combines amazing size and excellent flavor into a firm strawberry |
of rich, dainty dessert quality. This eye appeal, flavor and firmness attracts top market prices against other midseasons.
Catskill Prices 5 foe local market growers because the enormous strawberries
50 for . ‘ ‘ ' 100 for ey come as a welcome change just as earlier sorts have begun
200 E Y ' 1 ’ ' ' 250 for 5. to dwindle in production and size. 300 } ;
400
Sey a 1 CATSKILL normally makes runners freely on healthy
750
a full fruiting row. Even then it is a most outstanding straw-
Complete Price List and Ordering Informa-
tion on pages 43 & 44. volume greater than Premier.
CATSKILL MEASURED 6 INCHES Middlesex County, Mass., March 10, 1948
We were so delighted with the Catskill strawberries we had last summer. It will probably be no sur- ,
prise to you that we picked some luscious berries that measured six inches in circumference. Mrs. W. D. Bancroft a
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CATSKILL is a favorite with roadside fruit stands and |
1000 for 35 foliage but under unusual growing conditions it may not set
berry and the large size berries often make the total harvest |
HEAVY PRODUCER HARDY, RED STELE RESISTANT
NEW
Early Midseason U. S. D, A, 3205
FAIRLAND
(Illustration from U. 8S, D. A. Photograph)
We were privileged to introduce FAIRLAND to berry growers last Spring and inasmuch as these plantings will not fruit until this year we cannot give you a re- port on their success. However, test plantings still show this variety particularly good from Pennsylvania to Maine and iit continues to outproduce other varieties in New England tests.
FAIRLAND is of the same parentage as Temple and Sparkle and has the same vigor of growth and has good red stele resistance. It is frost resistant and the bright red berries size up well with good dessert quality and aroma.
We heartily recommend this variety if you are in Premier growing area.
FAIRLAND PRICES: Per 100 $2.80 - 1000 plants $14.00 Price List on page 43.
‘DORSETT
Popular With Premier Growers
This variety has been planted for 25 years by growers in Premier growing sections. Foliage is quite similar to
this country.
25 FAIRFAX
PREMIER Will Plant
Premier and fruit is more attractive, of better flavor and usually a bit firmer than Premier. However, it is not as pro- ductive as Premier for many growers due to the fact that it will often bed up too much. It is most productive when the runners formed late in the season are picked off.
DORSETT’S beauty, flavor and high production for many growers is well worth the additional care it may require.
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CATSKILL
25 REDSTAR
100 plants (Worth $4.30)
2 GARDENS 200 plants
4 GARDENS 499 plants
Six
25 ft. rows
°2.95 4.95 *8.49
FAIRPEAKE has won the enthusiastic acceptance of flavor-conscious growets seeking a late berry to match the dessert quality of the earlier fruiting Fairfax. FAIRPEAKE has a double advantage of fine flavor inherited from its parents, Chesa- peake and Fairfax. Flavor is considered by many strawberry authorities to be the | best of any variety, and FAIRPEAKE has all the essential qualities of a good com- | mercial strawberry — beauty — good size — firmness — and good production.
Truck gardeners, roadside marketers and other growers who have a select list of customers should add FAIRPEAKE THE TRUCK to their plantings. Quality and flavor will merit premium ER? prices until the very last picking. | Gee ee FAIRPEAKE is recommended throughout the Central and | Northern States as far south as Maryland.
i | Fairpeake Prices Vigorous Plants—Resistant to leaf spot and scorch, plants make |
eeu Good Cropper—Production compares well with other late yarie-
ties. Follows Catskill and Sparkle to provide an unusually long and profitable berry harvest.
In 5600 lots ...
os a good number of runners comparable with Fairfax. Prefers the | 50 : same moist soil as other late varieties.
100 y ni e e e . 6 . H 200 : Rich Red Berries—Beautiful, medium to large berries, rich red 250 : skin and dark green cap. | 400 : Flavor Can’t Be Beat—Very sweet with best dessert quality, even 200 ; better than its Fairfax and Chesapeake parents. High aroma. |
Cemplete Price List
and Ordering Informa- tion on Pages 41 & 43. Excellent Marketer—Firm-textured berries enable FAIRPEAKE to arrive at market looking its best.
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RED STAR
'VERY LATE FRUITING OF EXCEPTIONAL BEAUTY AND DESSERT . QUALITY FROM MARYLAND TO MAINE, WEST TO MISSOURI.
REDSTAR fills a definite need for an extra late variety of very high quality. A cross of Fairlax and Chesapeake it has acquired the large size and excellent flavor of its parents but is much more vigorous in formation of fruiting row than Chesa-
Mcicxtu@ontribution peake. Ripens latest of all regular varieties to give the
To A Longer berry grower an exceptionally long fruiting season. Beauty, More Profitable flavor and firmness make it equally ideal for the commercial Strawberry Season grower, truck gardener or home use. Vigorous Grower—Healthy plants, spot and scorch resistant, al- Redstar Prices ways develops a good fruiting row. When planted in moist soils (as 25 : all late varieties should be) REDSTAR is a heavy producer. eae Very Large Berries—Hold size well to end of season. Generally 200 j cone shaped, sometimes varying and furrowed. Bon Bright, Glossy Red—Light bright red berry, with light green 400 cap and protruding yellow seeds makes an unusually attractive pe : package. 40 . . 0 e . . 1000 5 Rich Flavor—Quite tart until fully ripe. Dessert quality com- In 5000 lots .... : pares with the best. Complete Price List Exeellent Shipper—Very firm berry with extra protection of and Ordering Informa- raised seeds. Well suited to handling and shipping. tion on Pages 41 & 43. Good Canner—Firm flesh retains shape perfectly in preserving
and canning. Good home garden variety. RAYNER BROTHERS ARE RELIABLE 15
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Scarlet Beauty ¢
(Or ROBINSON)
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Few varieties have ever received the acclaim that has greeted SCARLET BEAUTY since it originated in Michigan several years ago. Reports indicate that it has outsold all other strawberries in the midseason Tipening range in Michigan and it is now being grown throughout the Premier growing states.
SCARLET BEAUTY is truly described by its name. Berries are the most uniformly large of any variety that we offer and the cardinal red color is solid all the way through. Firm skin makes it an excellent shipping berry that will withstand plenty of handling. This firmness means freezing and canning quality, too:
ROBINSON (or SCARLET BEAUTY) is highly pro- ductive over a long fruiting season that begins soon after Premier. Large thick fruiting stems with heavy foliage that makes a wide fruiting row. Seems adapt
has shown up better in light, sandy dry land soils.
Premier growing areas. We know you will enjoy its unusual beauty. We believe you will be pleased with
NO STRAWBERRY
EVER MORE the tangy, rich sweet flavor that has made it so popular TRULY NAMED with northern growers.
SCARLET BEAUTY Prices: 100 plants - $2.80; 1000 plants - $14.00. Complete Price List on Page 43.
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION Will Always Come FIRST at Rayner Brothers
THANK YOU, MR. WHEELER—
Briarcliff Manor, N. Y., June 15, 1948
Your generous replacement of Premier Strawberries for my Dorsett dead uns was entirely
able to a wider range of soils than most varieties and
SCARLET BEAUTY is certainly well worth a trial in
unexpected and appreciated beyond mere thanks. If all business were conducted along such | Christian lines, this old world would not be in the selfish, greedy, dog-eat-dog mess it is, and f ©
want to not only congratulate but warmly applaud your fine ethical example. Sincerely, D. E. Wheeler
THANK YOU, MR. CONGER— Genoa, N. Y., Dee. 3, 1948
If only all of us would conduct our affairs as you do how soon the strife, contention and
needless suffering in the world would cease. May you have continued prosperity is our wish. —
Sincerely, Alson J. Conger
We treasure such kind expressions. / It is our sincere aim to give you complete satisfaction at all times. We recognize that “it is human to err” and we cannot always be right. But you
will find Rayner Brothers always willing to make it right. You can’t go wrong when you-deal —
with Rayner Brothers,
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BIG JOE
A TWENTY YEAR FAVORITE MIDSEASON FROM VIRGINIA NORTHWARD
Until the introduction of Catskill, BIG JOE was the best and most popular midseason variety. And itis still the first choice of many growers because of good success they have enjoyed year after year. BIG JOE ripens just as earlier varieties have finished fruiting and ripens a major portion of crop in three big pickings, usually when large, attractive berries are at a premium. Try Rayner’s BIG JOE and you will have BIG JOE at its best.
Abundant Growth—Strong, vigorous unusually healthy foliage in abundance. strong and upstanding.
Large, Light Red Berries—Fine, full-bodied, tangy flavored berries run large to very large and with sufficient moisture berries size up well to last of crop.
Good Shipper—Berries hold up well and are firm enough for long distance shipping. Heavy Produecer—Under normal conditions, production is very heavy.
BIG JOE Prices: 100 plants, $2.60; 1000 plants, $13.00. Complete Price List on page 43.
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CHESAPEAKE
EXCELLENT FOR IRRIGATION
CHESAPEAKE is an old favorite late straw- berry fancied by many growers. It is now enjoying new popularity with users of irriga- tion. Very large berries of fine delicious flavor and good shipping quality. Blooms late to escape frost damage. Complete Price List on Page 43.
