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THE MOST DEPENDABLE STRAWBERRY
Virus-Free, Disease Resistant, Drought Resistant, Highly Productive
Surecrop was developed by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture especially for resistanee to the red stele disease. It has such high resistance to this trouble that it will produce. perfect crops where most varieties would be complete fail- ures. In addition, Surecrop is resistant to Ver- ticillium wilt, leaf spot, and leaf scorch. Then, as an extra bonus, Surecrop is. one of the most drought resistant of all strawberries. Under al- mest any soil condition Surecrop’s unexcelled vigor will produce an abundant crop: of wonder- ful fruit. Thus, you can understand why we call it the most dependable of all strawberries.
Surecrop ripens in midseason and has large, bright-red berries with a nice cap and bright seeds. The berries are very uniform and have a fine appearance. The flavor is good for fresh use and preserves; likewise, Surecrop is good for freezing. The flesh is quite firm; thus, Surecrop will hold up well for shipping and keep its fine appearance for several days. There- fore, this is an excellent commercial variety as well as a fine berry for home gardens.
Surecrop has rapidly become one of the leading strawberry varieties in the eastern United States. Its consistently high yields, amazing vigor, and excellent berry characteristics make this one of the best of all for commercial profits and for dependable home garden production. If you want a strawberry that is very easy to grow, and one that you ean show with pride, you definitely want Surecrop.
Because of its great vigor, Surecrop may produce too many plants, so for best results be sure to keep the bed fairly narrow with several inches between each plant.
25 PLANTS $1.95; 100 PLANTS $4.40; 1000 FOR $19.50. Complete Price List Page 20. Prices in this catalog DO NOT include postage. See page 21 for Postal Rates.
IN RECENT TRIALS AT THE OHIO EXPERIMENT STATION SURECROP YIELDED AT THE RATE OF 7,696 QTS. PER ACRE AND IN 14 DIFFERENT LOCATIONS IN WEST VIR- GINIA THE OFFICIAL PRODUCTION OF SURECROP AVERAGED 8,200 QUARTS PER ACRE.
(Patent No. 735)
Crimson King Maple, a great improvement over any red maple yet introduced, is truly the king of all maples. Its deep crimson fol- iage, that holds its color all through the summer, adds an exhilarating contrast to the green of other trees. It becomes more attractive each year, and is a fast growing tree which reaches a height of about 50 ft. at maturity. Hardy to about 20° below zero.
Your lawn will take on a new look of dis- tinction when you plant your Crimson King Maple. We know you will always cherish one of these beautiful trees.
PRICE: 4-5 FT, TREES—EACH $4.75
Plus Postage
Complete Shipping Information and Postal
Rates are given on page 21.
BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST.
To Our Customers and Other Friends
We are very happy to welcome you as a reader of Rayner’s Serry Book. In it you will find the best possible planting stock of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, fruit trees, and other plants. Also, there is complete, up-to-date information on the proper methods of growing these crops. We believe you will find our Berry Book to be both helpful and interesting.
Of much importance to you is the reliable Rayner guarantee a
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“We guarantee you will receive top quality stock. If for any reason you are not pleased with our plants, write us within 30 days and we will replace the plants or re- fund the complete purchase price. After the 30 day period and within one year of the EE. date the plants were purchased, we will replace at one-half price any plants that are not satisfactory. This guarantee covers full purchase price and does not imply any further responsibility or liability.” This guarantee applies to all of our nursery plants that are planted during the spring season and to strawberries planted by July Ist.
Also of vital importance to you is the Rayner policy of honest, efficient dealings with our customers. We fully realize that satisfied customers are the backbone of our business and we will make every reasonable effort to provide you with top-quality plants and service.
We hope you will read the information in this catalog concerning methods of planting strawberries, blueberries and other nursery stock. We have tried to provide the best possible directions because we certainly want you to be successful. Also planting instructions are sent with each order. Give our plants satisfactory growing conditions and they will reward you many times over with abundant crops of top quality fruit.
Yours for continued success with Rayner’s plants.
H. JACK W. RAYNER, President
Where to Find the Finest Nursery Stock
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How to Order From This Catalog
As you read about the various varieties you will find the price given with each item. There is a special Strawberry Price List on page 20. Fill out the order sheet plainly and completely, being sure to give full address. From page 21 estimate the postage and add it to the cost of plants. If too much postage is sent it will be refunded at time of shipment. Enclosed is an order envelope which does not require postage. Send your order early so we can reserve your plants for shipment at the proper time. We strongly recommend the special handling service for prompt delivery of mail orders of any type of perishable material. See page 21 for details. Member: AMERICAN ASSOC. OF NURSERYMEN “a
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How to Choose the Best Strawberry Varieties
Your choice of strawberry varieties depends, to a large extent, on the purpose for which
they are to be grown.
quite tart, but good for long-distance shipping. Some varieties will give fine results in nearly any soil, while others Some varieties are resistant to diseases while others Below is a list of general strawberry characteristics when grown under nor- It must be remembered that excess fertility and other conditions can greatly Thus, we strongly recommend that you try several of the most de- sirable varieties and decide which ones are best for your particular location.
extra good for preserves. require very good growing conditions. are susceptible. mal conditions. alter strawberry qualities.
Some varieties are especially good for fresh eating while others are
Some are superior for freezing, and others are
Complete des-
criptions of all our strawberry varieties are given in this catalog.
CHARACTERISTICS OF SOME STRAWBERRY VARIETIES
BEST FOR FLAVOR AND GENERAL HOME USE: Redglow, Fairfax, Armore, Pocahon- tas, Midland, Sparkle.
BEST FOR LARGE SIZE: Armore, Robin- son, Jerseybelle, Catskill, Empire, Pocahon- tas, Vesper.
BEST FOR HIGH YIELDS: Catskill, Poca- hontas, Surecrop, Earlidawn, Midway.
BEST FOR FIRMNESS: Dixieland, Blake- more, Pocahontas, Surecrop, Tennessee Beau- ty, Midway.
BEST FOR FREEZING: Midland, Pocahon- tas, Dixieland, Redglow, Sparkle, Surecrop.
BEST FOR PRESERVES AND JAMS: Blake- more, Pocahontas, Tennessee Beauty.
BEST FOR EARLINESS: Earlidawn, Mid- land, Premier, Redglow.
BEST FOR LATENESS: Armore, Sparkle, Jerseybelle, Tenn. Beauty, Redstar, Vesper.
BEST FOR VIGOR AND GROWTH IN POOR OR DRY LAND: Surecrop, Robinson, Pre- mier, Blakemore, Sen. Dunlap.
BEST FOR RESISTANCE TO RED STELE: Sunecron; Redglow, Sparkle, Midway, Ver- million.
BEST FOR RESISTANCE TO VERTICIL- LIUM WILT: Vermillion, Catskill, Sure- crop, Premier, Robinson.
BEST FOR RESISTANCE TO LEAF TROUBLES: Fairfax, Premier, Midland, Surecrop, Catskill, Empire, Redstar, Tenn- essee Beauty.
BEST FOR VERY COLD CLIMATES: Sen. Dunlap, Cyclone, Catskill, Sparkle, Premier.
BEST FOR FROST RESISTANCE: Earli- dawn, Premier.
BEST FOR SOUTHERN STATES: Albrii- ton, Pocahontas, Dixieland, Blakemore, Sure- crop, Tennessee Beauty.
BEST FOR FLORIDA: Florida 90.
For best success with strawberries we hope you will read the culture information given
on pages 18-19.
Naturally we want our customers to have fine results with our plants and
therefore, we try to keep you informed of the very best methods for growing strawberries and other plants we sell. Each spring we send a copy of our bulletin ‘“‘Better Berries” to our cus- tomers and in it you will find detailed information on fertilizing, pruning, mulching, pest con- trol, and similar important points for success with various crops. The 20th annual issue of “Better Berries” will be sent this spring and back copies of all issues are available. If you do not have these valuable bulletins, you may obtain the entire set by sending 20e, to cover
handling and postage, to Rayner Bros., Ine.. Salisbury, Maryland.
December 10, 1962
Lineoln, Illinois
In 1961 we bought some strawberry plants from you and this year we obtained some from anoth-
er nursery, but there was no comparison in the plants.
the most and the best berries we ever had.
The ones purchased from Rayners produced Harold Hoelscher
June 1, 1963 Clarington, Ohio
I am well pleased with your company because of the very prompt and efficient service and be- cause you back up your guarantee.
Mrs. P. D. Forni
June 5, 1963 Perkasie, Penna. We wish to compliment you on your method of shipping plants—they are all received in such good condition. Mrs. F. R. Feist
own locality.
Have more!
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You will never buy berries as good as the fresh harvests of your With ‘‘shipped-in’’ berries the quality and flavor can- not match the vine-ripened perfection right out of the patch. why more and more folks grow
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- EARLIDAWN
NEW LEADER FOR EARLY PROFITS. TRE- MENDOUSLY PRODUCTIVE - VIRUS FREE
EKarlidawn has really made a hit with berry grow- ers who want those big early profits. It ripens sev- eral days before other varieties and leads the cus- tomers right to you. Berries of Earlidawn are large, moderately firm, and very attractive. The flesh has a nice bright red color and makes a fine frozen pro- duct. Earlidawn ripens uniformly, without white tips, and the whole row shines with that unmatched color of big ripe strawberries. Production is good and the crop ripens uniformly with 50% being har- vested in the first week.
Despite the fact that Earlidawn is the earliest of all strawberries, it has good frost resistance and will produce a full crop where other varieties are badly injured. In poor soils, Earlidawn is not as vigorous as some varieties, but give it good growing conditions
and you will be amazed at its wonderful production of big, beautiful, early berries. For best results it should not be grown in land that has recently been cropped to tomatoes, and other Throughout the northeastern and central states Earlidawn has proven that it is a real profit maker and with Rayner’s registered, virus-free plants, you have extra assurance Order early to reserve your plants, since this variety usually “sells out.”
strawberries.
of success.
25 Plants $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100 for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00. Complete Prices Page 20.
THE OLD FAVORITE EARLY BERRY
For over forty years Premier has been the standard early It has long been recognized as one of the most dependable varieties since it has frost resistance and will grow under nearly any soil conditions. The foliage is vigorous and makes an abundance of sturdy plants which produce heavy yields.
Berries of Premier have an attractive light red color and are The flavor is generally good and in northern Premier is not as firm in
strawberry for northern states.
of medium size. states is better than in warm areas. texture as some other varieties but is generally satisfactory for fresh market sales and home use. ness is important, Premier is a good choice since it has established a fine record of performance in cold climates. Recently it has been shown that Premier has resistance to Verticillium Wilt. This trouble occurs in some northern soils, especially where tomatoes and potatoes have been grown.
25 Plants for $1.90; 50 for $2.85; 100 for $4.30; 1,000 for $19.00
In areas, where winter-hardi-
VIRUS
U.S. D. A. Virus-Free Strain
At present all known sources of Dixieland are affected with a trouble known as “Yel- Until “Yellows-free” plants of this fine commercial variety are available we will not But it is still being widely grown because of its very firm, big berries which make Dixieland such an excellent “shipping” variety.
be able to guarantee Dixieland.
100 Plants for $4.50; 1,000 for $20.00. Complete Prices on Page 20. BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 5)
VIRUS FREE
FAIRFAX
THAT WONDERFUL STRAWBERRY
THE OUTSTANDING VARIETY FOR DELICIOUS FLAVOR
Fairfax was introduced in 1928 by the United States Department of Ag- riculture and immediately became very popular because of its excellent flavor and quality. In this respect it is still the leader of all strawberries and therefore, the favorite variety for home gardens and local sales where fiavor is appreciated. You will find in Fairfax the true strawberry flavor that is so important to all who enjoy fresh strawberries. Its berries are large and have a deep red color when fully ripe. The flesh is likewise a dark red color.
With the new vigor of Rayner’s reg- istered virus-free plants, Fairfax is a very dependable variety giving fine production for home gardens and for commercial production where “repeat” business is important. Your custom-
ers will continue to come back for more of this delicious berry.
Fairfax is quite winter-hardy and is well adapted to the northern states as well as to the middle-Atlantic and Central area. It grows well in nearly any type of soil but like most straw- berries gives best results in fertile land having a good supply of moisture. The berry color of Fairfax becomes quite dark when fully ripe but this is the time for best flavor. These fully- ripe berries are not as satisfactory for freezing as those that are picked while the color is not so deep. Order early so that you will be sure to get this fine variety.
25 Plants $2.00; 100 for $4.50; 1,000 for $20.00. Complete Prices Page 20
VIRUS - FREE. OUTSTANDING EARLY VARIETY. Top Quality
Throughout the northeastern and central states, this is one of the finest of all straw- berries for flavor, quality, and appearance. The berries are very large and have a beau- tiful deep red color. The flesh is firm and has a fine solid-red texture that rates Mid- land as one of the best of all for freezing. Berries ripen very early and bring top prices so this is a fine variety for either small or large scale commercial use. On Long Island virus-free Midland has proven to be an out- standing variety for the high-quality New York market.
We strongly recommend Midland for home gardens and local sales where its excellent quality and fine appearance make it a real favorite. The plants are vigorous and re- sistant to leaf troubles and do not make too many runners as is the case with some va- rieties. Give Midland good growing condi- tions and you will be rewarded with a fine strawberry in all respects. Rayner’s regis- tered virus-free stock of Midland will bring the best out of this excellent variety.
25 Plants $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100 for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00. Postal Rates Page 21.
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UNUSUALLY FINE FLAVOR
VIRUS ~ FREE
EXCELLENT FOR FREEZING
We are firmly convinced that for real strawberry flav- or and quality Redglow is outstanding. If allowed to re- main on the plant a few days after it first turns red the fresh flavor is truly delicious and cannot be excelled by any other strawberry. In addition to such fine flavor Redglow is also one of the most beautiful varieties. The berries are medium to large in size and have a fine bright red color that really shines. The flesh is firm and has a fine color which results in an excellent frozen product. It grows well in most soils but is best in rich, moist land. It has red stele resistance so if this soil disease is a problem just plant Redglow and enjoy the finest straw- berries you have ever known.
