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62 STRAWBERRIES — BLUEBERRIES PAL 
FRUIT TREES — GRAPES 
ASPARAGUS — ORNAMENTALS 


National Agricultural Library 


RECEIVE 


‘SMALL GARDEN All Season Garden 
25 FAIRFAX Early a8 Oe tee 
25 SURECROP ,.Mid- x AEMORE. ae 
25 ROBINSON , Mid- 25 JERSEYBELLE 
oe oe 25 Superfection Evb. 
00 Top Quality 125 Top Quality 


Virus-Free Plants Bec Virus-Free Plants 


PECIAL $8.95 SPECIAL $11.95 


Plus Postage : Plus Postage 


MEDIUM GARDEN 
50 REDGLOW Early 
50 CATSKILL ~ Mid 


Season 


50 POCAHONTAS 
Mid-Season 


50 ARMORE Late 


200 Top Quality 
Virus-Free Plants 


SPECIAL $12.95 


Plus Postage 


OZARK BEAUTY EVERBEARER 


Ozark Beauty has been a real sensation wher- 
ever it has been grown but we have delayed 
offering it until a sufficient supply of virus-free 
plants was available. Now you can start with 
the best stock of one of the best everbearers 
of all times. 

Ozark Beauty is well named since its berries 
are truly beautiful, with a bright sparkling color 
and fine green cap. The size is large through- 
out its picking season from June until frost and 
its flavor is unusually sweet and delicious. 


25 PLANTS $4.00; 100 PLANTS $9.00; 1000 


THE MOST DEPENDABLE 
STRAWBERRY 


LARGE GARDEN 
100 FAIRFAX Early 
100 SURECROP . Mid- 


Season 


100 POCAHONTAS 
Mid-Season 


100 JERSEYBELLE 
Very Late 


400 Top Quality 
Virus-Free Plants 


SPECIAL $19.95 


Plus Postage 


In addition to its big yield of excellent berries 
this amazing variety from the U. S. Dept. of Agri- 
culture has triple resistance to the red stele 
disease; resistance to Verticillium wilt; resistance 
to leaf diseases; and drought resistance. These 
features, combined with its unusual vigor and 
hardiness, make Surecrop the easiest of all straw- 
berries to grow and the most dependable variety. 
No wonder it is a “‘surecropper’’ for thousands of 


Production is extra heavy for an everbearer, with 
official yields as high as 12,000 quarts per acre. 
In our opinion one of the most important features 
is its good piant production and vigor which make 
Ozark Beauty a very dependable everbearer and 
much easier to grow than most strawberries of this 
type. Although it originated in the south, Ozark 
Beauty is very hardy since it has been tested for 
several years in areas where the winter tempera- 
ture reaches 20° below zero or colder. See page 
16 for further description of Ozark Beauty. 


FOR $40.00. Complete Price List Page 17. 


commercial growers and home gardeners through- 
out most of the eastern half of the United States. 

If you want a strawberry that is truly out- 
standing for profit or pleasure you will certainly 
want Rayners’ registered virus-free stock of Sure- 
crop with its abundant production of large, firm, 
delicious berries. 


See page 9 for further details. 


25 PLANTS $2.70; 100 PLANTS $6.20; 1000 FOR $27.00. Complete Price List Page 17. 


j tainly worth a trial in the neighboring states. 


TWO NEW . 
VARIETIES 


/ ALL PLANTS VIRUS-FREE 


we a new joint introduction by U.S.D.A. and Maryland SWEET 
Agricultural Experiment Station, is a must for trial by FLAVOR 
the home gardener as well as the commercial grower. 
Its praiseworthy characteristics also make it ideal for ‘pick your 
own”’ plantings. 
Redchief’s sweet flavor, uniform deep red celor and firm glossy surface make it a high quality dessert 
berry. It makes good jam, and its high quality is also maintained when frozen. 
Producing runners freely, it has performed well in the matted-row system. Its fruit size is from large 


| to medium, and it ripens midseason—about 2 or 3 days after Surecrop. Redchief is resistant to five 
| strains of red stele; thus, it is recommended for areas where this may be a problem and Surecrop has not 
| been productive. 