AMBROSIA
VERY LATE STRAWBERRY
AMBROSIA/’S firm, large berries are proving increasingly popular with growers seeking a good late berry. Fruit of good flavor in north but slightly tart in Maryland and New Jersey. As with all late varieties should be set in soil that does not dry out too much. Good frost resistance. Complete Price List on Page 43.
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50 TEMPLE, 50 BIG JOE, 50 REDSTAR, 100 MASTODON 250 Plants - $10.30 Value
$8.49
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Rayner’s Klondike, Klonmore Are Proving Their Superior Fruiting Strain in the Carolinas, Louisiana, Texas, California and other Southern Siates.
KLONDIKE
Rayner’s Improved Strain An Excellent Freezer
Rayner’s KLONDIKE offers planters of this variety a new opportunity to really renew their plantings with KLONDIKE of disease free origin, unusually clean and healthy foli- age and smooth uniform, bright red berries. It is the KLONDIKE strain that will make you money and you'll agree that a planting of Rayner’s KLONDIKE was the best invest- ment you ever made.
KLONDIKE is an unusually good variety for freezing because of its deep red color and firm flesh. Order early! There’s a constantly increasing demand for Rayner’s Improved Strain.
MISSIONARY
FIRST IN FLORIDA
An old dependable shipping variety that is grown almost exclusively in Florida because it requires a yery minimum dormant season and is so firm that it carries in excellent con- dition to distant markets. Does well in all types of soil, especially lighter types. Medium size fruit is rather tart, dark red and very attractive. A heavy producer. We are priv- ileged to supply many of Florida’s largest growers with our superior strain MISSION- ARY plants.
QUANTITY PRICES
If you are interested in buying large quan- tities write us for prompt quotations.
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KLONMORE
A Leaf Spot Resistant Variety for the Deep South
KLONMORE is a Klondike-Blakemore cross of exceptional vigor and high resistance where leaf spot has been a problem. Medium size berries are light, bright red with yellow seeds and real beauty. Good dessert quality and firm enough for shipment.
KLONMORE is preferred in Louisiana and southward because of leaf spot resistance. Rayner’s KLONMORE has what it takes to really put you in the berry business.
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All Varieties on This Page
$10.00 per 1000 Plants In 5000 Lots - $9.00 per 1000
Full Price List on Page 43. RAYNER BROTHERS ARE RELIABLE
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ABERDEEN
Red-stele immune _ variety productive of large light red fruit of good quality and flavor. Highly productive and very profitable for berry growers serving nearby markets. Re- commended from New Jersey northward.
100 plants $2.40; 1000 plants $12.00.
PATHFINDER
Very similar to Aberdeen, but a more con- sistent heavy producer, particularly under drought conditions. Immune to root diseases, leaf spot and scorch. Good appearance, qual- ity and flavor. Ideal for market gardening in Aberdeen sections.
100 plants $2.40; 1000 plants $12.00.
AROMA
Popular late shipping berry for South and ' South Central States. Fairly vigorous plants with large berries, bright, attractive and very firm. Entire crop sizes up well for profitable long distance shipping. A real money maker _ for many growers.
100 plants $2.00; 1000 plants $10.00.
DUNLAP
An old favorite home garden and canning variety in many sections of Northern and Cen- tral States. DUNLAP’S greatest advantage is good growth and production under almost any condition. Very free bedding and _ pro- ductive of medium, dark red fruit for table purposes.
100 plants $2.40; 1000 plants $12.50.
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PICK ANY 4 VARIETIES FROM THIS LIST
Aberdeen, Ambrosia, Aroma, Blakemore, Dorsett, May- time, Chesapeake, Pathfinder, Big Joe, Lupton, Suwanee, Sen. Dunlap, Starbright, Klondike, Klonmore, Missionary,
SUWANEE The South’s Newest Table Treat
This variety is rapidly gaining favor in Southern gardens because of the exceptionally delicious flavored berries produced on healthy, vigorous free-growing plants. SUWANEE fills a real need from Maryland southward. Supply is still a bit limited on this new variety, so we suggest you place your order early so plants may be reserved until you are ready to set them,
100 plants $2.40; 1000 plants $12.00.
STARBRIGHT
STARBRIGHT is a Chesapeake - Fairfax cross that is preferred by many growers in the belt from Virginia to New Jersey and west- ward to Kansas and Iowa. Large berries are of unsurpassed dessert quality and are firm, very good shippers. Big plants are free from leaf spot and scorch.
100 plants $2.40; 1000 plants $12.00.
LUPTON
Excellent late shipping variety in areas where Chesapeake is grown. Preferred by many who have had trouble getting a good bed of Chesapeake. Firm berries ship well, and are very similar in appearance to Chesa- peake.
100 plants $2.40; 1000 plants $12.00.
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@ Varieties with large, attractive berries of best flavor and quality especially suited for local market and home use—
© Varieties especially adapted to canning and freezing with firmness and sub- acid flavor essential to preserving and canning.
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STRAWBERRIES ..
A tempting treat most anytime, strawberries have an extra special appeal when picked from your own garden out of season. We have enjoyed strawberries until Thanksgiving Day year after year, as everbearing varieties fruit until hard freezing weather. For the truck gardener, fresh, local strawberries—out of sea- son—always demand high prices, and food stores are gldd to get them. Com- mercial growers in Northern sections report handsome profits from Everbearing Strawberry fields.
MASTODON tian ANY OTHER VARIETY
Everbearing
Leader for
15 Years
Hardy MASTODON Productive . os Illustrated in
This is the fifteenth year of leadership in everbearing varieties for MASTODON. Many everbearing varieties have been introducd, but none have ever equalled MASTODON’S recorc for productiveness and vigor over a wide range of growing conditions.
MASTODON has unusually good foliage for protection of fruit from hot sun during sum: mer and fall. Berries average up with Big Joe on spring crop and are a bit smaller in summe?, and fall. Flayor in spring and fall compares favorably with many regular varieties. Spring and fall production outranks any everbearing in our experience. Plants develop a number 0! crowns and produce an unusual amount of runners. .
MASTODON has a very wide growing range and is worthy of trial in all States where there is sufficient rainfall to develop the fruit. MASTODON Prices: 100 plants - $5.00:
1000 plants - $25.00. Complete Price List on Page 43.
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Two Pages of the Best Everbearing Varieties
STREAMLINER
Sensational New Everbearer
STREAMLINER has received more publicity than any everbear- ing strawberry introduced in recent years. We have observed its per- formance the past two years under varied weather conditions over a wide area.
STREAMLINER has been called “THE BEST”, “PERFECT”, and many other high compliments. We prefer to be a bit cautious and state in our opinion it is giving excellent results in everbearing areas. Fruit is large, bright red. Flavor is very good and berries quite firm in the spring and fall. Production is good, with excellent spring crop.
STREAMLINER does not seem to bed as well as Mastodon and Gem, but sets more fruit per plant.
Streamliner: 100 plants $6.00; 1000 plants $30.00.
Complete Price List on page 43
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fruit up to 114” in diameter.
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Old Reliable Everbearing Makes a Good Plant Bed With Heavy Production
GEM shares the popularity spotlight with Mastodon in many areas because it sets a really
worthwhile fall crop if not allowed to bed too thick. than most everbearers and is often successful where others fail.
It is adapted to a wider range of soils Fruit sizes up well, although
not as large as Mastodon, but flavor is superior under adverse weather conditions. GEM is an amazing plant maker and can be depended upon to set runner plants that be-
come hardy, vigorous specimens and producers of fruit in an unusually short time.
Thinning
of abundant runner plants will enable setting a tremendous crop.
GEM Prices:
WAYZATA Best Flavored of All
WAYZATA is the luxury everbearer grown by gardeners seeking the best in flavor. Re- quires little space because plants grow from crowns and set very few runners. Delightful red, large berries are truly something delic- lous. WAYZATA, also called Rockhill, is best from Pennsylvania, northward.
WAYZATA Prices: 100 $7.50; 1000 $37.50. COMPLETE PRICE LIST ON PAGE 43
100 plants $5.00; 1000 plants $25.00. Complete Price List on page 43.
BRUNE’S MARVEL
Flavor of The Wild
An unusually sweet, non-acid berry with flavor as near the wild strawberry as any we have ever tasted. Plants make a stand under most adverse weather conditions. Free bed- ding habit necessitates thinning for best fruit production. Fruit small to medium, requires practically no sugar.
100 plants, $3.30; 1000 plants, $16.50 21
Prices:
What Everyone Should Know About Everbearing Strawberries
When a Strawberry variety is listed as an Everbearing, this indicates that more than one | crop per season may be expected. All Everbearing varieties make a Spring fruiting as do regular Strawberry varieties. But, in addition, Everbearing varieties will bloom again after recovering from the strain of the Spring fruiting and will produce fruit beginning in August and continuing until the first freeze.