For the home garden we believe that Redglow is ideal and recommend it highly from North to South. For roadside stands and other local sales it is a sure profit- maker for, once your customers have become familiar with its fine flavor and quality they will be sure to re- turn. Redglow ripens early with big crops of the most beautiful, delicious berries you have ever seen. The fol- iage is vigorous and runner production is good.
25 Plants $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100 for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00. Complete Prices Page 20.
Zn BLAKEMORE
THE BEST FOR PRESERVES, JAMS, AND JELLIES
For many years the excellent processing qualities of Blakemore have made it one of the most important of all strawberry varieties. Its berries are very firm and have an outstanding bright red color. Blakemore is a bit tart for most fresh use but when sugar is added there is an excellent flavor. These features make Blakemore an outstanding favorite with all who want to make the best jams, jellies, and preserves. The bright sparkling product will prove that Blakemore well deserves its fine reputation in this respect. For freezing it is likewise excel- lent since the berries are unusually firm and hold their shape and color very well. When frozen fresh, with the caps still on, Blakemore makes a beautiful delicious treat for winter days. This is a very vigorous early variety and will give good results in all but the coldest states. Rayner’s stock of Blakemore is virus-free and Yellows-free.
25 Plants $1.50; 50 fer $2.25; 1,000 for $15.00. See Page 20 for Complete Price List.
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Because of the lack of cold weather in Florida there is not sufficient winter-dormancy for fruit development in most varieties of strawberry. The plants will grow but production of fruit is poor or absent. For many years Missionary was the only variety that would produce good crops under Florida conditions, but in recent years it has been largely replaced by Florida 90, a berry developed in Florida for Florida conditions. This is the berry that is grown so ex- tensively for shipment to the north. Its berries are large and elongate and have a rich red color and nice flavor. The plants are relatively small but very vigorous, making excellent growth on a wide variety of soils. Recently Florida 90 has been found to give fine results in parts of Georgia, where it has excellent commercial possibilities. For the home gardener in Florida, there is no better strawberry than this fine berry which is tailor-made for your climate. Unfortunately this variety is not adapted to northern climates.
25 Plants $1.40; 100 for $3.15; 1,000 for $14.00. Complete Prices Page 20. Postage P. 21.
May 16. 1963 I have grown the finest strawberries ever in this area from your plants.
Lafeer, Michigan
Leslie Ritchie
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The features which make Pocahon- tas so outstanding are its tremendous yield, of large, high-quality berries, and exceptional plant vigor. Pocahontas was released by the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture in 1954 and has rapidly be- come the leading commercial variety in many areas. Likewise, it is one of the very best strawberries for home gardens. In official tests in many states Pocahontas has consistently ranked near the top for production. Of special significance are the many enthusiastic reports from berry growers who find Pocahontas to be the best strawberry they have ever known. From Texas to Georgia and northward to New York and Iowa this is a variety that is sett- ing new records for production and profits. In many areas Pocahontas is an important commercial variety since its firm, large berries can be shipped long distances to market and still maintain their attractive appearance. It is also a real profit maker for local sales.
Pocahontas ripens in mid-season and produces large berries that “hold their size” for the entire season. They have a bright red, firm skin and a fine red flesh. The flavor is excellent if the berries are allowed to ripen fully before picking. If picked too soon, Pocahontas is rather tart and in the northern states this tartness seems to be more evident than in warmer areas. For preserves and freezing Pocahontas is excellent.
25 Plants for $2.00; 50 for $3.00; 100 for $4.50; 1,000 for $20.00. Complete Prices Page 20. Our prices do not include Postage. See Page 21 for Postal Rates.
April 19, 1963 Robson, W. Va. I like Rayner’s plants better than any I ever got from anyone else. In 1960 I got 1,000 of your Surecrep and 1,000 Pocahontas. From them I picked the best crop I ever saw or heard of. Your advice on growing strawberries has been of great help. Hayes S. Taylor
May 15, 1963 Weston, W. Va. October 13, 1962 San Anselmo, California In 1961 we planted 280 of your Pocahontas The Pocahontas from Rayners has been a and last season picked well over 600 quarts of very fine berry with us — outyielding every- large, delicious berries. thing else. William C. Casto James Gulick
SENATOR DUNLAP $::::
THE OLD-FASHIONED VARIETY WITH WILD-STRAWBERRY FLAVOR
Dunlap was named in Illinois in 1890 and has withstood the test of time better than any standard variety. It was a favorite long ago because of its wonderful flavor and excellent quality for fresh use and preserves. Today Senator Dunlap still has these same excellent fea- tures and has also proven to be fine for freezing. The plants are extremely winter hardy and will grow in our coldest states. Thus, it is well liked in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dako- ta, South Dakota, and other states having severe winter weather. Dunlap will also grow well in poor soils and in heavy clay soils and is very drought resistant. Berries of Senator Dunlap are of medium size and have a rich red color inside and out. For berries that will bring back memories of that delicious wild strawberry flavor try Rayner’s registered stock of virus-free Dunlap. Place your order early to be sure of obtaining the desired varieties.
25 Plants $1.55; 50 for $2.35; 100 for $3.50; 1,000 for $15.50. Complete Prices Page 20. BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST
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TREMENDOUS YIELDS OF LARGE BERRIES
VIRUS FREE New U. S. D. A. Hybrid
Within just two years this wonderful new variety, from the U. S. Department of Agriculture has become established as one of the best of all strawberries. In New Jersey it gave such outstanding yields of big, high.quality berries that even the most experienced growers were very favorably impressed.
Recent official trials with growers in W. Va. showed Midway to be No. 1 in yield with an average of 8,280 quarts per acre. In one location it produced at the rate of 20,800 quarts. At the Ohio Agricultural Experiment Station Midway was rated out- standing and produced at the rate of 10,237 quarts per acre.
In Maryland and Michigan, it was one of the heaviest producers and brought top prices at the auction markets.
Midway ripens in early midseason and produces large, bright berries, with a fine cap, and yellow seeds. The berries have a good uniform shape and hold their large size and fine appearance for the full picking season. Berries of this variety have a firm flesh and firm skin which permits long distance shipment and results in a fine looking berry a day or two after they have been picked.
Midway is a cross of Dixieland x Temple and has the same type of red stele resistance that helped to make the Temple such a reliable variety. Likewise, it has a lot of that fine Temple flavor. We feel certain that if you will give Midway a chance it will reward you with outstanding yields of wonderful, large, strawberries. Order early since there will be a shortage of Midway.
25 Plants $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100 for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00. Complete Prices Page 20. Our prices do not include Postage. See Page 21 for Postal Rates.
July 20, 1963 Indianapolis, Indiana In May of 1962 I set 300 Rayner’s Midway. All plants grew — they were the finest I ever saw. Despite a severe winter and a heavy frost on May 27, Midway produced an excellent crop of the finest berries we have ever fruited. Geo. W. Kern
= ay Dp SEE INSIDE . i wae FRONT COVER The amazing variety that is so vigorous it will grow almost anywhere in nearly any soil.
Hveryone can have success with this outstanding variety. See inside front cover for color picture and full details. We believe this is the finest strawberry variety ever developed.
VIRUS FREE
April 20, 1963 Clarksburg, W. Va. I was exceptionally well pleased with the growth of Surecrop, and the high yield and quality of the berries. Fay D. Benson
April 29, 1963 Forest Park, Georgia The Surecrop plants, received about 5 weeks ago, are all blooming now. I didn’t lose a single plant. Since I have never grown fruit before you can imagine that I am well pleased. I especially
appreciate the detailed instructions that came with the plants. Betty McKeeman
April 11, 1963 Fairchild, Wisconsin
1 Your Surecrop plants produced double the amount I harvested from an early variety I purchased ocally. Dale Susdorf, Sr.
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VIRUS FREE
UNUSUALLY VIGOROUS
ROBINSON
Extra Large Berries
Robinson (also known as Kardinal King and Searlet Beauty) has several outstanding good fea- tures that far out-weigh its less desirable qualities. It is one of the most vigorous plant makers and will often give good results in poor or sandy soils where other varieties fail. Even under drought conditions it will usually produce good crops. Another fine quality is its very large berry size. Fruit of Robinson are very big and with their light red color, they bring good prices. Its ripening period begins soon after Premier, but it is generally considered a midseason variety. In Michigan Robinson is the leading commercial variety. The plants are small but the fruiting beds are very wide and vigorous — in fact best results are obtained if late-formed runners are removed.
In cool climates the quality and firmness of Rob- inson is good enough to satisfy most customers. How- ever, in warm areas it may not be suitable. Because of its vigor and large berry size Robinson remains a favorite of many home gardeners and commercial growers in the northeast. Rayner’s registered virus- free stock of Robinson will bring the best out of this variety. For big berries try Robinson.
100 Plants for $4.30; 1,000 for $19.00. Complete Price List Page 20.
April 1, 1963 Davison, Michigan _Two years ago we purchased 100 of Rayner’s Robinson and last year picked 175 quarts of big, délicious berries. We highly recommend your plants.
/ James Adkins
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Empire is another of the fine fruit developments of the New York State Experiment Station. Thus, it is well suited to the northern states where it is a fine mid- season companion of Catskill. Yields are good and it has sufficient frost and winter hardiness to be a very depend- able producer. Empire is an especially attractive berry since it has a very glossy, medium red color and a fine green cap. The berry shape is somewhat elongate and irregular. Berry size is large and this size holds up well for the entire picking season. The flesh color of Empire is somewhat pale. and it is a bit soft, but the flavor is very good. Its large size, fine appearance and good flavor rate Empire as a real profit maker in north- ern states. We definitely believe you will like this ex- cellent variety.
Plants of Empire are very vigorous and are hardy in cold climates. Runner plants are developed freely and result in a good fruiting row. In all the New England area, we believe you will have excellent results with Ray- ner’s virus-free Empire. It is very good for any fresh market sales but is not rated too highly for processing.
Empire Prices: 100 for $4.40; 1,000 for $19.50. Order Early. Complete Prices Page 29.
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March 4, 1963 Mohnton, Penna. From the 2,000 plants I obtained last year from Rayners, I only lost two plants. nee Charles Kissinger
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BIG YIELDS OF BIG BERRIES OUTSTANDING NORTHERN VARIETY VIRUS FREE. WINTER HARDY
The outstanding feature of Catskill is its consistently high yields throughout the north- ern states. Under most growing conditions, its virus-free vigor and extreme winter hard- iness always result in fine production. Thus, it is well liked by the amateur who wants a strawberry that is easy to grow and it is a favorite for commercial planting where this dependability is so important. In addition to such fine plant vigor and high yields Cat- skill has excellent berries of large size. The flavor is good and they have a nice bright red color. Berries of Catskill are not as firm as some varieties and for best results should be handled promptly. But for many years this has been the leading midseason variety throughout most of the northeast so it must be good. Catskill was developed in 1935, at the New York Experiment Station and has consistently been one of the best of all straw- berries. It is noted for its tall, light green foliage which is so resistant to leaf troubles. Likewise, Catskill is highly resistant to Ver- ticillium Wilt, which is of importance in some northern soils. Recent tests in West Virginia showed an average yield under growers conditions of 6,850 quarts per acre.
For good results with strawberries in cool climates be sure to try some of Rayner’s reg- istered virus-free Catskill. Order early and we will reserve your plants.
25 Plants $1.95; 50 for $2.95; 100 for $4.40; 1,000 for $19.50. Complete Prices Page 20. Prices in this Catalog do not include postage. See page 21 for Postal Rates.
August 22, 1962 Castine, Maine
Enclosed are photos of the excellent beds of Catskill and Sparkle from MRayner’s plants. The severe winter last year killed other plants, but the plants from Rayner’s showed very little injury. I picked over 2 quarts per plant set which is over $1.00 worth of berries for each plant purchased
from you. Merton Hatch
March 12, 1963 : Scot Run, Penna. Last April I purchased 50 each of your Catskill and Sparkle. I kept the excess runners removed and picked 575 quarts from 106 plants. George W. Naring
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aa VERMILION FREE | FLAVOR
RESISTANT TO RED STELE AND VERTICILLUM WILT
In 1950 Vermilion was introduced by the University of Illinois as a red stele resistant va- riety for commercial production in the north-central states. It is also being grown both as a commercial and home garden berry in much of the northeast. Vermilion has high disease resistance that makes it a very dependable variety. In addition to the red stele disease it is also resistant to Verticillium wilt and leaf spot. Thus, this variety will give excellent re- sults in a wide range of soils and growing conditions. Of much importance is the high qual- ity of the fruit which makes Vermilion a favorite for old-fashioned strawberry flavor. It produces fine crops of medium sized, bright berries of good firmness. The fruit are solid and have a fine red flesh color which makes this variety very good for freezing and preserves.
100 Plants $4.15; 1,000 for $18.50. Complete Prices Page 20. Planting Instructions P. P. 18-19.
April 19, 1963 Mineral Wells, W. Va. Last year we picked 1,400 quarts from a planting of 450 of your plants. There were 150 Sparkle, and 100 each of Surecrop, Pocahontas, and Midway.
Boyd Brown
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SPARKLE
FAVORITE LATE VARIETY FOR FRESH USE AND FREEZING — VIRUS FREE
Sparkle has red stele resistance combined with virus-free plant vigor and thus will give fine results in nearly all soil types. Sparkle is very winter hardy giving depend- able production throughout the New England area. Berries of this variety are well named for they have such a fine bright color that they seem to sparkle. The seeds are bright yellow and with its nice cap Sparkle is a beautiful berry. U.S.D.A. Farmers Bulletin #1043 states the following about Sparkle ‘Berries usually medium-sized, sometimes small, short blunt conic to oblate, medium firm, glossy, rich medium red, midly subacid, of very good dessert quality, medium late. Leaves medium sized, and resistant to leaf spot and leaf scorch; plants making runners very freely.”