We are anxious that our customers understand several important characteristics of. Ever- bearing Strawberry varieties:
1. While the Spring fruiting of Everbearing varieties compares favorably in volume with regular Strawbery varieties, the Fall fruiting does not usually produce a considerable vol- ume of fruit at one time. The fruiting is often spread over a period of as much as 99 days. For this reason we sincerely recommend that at ieast 100 Everbearing plants be set for average family use. (This is not an attempt to sell you more Everbearing plants than you need, but we know from experience it is folly to suggest planting Everbearers in dozen lots or minor quantities because there would not be enough fruit at one time for table use. We offer Everbearing in quantities as small as 25 plants to enable you to plant a va- riety selection. )
2. Everbearing Strawberry plants are usually a disappointment when planted in hot climates where hot, sultry days and comparably warm nights are the general rule over a major part of the summer. Strawberries are essentially a cool weather fruit (most regular varieties are June bearing). Therefore, in sections south of Maryland the early Fall fruiting of Everbearers is not usually satisfactory. Everbearers are best adapted to States north of Virginia or in altitudes and areas where summer nights are generally cool.
3. Everbearing Strawberry plants should be set in soil with plenty of humus (soil that holds moisture) so that the drain of blossoming and fruiting in early Fall, when dry weather is often prevalent, will not prove too severe on the plants.
4. Everbearing Strawberry plants should not be allowed to fruit until well established. The usual practice is to keep all blossoms picked off until arcund July 1, or until growth is well advanced.
Everbearers can be a world of fun. If you live in a climate adapted to them you will be pleased with their delightful novelty. Fresh strawberries from your own garden in October are truly a breath of Springtime. We repeat—if you live in an area suited to Everbearing, plant them—if in doubt, make a trial planting before investing too heavily.
Special EVERBEARING Gardens |
No. 6 - Everbearing Garden No. 7 - All Varieties Offer
25 GEM $ 25 GEM S 25 MASTODON 3.95 25 MASTODON 125 Plants 25 BRUNES MARVEL 73 Plants 25 SEFREAMLINER g 25. BRUNES MARVEL 7.95 150 PLANT GARDEN $6.49 | 25 WAYZATA 300 PLANT GARDENS $9 98 | 2 GARDENS - 250 Plants $11.25 Please Order Gardens by Number. 4 GARDENS - 500 Plants $15.95
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.....-A Crop of Proven Value on Acid Soils, Cutover Woods Lois, Swamp Lands and Similar Moisture Retaining Soils Where Little Success Has Been Obtained from other Crops.
The highbush blueberry is native to swamps and moist soils where adequate drainage is available to prevent surface flooding. The cultivated blueberry has the same soil requirements. However, it has been hybridized for disease and frost re- sistance until today it is one of the most easily maintained fruits. Makes the usual big crop in years when frost kills out the wild. Requires minimum cultivation and atiention. A great crop for that piece of soil too acid for other things or similar soils not now under cultivation.
Adaptable Commercially as far South as the Elberta Peach and as far North as Michigan
and the New England States. Grown by Gardeners in All States Having 30 Days or More of Freezing Winter Temperatures.
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ear Round Beauty for Lawn and Garden
aste-filling Delight for Your Table
ILLUSTRATION ONE-HALF ACTUAL SIZE
Blueberries have an unusual taste appeal that never fails to awaken the appe- tite and the distinctive flavor welcomes frequent appearance on any menu. Big, plump fruit often as big as grapes with a delicate blue beauty to add to their ap- peal.
You can enjoy this superlative fruit and you can enjoy the beauty of the blue- berry bush all year round. There is no off season’’ for the blueberry bush. The bright, glossy new foliage of spring is enhanced by clusters of pink buds that tum to pinkish white flower bells. After fruiting the glossy green foliage retains its beauty and with autumn it turns an attractive red. In winter the dark red and brown bark continues to blend with the best landscaping plan.
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Raynors
Leading Giant BLUEBERRIES
A Full Selection of Superior Hybrids. Your Choice of All The Best Known Varieties
(Order at least two varieties to insure proper pollination)
CABOT (Early, Low Bush). Lowest of all cultivated varieties, bush seldom ex- ceeds four feet in height. An early variety with a long fruiting season. Best in Northern States. JUNE (Early, Fast Ripening). Liked because it fruits early and ripens entire crop quick-
ly. Medium high bush with medium size fruit. Popular from North Carolina to Maine.
CONCORD berries ripens about 2 weeks
after Cabot. Tall, vigorous, attractive bush. Sets a tremendous crop of firm fruit with good flavor.
STANLEY (Early Midseason). _ Tall, vigorous bush with large, thick shiny leaves. yood producer of large berries, considered best
flavored of all varieties.
RANCOCAS (Midseason Beauty). Upright bush often exceeds six feet at
maturity. A favorite for lawn and garden plant-
ings because of unusual beauty. Good producer
of fine flavored fruit.
(Early Midseason.) Medium
PIONEER (Midseason). A popular, high producer in States north of New Jersey. Fruit is of medium size, dark blue and of excellent dessert quality.
JERSE (Ideal Late Wariety). Large, light- blue berries of best shipping quality.
Vigorous, fine bush with excellent growth charac-
teristics. Hrect, productive, beautiful foliage.
SCAMMELL (Late Variety). A specialty with us, bush is most produc- tive of medium, firm fruit of good flavor. Ships
well and is popular for its hardiness from North Carolina northward.
RUBEL (Widely Planted Late). Bush is up- right, very vigorous, hardy and pro- ductive. Medium fruit, light blue, very firm. Well
liked because of its productiveness, firmness and desirable growth characteristics.
BURLINGTON (Latest of All. Medium
size berries on vigorous, upright bush. Good blue color, firm, aromatie, good dessert quality. Promising for its lateness, color and excellent shipping quality.
NEW LOW PRICES
F.0.B. Salisbury, Maryland Varieties may be combined to take advantage of quantity prices.
Single 3 to 9 210 to 28 30 to 99 100 or more Hach Each Each Each Each 1. Sis (1 a) eee ROS $ .50 $ .40 Sao $ .30 OS ass PaeeO-9 17. LIMNeT) o...cccees. 200 .60 Ji) 45 40 > Witt WEIS) ee er perenne: lOO 90 .80 70 .60 3 yr.» (12-18 in.) 2 or more branches. 1.45 IL) 1.05 90 .80 4 yr. (18-24 in.) 3 or more branches....... 2.20 1.85 1.60 1.35 1.20
Write us for prompt quotations on large quantities.
Prices and Descriptions of some recently introduced varieties will be found on the follow-
ing page. Parcel Post rates on page 41.
Complete Planting and Growing Directions, Including Soil Preparation on Page 39 RAYNER BROTHERS ARE RELIABLE
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Latest Introductions
Newest Varieties Offered in Limited Quantities
DIXI Largest Fruit
Produces largest fruit of all varieties on a vigorous bush. Promising for large size, firm- ness and productiveness. Fine blue color and high aroma add to attractiveness. Late sea- son, slightly before Jersey.
WEYMOUTH Earliest of au
Dark blue, medium berries lack dessert quality, but should prove yery popular com- mercially because of earliness and quick rip- ening of entire crop for early market prices.
ATLANTIC Next to Dixi in Size
Very vigorous bush, very productive. Large berries of good color, firm, with slight aroma, good dessert quality. A late variety promis- ing for large size, fine color, and for product- liveness.
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Bush considered most vigorous of all va- rieties. Very productive of large berries, firm with slight aroma and good dessert quality. Liked because of its vigorous bush and large size of berry. Midseason.
PRICES OF VARIETIES ON THIS PAGE
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USE THIS GUIDE IN MAKING SELECTIONS
FOR SIZE OF FRUIT—DIXI, ATLANTIC, PEMBERTON, SCAMMELL, JERSEY FOR DESSERT QUALITY—STANLEY, PIONEER, ATLANTIC, CONCORD, BURLING-
FOR FREEZING QUALITY—JERSEY, BURLINGTON, RANCOCAS, ATLANTIC, RU-
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1 Weymouth—3 yr.—12-18”—Early
1 Dixi—3 yr.—12-18”—Midseason
2 Atlantic—3 yr.—12-18”—Midseason 2 Pemberton—3 yr.—12-18”—Late
Bearing Age Plants 12-18” 8.98 PLANTS =P ie - = $14.98
Wild Blueberries and Cultivated Blueberries are compared in size in
this actual unretouched photograph.
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You Can Know the Joy of Owning a Gorgeous Blueberry Planting
Here's real beauty that lasts all year ‘round. Rich, glossy green leaves with the waxed appearance of the gardenia. Wood varies from pale green to gray in the growing season WtIGl Ol Ol recone tae. new: growth. In the dormant season the wood assumes the red glow of the barberry.
SPECIAL BLUEBERRY GARDEN OFFERS No. 2 - Flavor Garden
2 Raneocas—2 yr.—9-12” 3 Rubel—2 yr.—9-12” 2 Jersey—2 yr.—9-12”
No. | - Bearing Age Garden
2 Coneord—3 yr.—Midseason 18-24” 2 Rancocas—3 yr.—Early 18-24” 2 Jersey—3 yr.—Late 18-24”
6 Bearing Age Plants 18-24” (Catalog Price $11.10)
6 Plants (Catalog Price $6.30)
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$ SPECIAL SPECIAL 8.98 12 plants (4 of each variety) *9.98
No. 3 - Rooted Cutting Garden
6 Raneocas—1 yr.—3-6”
No. 4 - Bargain Garden
4 Ranecocas—3 yr.—12-18”
6 Cabot—1 yr.—3-6” 6 Jersey—1 yr.—3-6”
18 Plants (Catalog Price $6.30)
SPECIAL “h.98
You will never believe just how incredibly wonderful it is to behold a blueberry bush in fruit, to pick and eat these mar- velous berries until you exper- lence it yourself.
And this rich experience can be enjoyed from your own lawn or garden.
Blueberry bushes can be prun- ed and adapted to any landscap- ing plan.
Full instructions with every order. Add beauty to your home and grow fruit that will be the Sensation of your neighborhood!
‘4 Rubel—3 yr.—12-18” 4 Conecord—3 yr.—12-18”
12 Bearing Age Plants (Catalog Price $12.60)
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ONE BLUEBERRY PLANTING LASTS A LIFETIME
ERRIES
FOR BIGGER CROPS
Best Known Varieties Hardy and Productive
Raspberries are an ideal crop for the fruit grower who lives near a good market. The fact that raspberries do not ship as well as other fruits is a real advantage to the fruit grower who can supply fresh, ripe berries of superior quality and flavor to his own local trade.
Your own plantings of raspberries will bring that dainty, fresh off the vine quality right to your table. Raspberries at their best, with all their firm ripe juiciness
are raspberries from your own plants.
L ATH A Most Popular and Widely Planted Red Raspberry
LATHAM is the most widely grown of the red varieties because of its vigor, productivity and ability to thrive over a wide range of conditions and its resistance to diseases. Partic- ularly popular in colder sections because of extreme hardiness and ability to withstand very low temperatures. LATHAM produces a good crop of large, firm, beautiful rich red berries. Often produces more than 5,000 quarts per acre,
NEWBURGH (2) keygen
NEWBURGH is very poular in New York, Pennsylvania and New England because of large size and unusual firmness of berries. Its freedom from mosiac makes NEWBURGH un- usually good for growing with black raspberries. Very hardy in cold States and highly pro- ductive of large, very firm, mild flavored fruit. Grows low with long laterals and does best on trellis. Shorter canes than most varieties, but should be cut back in spring to prevent setting too much fruit.
INDIAN SUMMER a ee Ned Everbearer
Not just our opinion but it is generally agreed that INDIAN SUMMER is the really out- standing Everbearing Red Raspberry. Fruit is of high quality, large and of medium red color
with a good flavor. Season is long, starting a day or two later than regular varieties. The | fall crop commences early and continues until hard frost with heaviest production about twenty |
days after first fall planting. Tremendous June crop. Vigorous, upright, hardy, healthy and productive.
EASY TO GROW
Soil should be given the same thorough preparation for a raspberry plantation as for corn or similar crops. For home gardens the chicken yard is frequently a de- sirable place for a raspberry patch. Poultry keep down weeds and enrich the soil, and do not often injure the berries.
28 RAYNER RASPBERRIES ARE CERTIFIED NORTHERN GROWN
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habit like black raspberries. Considered hardiest, most drought resistant of the purple varie- ties,
Favorite
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No other Black Raspberry has been as widely planted as CUMBERLAND and it is still the choice of many home and commercial growers because it has stood the test of time. No other Black Raspberry has been grown as extensffely as CUMBERLAND. A very dependable heavy cropper of large fruit, firm, sweet, fine quality and attractive jet-black eolor. This highly productive midseason ripens most of crop in about two weeks.
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This new black variety originated in northern Ohio and is proving popular thru- out raspberry growing areas. Very large, jet-black fruit is of fine flavor and considered less seedy than other sorts. Plants are strong, highly productive and have excellent disease resistance. MORRISON is quickly gaining the reputation of being the _ best Black Raspberry of the late fruiting varie- ties, and is being widely planted in the northern half of the Country.
Price List Rayner’s Certified Raspberry Plants
6 12 25 50 100 250 500: 1,000 Eatham, 1 Yr., No. 1......<.......$1:80 $2.60 $4.10 $7.10 $12.35 $26.80 $48.10 $75.00 Newburgh, 1 Yr., No. 1............ 1.80 2.60 4.10 7.10 12°35 26.80 43.10 75.00 Indian Summer, 1 Yr., No. 1........ 1.80 2.60 4.10 7.10 WAS) 26.80 43.10 75.00 Cumberland, 1 Yr., No. 1........... 1.45 BAO Bee yr 9.90 21.40 34.50 60.00 Morrison, 1 Yr., No. 1.............. 1.45 MMO = BD BD 9.90 2140 34.50 60.00 Sodus, 1 WI ANOn ec et ito. ers ces 1260 2.00 3.70 6.40 1 Aas 24.10 38.80 67.50
Success With Raspberries
A good crop of berries may be expected from plants the year after they are set and a full crop the second year after planting. It is highly important that only the best grade of nursery stock be used and Rayner Brothers have exercised extreme care in selecting plants of the very highest quality propagated in one of the best Raspberry growing sections in the Country.
PLANTING—Plants should be set in the early spring in the eastern part of the United States, due to usually higher prevalence of natural moisture in the soil. FULL CULTURE DIRECTIONS will be sent with your order.
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Blackberries
Pjant Them Along the Fence Line or in That Extra Corner
Blackberries ripen in July to fill an important part in keeping a continuous supply of garden fresh fruit on the table. Eaten just as they are with cream, ithe rich juicy flavor of the cultivated black- erry is a delectable dish, and in a pie or as blackberry dumplings they are superb.
Blackberries can have a part in your plant- ings — along drain trenches or along the back of the lot. And blackberries can be an important fruit crop, too, if you are a market gardener or operate a roadside stand. Get ready for a bumper crop from your own plantings. Set RAYNER’S hardy plants. FULL GROWING DIRECTIONS INCLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER.
BLACKBERRY PRICES NO. 1 PLANTS 6 Plants—$1.45 12 Plants—$2.10 25 Plants—$3.30 100 Plants—$9.90
Boysenberries
Highest Quality Thornless
The boysenberry is a hybrid fruit produced by crossing the blackberry, loganberry and raspberry. The result has | brought a berry of tremendous size — often more than two inches long — and of such unusually delicious flavor that description is indeed difficult. If you like blackberries you will just love these giant, wine-colored beauties.
An unusually large yielder, berries hold up well for local market. Practically seedless, juicy, delicious — be sure io | include some Boysenberries in your fruit garden. |
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Bearing Age Plant Prices
6 Plants—$2.95 12 Plants—$4.75
25 Plants—$8.00 _ 100 Plants—$25.00 | 1 Yr. No. 1 Boysenberry Plant Prices |
6 Plants—$2.05 12 Plants—$2.95 )
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Grapes have been one of the most important fruit crops since Biblical times be- cause they are high in food value and essential minerals as well as outstanding in taste appeal. A few vines will produce a great deal of fresh fruit that is ideal as a fresh dessert and for jam, jellies and juice. A vineyard is an investment in @ permanent fruit crop that will bear fruit for your table and as a source of income for a lifetime. Grapes are easy to grow and do not take a lot of space. RAYNERS grapevines are from fine, sturdy selections.
CONCORD—The Best Blue
CONCORD originated in Massachu- setts more than 100 years ago and is still today the most widely grown of American varieties because it is hardy in many varying climatic conditions. The berries are very dark with an abundant blue bloom. CONCORD is of good dessert quality with a high aroma and firm juiciness that makes it a favorite for the table and juice, jam and jelly. These qualities also make it one of the outstanding com- mercial varieties.
CACO—The Besi Red
CACO is recognized as the best red grape variety because of its extreme vigor and general hardiness. The berries are a light red with thin skin and tender juiciness. The dessert quality is as good as the high aroma suggests. CACO is an excellent home and market grape that does well in the same area as Concord, from the middle South to the Northern boundaries of this Country.
NIAGARA—The Best White
We consider NIAGARA the best of the white grapes because it has the vigor and hardiness that makes it a popular producer throughout the Concord, Caco area and it meets the demand for a good white dessert grape. The skin is thin and tender and the flesh has a juicy sweetness and a strong winey flavor. The berries are of an amber color with a light dusty gray bloom. Grapes hold up well when fully ripe and are ae popular commercially as well as in the
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PRICES—2 Yr. No. 1 Vines This illustration is considerably smalier than Each 55e; 3 vines $1.50; 10 vines $4.05; the actual size of the grapes. Photograph 25 vines $8.45; 50 vines $14.05; 100 vines $22.50 was reduced about one-third,
GRAPES are adapted to all types of soils that are well drained and of average fertility. They do well in practically all climates and thrive in sunny locations or a reasonable amount of shade. Full planting, pruning and culture directions are included with gour order. Grapes should be planted as early as other fruits: Order now!
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ASPARAGUS
from Your Own Plantings Year After Year
MARY WASHINGTON Most Popular of
All. This heavy yielding strain, developed by the U. 8S. Dept. of Agriculture, is the favorite of commercial growers because it has met the need for a highly productive, rust-resistant variety. MARY WASHINGTON is very early, a strong grower, and produces shoots of the finest quality that run more uniform in size, shape and color than any of the older selections. Asparagus has healthy green color, rich flavor and juicy tenderness.