For many years Sparkle has been a favorite late variety because of its excellent yields of delicious berries that bring good prices. It is a pleasure to grow this fine berry because it is so good to eat and your customers always come back for more. For freezing Sparkle is one of the very best and for jams and preserves, it is also excellent.
In Michigan, it is the leading red stele resistant variety, and is commonly known as Pay- master. For best results with this fine variety use Rayner’s registered virus-free plants. Re- serve your plants by placing your order early.
25 Plants $1.95; 50 for $2.95; 100 for $4.40; 1,000 for $19.50. Cemplete Prices Page 20.
May 29, 1963 Pineville, Kentucky Thanks for sending the most beautiful strawberry plants. Despite unfavorable weather we have had fine berries to freeze, as well as to eat and plenty more in the vines to ripen. The grape vines are growing beautifully and will bear this year. f Mrs. Jennie W. Young
MOST PERFECT OF ALL BERRIES
CAROLINA FAVORITE
This excellent variety originated as a result of a cooperative breeding program between the U. 8. Dept. of Agriculture and the North Carolina Agricul- tural Experiment Station. Albritton is unquestion- ably one of the most perfect of all strawberries. It is very large, has a beautiful glossy color with bright seeds, and a large attractive cap. The fruit are so uniform in shape that they look as if they were all carefully graded. Flavor and quality are excellent and the flesh is firm enough to be a good shipping berry. It is considered a late variety.
Unfortunately it is very restricted as to the area where it will produce consistently good yields. In the coastal area of North Carolina it is usually excellent but in areas of Virginia, Maryland, and New Jersey it is not always a dependable variety. Rayner’s stock of virus-free Albritton is a favorite with commercial growers. od 4 , 100 Plants $3.55; 1,000 for $16.00 VME ee Complete Prices Page 20. Postal Rates Page 21.
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os EXTRA LARGE BERRIES
LATE — EXTRA FINE FLAVOR VIRUS-FREE
During the past few years Armore has gained greatly in popularity in the north- eastern states. Armore could almost be con- sidered a late-season Catskill. Its berries are very large and have a nice bright color that makes them very attractive. The flesh color is light red and the quality is excellent. It is good for freezing.
Armore has really found a place with berry growers who sell direct to the customers be- cause it is very large, late-ripening, and has a fine sweet flavor. These features bring repeat sales and good profits. Armore is well suited to the south central and middle- Atlantie states and is also well liked in the northern area. It is quite vigorous but its foliage is not as resistant to leaf troubles as some varieties.
25 Plants $1.85; 100 for $4.15; 1,000 for $18.50. Complete Price List Page 20.
April 29, 1963 Dayton, Tenn. February 19, 1963 Algoma, Wisconsin
About a year ago I sent for a series of Ray- Several years ago I received 25 plants each of ner’s “Better Berries Bulletins’. I have not Robinson, Redglow, and Pocahontas from you. found anything so packed full of helpful, down- These were the best plants I ever received and to-earth information on the culture of small gave the finest berries I have raised in all my fruits, ete. as these bulletins. life. j
R. L Hallock Gilbert Demeuse 4
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FREE
BIG YIELDS - FIRM - LATE
Tennessee Beauty is recommended as a commer- cial variety in south central and eastern states, where its firmness is a definite advantage. Many growers tell us that it is their best producer. Plants are vig- orous and make lots of runners.
The berries are of medium size and have a bright, deep red color. The flavor is good, and the slight tart- ness results in fine quality. For freezing and preserv- ing Tennessee Beauty rates high since it produces a fine bright red product. One feature of this variety that is desirable for processing is the ease with which the cap comes off. In fact ripe berries often loose their cap when they are picked. With its many fine features such as good quality, firmness, beauty, and high production, Tennessee Beauty is definitely a good variety both for commercial and home plantings.
Although we do not recommend large scale plant- ing of Tennessee Beauty in the northern states, it is considered a good commercial variety in some sections. Rayner’s virus-free stock of this fine variety is extra vigorous and will get your plants off to a flying start that will result in excellent fruiting rows and high yield. Tenn. Beauty usually is very vigorous, produc- ing thickly matted fruiting beds. For best yield and quality some type of runner control should be prac- ticed. 25 Plants $1.90; 50 for $2.85; 100 for $4.30; 1,000 for $19.00. Plus Postage. See page 21.
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wees JERSEYBELLE BIG PROFITS W@W IN hs
HUGE, BEAUTIFUL BERRIES, LATE - VERY PRODUCTIVE
If you want big strawberries, then you want Jerseybelle. For several years these exceptionally large, beautiful berries have been a sensation in the Hammonton, New Jersey area where they are grown for the New York market. Jerseybelle has con- sistently brought higher prices than any other variety and has rapidly become the leading berry in that area. Recently vir- us-free stock of Jerseybelle became avail- able and it has resulted in a tremendous improvement in this variety. Now Jer- seybelle has excellent plant vigor and will give fine results in most soils.
Berries of Jerseybelle have consist- ently been the largest of any variety we have ever seen and they have a beautiful glossy color that gives a waxed appear- ance. The cap is large and the seeds are bright yellow, resulting in a berry of un- usual beauty. The flesh is not nearly as juicy as in some varieties thus, Jersey- belle will hold its appearance quite well. The flavor is not as good as for some ber- ries but is satisfactory. The ripening season is quite late, about a week after Sparkle, which greatly helps to prolong the picking season.
Jerseybelle may show some leaf troubles but generally this is not a serious problem. In northern soils, it is best not to plant Jerseybelle in land recently grown to tomatoes, potatoes, or other strawberries. But if you are looking for that extra big berry that will make real pro- fits, you will make a planting of Rayner’s registered, virus-free Jerseybelle.
25 Plants $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100. for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00. Complete Prices on Page 20.
May 19, 1963 Lincoln, Illinois
I lost only one strawberry plant out of 3,300 received from you this spring. They are the best I have ever had.
A i VIRUS LA FREE
The big feature of Redstar is its unusual lateness. It ripens a week or more after the normal late va- rieties. Thus, Redstar is very popular with both home gardeners and commercial producers who want to ex- tend the berry season as long as possible. Another advantage of this lateness is that Redstar rarely is hurt by frost and thus is a dependable producer.
Redstar does best in fertile soil where it will make a nice bed of unusually large plants. The fruit is large, attractive, and has a very big cap that makes Redstar a beautiful berry. Flavor and quality are good and it makes a nice frozen product.
Rayner’s registered stock of virus-free Redstar has resulted in a great increase in popularity of this fine variety. It still requires good growing conditions for best results, but now Redstar is much more de- pendable. In any of the northern areas where a very late strawberry is desired we believe that Redstar will be very satisfactory.
25 Plants $2.10; 50 for $3.15; 100 for $4.70; 1,000 for $21.00. Complete Prices Page 20. Prices in this catalog do not include Postage. See page 21.
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De FXTRA LARGE /” FE | p E R VERY LATE
Our prices do not include Postage.
VIRUS FREE
Vesper, which was tested as New Jersey se- lection No. 157, provides strawberry growers with the biggest and one of the latest of all strawberries. This variety is truly amazing because of its huge berries which are larger than any other variety we know. It is much like Jerseybelle in most respects, which it now displaces as champion for berry size. For late- ness it is about as late as Redstar which is gen- erally considered to be the latest of all June- bearing strawberries. Foliage of Vesper is gen- erally vigorous but like Jerseybelle is a bit more susceptible to leaf troubles than some varieties. But with proper growing conditions Vesper can be one of the most remarkable strawberries you have ever seen.
The unusually late ripening of this variety is additional reason why it can be a real profit- maker since you will still have fine berries after other strawberries are gone. Be sure to try at least a few of this amazing new variety that will show you and your friends just how big a
See Page 21 for Postal Rates.
March 4, 1963
and the same amount the next year.
Burlin Burdette
BERRY TERRACE
30 feet of Rowina 6 foot space
IDEAL FOR SMALL YARDS
The Terrace is made of aluminum to hold its beauty for years. It will ac- commodate 50 Everbearing strawberry plants. The ease of watering and fer- tilizing enables much more production of fruit than would normally be realiz- ed. The beauty of foliage and blos- soms and the harvest of berries from spring to frost will provide a constant delight.
You may prefer to grow one or two of the excellent June-bearing varieties in your pyramid. Do not remove the blossoms but cut off the runners and you will have excellent berries 60 days or less after planting. Pocahontas, Catskill, Redglow, or Fairfax should give excellent results in a terrace. The second season they would be at their best, producing almost 1 quart of fine berries per plant.
Terre Haute, Indiana
Three years ago I ordered strawberries from Rayner Brothers and never lost a plant. next spring we had the most wonderful berries
The
April 1%, 1963 Woodbine, Iowa
Just wanted to let you know that the 500 strawberry plants were in fine condition upon arrival. I will certainly recommend Rayner Brothers’ plants.
G. C. Zortman
NEW MODEL PYRAMID
Consists of 3 attractive corrugated aluminum bands with a base diameter of 6 feet. Complete with sprink- ler system ready for attachment to your garden hose.
BERRY TERRACE Shipping . Ta 95 Weight, 7 lbs.
COMPLETE ACCESSORIES FOR PYRAMID Cover (Plastic) makes small Green House $4.95 Support Strips (for cover) .............-+--: $3.30 Net (for bird protection) .............---->: $6.35
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S/S S e ,y eee From N. Y. Experiment Station
Frontenac is a fine, late-ripening variety for northern areas. It ripens a few days after Sparkle and is larger in size. Its berries are medium red, and very attractive. The flesh is fairly firm and the skin is tough enough to make this a good market berry in cooler climates. For both fresh use and freezing Frontenac is excell- ent.
This yariety was developed at the New York Experiment Station from a cross between Fairfax and Dresden and it has a lot of that fine Fairfax quality. The plants are very winter hardy, vig- orous, productive, and quite free from leaf troubles. Runner production is adequate if good growing conditions are provided. Frontenac has produced as high as 18,000 quarts per acre. It is recommended for trial both for home garden use and commercial planting since it has big yields of large firm berries with good freezing quality.
Prices: 25 Plants $2.50; 50 for $3.75; 100 for $5.60. See page 21 for POs a Rates.
See TT UJ sNew= CYCLONE
Cyclone is a result of the strawberry breeding program at Iowa State University. It is especially adapted to very cold climates where a large high-quality berry is desired. In Iowa it is an early variety with big, brilliant red, juicy berries. Dessert quality is excellent and it is fine for freezing. It is generally not firm enough for shipment and thus is recommended for home gardens and local sales. Plants are vigorous and produce a good stand of well-spaced runners. In trial plantings in Iowa Cyclone has produced 11,000 qts. per acre. It has been fully winter hardy under severe mid-western conditions and is recommended for trial in com- parable climates. Prices: 25 Plants $2.50; 50 for $3.75; 100 for $5.60 Plus Postage.
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From N. Y. Experiment Station
Fulton is another fine variety resulting from the ex- cellent breeding program of the New York Agricultural Experiment Station. It was introduced in 1959 and has subsequently proven to be adapted to most of the north- eastern and central states. This variety was introduced primarily for use as a northern commercial variety since the berries are firmer than most varieties generally adapted to northern conditions. The flesh is firm and the skin is fairly tough so that the berries have good hand- ling and keeping quality. Fulton ripens about midseason and has good yields of bright, attractive berries. The flavor is good and freezing quality is also very good. Plants are vigorous, productive, and resistant to leaf troubles. In 1963 we saw this variety in official trial plantings in Maryland and Ohio and believe that its firm- ness and other good qualities rate it very promising for commercial planting in cooler climates.
— Prices: 25 Plants $2.50; 50 for $3.75; 100 for $5.60. 16 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST
EVERBEARING STRAWBERRIES
PICK DELICIOUS STRAWBERRIES SPRING, SUMMER AND FALL
© SUPERFECTION
VIRUS - FREE
Supertection is our most de- pendable everbearer. It is a vig- orous grower and readily pro- duces good fruiting rows. This variety is also known as Gem and Brilliant.
The berries can be very large and quite attractive. The color is a good light red and the flavor ranges from mild to tart. Super- fection is not as good as the June bearing varieties, but it will give you a fair amount of nice berries in June and July and another crop in the early fall that will continue until freezing weather. Fine for home gardens.
25 Plants $3.20; 100 for $7.15.
Prices in this Catalog do not include Postage. See Page 21 for Postal Rates.
|) March 20, 1963 Bricktown, New Jersey I had 25 plants of Gem last year and they were delicious. Very well pleased with them. Mrs. Victor Nielsen
Gem is so much like Superfection that we consider it to be the same variety. But call it what you want, it is still the most dependable everbearer for the northeast. Prices are shown on page 20.
M4 STREAMLINER
3 VIRUS FREE EVERBEARER FINE FLAVOR, GOOD YIELDS. LARGE SIZE
In many areas of the central and mid-southern states, Streamliner is the outstanding everbearer. It has very vigorous, beautiful foliage and produc- es an abundance of runner-plants under most grow- ing conditions. Berries of Streamliner are of good size and have a fine appearance and a good flavor. A good crop is produced in the spring but best pro- duction is in the fall when you can really appre- ciate this fine variety. For fresh use and freezing. it is quite good and thus Streamliner is rapidly in- creasing in popularity not only in the South but in northern states as well. This excellent ever- bearer is certainly worth a trial if you want a fall-bearing strawberry.
25 Plants $3.40; 50 for $5.10; 100 for $7.65. Complete Price List Page 20. BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 17
Growing Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the easiest crops to grow. in goed 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 be sure
of good results.
Where strawberries can be grown: In ev- ery state of the union strawberries are grown at least to some extent. They are quite hardy and will give good results in any reasonably fertile soil that has good moisture. Like other
fruit, strawberries will not produce a good
crop in a shady location.