NEW PARADISE, Preferred for Early Pro-
duction. A new variety that has created sensational reports from aspara- gus growers because in many instances it produces a normal crop one year earlier than other varieties. NEW PARADISE is a sport discovered in a Mary Washington field. Seems to have all of the qual- ities of Mary Washington including vigorous growth, large stalks and exceptional rust resist- ance. Present records indicate it will begin volume production sooner and is therefore favored by most home gardeners.
Asparagus is one of the first vegetables to make appearance in the Spring and its succulent, green stalks are a welcome change to the table. Because of its earliness, asparagus can be depended upon to realize a profit and there is an ever increasing de- mand for canning and freezing. Asparagus is easy to grow and a bed once established will continue to produce heavy crops for 10 to 15 years. 50 to 150 plants are adequate for the family garden. The most important step is to get plants of good quality. Our soil is ideal for developing asparagus roots and you may be assured of extra heavy crowns and strong roots when you buy from Rayner Brothers.
| ASPARAGUS PRICES
Big two year roots will produce stalks large enough for cutting the second year and a big crop each year thereafter.
25 50 100 250 500 1000 2 year No. 1 Roots... 22 seeee eee .8D $3.10 $5.00 $10.00 $15.60 25.00 1 year No. 1 Roots........6.....-. 115d 1.90 3.00 6.00 9.40 15.09
Jumbo Super Size Roots.......... 3.35 5.60 9.00 18.00 28.10 45.09
MaeDonald RHUBARB is a very popular peren-
Red Fe car U B A R B nial where winters are sufficiently cold to freeze ground 3 to + inches. A few plants well tended make an excellent
supply of sauce and pies.
We offer only the MacDonald Red variety because of its marked super- iority. Matures earlier, sweeter, and one planting lasts a lifetime.
PRICES’
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Maryland Golden SWEET
POTATO PLANTS
This variety was developed here and has become the most popular Sweet Po- tato shipped from this great growing area.
The skin and flesh is of golden color and the quality is excellent for boiling, candied sweets, frying, baking and made into pies or potato bread.
Matures very early, affording the north- ern gardener the opportunity to harvest a sweet potato crop before cold weather. Satisfactory for storage until mid-winter.
‘A small planting will supply your family requirements.
Sweet Potato Plants Ready for Shipment May 25th Order Now!
Prices: 50 plants $1.00; 100 plants $1.50;
250 plants $3.50; 500 plants $6.00: 1000 plants $10.00
We have found our baskets fill the needs of truck farmers and gardeners who do not have a regular supplier in their area and who recognize that good Beers mean higher prices for their ruit.
In offering baskets it is not our intent to compete with regular supply houses. Our sole interest is to render a service to our customers who have experienced diffi- culty in buying baskets locally. Good baskets are still scarce, so please order early.
HIGH-QUALITY PRE-DRIED AMERICAN BASKETS Quarts 100 - $1.60 500 carton - $7.50 Pints
100 - $1.60 900 carton - $7.25
(Prices F. O. B. Salisbury, Md. See postage chart for Parcel Post charges. 500 Basket cartons will be shipped Freight or Express Collect because of Postal limitations governing size of package. Where only Parcel Post service is available cartons may be shipped in 2 packages. Early large orders may be shipped by Freight for cheapest transportation.)
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letters from our customers.
few of them on these pages.
BLUEBERRIES FINE Bucks County, Penna., Oct. 1, 1948
The blueberry bushes we got from you in the Spring have grown beautifully.
Mrs. Roger Mason
MUCH PLEASED, ENLARGING PLANTINGS Suffolk County, N. Y., Aug. 26, 1948
I am very much pleased with the ones I received in Spring and am enlarging my strawberry patch to take care of 2,000 more plants.
Mrs. Robert Allgaier
500 QUARTS FROM 400 PLANTS
Dauphin County, Pa., April 6, 1948
The four hundred berry plants which I purchased from you in 1946 bore a splendid crop last year. I harvested over 500 quarts of berries.
Harry C. Gipe
UNSURPASSED PLANTS
Westmoreland County, Pa., April 6, 1948
They’re tops. Dillinger
Rayner plants are unsurpassed. Roy EK.
SAYS NICEST PLANTS
Perry
EVER BOUGHT Pa., April 138, 1948 T will recommend your plants and good service
to every one I know who grows strawberries. Floyd O. Crum
County,
BLACK RASPBERRIES BEST EVER SEEN Wyoming County, N. Y., May 10, 1948
TI thank you for your prompt and efficient ser- vice. I don’t think I have ever seen as strong healthy roots on plants as these have.
Mrs. Clark Safford
LIKES OUR SERVICE
Wayne County, Ohio, May 14, 1948 I fully appreciate your diligent service in the past. Your courtesy to the customers you have is certainly a fine recommendation. David A. Redding
RED RASPBERRIES SWELL
Hamilton County, Indiana, May 12, 1948
The red raspberry plants you shipped me a few weeks ago were swell, all plants lived and am well pleased with them.
Jett Hinshaw
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It is indeed gratifying to receive so many nice
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BELIEVES EVERY PLANT WILL LIVE Washington County, Va.
I received the 400 berry plants in fine shape and just when I wanted them. And they look like every plant will live.
Paul A. Singleton
EVERYONE ADMIRES LARGE BERRIES Tioga County, N. Y., June 14, 1948
I’m just awfully proud of my Rayner Straw- berries. And, everyone who has been here have never seen any larger and nicer berry.
Mrs. Roy Ingham
MOST SATISFACTORY PRODUCTION Nassau County, N. Y., June 20, 1948 Just a note to let you know how very pleased f am with your strawberries. This is their first productive year and they are most satisfactory. Miss Jean Doughty
3,000 PLANTS DOING FINE Washington County, Md., September 1, 1948
My 3,000 plants I got from you sure look nice. I will want that many more in the spring of ‘49. Mr. L. C. Fritz
DOING WELL IN NEW HAMPSHIRE
Graften County, N. H., June 7, 1948 The strawberries we bought from you recently
came in good condition and are doing well in the |!
garden now.
W. T. Chan
MASSACHUSETTS GROWER WELL PLEASED
Worcester County, Mass., April 20, 19438
They arrived in excellent condition. All were fine healthy plants. I am very much pleased with
them. Fred Walodse
WEST VIRGINIA SHIPMENTS FINE
Grant County, W. Va., April 20, 1948 .
_ I received both shipments of strawberry plants in good condition. S. M. Havlin
99 PERCENT LIVABILITY
Pickaway County, Ohio, June 4, 1948
The berry plants I received from you last spring were fine, only 4 out of 3800 did not grow. Wilbur EI. Brinker
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COMPLETE GARDEN PLANNED FOR YOU
One sure way to beat high food costs and set an even better table is to grow your own fruits and vegetables. Much better too, because you will have the benefit of that freshly picked flavor with all the natural taste and vita- mins, too. A few dollars invested now will return to you dozens of times as you gather the bountiful harvests from your garden. These selections give you everything you need. And you can have them all - or any part - at real rock-bottom prices.
‘STRAWBERRIES - Enough to plant 300 ft. of row 1200 Plants so tate’ 50 Everbearme «=60 = )~=—S/: Worth $8.20
‘BLUEBERRIES - Selected varieties for a long season 9 plants WAN bees neat summer zs a Worth $8.10
RASPBERRIES - 6 Red - 6 Black - 6 Everbearing 18 plants ana Morison “ Worth $5.05
GRAPES - 2 Red - 2 Blue - 2 White 16 vines wae, Conon : ~ Worth $3.00
BLACKBERRIES - 6 Sturdy Plants = Worth $1.45
ASPARAGUS and RHUBARB = Worth $5.10 90 2 yr. Roots - 3 McDonald Red
>30-99 VALUE FOR ONLY 719-98
“B” GARDEN without Strawberries . $15.98 To order Complete Gar- “C” GARDEN without Blueberries - - $15.98 den merely write “Com-
“D” GARDEN without Raspberries - - $16.98 plete Garden” on order sheet.
“E” GARDEN without Grapes - - - - $17.98 Please order other Gar F” GARDEN without Asparagus - Rhubarb - $16.93 dens by letter listed with G” GARDEN without Blackberries - - $18.98 each.
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We would not be content to merely ship you an order of plants and display no further interest in the success of your We want these plants to grow well and produce abundant crops that will make you always glad you relied on 7 Rayners for the best in plants. is pages the important phases of plant culture. receive full planting information with your order and you are always welcome to write for additional information or advice.
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Growing Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the easiest fruits to grow. in good soil will respond with ordinary care and cultivation.
Good plants set at the proper season There is nothing complicated
about growing strawberries, and by following these easy instructions the beginner can assure
good results.
Soil Requirements—Strawberries can be produced in abundance on any good garden soil or land that has produced satisfactory crops of garden or reg- ular field crops. Land that has had thorough cultivation is best but if vacant lot, garden space or field that has been unattended has a rank growth of weeds and grass this an indication that the soil is fertile enough to grow excellent crops of strawberries.
Preparing The Land—The land should be plowed or dug as early in the spring as possible and work- ed until a level plant bed is formed. An appli- eation of horse, cow, hog or sheep manure at the rate of 1 bushel for every 50 square feet is. good if applied before plowing or worked well into the soil. However, if previous crops have been well fertilized, good results may be expected without further fertilizing. (See paragraph on Fertilizer and Manure). When planning to set additional ground in strawberries it is well to consider plow- ing under a late summer crop of such green manure as peas, beans and other grasses or cover crops, or even natural weed growth. Plowing under while green will cause cover crops to rot much faster and also help destroy weed seeds. Early fall sowing of cover crops for discing under as early as possible in spring is also a good practice.
Planting Methods—If plants are to be set in rows, mark off rows 31% to 4 feet apart from center to center so that rows will be about 2 feet wide when bedded and ample alleys will be left for cultivation. For the small garden and hand cultivation spacing may be narrower if desired. Plants should be set about 18 inches apart. In setting plants the most important points are to have the roots straight down with the soil packed firmly along entire root length and crown even with the surface. Proper depth is very important, but is easily established by following the illustration in these directions. If roots are too long (some varieties are much longer rooted than others) the roots may be clipped to a length of 4 or 5 inches without damage to the plants.
Readying The Plants For Setting—Plants from RAYNERS will come to you thoroughly cleaned With roots straightened and ready to set into the ground. Before setting, the roots should be cover- ed with water so that they may soak up all mois- ture possible to hold them in good condition until the feeder roots begin their job. Before and dur- ing planting, keep plants protected from sun and Wind | and keep them thoroughly moist. IF PLANTS CANNOT BE SET SOON AFTER AR- RIVAL they should be removed from the crate, the jackage material moistened, and then be re- packed loosely. Stored in a cool, damp place they will keep in good condition three or four days. IF PLANTS MUST BE KEPT LONGER. they should be placed in cold storage around 32 degrees or if this is not convenient they should be heeled im. This is done by digging a V-shaped trench four or five inches deep. Spread plants thinly so Soil contacts all roots and pack soil firmly up even With crowns of plants (note illustration). Water thoroughly and keep shaded if weather turns warm.
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If weather turns colder a light covering of straw or other mulch will protect plants until ready for setting.
Cultivation—Frequent cultivation will keep the ground from becoming crusted and will greatly re- tard weed growth. Plants should be hoed soon after set and any plants too deep or too shallow should be attended to. Be sure crowns are not covered as this will smother the plant and cause it to die. If roots are exposed there is danger of drying out. (See illustration). Hoe and cultivate shallow to avoid disturbing the roots. After plant bed is formed plants should not be allowed to be- come too dense. About 7 plants per square foot is considered ample and extra plants may be cut out with the hoe. A well spaced row provides more and better fruit.
Removing Blossoms—F lower stems usually appear on strawberry plants soon after they are set in the field and as the production of fruit on newly set plants is a severe drain on their vitality, the flower stems should be removed as. blossoms appear. This will materially help the number of hew runner plants and give them a much better fruiting bed. WITH EVERBEARING PLANTS the blossoms should be removed until the plants are well established. This will usually require about sixty to ninety days.
Time To Plant—Tarly spring, just as early as the ground can be worked, is the best time to set straw- berry plants. Light frosts that do not heave the ground will not injure the newly set plants. PLANT EARLY while plants are fully dormant and the weather is most favorable to good growth. Early planting is the most important single factor in successful strawberry culture. April in the North; to May 15 in the far North; Mareh and
April in the Middle States; November to April in the South,
How Plants Are Held Perfectly Dormant By Controlled Storage
Strawberry plants dug in winter and stored at controlled temperatures often show better results
than freshly dug plants.
The United States Department of Agriculture has conducted extensive experiments on our farms on proper storage temperatures and practices.
These experiments prov-
ed that plants dug while still fully dormant (before April 10) and stored at the correct temperature would be more vigorous than freshly dug plants, especially when set later than April 15th. For our own plantings we are now using controlled storage plants that are dug during the
winter. These plants can be kept dormant as long as desired. When weather has held up planting until late spring plants held dormant by controlled storage have given us as good results as fresh dug plants set in March.
We know from our experience that plants set in late April or May will do much better if dug while fully dormant and properly stored, instead of freshly dug plants that have begun to make spring growth. If you have a commercial storage plant near you that provides storage at 32 de- grees, we recommend you order your plants early and store them so you can have them whenever
desired.
Fertilizer and Manure—Barnyard manure may be applied in fall, winter or very early spring at the rate of about 10 tons or more per acre. It may be applied after plowing on light soils and then disced in, or before plowing on heavy soils. If strawberries are grown on land following crops that have been fertilized, it is not usually neces- sary to apply any manure or fertilizer. If plants are making a strong, vigorous growth and have dark-green foliage throughout the summer this indicates the supply is adequate and no additional Supply is needed.
Complete commercial fertilizers (approximately 5-10-5 or 5-10-10 mixture) give good results and are used by many commercial growers. To aid plants in getting a vigorous start fertilizer may be applied broadeast and thoroughly worked in the soil a week ahead of setting plants, or may be applied as a top dressing at the first cultivation after plants are set. Apply evenly and brush off any that may be on the leaves. Six pounds per 100 feet of row or 700 pounds per acre is ample.
Chicken manure mixed two parts to one part 16% superphosphate makes a satisfactory material.
Chicken manure should be applied evenly while foliage is dry. Barnyard manure includes horse,
cow, hog and sheep manure, to be used as indicated in first paragraph. WHERE FALL FERTILIZING IS INDICATED on moderately fertile soils where growth of plants is not very vigorous, 5 to 7 pounds cf fertilizer per 100 feet of row or 600 to 800 pounds per acre will give good results when applied in late August or September.
Spraying and Dusting—Strawberries are seldom subject to any serious damage from disease or insects. Healthy plants of varieties immune or resistant to disease are your best assurance. Should your plants develop insect trouble, write and de- scribe the condition and we will be glad to advise you. It is also a good bet to eall on your County Agent because of his familiarity with local prob- lems. If you do not know him, we will supply his name and address.
Summer and Early Fall Planting Not Advisable —Strawberry plants should not be dug and shipped during the growing season. Satisfactory results can be obtained only from dormant plants dug and shipped in November. In the interest of our customers we do not ship plants during July, August, September and October.
USE RAYNERS SPECIAL CUSTOMER SERVICE
In addition to planting instructions included with each order, special bulletins are available
on pruning, plant care after fruiting, spraying, trellising and other subjects.
THIS INFORMATION IS ALWAYS AVAIL- ABLE TO OUR CUSTOMERS.
We recommend storage plants without reservations.
Mating Varieties—All the varieties we offer are perfect flowering and will produce a full crop when planted alone. Varieties will not mix.
Winter Mulching—Mulching is a good practice because it guards against winter injury to roots and crowns and prevents plants from heaving out of the ground by alternate freezing and thawing. Ordinarily as soon as temperatures of 25 degrees or lower have occurred, mulch should be applied to cover beds at least 2 inches deep. Straw, marsh hay, pine needles and similar materials are satis- factory. Where growth is not too vigorous, strawy stable manure is recommended. As soon as growth starts in Spring the surplus mulch should be raked into the alleys. <A light covering may be left for the plants to grow through. Mulching helps keep down weeds, keeps berries clean and conserves moisture, and for that reason is often practiced where winter injury is not a hazard.
Plants Required Per Acre
Plants distances:
required per acre at various planting
Rows Distance in Row Plants per Acre 3144 feet apart 15 inches 10,000 3% feet apart 18 inches 8,325 3% feet apart 24 inches 6,225 31% feet apart 30 inches 5,000 4 feet apart 15 inches 8,750 4 feet apart 18 inches 7,300 4 feet apart 24 inches 5,425 4 feet apart 30 inches 4,375
3 POINTS TO REMEMBER
FIRST—Plant EARLY in the Spring, just as soon as weather conditions permit preparing the soil. Plants set while fully dormant start far
better and moisture supply and temperatures are most favorable in the Spring.
SECOND—Renew a part of your plantings each year. A planting is usually considered good for two or three years fruiting, with proper cultivation and favorable weather. However, the first year’s fruiting is the best and in successive years the plants tend to blossom earlier and are more sus- ceptible to frost damage and the size of fruit begins to run down. By renewing a part of your plantings each year you are assured of a more constant supply of finest quality berries.
Quality and vitality of and produc- plants assure
THIRD—Set good plants. plants will largely influence growth tion. RAYNHDR’S vigorous, healthy high yields and best returns.
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‘ woodsland). ‘able mix your soil with generous proportions of Las Sawdust (preferably rotting hardwood saw- | dust), ‘CIRCUMSTANCES should lime or stable manure ' be permitted to come into contact with the area in ‘which plants are set.
Growing Blueberries
Adaptability—Cultivated blueberries are being succesfully grown from North Carolina to the Northern boundaries of the Country. The best indication that blueberries may succeed on a soil is that they or some related plants, such as huckleberries, azaleas, or laurel, are found growing there naturally. We do not feel any exact limit of adaptability has been established and would suggest trial plantings anywhere except in the deep South or where the soil is alkaline or very
dry.