Soil and fertilizer: A good soil for straw- berries is one that is slightly acid, in good condition, and reasonably free of weed seed. Newly plowed pasture land or sod often gives poor results but recently cleared woodland is excellent. If good soil is properly prepared it can be successfully replanted to strawberries a year after an old planting was plowed up. Important requirements for strawberries are high organic matter and high fertility. Well rotted barnyard manure is one of the best ma- terials for good strawberry growth but other organie matter is very helpful. Well rotted poultry manure can be used but may cause plant injury and also increases the weed prob- lem. Many growers plow under about 500 lbs. of complete fertilizer 2 or 3 weeks before planting but if the soil contains a good sup- ply of manure this is not necessary.
Use of a good soluble fertilizer at time of planting is recommended. Soluble fertilizer will not burn the plants and can be safely used at any time during the growing season.
Strawberries have a high requirement for nitrogen but it must be applied at the proper time or else very adverse affects may result. Fruit buds, which determine the spring crop, are developed in the plant during August and Steptember. Therefore, this is the most im- portant time to apply fertilizer. Most success- ful growers apply about 500 lbs. per acre of a 10-6-4, 8-8-8, or similar fertilizer at this time. This is equal to about 1 lb. per 80 sq. ft. of strawberry bed. The fertilizer should be spread directly on the plants when dry and then brushed off the leaves. If applied when the leaves are wet considerable damage can occur.
An excellent organic plant food for straw- berries and nearly all other plants is cotton- seed meal. It is obtained entirely from ground cotton-seed and is thus entirely organic in na- ture. Usually it contains about 6% nitrogen. 3% phosphoric acid, and 2% potash plus other important elements. Thus, cottonseed meal is a perfect plant food for those who follow the highly commendable practices of organic gar- dening. It is usually used at the rate of 4 lbs. per 25 ft. of strawberry row and will cause no injury or damage to the plants. It should be applied once in early spring and again in mid- summer.
In general, it is best not to apply fertilizer during the spring on fruiting beds. This can cause excess plant growth, reduced fruit pro- duction and poorer quality. We believe this
Rayner’s registered virus-free stock is further assurance of success.
is one of the most common causes of poor strawberry yields and recommend that fruit- ing béds should not be fertilized in the spring.
When to plant: Early spring is usually the best time to plant strawberries but in northern states it is best to wait until May or even June when the soil is in good condition. Frost or snow will not harm newly planted strawberri- es. With Rayner’s dormant plants, there is a definite trend to summer planting with grow- ers who have irrigation. This gives a less crowded plant bed which yields unusually heavy crops of very large berries. In cold eli- mates we do not recommend planting after mid July. Fall plantings are sometimes suc- cessful but are often damaged or completely destroyed by winter injury.
How to plant: It is important not to set the plant too deep or too shallow—see photo below. Do not clip the roots but spread them out full length and press dirt around the plant so that the roots are firmly anchored in the soil. For best results we recommend use of a soluble fertilizer as a transplanting solution. About a pint of solution should be poured around each plant when it is put in the hole. A good planting distance is 2 ft. apart in the row with 4 ft. between rows. Slightly narrow fruiting beds will usually have better yields and higher quality than beds that are unus- ually thick.
Plants Required Per Acre
Plants required per acre at various planting
distances:
Rows Distance in Row Plants per Acre 31% feet apart 18 inches 8,325 3% feet apart 24 inches 6,225 34% feet apart 30 inches 5,000 + 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 4,575
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STRAWBERRY CULTURE (Continued from page 18)
Care of the plants: <A few weeks after the strawberries are planted they will produce blossoms. For the regular matted-row system it is best to remove these blooms since the plants will make better growth. Hoeing and cultivation are necessary practices for weed control but much benefit can be obtained by use of a good weed-killer. We recommend Sesone. Consult your state agricultural au- thorities for recommendations. We use geese in our fields for weed control; about three per acre will do a good job on young grass.
In northern states it is important to mulch strawberries for prevention of winter injury. Straw, hay or marsh grass are the best mater- ials. It should be applied in the fall when the temperature first reaches 20°F and used so as to cover the plants to a depth of three to four inches. About three to six tons of hay or
straw per acre is needed. As soon as new strawberry leaves begin to grow in the spring the mulch should be removed so that only about an inch remains. The rest should be kept between the beds where it will help keep the berries clean and free of rot. Even in the south many berries are mulched to help keep them free of dirt and decay.
Control of Diseases and Insects: Two soil diseases, red stele and Verticillium wilt some- times damage strawberries. On page 4 there is a list of resistant varieties. In our No. 17 issue of “Better Berries” we have a chart showing control of diseases and insects. Your county agent can also give recommendations.
For further information concerning straw- berry production write to your state agricul- tural experiment station. For 20c we will send a complete set of ““‘Better Berries” which gives more details concerning culture of berry crops, fruits, and other crops. Send to Rayner >ros., Ine., Salisbury, Md.
RAYNER’'S PROVEN PLANTING SYSTEM GIVES YOU DELICIOUS RIPE STRAWBERRIES WITHIN 60 DAYS AFTER PLANTING
The usual and most reliable method of grow- ing strawberries is to remove the blossoms that are produced the same season the plants are set. For large plantings this is the best method since it gives better stands of plants if growing conditions are unfavorable.
Sut with the new virus-free vigor of Ray- ner’s registered strawberry plants it is now possible to leave the blossoms on the newly set plants and to harvest big delicious berries within 6 to 8 weeks after planting. We re- commend this method only for those who are willing to take the small amount of extra care that is necessary. But if you will follow the method described below we feel certain that you will be rewarded with a fine yield of beau- tiful berries within 60 days after planting and that you will be truly amazed at the yield and size of berries the second season.
1. Select a piece of well drained soil that receives full sunlight. During the fall or ear- ly spring, make a heavy application of organic matter. Well rotted stable manure is pre- ferred but chicken manure is also good. Com- post, sawdust, and peat are also satisfactory but if they are used some type of fertilizer would be helpful. For each bushel use 8 oz. of Ammonium nitrate or 1 lb. 5-10-5 or sim- ilar fertilizer. This material should be mixed thoroughly into the soil at least 2 weeks be- fore planting. Plant as early as possible in the spring and no later than June 15. This method is not recommended for strawberries set after this date.
2. Set the plants about 18 inches apart in the row and have 3 ft. between rows. Make a hole for each plant so that the roots can be fully extended and spread outward slightly. Pour about 1 pint of soluble fertilizer around each plant and press the soil firmly around it so that the roots are fully covered but no soil IS on the bud.
3. Each week during the growing season strawberries require about 2 inches of water.
If this is not received by rainfall, it should be applied.
4. About 25-30 days after planting the plants will produce blossoms. Do not remove these blossoms since in another 25-30 days they will develop into delicious ripe strawber- ries,
Dd». Runner plants will develop from the original plants during the summer and fall. Allow each plant to form no more than 6 run- ners and keep the rest removed. This will in- volve some extra work but is well worth the effort. This results in a spaced fruiting bed for the next season that will give tremendous yields of unusually large berries. If the reg- ular type of matted fruiting bed is preferred there is no need for runner control but yield and size are generally less in matted rows than in spaced rows.
6. In mid-August spread a complete ferti- lizer such as 10-6-4 directly on the plants when they are dry. Use about 1 lb. per 40 ft. of row and brush it off the leaves to prevent burning. <A foliar fertilizer or any type of well rotted manure could also be used.
8. During the winter a mulch of about 2 inches of straw should be placed over the plants when the temperature first reaches 20°F. This should be lightly raked to the row middles in early spring where it will help to keep the berries clean. If frost threatens the blossoms it can be spread on the plants and removed after the danger of frost has passed.
9. Nearly any variety of strawberry can be used for this method but the plants should have the virus-free vigor provided by Rayner’s registered stock.
In northern states it is best to plant varie- ties resistant to Verticillium wilt in land where tomatoes, potatoes, have recently been grown. Some excellent resistant varieties are Surecrop, Catskill, Vermilion, Premier, and Robinson.
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These prices supercede all other prices of Rayner Bros. They include packing costs but do net include shipping charges. Several varieties cannot be combined to obtain a lower price. Please determine approximate postage from next page and include with order. Full planting instructions are sent with each order. We do not sell less than 25 of a variety.
ALL VARIETIES REGISTERED VIRUS-FREE
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25 50 (53 100 250 500 750 1000 5000 Early Varieties Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants BEAKHMOREH (VEY). .-$1:50 $2.25 $2:85" $3:40 $6155. S915 $12.95 S15 00 ee eee CYCLONE ECVE 22. 2.50 Sle 4.70 5.60 DEXTELAND (V.E.). ... 2:00 3.00 3.80 4.50 8.75 13.00 17.25 20.00 97.50 BHARLIDAWN (V.F.)... 2.10 Sal 3.95 4.70 9205 13165 18.10 21.00 102.50 BACRABSAIXK CVE.) ke aces 2.00 3.00 3.80 4.50 8.75 13.00 17.25 20.00 97.50 FLORIDA 90 (V.F.).... 1.40 2.10 2.65 3.15 6.10 9.10 12.05 14.00 7.50 VEE IG AUNT (CVO) .s25<e 2.10 331 LS 3.95 4.70 9.20 13.65 18.10 21.00 102.50 PREMIBPR (V.F.)...... 1.90 2.85 3.60 4.30 aD AAS 16.40 19.00 92.50 REDGLOW (V.F.)..... 2.10 3.15 3.95 4.70 9.20 13.65 18.10 21.00 102.50 Midseason Varieties CATSKILE: (Vee). 1.95 2.95 3.65 4.40 8.45 12.65 16.80 19.50 95.00 BEER HIE GVGW) roses coe a 1.95 2.95 5.65 4.40 8.45 12.65 16.80 19.50 95.00 HUE TONE( Vick.) se<% cas 2.50 3.75 4.70 5.60 VEEDIWAAYCCVEE): acc ccscnt 2.10 a 5) 3.95 4.70 9.20 13.65 18.10 21.00 102.50 POCAHONTAS (V.F.).. 2.00 3.00 3.80 4.50 8.75 13.60 Me2D 20.00 97.50 ROBINSON. (CV.E.) 2°... 1.90 2.85 3.60 4.30 Sia0e 1235 16.40 19.00 92.50 SEN. DUNLAP (V.F.).. 1.55 2.009 2.95 3.50 6.80 10.10 13:35 15.50 75.00 SURECROP (V.F.)..... 1.95 2.95 3.65 4.40 8.45 12.65 16.80 19.50 95.00 VERMILION (V.F.).... 1.85 2.80 3.50 4.15 8.10 12.00 15.95 18.50 90.00 Late Varieties Ah eTON CV. ER. )ix. 2 1260 2.40 3.00 3.09 7.00 10.40 13.80 16.00 77.50 PE VMIOR WH GVER \z.cs ce. <a. 1.85 2.80 3.90 4.15 8.10 12.00 15.95 18.50 90.00 FRONTENAC (V.F.)... 2.50 3.40 4.70 5.60 JERSEYBELLE (V.F.). 2.10 5331 3.95 4.70 9.20 13.65 18.10 21.00 102.50 FOROS ARR EOVEH) ic ccm 2.10 91 3) 3.95 4.70 9.20 13.65 18.10 21.00 102.50 SRARKIGH CVn) icc 5 as 1.95 2.95 3.65 4.40 B45. 12:65 16.80 19.50 95.00 TENN. BEAUTY (V.F.) 1.90 2.85 3.60 4.30 8.30 12.35 16.40 19.00 92.50 MESIRERACVie. fcercoee. 2.50 3.60 4.70 5.60 10.95 16.25 21.50 25.00 122.50 Everbearing Varieties CeBIMGCVSHS) ok ieiecsuese stoke 3.20 4.80 6.00 7.15 14.00 20.80 27.60 52.00 — STREAMLINER (V.F.) 3.40 5.10 6.35 7.65 14.85 = SUPERFECTION (VF) 3.20 4.80 6.00 7.15 . 14.00 20.80 27.60 32.00 so
V.F. “Plants referred to as “virus-free” in this catalog have been field grown by us from virus-free foundation stock furnished by the U. S. Department of Agriculture Bureau of Plant Industry, Soils and Agricultural Engineering, Beltsville, Maryland, and State Horticultural Department, University of Maryland. Our field-grown stock has been dusted with parathion to control aphids which transmit the virus diseases. It has also been grown at considerable distance from any other strawberry plants. Since viruses do not produce clear-cut symptoms in most strawberry varieties, but simply weaken and devitalize the plants, no guarantee can be made that these plants are 100 percent free of viruses. Because of the measures that we have used to protect these plants from virus infection, we believe them to be substantially virus-free.”’
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THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND AND
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All plants are graded to meet Nursery Association standards.