Soilsx—VERY IMPORTANT—Natural blueberry soiis have a p.h. value from 3.8 to 5.5 with best growth occurring between p.h. 4.1 to p.h. 5. These soils have an abundance of humus and a fairly constant high water table. Such soils must have a good surface drainage, as flooding during the growing season may cause serious injury. Plant- ing on this type of soil is usually done on wide ridges, six to seven inches high. DO NOT PLANT BLUEBERRIES IN RICH GARDEN SOIL THAT HAS HAD THE BENEFIT OF LIME, STABLE MANURE OR OTHER SOIL SWEETENERS. If you set blueberry plants in your garden or lawn the best method is to dig a large hole where each
plant is to be set and fill with woods leaf mold
leaf and straw matter found in If this material is not readily avail-
(the decayed
or similar humus materials. UNDER NO
3 It should be borne in mind that the productiveness of a blueberry planting depends largely on the moisture supplied in the upper soil.
Mulching—On all but natural blueberry soil, a permanent mulch should be applied as soon as the plants are set. Such materials as straw, sawdust, Salt hay, sudan grass, pine needles or leaves should be spread around the plants about six inches deep. Further applications should be made each year in sufficient quantities to maintain the mulch. With individual plants mulch should be applied over an area six to eight feet square.
Pruning—Usually very little pruning is necess
: S S . é sary until the end of the third season, when regular annual pruning should ordinarily begin. Pruning directions are included with your order.
,_ Fertilizer—The application of commercial ferti- lizer has given a very marked increase in the yield and size of fruit. Applications of 14 to % lb. per bush have been very successful. We are using a Standard 9-10-5 fertilizer with very good results. Application should be made in a wide band spread evenly around the plant about 10 inches from the plant. Where sawdust mulch is used, 2 oz. sul-
phate ammonia per bush should be added the sec- ond and third years to supply necessary nitrogen. Also note paragraph 2 on bottom of this page. NO FERTILIZER SHOULD BE APPLIED THE FIRST YEAR PLANT IS SET.
Pollination—It is generally conceded that many or all of the cultivated blueberries tend to be self- sterile. Therefore, two or more varieties should be planted to insure good pollination.
Planting—For commercial planting, plants are set every four feet in rows eight to ten feet apart as many varieties of blueberries reach a height of six to seven feet and a width of five to six feet. Plants should be set slightly deeper than they grew in the nursery, with the roots well spread out. When planting, we place a thin layer of pulver- ized peat and sand, which has been soaked and mixed half and half, below and above the roots. We feel this makes an ideal rooting medium, and will keep the plant well supplied with moisture until it becomes established. Before planting, one- half to two-thirds of the top growth should be pruned off. For the home planting plants may be set in whatever manner is convenient, giving them about thirty-two square feet of space to each plant.
Yields—On. good blueberry soil, yields of 6 to 8 pints per plant may be expected from mature plants and with medium pruning plants may produce 12 to 20 pints. However, most varieties will tend to overbear and after the third year it is the practice of commercial growers to prune the plants to keep up the size of the berries and encourage vigorous new growth for the next year’s crop. Individual bushes will produce some fruit after being planted 1 year. A good rule of thumb is to estimate 1 pint per year of age of well established bushes; for example, 6 pints from a 6 year bush, ete. Present records indicate that blueberry plantings, with proper care, will be profitably productive for fifty to seventy-five years, and possibly longer.
Profits—Since the introduction of these large, cultivated blueberries their excellent flavor and un- usual size have kept them in the price bracket of a novelty and prices have ranged very high with 7de per pint often realized. The market continues to increase as more fruit becomes available and many areas are just beginning to enjoy the intro- duction of hybrid blueberries. It is safe to state the market has merely been scratched, and because of their solid meatiness, good keeping qualities and absolute minimum of waste (no caps to remove) customers feel justified in paying premium prices above other berries. All of these reasons establish the blueberry as a dependable profit maker,
POINTS TO REMEMBER ABOUT BLUEBERRIES
1, Plant at least two varieties to provide for cross pollination. Cultivated blueberries are con-
sidered self-sterile.
2. Blueberries should not be planted on soils limed in recent years unless actual tests show
Soils are still acid enough for blueberries.
rotting straw, sawdust, ete., may be mixed into soil to make conditions suitable.
Important if you are planting in your garden or on your lawn.
For less acid soils, decaying leaves or acid peat,
(his, is
Aluminum sulphate at rate
of 5 lbs. per 100 sq. ft. and up to 10 Ibs. on heavy loams is excellent for garden plantings.
3. Do not permit lime or stable manure to come into contact with immediate area in which
plants are set.
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GROWING RASPBERRIES
Select any well drained soil, preferably sandy loam or light clay or soil that will produce such crops as corn or potatoes. It is advisable to spread the land with manure before planting. Early spring planting is most satisfactory. For hill system the usual distance to plant is 5 ft. by d ft. If the hedge system is desired, plant 3 ft. apart in rows which are 5 to 7 feet apart. Before planting, the tops should be cut back to 6 inches or less, and plants should be set 2 to 3 inches deeper ‘than they grew in the nursery (soil mark is very plain). Cultivate frequently enough to retain moisture and kill weeds, but be sure not to cultivate over 2 to 8 inches deep next to plants.
After the fruiting season remove all fruiting canes, cutting them close to the ground and burning them. This will help prevent disease and greatly aid new growth. Do not allow over 8 canes “to grow to the plant. Remove all weak canes and suckers so as to throw all the strength into the young bearing canes. Topping canes in the early spring will strengthen the canes and aid in picking. Rasp- berries respond readily to fertile soil, and “Sufficient fertilizer or manure should be used to keep the soil in good fertile condition. A mulch of straw, hay, leaves, the ‘place of cultivation,
GROWING GRAPES
Plant in a well drained location six to eight feet apart. If set in rows the rows should be about 8 feet apart. Before setting, vines should be pruned back so that only a few inches of stalk remain with two or three buds. Roots may also be trimmed to an 8 to 10 inch length. Be sure to dig holes large enough to spread roots well and set slightly deeper than Toots grew in nursery (this is indicated by a definite soil mark).
Stable manure is an excellent fertilizer. Nitrate of Soda at rate of 4 to 8 ozs. per bush is also widely used.
Grapes may be trained along a garden fence or
a regular arbor may be constructed to suit the desired arrangement in the garden. A _ simple method is to follow the practice of the commercial growers and settle posts from which three wires are strung with the lower wire supporting the vines as they grow from the main trunk and the middle and top wires to support the vine growth. This simple arrangement makes easy pruning as all that is necessary is to prune back to the main trunk branches along the lower wire in February or March before signs of new growth. FULL PRUNING AND GENERAL CULTURAL DIREC- TIONS WILL BE SENT WITH YOUR ORDER.
GROWING ASPARAGUS
Asparagus grows best on light, loamy soil but is successful on practically any good garden soil. Before planting the soil should be worked well and furrows run out 6 to 10 inches deep, four to five feet apart. Roots should be set 12 to 18 inches apart down the furrows with roots well spread out. The crowns are covered firmly with three inches of soil when set and when cultivating the soil is gradually worked into the remaining “furrow over a period of about 60 days or until level. Do not
fill furrow too fast to prevent smothering. Cultivation should be thorough and at intervals frequent enough to keep down weeds, and conserve moisture. Shoots may be cut for two or three weeks the year following planting and thereafter
as long as desirable and then let tops grow. Right after cutting season the field should be
given a heavy application of stable manure or commercial fertilizer high in nitrogen, at the rate of 10 to 25 pounds per 100 feet of row.
GROWING RHUBARB
Plants should be spaced from 3 to 4 feet apart and the crowns set 4 inches below the surface so they will be covered with 2 to 3 inches of soil. Firm soil about the roots with the feet. Apply
liberal quantities of manure or fertilizer on land before planting. Shallow cultivation often enough to control weeds is all that is required. Mulching is an easy method of weed control.
GROWING BLACKBERRIES, BOYSENBERRIES
Culture is very similar to Raspberries. Cut back the plants when set, leaving 3 inches and not more than 6 inches of cane. Set plants same distance as Raspberries. Dig to spread roots well and just deep enough to leave the crown or new growth about one inch under the soil. Pack soil firm, but not too hard, over the
holes large enough
bud so it can start growth without interference. Water well if ground is dry. Bush fruits do not need plant food the first year after planting. Well rotted stable manure makes a good mulch in late fall before the ground freezes. FULL PRUNING, MULCHING AND OTHER INFORMATION IN- CLUDED WITH YOUR ORDER.
GROWING SWEET POTATOES
Sweet potatoes are most productive and the tubers are better formed when grown on sandy or light soils. Plants may be set as soon as a dangcr of frost is past. Set on wide ridges 32 to 36 inches apart with the plants 12 to 18 inches apart in the ridge. On very light sandy soil the plants may be set level and “ridges formed through culti- vation, but on average soils it is best to form the ridges before planting.
Plants should be kept moist and protected from sun and wind until set. Watering as the plants
are set is a good practice. Cultivate until the vines practically cover the ground or tubers begin to form. Topdress with complete fertilizer, high in potash, a week to 10 days after planting at the rate of 4 to 6 pounds per 100 feet of row. When digging, if the potatoes are to be stored for later use, care should be taken to avoid bruis- ing and scarring. Lining the containers with paper is a good practice. Store in a dry, warm plate where the temperature will not fall below degrees.
Rayner Gvoun Piants Guaranteed Hardy in Coldest Climates
Here on Maryland’s famous peninsula between freezing weather does not usually occur until late November and often as late as growth longer than more northerly grown plants. during the winter months there is plenty of freezing weather that gives our plants
Ocean, Christmas time. However,
Our plants show root
the extra hardiness that fits them for transplanting in the coldest climates.
the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantie
That’s why RAY-
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etc., helps retain moisture and takes
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All you do is note the number listed back of your State on this page. Locate this number _ on Parcel Post chart below and amount of postage will appear on line listing quantity of plants ordered. Include this amount with your order. If you prefer shipment.by Express do _ not send money for shipping charges and delivery man will collect at your door. If you do not indicate method of shipment or include charges we will ship best way, charges collect.
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STRAWBERRIES, SWEET POTATO PLANTS, ASPARAGUS ROOTS
Quantity of Plants Zones 1&2 3 4 D 6 vé 8 LE) LEB BBG Re OR He > aap nes cee $ .15 $ .16 § .19 $ .21 $ .24 See $ .30 0) TENS I os REIS ie See ee oll 19 .23 BY wool .o6 41 UOMISTANGS! Ubitiea s,s ee gel scicrectec coeen 21 25 .o2 209 46 .DO 64 OMEN TGS are than ais Sis sg Mle oe a PG .o4 46 ot .69 84 .99 BOM ANE Smeets ctace te ent es ee est oe ol 40 315) .69 84 1.03 1522 ILD) LEGATO RSIS een = 2 a AT .63 89 1.13 1.42 alee Daily MUL ATIE SH oc ere ee, ee De SU 1.10 1.41 1.78 OXOR: 2.68 UT) TELE GOUT Sees Ctr es ee ae ve a 13 .99 1.44 1.85 2.36 2.97 3.58 WD TEENS "Ee Si 87 1.19 1.74 2.23 2.87 3.76 4.57 GRAPE VINES, RASPBERRIES, BLACKBERRIES, BLUEBERRIES Quantity Zones 1&2 3 4 5 6 7 8 LOMNG PLANES A. osc. Ook cee eben $ .21 $ .25 $ .382 $ .39 $ .46 $ .55 $ .64 BECO ASP TANTS accs « «sodas cathe | .25 ol 41 1 61 .t4 87 SPMUGE COMPIATI ES craic. 0 «sc ac eieen ne cree .29 sot .b0 .63 76 .93 1.10 BMetOr30: Plants... secs co. Dbvoewaievers ave .00 43 D9 ay (3) 91 1.12 1.33
Postage rates on Blueberries figured on 2 year plants. Postage on 1 year Blueberry Plants one-half of above rates. Postage on 3 year Blueberry Plants double the above rates.
BERRY BASKETS
Quantity Zones 1&2 3 4 i, ean Clelezelek=ieiojeileies e's) ene $ .25 $ Fol $ 41 ASPARAGUS WEURUIS Goo Sotoos oe eae 29 ot 30 - A : BASKETS 4 ea Shum kege od 41 54 76 Ae erin ae | Seg ee aaa on a He LLGDOVEI OUR ODS) Be ay he eee Gls 23 to 27 Sle)'s ie) eieleie)s clele o ellc)eje ° . . BOYSE PEPMOSUADES ©, 6. os ooisaccc cet aa .96 1.40 Sen eee DUE TO POSTAL REGULATIONS governing ee of package, not more than 300 baskets may be RHUBARB shipped in one package. On larger orders te be STRAWBERRIES Shipped Parcel Post please figure postage on each SWEET POTATOES 300 unit. Standard cartons of 500 may be shipped Complete Strawberry Price List on Page 43
by Express or Freight.
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Top Quality Selections Sure to Please
STRAWBERRY GARDENS
NORTHERN GARDEN—100 plants of choice varieties de- scribed on Page 13.
FLAVOR FAVORITE GARDEN—125 plants of best flavor- ed described on Page 10.
ALL SEASON GARDEN—75 of regular varieties and 75 everbearing for a full season of strawberry enjoyment described on Page 17. 150 Plants - $6.90 Value.
MARKET GARDENER’S SPECIAL contains 1000 plants of choice, most flavorful varieties offering your customers the very best. Described on Page ll.
EVERBEARING GARDEN offers 3 varieties of everbearing strawberries. See page 22 for full description. 75 Plant Garden.
ALL VARIETIES OF EVERBEARING. This garden en-
ables you to iry them all at a bargain price. 25 plants of all 5 varieties. 125 Plant Garden described on page 22.
$2.95
$3.95 $5.49
$16.95
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$3.95
$7.95
BLUEBERRY GARDENS
BEARING AGE GARDEN contains 6 choice 18-24” plants described on page 27. A $11.10 value for
FLAVOR GARDEN contains 6 plants in 9-12” size de- scribed on page 27. A $6.30 value for
ROOTED CUTTING GARDEN contains 18 plants for the gardener who would like a blueberry garden at rock bot- tom cost. Described on page 27.
BARGAIN GARDEN features 12 choice 3 year plants at a new low price. See page 27 for description.
NEW VARIETIES GARDEN offers an excellent selection at a new low price. 6 plants in 12-18” size described on page 26.
$8.98 $4.98
RASPBERRY GARDENS
No. 5. RED AND BLACK VARIETIES - 18 PLANTS
6 Newburgh (red), 6 Morrison (black), 6 Indian Summer (red)
No. 6. PURPLE AND BLACK VARIETIES - 18 PLANTS
6 Sodus (purple), 6 Morrison (black), 6 Cumberland (black)
No. 7. RED RASPBERRY GARDEN - 36 PLANTS
12 Latham - 12 Newburgh - 12 Indian Summer (Everbearing)
Plant Strawberries in Spring - Plant Blueberries, Raspberries in Spring or Late Fall. RAYNER BROTHERS ARE RELIABLE
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Strawberry Price List Rayner’s High Quality at New Low Prices
(Prices on Blueberries, Raspberries, Grapes and other Plants on Descriptive Pages)
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Quantity Discounts
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$1.00 Worth of
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See Back of Order Sheet For Particulars
with balance before ship-
50 100 200 500 500 Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants $1.50 $240 $4.20 $5.40 $7.50 1.75 2.80 4.90 6.30 8.75 1.75 2.80 4.90 6.30 8.75 1.25 2.00 3.50 4.50 6.25 1.25 2.00 3.50 4.50 6.25 1.25 2.00 3.50 4.50 6.25 1.90 3.00 5.25 6.75 9.40 1.25 2.00 3.50 4.50 6.25 1.70 2.70 4.75 6.10 8.45 1.70 2.70 4.75 6.10 8.45 1.65 2.60 4.55 5.85 8.15 1.50 2.40 4.20 5.40 7.50 1.65 2.60 4.55 5.89 8.15 1.70 2.70 4.95 6.10 8.45 1.75 2.80 4.90 6.30 8.75) 1.50 2.40 4.20 5.40 (e50 1.50 2.40 4.20 5.40 7.50 1.75 2.80 4.90 6.30 8.75 1.75 2.80 4.90 6.30 8.75 1.50 2.40 4,20 5.40 7.50 1.75 2.80 4.90 6.30 8.75 1.50 2.40 4.20 5.40 7.50 1.50 2.40 4.20 5.40 7.50 1.50 2.40 4.20 5.40 7.50 1.25 2.00 3.50 4.50 6.25 1.90 3.00 ean 6.75 9.40 1.80 2.90 5.10 6.50 9.10 1.50 2.40 4.20 5.40 7.50 1.80 2.90 5.10 6.50 9.10 2.10 3.30 5.80 7.45 10.35 3.15 5.00 8.75 11.25 15.65 3351 U5) 5.00 8.75 11.25 15.65 3.75 6.00 10.50 13.50 18.75 4.70 7.50 13.15 16.90 23.45
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TOO 1000 per Plants Plants 1000 $9.90 SLL aly) $10.50 11.55 14.00 13.00 111535) 14.50 13.50 8.25 10.00 9.00 $8.2) 10.00 9.00 $8.25 10.00 9.00 12.40 15.50 14.50 8.25 10.00 9.00 11.15 13.50 12.50 11.15 13.50 12.50 10.75 13.00 12.00 9,90 12.00 11.00 10.75 13.00 12.00 ILLUS) 13.50 12.50 IAL JS) 14.00 13.00 9.90 12.00 11.00 9.90 12.00 11.00 11.55 14.00 13.00 11.55 14.00 13.00 9.90 12.50 ITet50) 11.55 14.50 3.00 9.90 12.00 11.00 9.90 12.00 11.00 9.90 12.00 11.00 8.25 10.00 9.00 12.40 15.50 14.50 12.10 14.50 13.50 9.90 12.00 11.00 12.10 14.50 13.5U 13.65 16.50 15.50 20.65 25.00 24.00 20.65 25.00 24.00 24.75 30.00 29.00 30.95 37.00 36.50
2000 Plants of a variety—Deduct 20c from 1000 rate quoted above. 3000 Plants of a variety—Deduct 40c from 1000 rate quoted above. 4000 Plants of a variety—Deduct 70c from 1000 rate quoted above.
5000 Plants—$1.00 less than 1000 rate. See 5000 rate in right column.
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COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND
STATE HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT Certificate of Inspection
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