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STRAWBERRIES BLACKBERRIES 25e on orders up to 2 lbs.; 35c up to 10 Ibs., and 50c 7 se TR =a if over 10 lbs. Mark on order, “Ship Special Hand-
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750 Plants 20 1bs. 250 Plants 40 Ibs. 2 .... $33 $ 85 $ 39 $ 45 $ 51 $ 58 $ 64
1000 Plants 25 lbs. ee Sa oe 28 41 AT 9535) 64 LTA 83
GRAPES, RHUBARB a boon is AT ‘OD oS 17 90 a aAcp rea i Deen o 3 6: TD 90 1.06 1.2 ASPARAGUS Quantity Weight F SR gnes = = ae al = ; Fi 40 wt. P 25 Ple < 2 Vi : : Oo. Ve oe f Od Vo ~22 de Be) Plant Ramesior Hie Te NDR NGS a MTT). SSR, IG cr LS8piEISO
1 Year ... 1 Pound oots S.- 8 63 71 ee SL 1245) 1.54 1.78
2 Years .. 3 Pounds each additional 9 68 U7 91 1.15 1.42 1.70 1.97
8 Years .. 5 Pounds add 12 ounces :
aM 5 oe te 3 9S e233 le 1.86 2.16 1 ahaa ee : 8! 1. 180 6 2.02 ive BLUEBERRIES We Ne = 5 112 ie 79 398 535
Quantity Wei ht oA O08 ord) 1. 1 1.19 1.55 1.91 2.34 2.70
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7) LPL (TAS) SAA eee) Vi 4 Ibs. ile Spe ia ne wee i 2.05 2.51 3.11 3 ay each additional plant add ........ : "eS we e290 : zee 1.61 2.15 2.638 3.26 3.78
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oe 22 12 eA SI eS 2 2431 2:99 3.71 4,32 each additional plant add ............. 1 Ib. 23 Lay LBL) A BLT 3.86 4.50 24 iL “BS 1.§ 2.6 Bees ‘
BeaAMGS Si War. USa24 "2 a eee eee 12 lbs = z <5 Eee u ne - ae e88 : Bre co ; y 25 1383}. LGB ARS a@) BBs 4.16 4.86 each additional plant add .......... 1% lbs 30 1.53 1.88 2.38 215 2 OF 491 7G
. PF : itec 35 lle 2.18 2.73 3.60 4.50 5.61 6.61
6 fe UID: SILC! eer. oro crave stele x 15 lbs. 40 1.93 2.38 2.08 4.05 5.05 6.31 7.46 ae ios sie : ay = - os £ : eae
enpadditional’ plant add) \s.1. 2-0... 2 Ibs 45 213 2.63 3.43 4.50 5.60 7.01 8.26
50 ey oroe 2.88 3.78 4.95 6.15 (atl 9.06
SHRUBS AND TREES NH) sooo eee oyles 4H ash G70 8.36 9.86
é CO ae eae 3.08 4.88 5.75 7.25 9.01 10.66 Memmevetetath tall cach ...>....2)2 0c. ie) te mae ae aes 6.15 7.80 9.66 11.46 : 3.15 : Sf 6.5% 13) he 2.26
BeErennOn te tiier Gall: GaCh! 50.2.6. sien ees 2 Ibs. as amas ee bags
EVERGREEN SEEDLINGS — 5 ; pe ( ; y ° -¢ . . deel) S. RESTTROD AD 9 Ibs. per 100 plants We will notify you by first class mail the MULTIFLORA ROSE — 15 lbs. per 100 plants.
day your order is shipped. Be on the alert SSS ee eee eee
* Due to variation in plants these are approxi- for your plants so there will be no delay in
mate weights only. If you send too much for nals ’
postage we will promptly refund any over pay- receiving them. Rayner’s plants are guaran-
ment. If not enough is sent we will request it. +43 eee’ teed to arrive in good condition.
BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 21
RED RASPBERRIES
v SEPTEMBER NEW RED EVERBEARING
The September raspberry variety was developed by the New York State Experi- ment Station and is an outstanding con- tribution to the berry industry. It is an everbearing type of red raspberry that produces a large crop in June and yet another fine crop in September. This fall crop is considerably earlier than that of other everbearing raspberries so Septem- ber is especially desirable. The berries are unusually large and have a delicious flavor. You will surely want some of this wonderful variety in your garden.
See Prices on Next Page.
See Page 21 for Postal Rates.
V DELICIOUS L A T fed A M MOST WIDELY
FLAVOR GROWN RED
Latham is the standard red raspberry for most of the eastern United States. strong and hardy and produce bumper crops of large, firm, delicious fruit. It grows well in many soil types and has high resistance to diseases. Berries are of very high quality — good for fresh market, for freezing, or preserving. Latham is an excellent commercial variety be- cause is produces big crops of berries that can be carried long distances to market. If you want red Raspberries you want Latham. See next page for prices.
TAYLOR
Taylor is an excellent early red raspberry, ripening a few days before Latham. are very large and have an elongate shape. The berries have a fine color, good texture, and excellent flavor. For freezing Taylor is outstanding. Plants are tall, vigorous, and productive and usually so sturdy that they can be grown without support if properly pruned. In New York and other northern states Taylor shows good winter hardiness and has such superior fruit that it is one of the best of all raspberries. See next page for prices.
Its plants are
EXTRA LARGE ~
FINE FLAVOR, GOOD RED RASPBERRY
PRODUCTION, HARDY
Its berries
GROWING RASPBERRIES
Raspberries give best results in areas where the summers are not unusually hot or dry. Therefore they are not generally grown south of Tennessee and Missouri. A good, fertile soil that retains moisture but is still
with 4 feet between plants. Raspberries are generally planted in early spring and will produce a crop about 15 months after plant- ing. The canes are tied to wires or to posts, depending upon the planting system. After
not poorly drained gives best results. Rasp- berries should be planted in early spring for best results. If possible a high amount of well rotted manure should be mixed into the soil before planting. Also a regular spring application of about 450 pounds per acre of 10-10-10 fertilizer is important. This is equi- valent to about 6 ounces per plant. In small plantings the rows are usually 6 feet apart
the first fruiting season the fruiting canes of regular red and black raspberries are pruned out — leaving the new canes which will bear fruit the next season. In the case of ever- bearing raspberries the canes which produc- ed the fall crop should not be pruned out but only slightiy cut back in the spring. For best results with raspberries a recommended spray program for control of disease and in- sects is necessary. More details in Bulletin 14.
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BLACK RASPBERRIES
DEPENDABLE CERTIFIED STOCK
BRISTOL is an excellent early black raspberry that produces big crops of delicious, high quality berries. Very hardy and vigorous. It is the best commercial variety in Ohio and other states.
\/ CUMBERLAND is the most widely grown black rasp- berry. It ripens in mid-season with fine crops of de- licious, firm berries. <A long time favorite.
¥ LOGAN. This new strain of Logan is gaining rapidly because of its early harvest, big yields, and good quality. Very hardy and vigorous.
MORRISON has unusually large berries. It ripens late and has good flavor and quality. Plants are very hardy and productive.
Prices of certified 1 yr. #1 plants of September, Latham, Taylor, Bristol, Cumberland, Logan and Morrison. These prices do not inelude postage — See page 21.
3splants 6 12 25 50 100 200 300 400 500 750 1000 $1.35 $2.15 $3.15 $4.95 $9.25 $16.95 $29.95 $38.75 $47.95 $55.75 $74.75 $98.00
\ New! BLACK BEAUTY tae nea a
For years we have been searching for an everbearing black raspberry and finally have the pleasure of offering the outstanding Black Beauty variety. Its berries are big, bright, and de- licious. A fine crop is produced in early summer and if new canes are not cut back will ripen another big crop before frost. Black Beauty is wonderful for home gardens.
Price of sturdy #1 plants of Black Beauty 3 for $1.95; 6 for $3.40; 12 for $5.95; 25 for $9.75; 50 for $17.95; 100 for $33.00
’ New! DARROW
Unquestionably the finest of all blackberries. This new introduction of the N. Y. Experiment Station has very heavy production of delicious. large, firm berries that are about 1 inch long and % inch wide. Plants are very vigorous and especially winter hardy. Darrow has proven to be outstanding for dependable early production.
3 1-Yr. No. 1 Plants $2.25; 6 Plants $4.25; 12 for $6.30; 25 for $9.95; 50 for $17.25; 100 for $31.90. Prices do not include postage - See P. 21.
NV A very productive, late blackberry with much vigor and good winter HEDRIC hardiness. Berries are large, firm, sweet, and very attractive. 1 yr. #1 plants: 3 for $1.95; 6 for $3.30; 12 for $5.25; 25 for $8.25 plus postage.
THGORNLESS BOYSENBERRY iiaver or tespherrics and black
berries. Completely thornless. Not hardy in northern states. 1 yr. #1 plants: 3 for $1.35; 6 for $2.15; 10 for $2.75; 25 for $4.95; 50 for $9.25.
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GET THE FULL FLAVOR OF VINE-RIPENED GRAPES
THE OUTSTANDING EASTERN VARIETIES
” CONCORD —The Best Blue
This is the variety with true grape flavor that From New England through Missouri this is the lead- commercial productive
has been a favorite for over 100 years. ing variety’ for home garden or
planting. “Concord has vigorous. vines and ripens late in the season.
CACO—tThe Best Red
A mid-season, red grape of large size and good Excellent for home gardens through- ‘aco are very
quality. out the Concord area. hardy and vigorous.
¥ NIAGARA—The Best White
This
Vines of
excellent variety produces ity. / Niagara is a vigorous, hardy variety rip- ening in mid-season. Excellent for home gar- dens.
\/ FREDONIA—The Best Black
Fredonia is one of the most delicious of all grapes. Its big, black fruit is produced in large, beautiful clusters. Fredonia ripens a- bout two/weeks earlier than Coneord and is generally more productive and vigorous.
/ New! INTERLAKEN SEEDLESS GRAPE This excellent introduction of the New York Experiment Station provides the eastern grape grower with a high quality, seedless variety. Clusters are of good size and well filled with
rich, golden fruit. The flesh is meaty and crisp and the flavor is very sweet. Interlaken
seedless ripens about a month before Concord. The vines are vigorous and hardy to about 20 degrees below zero.
2 Yr. #1 Plants: $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25
CONCORD, NIAGARA,
PRICES CACO, FREDONIA 2 Yr. #1 Plants, Extra Large
85 cents each; 3 for $2.25; 10 for $6.30; 25 for $13.10. Plus Postage. See page 21.
beautiful white to amber grapes with a juicy, sweet qual-
CONCORD
Illustration about two-thirds actual size
GRAPES ARE EASY TO GROW AND LAST FOR YEARS
Grape vines may be planted in early Spring or in the Fall in November and December. Grapes should be set in a well-drained soil that would produce garden crops.
Vines are usually planted 8 to 10 feet apart in the home garden and where a vineyard is planned the rows should be 10 feet apart with vines +-to 5 feet apart in the row. 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 of support is followed by commercial growers. Wires are strung from posts with top wire 5 feet above the ground and the lower wire 2% feet above the ground.
Pruning is one of the most important fac-
tors in obtaining marvelous grape harvests. Our Better Berries Bulletin No. 3 completely
outlines most popular pruning methods: other information is given in Bulletin No. 14.
COMPLETE PLANTING INSTRUCTIONS also will be sent with your order.
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Tender, Fresh
From Your Own Plantings
Year After Year
The best eastern variety for home and com- mercial planting is the disease resistant MARY WASHINGTON. We sell only the famous Robert's strain which is the best asparagus money can buy. It produces shoots of finest quality, more uniform in size, shape and color than others.
50 to 100 roots supply an average family. 200 roots will take care of canning, freezing needs, too.
A planting of Rayner’s asparagus will yield loads of fine food for many years. Plant early in the spring in fertile soil to which about 5 pounds of 10-6-4 fertilizer per 100 square feet has been add- ed. Spread the roots in a trench about 6 inches deep and 8 inches wide. Place plants about 16 inches apart and cover crowns with about 2 inches of soil. As plants begin to make new growth grad- ually fill the trench.
Write for Rayner’s Bulletin No. 18 giving full details of Asparagus culture.
ASPARAGUS PRICES — ORDER EARLY FOR SPRING PLANTING
6 plants 12 ae 3 yr. Jumbo Roots .. $1.75 $2.75 $4 2 yr. No. 1 Roots .... 1.00 1.80 rap 1
yr. No. 1 Roots ..... _ .60 1.00 1.70
5) 0 $7.50 69
100 250 DOO 1099 $12.00 $24.00 $42.50 $75.00
7.00 14.00 26.85 45.0
4.50 9.00 16.95 27.59
Big 3 Yr. Roots will produce stalks large enough for cutting the second year. These prices do not include Postage. See page 21 for Postal Rates.
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VICTORIA RHUBARB
RHUBARB is a very popular peren- nial where winters are sufficiently cold to freeze ground 3 to 4 inches. A few plants well tended make an excellent supply for sauce and pies.
We offer the McDonald Red variety because of its marked superiority. Ma- tures earlier, sweeter, and one planting lasts a lifetime. Plant in Spring, 3 to 4 feet apart. Rhubarb culture is given in Bulletin No. 18.
Prices for Large, Vigorous Divisions $1.00 each; 3 for $2.70; 10 for $8.00
HORSE - RADISH
For those who want vigorous, seedling rhu- barb roots we recommend the well known Vic- toria variety. These whole roots will soon be- come established and produce lots of long, tender, pink stalks that are excellent for home use. Gives best results in cool climates and in fertile, deep soil with a uniform supply of moisture,
Strong 1 yr. whole roots, 1 to 114 inch di-
ameter: 5 for $1.50; 10 for $2.50. Shippin weight 1 Ib. per 5 roots. Saas
This is the old fashioned Maliner Kren va- riety that is very vigorous and develops such large firm roots. Grows best in moist, cool soils of reasonably fertility. If you like horse- radish you will surely want to try this excel- lent variety. A few roots will soon develop into a fine bed that will last for years.
Vigorous whole roots about 6 to 8 inches long: 5 for $1.50; 10 for $2.50. Shipping weight 1 lb. for 5 roots.
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RAYNER’S
Dependable F RU IT ; TR cE s S
For best results with most fruit trees plant at least two. varieties for pollination.
APPLE TREES
J WINESAP-IMPROVED STRAIN. Beautiful deep red color. Vig- orous, hardy, productive. early bearing. Rich flavor. Crisp. tender apples of long-keeping quality.
GRIMES GOLDEN. A vigorous producer of excellent Fall ap- ples. Big golden yellow, tender, crisp apple of fancy dessert quality.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS. Heavy yielding, early bearing. Bright golden vellow. crisp, juicy apples. National favorite.
RED McINTOSH. A leading commercial variety. Faney red apples with white, tender flesh of high quality and aroma. Tree very hardy and vigorous.
RED DELICIOUS. Large apples of rich red color and excellent
flavor and aroma. Uniform fruit. Tree very hardy. Great favorite with home gardeners as well as orchardists.
PEACH TREES
GOLDEN JUBILEE. An unusually hardy tree unequalled for production of early yellow, freestone peaches of exceptional quality. One of the most dependable for home gardens.
HALE HAVEN. A deep crimson freestone peach. Flesh is golden- yellow, firm and of unusually good flavor. Strong, thrifty. Mid- season. One of the best for processing.
/ BELLE OF GEORGIA. Considered the best of white-fleshed peaches. Large size, freestone. Delicious flavor. Mid-season.
ELBERTA. This variety is most widely planted because it is adaptable to a wide range of soils and climates. Most popular market peach. Beautifully colored. firm, juicy. Late.
PRICES OF ABOVE APPLE AND PEACH TREES
PARCEL POST SIZE EXPRESS SHIPMENT SIZE $1.75 each $2.50 each 8 to 4 ft. 10 to 49 trees $1.50 ea. 5 to 6 ft. 10 to 49 trees $1.95 ea. 50 trees or more $1.00 ea. 50 trees or more §1.45 ea.
These prices do not incluGe shipment. See page 21 for Postal Rates.
All of our trees are shipped “full length” but if notified we will prune them to proper planting length (see below). One or two Express size trees can be pruned to meet Parcel Post mailing regulations. More than two Express size trees must be sent by Railway Express. See page 3 for details of our Guarantee.
HOW TO PLANT AND GROW RAYNER’S HARDY FRUIT TREES
Below the Mason-Dixon line fall is generally considered the best time to plant fruit trees but in northern states there is too much danger of winter injury so spring planting is recommended. We do not guarantee nursery stock planted in the fall in northern states.
A hole should be dug that is slightly deeper and wider than the root system. Place fertile top soil in the bottom of the hole so that the upper roots will be about two inches below the surface. Next add more soil to fill in the hole packing it firmly around the roots and adding water. Be sure to eliminate air pockets around the roots. Plant at least two varieties of most fruit for proper pollination.
Apples, cherries, and pears should be pruned to a main stem with 2 or 3 side branches while peach- es should be cut back to a single stem about 2 ft. tall. Maintain a heavy mulch of sawdust or other or: ganic matter around each tree and wrap the lower stem with fine-mesh wire if there is danger of rabbit injury. In early spring apply manure or complete fertilizer such as 10-6-4 or 8-8-8. Use % lb. on young trees and 3 to 4 lbs. on older trees. Write for Rayner’s No. 16 bulletin describing culture of fruit trees. Obtain spraying information from your State Agriculture Extension Service or County Agent.
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2 New Pear Varieties
\ Developed by United States Department of Agriculture
y HIGH RESISTANCE New! MOONGLOW 60 ri bucu
Because of the serious fire blight disease pears cannot be grown commercially in most of the Eastern U. S. As a re- sult of an extensive breeding and testing program the U. 8. Dept. of Agriculture has developed Moonglow and Magness, both of which appear to have sufficient blight resistance to enable them to be grown throughout the eastern pear area. Moonglow is a large, high quality pear that ripens about 2 weeks before Bartlett. It is good for fresh use as well as processing and storage. Moonglow is a good pollen producer and will set fruit when pollinated by nearly any other pear. Trees are vigorous and upright.
J/New! MAGNESS
EXTREMELY BLIGHT RESISTANT
Magness has very high blight resistance and is very vig- orous With a spreading shape. It produces big crops of med- ium size pears with a soft, sweet flesh that is almost free of grit cells. It rippens about a week after Bartlett and can be MOONGLOW held in cold storage up to 3 months with fine quality. Mag- (courtesy U.S. Dept. Agriculture) ness does not produce good pollen so cannot pollinate other pears. It will set good fruit with pollen from Moonglow, Seckel, Kieffer, Dawn, and most other pears. poked by U. S. Department of Agriculture.
New! “COLLETTE EVERBEARING PEAR °710°"
This exciting everbearing pear is so different that it has been granted a plant patent (Plt. Pat. 1401). It blooms in the spring but instead of stopping as other pears Collette continues to produce blooms most of the summer. This results in lots of big, golden pears ripening over an unusually long season. This pear is very winter hardy, easy to grow, and very productive. Trees reach about 15 ft. at maturity. Collette is not blight resistant and is recommended for cool climates where the Bartlett pear can be grown.
PRICES FOR MOONGLOW, MAGNESS, AND COLLETTE PEARS Sturdy Grafted Trees, 3-4 ft. Size, $2.95 each; 3 for $7.95. Plus Postage. See P. 21 for Rates.
Standard Pear Varieties
BARTLETT. Old favorite pear considered best for home garden and market throughout the northern half of country. Large, golden yellow pears have a reddish blush. Flavor excellent. Vigorous, highly productive.
KEIFFER. A long time favorite in Eastern states because of its high resistance to blight. A vigorous, tall-growing tree, produc- ing loads of huge yellow pears each season. Extremely winter /nardy. Fruit is firm and good for preserves.
SECKEL. A pear of excellent flavor, fruiting in September and October. Fruit medium-sized with a deep brown, reddish cheek when fully ripe. Vigorous, resistant to fire blight.
PRICES FOR BARTLETT, KEIFER and SECKEL PEARS ine Sturdy, Grafted Trees (2 yr. 3-4 ft.) Each $2.10; 3 for $5.95.
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DWARF FRUIT TREES
ORNAMENTAL - PRODUCTIVE. SAVE VALUABLE GARDEN SPACE Trees Are Small Yet Fruit Is Of Regular Size And Quality
No longer just a special feature of exclusive gardens, dwarf fruit trees are now avail- able to all, and at reasonable prices. These wonderful space Saving trees are produced by budding or grafting regular varieties on special dwarfing rootstocks. Apples are usually dwarfed by use of the Malling IX root system and Quince rootstocks produce dwarf pears. Peaches are budded to special dwarfing root systems. Even though the trees remain much smaller the fruit is of full size and quality. One outstanding feature of dwarf trees is that they begin to bear fruit when only 3 or 4 years old. Just the thing for home gardens where space is so valuable. Write for Rayner’s Bulletin No. 16 on Culture of Dwarf Trees.
Dwart Apple Trees
Sturdy trees on the fully-dwarfing Malling IX rootstock. Trees grow to about 8 feet tall.
McINTOSH—Especially suited to northeast. Big, attractive, red apples with crisp, white. flesh. Tender and juicy.
WINESAP—Long-time favorite red apple with sweet, juicy flesh. Very vigorous and win- ter hardy.
GOLDEN DELICIOUS—The queen of apples for beauty and flavor. Big golden apples of superior quality.
RED DELICIOUS—tThe national favorite. Large, bright red apples of outstanding beau- ty and flavor. Very vigorous and produc- tive.
Prices of 2 yr. branched dwarf apples 3 feet up, $2.95 each 3 trees for $7.50 10 trees for $23.50
These prices do not inelude postage.
Special!! 5 on 1 Dwarf Apple Tree
For a spectacular home garden treasure plant this outstanding example of horticultural skill. Five different varieties of apple grafted to the same dwarf tree. Will ripen at dif- ferent times providing a wonderful attraction and lots of delicious fruit. Varieties are Mec- Intosh, Cortland. Red Rome. Double Red Delicious and Yellow Transparent. Easy toe grow and sure to be a real source of pleasure for many years. These trees are scarce so order early to be sure you get this amazing 5 on 1 dwarf tree.
Sturdy 3 yr. trees 4-5 ft. $4.95 plus postage. See Postal Rates on Page 21.
Dwart Cherry Trees EXCELLENT FOR FRESH USE AND ALL TYPES OF PROCESSING NORTH STAR is a naturally dwarf hybrid reaching 6 to 8 ft. Very hardy and easy to grow.
Fruit is of good size, dark red when ripe and has tart, juicy flesh with a small stone. Very productive. <A fine tree for home gardens and small orchards.
METEOR is more upright than North Star but a definite dwarf. Fruit is tart in flavor, clear red in color and large size. Trees are strong and vigorous, hardy. and disease resistant. For best production plant 2 varieties to insure proper pollination.
Well rooted trees 2-3 ft. tall: each $2.45; two trees (one of each variety) $4.40 plus postage. 28 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST
Dwart Pear Trees
Grafted to deperdable quince dwarfing stock. Trees grow to about 12 ft. Plant 2 or more varieties for pollination.
BARTLETT. Top-quality, very productive. For areas where fire blight is not severe.
CLAPP’S FAVORITE. Uardy and vigorous producer of large, sweet pears. Good pol- linator for other varieties. Not blight re- sistant.
KEIFFER. The big, old fashioned, late pear
of the east. Blight resistant and very vig- orous. Fine for preserves.
SECKEL. Delicious, small pears. Vigorous and blight resistant. An excellent variety.
Prices of Dwarf Pear Trees:
3 feet up, $2.95 each 3 trees for $7.50 10 trees for $23.50 Plus Postage. See Page 21 for Rates.
Dwart P each Trees One of the most attractive ornamental trees in the
spring when it is loaded with beautiful pink blossoms. Then in the summer you will harvest an abundance of delicious, full-size fruit. These trees usually reach 8 to 10 ft. at maturity and begin to bear in 2-3 years. See page 26 for variety descriptions.
GOLDEN JUBILEE (Early) HALE HAVEN (Mid-Season)
BELLE OF GEORGIA (Mid-Season ) ELBERTA (Late) 3-4 ft. branched trees, $3.15 each; 3 for $8.85 plus postage. See Page 21 for Postal Rates.
Montmorency SOUR CHERRY
For commercial plantings as well as home use Montmorency is by far the leading variety of sour cherry. The fruit are large, firm, and have a beautiful bright red color. Fruit first ripens in early July and can be kept on the tree about a’month. This variety is self-fertile.
Rayner’s stock of Montmorency is of the excellent,virus-free strain.
Well rooted 2 yr. trees, 3-4 ft. tall are $1.95 each - five or more $1.65 each.
PLUMS, PRUNES, AND DAMSONS
METHLEY PLUM Delicious deep-re a\/ STANLEY PRUNE Large blue prune-plums
plums with orange-red flesh. Very vigorous Ww a ‘golden flesh. Truly delicious when fully 1d productive. e. Vigorous and hardy.
SHIRO PLUM 4 large, golden plum. of HROPSHIRE DAMSON he old fashion-
unsurpassed beauty and quality. One of the ed damson so famous for delicious preserves. finest in ‘all respects. Also excellent for fresh use.
Price is $2.45 each or 3 for $6.50. 3-4ft., 2 yr. trees. Plant 2 or more varieties for pollination.
GRAFTED Japanese Persimmon
From southern Pennsylvania southward these beautiful trees with amazinély large delici- ous fruit are wonderful for the home garden. Vigorods and early bearing Eureka is an espe- cially productive variety with big orange Pit ing a new delicious flavor when ripe. Deep sreecn, glossy leaves have fine ornamental valu Tanenashi produces large yellow to red fruit which are excellent when fully ripe.
Plant both varieties for best pollination. 3-4 ft. trees $2.95 each; two for $5.50. Plus Postage.
July 8, 1963 Beach City, Ohio am very well pleased with the Mentmorency Cherry trees purchased from Rayners this spring. They have a few cherries already. I would highly recommend your stock to anyone. Mrs. Levi J. Keim
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RAYNER‘'S DEPENDABLE
BOUNTIFUL HARVESTS
NUT TREES We Finally Have A Supply of Good Hardy Pecans!
For many years we have been trying to obtain enough of these trees to list them in our catalog. Difficulties of grafting have prevented this but now we have a limited supply. So order early if you want these hard-to-get northern-type pecans. These trees will produce de- pendable crops at least to the 40th latitude (approximately from Philadelphia, Pa. to Spring- field, Ill.). The trees are hardy, much further north than this and rapidly develop into beau- tiful ornamental and shade speciments. Plant at least 2 varieties for cross-pollination. Write for Rayner’s Bulletin No. 18 which includes culture of nut trees.
~ MAJOR Northern Type Pecan
With respect to climate there are two main groups of pecans. The northern type will mature a crop within 175 to 225 days, of growing temperature while the Southern pecans require up to 300 days. Major is one of the best of the northern type and will produce excellent crops as far north as any pecan. Thus it is one of the most dependable of all pecans for those who want to grow this fine crop near the northern range for pecans. Nuts of Major are of medium size and have excellent flavor and quality. The shell is thin and kernels are plump. Trees of Major are very hardy and vigorous and begin to bear within 4 to 5 years. It is a good pollinator for other varieties.
/ : BUSSERON Northern Type Pecan
This is another of the northern type pecans and will produce excellent crops in many areas where pecans have never been con- sidered to be reliable. Nuts of Busseron are of medium size and have a fine rich flavor and good cracking quality. It is an early- ripening type and a good pollinating variety for other pecans. Busseron originated in Illinois about 1908 and has made a good reputation as a fine pecan for extension of the northern limit of this wonderful crop.
\/ GILES Northern Type Pecan
Giles is one of the heaviest producing of the northern pecans with one report of 125 Ibs. of nuts from an 18 year old tree. It originated in Kansas and is generally considered to be a very dependable producer with good tree vigor. Nuts of Giles are of average size, and easy to crack and have excellent flavor. Trees begin to bear in 8 to 5 years and rapidly attain a beautiful shape that has much ornamental and shade value.
Prices of Major, Giles and Busseron Pecans: STURDY GRAFTED TREES: ....................2°3 ft. size $4.95 each; 3 for $14.10 STURDY GRAFTED TREES: ....................3-4 ft. size $5.95 each; 3 for $16.95 These Prices Do Not Include Postage. See Page 21 for Postal Rates.
/GRAFTED STUART PECAN
Stuart is one of the excellent southern-type pecans that will consistently yield big crops of very high quality nuts. The trees are fast growing and are excellent for shade even in north- ern states, but nut production is irregular north of the Mason-Dixon line. Plant two or more trees for cross-pollination. These are vigorous grafted trees that are sure to give good re- sults. Like all Rayner’s other plants they are fully guaranteed. 2-3 ft. size, $3.85 each.
BUTTERNUT / HEARTNUT
Cornell University Bulletin No. 701 lists Another hardy nut tree for cold climates. this as the hardiest of northern nuts. It is This is a type of Japanese Walnut with
fast growing and makes a nice shade tree
. 3 : smooth, ¢ ality nu f very nice flav- with loads of elongate nuts having a fine th, good quality nuts © . ;
mild flavor. or. Excellent for shade. 2-3 ft. Seedling Trees .......... $1.95 each 2-3 ft. Seedling Trees .......... $2.55 each
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EXCELLENT FOR SHADE
FAST GROWING; EARLY-PRODUCING
Chinese Chestnut
HARDY BLIGHT RESISTANT
Here is the most popular of all nut trees. Ina short time it becomes one of the most beautiful trees on your place and you will look forward to each fall harvest of delicious nuts,
Chinese Chestnuts are highly resistant to the blight disease, very hardy, and will produce ex- cellent crops of large nuts, when only a few years old. The trees are vigorous and have a spreading shape that makes them fine for shade as well as for their crop. Plant 2 or more trees for cross- pollination. These are vigorous seedlings selected from highly productive trees. Be sure to include postage with order.
Parcel Post Size 2 to 3 ft. $1.60 each 10 to 49 trees: $1.40 each
Express Shipment Sizes
4 to 5 ft. $2.95 each 10 to 49 trees: $2.75 each
50 or more: $1.25 each 50 or more: $2.60 each
Write for Bulletin No. 18 on Nut Tree Culture.
~ CARPATHIAN ENGLISH WALNUT Mature Trees Are Hardy to 40 Below Zero
This is the exceptionally hardy Persian or English wal- nut that has become so popular in most of the northern states. Mature trees are said to be hardy to 40° below zero and still produce big crops of large, thin-shelled, meaty nuts. The trees are very vigorous and have a nice spreading shape which is ideal for shade and ornamental beauty.
These ling trees pendable for yields as far North as Minnesota. For good crops it is best to have two or more trees for proper pollination. Vig- orous, well rooted, seed- ling trees.
2-3 ft. size, $3.25 each: 3 for $9.00 plus postage
vigorous seed- are very de- consistent
CARPATHIAN WALNUT
‘ THOMAS BLACK WALNUT
These sturdy -grafted trees are the best black walnuts available. Very vigorous, giv- ing good yields of large meaty nuts into cen- tral New York. Grows best in deep, well drain- ed soil. Use another black walnut for cross- pollination.
2-3 ft. size: $3.85 each; 3 for $9.90 plus postage
NUT TREE
DELICIOUS FLAVOR
“ Kmerican Filbert (Hazel Nut)
A small, attractive nut tree
commonly known as HAZEL NUT. A good dependable type
commonly planted in northeast- ern states. Use two or more va- rieties for eross-pollination.
2-3 ft. trees, $1.95 each
‘Barcelona Filbert
Because of its high yields of large nuts Barcelona is an im- portant commercial filbert in Oregon and Washington. It is also a fine variety for the north- eastern area.
2-3 ft. trees, $2.95 each
Du Chilly Filbert
Du Chilly is another popular filbert with dependable produc- tion of large nuts. It appears to be a good pollinating variety for other filberts.
2-3 ft. trees, $2.95 each
HALL’'S HARDY ALMOND
These favorite nut trees are closely related to peaches and require about the same climate. They also produce a similar type of tree with beautiful pink blossoms and will begin to bear in 3 to 4 years. pollination. Sturdy 3-4 ft. trees: $2.75 each; 3 for $7.50
See postal rates page 21.
Plant 2 or more for cross-
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qa TREES AND SHRUBS
WE SPECIALIZE IN YOUNG TREES OF VARIETIES THAT WILL GIVE EXTRA FAST GROWTH. YOU CAN REALLY SAVE WITH YOUNG TREES AND BE SURE OF GOOD RESULTS. THESE TREES WILL SOON DEVELOP INTO BEAUTIFUL SPECIMENS.
Japanese Yews (Taxus) Yews are among the finest of all evergreens
for landscape planting. Their deep green fol- iage adds charm and value to any home. Easily kept to any shape by regular shearing; grows well in sun or shade; and in any well-drained soil. Plant upright type at corners and other locations where height is desired and spreaders under windows or other locations where a plant of broad, low shape is required. Be sure to specify upright or spreader when ordering. Prices of sturdy well rooted plants: 2 yr. 10-12 inch; $1.00 each; 3 for $2.75. Prices in this catalog do not include postage. See page 21 for postal rates.
Potted American ii olly Plants Only the female holly trees produce
the well-known bright red berries but male trees are needed for pollination. These hollies were raised from cuttings from male or female trees so the sex is known. Sold only in the combination of 2 female and 1 male. Approximately 12-15 inches tall. 3 HOLLY PLANTS from pots, $3.95.
Magnolia Granditlora This is the beautiful magnolia that produces fra-
grant white blossoms up to 6 or 8 inches wide. Can be grown as far north as parts of New York state but is at its best in the south. Prefers moist, fertile, acid soil and may reach a height of 50 feet. 12-18” size: $1.95 each; 3 for $5.00.
Rhododendrons These magnificient evergreens are among the finest of flower-
ing shrubs. Rhododendrons give best results in shady loca-
tions where the soil is acid and there is a good supply of moisture. Soil preparation is the
same as described in this catalog for blueberries. This is a hybrid seedling so we cannot
specify as to color but they are generally shades of pink. Hardy in all but the coldest states. 10-12” plants, $1.65 each; 3 for $4.25. See page 21 for postal rates.
Weeping Willow For graceful beauty the weeping willow is outstanding. In
most of the New England states, west to the Missippi, and in the south it is a favorite for plantings near river and stream banks, but also gives good re- sults in dry land. This is the old-fashioned strain of willow that is so easy to grow and is very hardy. 3-4 ft. trees $1.25; 3 for $3.00; 5-6 ft. trees $2.25; 3 for $5.50. Plus Postage.
WINTER RAYNER’S SELECTION OF FINE HARDY A ZL A L E A % VARIETIES PROVEN ESPECIALLY HARDY HINOCRIMSON — Brilliant red blossoms, hardy compact plant. Excellent foliage. STEWARTSTONIAN — A fine orange-red Gable hybrid. Vigorous upright growth. DELAWARE VALLEY WHITE — Large white flowers, fairly tall and spreading. CAROL — Gable hybrid, with pink, double blocms; low, compact growth habit. OLD FAITHFUL — Beautiful light orchid flowers; vigorous upright growth.
Field Grown, 3 yr. plants, 8-12 inches tall: $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25 — Plus Postage.
For Good Results With Azaleas Follow Blueberry Culture and Plant in Shade.
MULTIFLORA ROSE
The primary use for multiflora rose is to provide a protective barrier around fields and property lines of farms, estates, and other rural areas. After a few years this vigorous, thorny rose will make an almost impenetrable barrier that is a true living fence. It lasts a lifetime and needs no re- pairs. It will fence in farm animals and keep out trespassers. Very popular for con-
grows well in nearly any soil type and is suitable for all but the most northern areas. Produces loads of small white blossoms fol- lowed by clusters of small red berries. PRICE LIST: Vigorous 12-18” Plants 25 plants $2.25 100 plants $ 7.50 50 plants 4.15 500 plants 30.00
Protects Your Property With An Impenetrable Thorny Barrier. Excellent Bird and Game Cover. See page 21 for Postal Rates
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servation use to prevent land erosion and is | an excellent game cover. Multiflora rose |
Evergreen Seedlings
Rayner’s pines and spruces are excellent for Christmas tree plantings — seedlings that
cost only a few pennies now will soon be worth dollars. Ideal for erosion control, wind-breaks, and hedges.
a real profit.
Make poor land of hillsides produce For ornamental use plant in
a nursery bed and soon you will have ideal specimen trees for your own use and for sale.
SCOTCH PINE
This is one of the best trees for Christmas plantings since it grows very fast and will reach saleable size in 5 years. Grows well in dry or moist soil and makes a nicely shaped tree with very little shearing. Our special French strain Scotch Pine have a very nice blue-green color which holds well in coldest weather. Excellent for ornamental use.
AUSTRIAN PINE
Another popular tree for Christmas plant- ings or ornamental use. Will grow well in nearly any soil from sand to clay and will tol- erate industrial smoke and fumes that kill other pines. Needles are dark green and quite stiff. Develops into nice bushy saleable tree in about 7 years.
DOUGLAS FIR
This has long been a favorite tree for Christ- mas plantings since it has a naturally compact type of growth. With relatively little shear- ing it will produce high-grade trees. Needles of Douglas fir are short and have a blue-green color. Best results are obtained in soils that are not too heavy or poorly drained. Our trees are of the special San Isabel, Colorado, strain that is the best of all Douglas Fir.
WHITE PINE
One of the most beautiful of all trees with soft, slender needles having a fine light-green color. White pines grow well in nearly any soil type and will give good results in poorly- drained land where most other pines will not grow. For Christmas trees, shearing is neces- sary but in 6 years an excellent compact tree can be produced.
NORWAY SPRUCE
Norway Spruce has long been a favorite specimen tree in northern gardens where its stately beauty cannot be excelled. But as a Christmas tree it is also outstanding since with reasonable shearing it will produce fine compact trees with a nice pyramidal shape. Prefers moist soils rather than dry land and will make a nice tree in about 8 years.
COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE
A truly magnificant tree with an outstand- ingly different blue-green color. In contrast with other evergreens this blue spruce is most unusual and thus is highly prized for its orna- mental value. This beautiful color likewise makes it a very desirable tree for Christmas use, bringing top prices. Gives good results in moist, fertile soil and requires relatively little shearing.
CANADIAN HEMLOCK
For graceful beauty the hemlock cannot be excelled. It produces short, dark-green needl-
es which gives its long drooping boughs an almost feathery appearance. and estates should it be allowed to develop into its full magnificent size.
Only on large parks But in restricted
areas Canadian Hemlock can be easily pruned to form a fine hedge, an excellent background or
sheared specimen trees.
Prices of top quality 3 yr. Rooted Seedlings. to May 15. Write for prices on larger quantities.
Hemlocks are very easy to grow and do well in sun or shade.
Available Oct. 15 to Nov. 15 and March 15 Get the best for less at Rayner’s.
Fully Guaranteed - See page 3. 10 plants 25 50 100 250 500 1000 AUSTRIAN PINE ....... (8-18 in.) $1.30 $2.60 $4.50 $8.00 $16.00 25.00 $40.00 SCOTCH PINE .......... (8-18 in.) 1.30 2.60 4.50 8.00 16.00 25.00 40.00 WHITE PINE ........... (4- 8 in.) 2.00 4.00 7.00 11.00 21.00 33.00 55.00 DOUGLAS ee. ok. 5 (8-10 in.) 2.50 5.00 8.00 12.00 22.00 35.00 60.00 COLO. BLUE SPRUCE .. (8-10 in.) 2.50 5.00 8.00 12.00 22.00 35.00 60.00 NORWAY SPRUCE ...... (8-14 in.) 2.00 4.00 7.00 11.00 21.00 33.00 55.00 CANADIAN HEMPOCK (12-18 in.) 3.00 6.00 9.50 16.00 27.00 55.00 80.00
Write for Rayner’s Bulletin 419 Giving Complete Culture Information for Evergreens.
These prices do not include Postage.
See page 21 for Postal Rates.
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EATS FAMOUS BLUEBERRIES
(3
Giant Berries Big as Nickels, Picked from our 100 Acre Fruiting Field
HERE ARE THOSE AMAZING EXTRA LARGE HYBRIDS
MILD ~ MOST SWEET BEAUTIFUL
This is our selection for the best of all home garden blueberries. It ripens in mid season producing large, loose clusters of the big- gest, most beautiful blueberries you have ever seen. Unlike some varieties, the flavor is good almost as soon as the berry turns blue. Plants of Berkeley are very vigorous and have an excellent semi- spreading shape and usually a heavy main stem. The leaves are very large and very attractive in summer and fall. For all but the most northern states, we strongly recommend Berkeley as an
< outstanding blueberry.
BERKELEY 20» BLUECROP
This excellent midseason variety is another of the outstanding introductions of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Within just a few years Bluecrop has rapidly gained an outstanding reputa- tion as one of the best of all blueberries for commercial produc- tion. It is very winter and frost hardy and can be grown in most of the northern states. Berries are large and maintain their size through the long picking season. Yields are very heavy and qual- ity is good. The plants are fairly upright and have a tendency to develop several stems from the ground.
This past winter was. unusually severe, causing direct cold injury to blueberries in some areas. In addition there were sey-
i eral frosts in late May which severely reduced the crop of some ~~ ae varieties. But Bluecrop proved its real value by coming through BLUECROP with a tremendous crop of excellent berries. This is undoubtedly one of the finest of all blueberries.
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GROWERS EXTRA FAVORITE VIGOROUS
This early variety includes as parents such fine old varieties as Jersey, Pioneer, Stanley, and June and is closely related to Blue- crop. It was released in 1955 by the U. S. D. A. and the New Jersey Agriculture Experiment Station. Since then it has gained ‘apid acceptance as a commercial berry because of its unusual vigor and tremendous yields of large berries. Blueray has good winter hardiness giving fine results in Michigan and the New Iingland states.
January 9, 1963 Kalmath, California
I bought 9 blueberry plants from you and they are doing excep-
tionally well. Gaylord Masterson
New! COLLINS "3"
In 1959 this variety was released by the U. S. D. A. and the N. J. Experiment station. It is a cross between Stanley and Weymouth and ripens midway between Earliblue and Bluecrop. Berries are large, firm, light blue in color, and have a mild sweet flavor. Collins appears to have excellent prospects as a home garden berry because of its fine flavor, excellent quality, and de- pendable production. Plants are reasonably hardy and should give good results in most of the New England and central states.
December 4, 1963 Maywood, New Jersey I have been buying Rayner’s blueberry plants for several years and plant them in a big cage to keep out birds. I have 23 young
bushes and picked 40 pints last season. Adolph L. Kohule
/ EXTRA BIG LATE BERRIES This very late ripening variety greatly prolongs the blueberry season. Under our conditions we begin to pick Earliblue about June 10 and Coville in early July. Berries are large and very attractive and continue to ripen for several weeks. Good flavor does not usually develop in Coville until after the berries have
fully ripened but allow them to remain for a week after turning blue and the quality can be very good.
February 3, 1963 North Wales, Penna. Last spring I ordered rooted cuttings of your blueberries and now th are from 16 to 22 inches tail. I am amazed!!
Lawrence R. Buck
VERY FINE EARLY QUALITY
This excellent commercial berry is about as early as Weymouth and has many fine commercial features. The berries are large and ripen uniformly in big, tight clusters. The picking scar is sood and berries are resistant to cracking. Of special interest to home gardeners is the mild sweet flavor of Earliblue. Plants are vigorous and have a fine upright growth. This variety has good cold resistance and has proven to be a fine berry both for commercial and home use.
EARLIBLUE
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VERY V BIG AND HARDY LATE
Hlerbert is very different in appearance from most blueberries since its fruit has a shiny black luster and a flattened shape. These extra large berries ripen late in the season in loose elus- ters and have very good quality. Bushes are vigorous and pro- duce heavy crops. Of much importance is the winter hardiness which permits Herbert to be grown in most of the northern states. It is a good variety for home gardeners since it com- bines winter hardiness, ,large berry size, good production, and fine quality.
January 27, 1963 Noank, Conn. The seven blueberry plants I bought from you are all doing well and bearing well.
Mrs. Mary Danforth
<4 BEAUTIFUL UNUSUAL CLUSTERS FLAVOR Ivanhoe is outstanding because of its unusually beautiful berry cluster which look much like bunches of blue grapes. Another feature is the wonderful fruity flavor. However, this flavor does not develop until the berries are fully ripe which is about a week after they first turn blue. The berries are very large and have
a dark blue color. Plants of Ivanhoe grow very rapidly and have a fine appearance.
Each season we grow Ivanhoe we like it better and this is es- pecially true of the 1963 crop. Despite a bad winter and severe spring frosts Ivanhoe shows no injury and has a big crop of the IVANHOE most beautiful berries. And for flavor we believe that a ripe
Ivanhoe is about the best of all blueberries.
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“rence” PRICE LIST "seas | THESE PRICES ARE FOR BERKELEY, BLUECROP, BLUERAY, COLLINS, COVILLE, EARLIBLUE, HERBERT, AND IVANHOE. Healthy True-To-Name Plants Single 3 to 9 10 to 29 30 to 100 Each Each Each Each yr. 3-9” rotted cuttings bee) Sie) $ .60 $ 50 yr. 9-12” field transplants (branched) 1.50 1.40 1.25 yr. 12-18” field transplants (well branched) 1.95 ibs) 1.65 1.40 vr. 18-24” field transplants (well branched) 2.95 2.09 2.65 2.25 WRITE FOR PROMPT QUOTATIONS ON LARGER QUANTITIES Varieties May Be Combined To Take Advantage Of Quantity Prices
May 15, 1963 Castill, N. Y. November 5, 1962 Paradise, California
I have bought plants from your company and always received them in the best shape and they have grown almost 100%. I recommend you very highly.
Your business transactions on even small orders are excellent and I have every reason to believe your products are the same.
Fred J. Shaffner Robert W. Robar
You will never buy berries as good as the fresh harvests of your own locality. With ‘‘shipped-in" berries the quality and flavor can- not match the vine-ripened perfection right out of the patch. That's why more and more folks grow their own. Grow more! Save more! Have more!
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Growing Blueberries
These instructions apply to Rayner’s hardy, top quality plants. Be sure to prune about \% of top from large bushes before planting.
WHERE BLUEBERRIES CAN BE GROWN: The varieties of blueberries we offer will grow well from North Carolina to Maine and west- ward to Michigan and Missouri. They also grow well in parts of California, Oregon and Washington. For best fruit production blue- berries require full sunlight. The best time to plant is early spring. Frost or snow will not harm newly planted blueberries.
SOIL ACIDITY: One of the most important factors in successful blueberry culture is to use acid soil— a pH range of 4.0 to 5.5 is con- sidered best. Many soils naturally have this much acidity but in many areas where blue- berries could otherwise grow well the soil is not sufficiently acid. For small scale plant- ings this difficulty can be readily overcome. One of the best methods is to dig a hole about 18 inches deep and about the same in width. Mix half of this soil with well rotted leaf mold or peat and then mix in 3 0z. ammonium sulfate fertilizer plus 14 lb. of cottonseed meal. Replace this mixture in the hole and set the plant properly and you have overcome the ‘main problem in growing blueberries.
DRAINAGE: Cultivated blueberries require a uniform supply of moisture but they will not tolerate poorly drained or soggy soil. Avoid heavy clay soil for large plantings.
HOW TO PLANT: If the roots have become dry in shipment they should be placed in water for about an hour. Best results are obtained if about half of the top growth is pruned from the plant. This allows the plant to become es- tablished faster and better. It will rapidly make an abundance of new, sturdy growth. After the holes have been dug and the soil pre- pared as previously described the plant should be set so that the upper roots are covered by about an inch of soil. It is very important not to set blueberries too deep in the ground for, they may make poor growth or die. It is helpful to water the newly set plant with a sol- uble fertilizer — using about one quart of so- lution per plant. Next the soil should be firm- ly packed around the roots and a mound of soil made around the edge of the hole so that the plant can be properly watered during dry weather. Rooted cuttings should be grown for 2 or 3 years in a bed containing lots of sawdust plus cottonseed meal and acid ferti- lizer. They can be transplanted as desired. In commercial plantings blueberries are usually set + feet apart in the row with 8 to 10 feet between rows. However, in home gar- dens they may be arranged in any manner and can be pruned to nearly any desired shape. Blueberries are especially suitable for hedge plantings and other ornamental uses.
MULCHING: It is very helpful if a heavy mulch can be maintained around the plants. Any natural organic matter is satisfactory.
Sawdust; new or old, oak or pine, also gives excellent results. Sawdust is very desirable for mulching blueberries and we strongly re- commend its use. However, when sawdust is used as a mulch it is necessary to add extra nitrogen to the soil. For each ton of sawdust approximately 24 pounds of actual nitrogen is needed. This can be obtained from 115 pounds of ammonium sulfate or 72 pounds of ammonium nitrate. This corresponds to 13 ounces of ammonium sulfate per bushel of sawdust or 8 ounces of ammonium nitrate per bushel. Any other type of fertilizing material could be used if the proper amount of nitrogen is provided.
FERTILIZING: We definitely recommend that blueberries should receive regular fertiliz- er applications. Use an acid-type, complete fertilizer early in the spring at the rate of about 14 pound per each small plant or % pound for large plants. Another application in early summer is usually helpful. Do not apply fertilizer in late summer or fall since it may make plants tender and thus subject to winter injury. Cottonseed meal, 4 lb. for voung plants and % lb. for old plants, is a com- plete organic fertilizer that is ideal for blue- berries and most other plants. Ammonium sulfate, 2 oz. per small plant and 4 Ib. per large plant, is an excellent commercial ferti- lizer. About 250 Ibs. per acre is recommended for large plantings. Half should be applied in March or April and the rest during May or June. PRUNING: When first planted about half of the upper branches should be removed. Then during each dormant season further pruning is required. Since blueberries usually make too much top growth some of this must be thinned out or the fruit will be small. Nor- mally it is best to prune out slender twigs, leaving the heavier stronger growth. Low branches should be removed as well as any weak or dead wood. Write for Rayner’s Bul- letins 3 and 18 on blueberry pruning.
YELLOW FOLIAGE: Blueberries are. es- pecially free of disease and insect troubles and thus do not generally require any spraying or dusting. The most common trouble is a yel- low color of the leaves (Chlorosis). This yel- lowing can be corrected in two ways—one is by making the soil more acid by addition of vinegar or sulphur and the other is to add iron directly to the plant and to the soil. Yellow leaves will often become a healthy, green col- or within a few days after iron is added. We recommend Iron Chelate for this purpose. About 1 level tablespoonful in a gallon of water can be applied to the leaves and _ soil and will be of much help in improving foliage.
CROSS POLLINATION: Since cultivated blueberries are partly self-sterile it is best to plant at least two varieties for cross-pollina- tion. Any combination of varieties is usually satisfactory.
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Rayner’s Famous B ue L er ri ee S
FRESH, FULL RIPE BLUEBERRIES ARE A FLAVOR SENSATION—WONDERFUL FOR PROFIT AS WELL AS ORNAMENTAL BEAUTY. BUY YOUR PLANTS DIRECTLY FROM THE PRODUCER AND GET BETTER PLANTS AT LOWER PRICES. THESE ARE THOSE WONDERFUL IMPROVED VARIETIES THAT HAVE BEEN PROVEN SO SUCCESSFUL BY MANY YEARS OF PLANTING IN HOME GARDENS AND FOR COMMERCIAL USE.
RAYNER BROS. OFFER THE MOST COMPLETE SELECTION ON PAGE 37.
TIES. FULL PLANTING INFORMATION
'/BURLINGTON Very Late
surlington remains a favorite with com- mercial growers because of its firmness, good picking scar, fine keeping quality. and except- ional winter hardiness. Plants are vigorous and have a fine upright-spreading shape.
/ DIXI Very Late and Very Large
Dixi has the largest berries of any of the older varieties. The berry quality is good and texture is firm. Plants are vigorous and have an open spreading shape. Dixi is a very heavy producer and ripens late.
V/ JERSEY Late and Sweet
Jersey is one of the most important com- mercial varieties because of its dependable production of big crops, of beautiful, fine-flav- ored fruit. The plants are vigorous and erect.
V/ PEMBERTON _ Mid-Season
Pemberton is a very good variety for home gardens since it is unusually vigorous, very productive, and has a nice appearance. Ber- ries are dark blue, of medium size, and firm.
They have a very good flavor and are excel- lent for processing.
’ CONCORD A goed variety for home gardens because the berries are of fine quality.
OF THE BEST VARIE- Other Varieties, pages 34-36.
LU RANCOCAS Early and Vigorous
Rancocas is one of the most dependable va- rieties for home gardens. Its berries are med- ium size and’are produced in long attractive clusters. They are firm, with good flavor, and fine for cooking.
RUBEL Wild Flavor
Rubel is a selection from a wild. productive, highbush blueberry. It has that wonderful flavor we associate with wild huckleberries and is very winter hardy. It is a vigorous late ripening attractive plant for home gardens.
Va STANLEY Fine Quality
Of all the older varieties we believe that Stanley is definitely one of the best. Plants are very vigorous and erect, reaching a height of 8 feet or more. The berries have a fine col- or, excellent flavor. and good size.
/ WEYMOUTH Very Early
Weymouth has long been a very important commercial variety because of its very early ripening season which results in the _ best prices. Berries are medium size and have fine flavor. Bushes are low and slow growing, but very productive and quite winter hardy.
Ber-
ries are a deep blue color, fairly firm, and have a mild, good flavor, and good
size.
See Page 37 For Complete Planting Information
The plants are tall and upright and are very hardy.
PRICE LIS
Concord ripens in mid-season.
These Prices Do Not Include Postage. See Page 21.
BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER AND GET THE BEST FOR LESS These prices are for Burlington, Coneord, Dixi, Jersey, Pemberton, Rancoecas, Rubel, Stan-
ley and Weymouth.
Healthy, True-to-Name Plants
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Varieties may be combined to take advantage of quantity prices.
JUMBO Size Blueberry Plants 5 yr. 24” to 36” Plants
We have a limited supply of extra large plants that have already fruited for two years in the nursery and will bear lots of fruit this coming season.
The varieties available in this 24-36” size are: Raneoeas, Rubel, Jersey, Dixi, Concord
and Stanley. crop in a short time, try these Jumbo plants.
These are really beautiful plants and are certain to bear a crop.
For a big
$2.85 each; 3 for $7.95; 10 for $23.00. SEE SPECIAL OFFERS — Page 40
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CHEROKEE CHIEF
March 31, 1963
U. S.
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Plant Patent No. 1710
TREE CARRIES THIS PATENT TAG
At last there is a truly red Dog- wood—not a pink; but a fine, deep red that is amazingly different. The wonderful new Cherokee Chief orig- inates from a bud sport and is pro- pagated by grafting on to a sturdy roctstock. Even the new foliage is a red color, and in the fall the leaves are scarlet. In late summer there is an abundance of fine red berries that add to the beauty of this excel- lent ornamental tree. Cherokee Chief is very vigorous and makes a fine tree with uniform branching.
It will grow in full sun but pre- fers some shade for best results. Hardy to about 10° below zero.
Sturdy, well rooted trees, 24-30 in. tall, $3.95 plus postage
Portsmouth, Virginia
I have ordered from several nurseries but have never seen trees packed so carefully and so good
and strong. Your service is superb.
Tony Slapikas
HEDGE ROSE
THE PERFECT COMBINATION OF BEAUTY AND PROPERTY PROTECTION
There has long been a need for a hedge rose suitable for restricted locations. The multi- flora rose listed in this catalog is fine for large fields but grows too freely for use in small yards. Now the beautiful Robin Hood rose can be planted about 18 to 24 inches apart and will soon make an almost impenetrable barrier covered with brilliant bright pink flowers all sum- mer and fall. The foliage is a glossy, deep green that is resistant to black spot and other
troubles. Within 3 to 4 years these plants should reach a height of 3 ft. or more and can easily be kept pruned for a perfect hedge Very hardy and easy to grow.
Prices for sturdy 1 yr. rooted cuttings, about 12-15 inches
MeEOD ow ce. i PRN $ 4.45 _ JY 33 8.25 - i 19.50 . Lt | 36.00
Plus Postage — page 21
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