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Red¢hief was tested over a wide area as selection Md.- U.S. 3068. Its performance was best from Maryland 
north to Massachusetts and west to Illinois. We strongly recommend it in this area for all strawberry growers 


who want to be first with this wonderful new variety. Due to the high demand, we must limit 500 plants to 
each/ customer. 


25 PLANTS $3.50; 50 for $5.25; 100 for $7.90; 500 for $22.75 
Complete Prices on Page 17 


was introduced in 1968 by the New Jersey L|MITED SUPPLY 

Agricultural Experiment Station. This variety ORDER EARLY 

has performed very well in New Jersey and has 

gained wide acceptance by the commercial growers who have tested 

it. We strongly recommend it for New Jersey and feel that it is cer- 
In addition to having large glossy red fruit with an attractive cap, Raritan is firm and ships very well. 

Because of its beauty and excellent shipping qualities, Raritan will soon be the favorite early midseason 


| to midseason variety in New Jersey. The fruit has an excellent eating quality and is recommended for 


fresh market and table use but not for fréezing. Plants run freely and produce a good bed in the matted- 


:| row system. Raritan is not red stele resistant. Do not plant where this disease is known to exist. 


Because of its limited supply,) we must limit 500 plants to each customer. The demand for this 


‘excellent variety is expected to be heavy, so order early to insure getting your plants. 


25 PLANTS $3.50; 50 for $5.25; 100 for $7.90; 500 for $22.75 
Prices do not include postage. See page 18. 


good results. 


Where strawberries can be grown: In every 
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, straw- 
berries require almost full sunlight for good fruit 
production. 

Soil: A good soil for strawberries is one that is 
slightly acid, in good condition, and reasonably 
free of weed seed. Newly plowed pasture or sod 
may give poor results, but recently cleared wood- 
land is excellent. All good garden soils will pro- 
duce strawberries successfully. 

Fertilizer: Important requirements for straw- 
berries are high organic matter and high fertility. 
Before planting, plow down well-rotted barnyard 
manure, which is one of the best materials for good 
strawberry growth. If this is not available, other 
organic material is helpful. If you wish to use a 
commercial fertilizer, plow down 500 pounds to 
the acre of a complete fertilizer (8-8-8 or 10-10-10). 
This is equal to about 114 pounds per 100 sq. ft. If 
the soil contains a good supply of manure and is ina 
very high state of fertility, this is not necessary. 

Use of a good soluble fertilizer at time of plant- 
ing is recommended. It will not burn the plants 
and can safely be used at any time during the 
growing season. 

In poor soils an application of cottonseed meal 
or a complete commercial fertilizer may be neces- 
sary 4 to 6 weeks after planting. 

Strawberries have a high requirement for nitro- 
gen, but it must be applied at the proper time or 
else very adverse effects may result. Fruit buds, 
which determine the spring crop, are developed in 
the plant during August and September. There- 
fore, this is the most important time to apply fer- 
tilizer. Most successful 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, injury may result. 

An excellent organic plant food for strawberries 
and nearly all other plants is cottonseed meal. It 
is obtained entirely from ground cottonseed and 
is thus entirely organic in nature. Usually it con- 
tains 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 gardening. 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. 

In general, it is best not to apply fertilizer dur- 
ing the spring on fruiting beds. This can cause 
excess plant growth, reduced fruit production, and 
poorer quality. We believe this is one of the most 


: Sirawbenice are one oF the eacieck crops io ‘grow. | Good plants ge at che | proper 
/ good soil will thrive with ordinary care and cultivation. There is nothing: complicated 
growing strawberries, and by following these easy ‘instructions the beginner can be 
Rayner’s registered virus-free stock i is further assurance of success 


common causes of poor strawberry yields and rec-. 
ommend that fruiting beds should not be fertilized) 
in the spring. 

When to plant: Early spring is usually the best 
time to plant strawberries. 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 strawberries. With Rayner’s dor- 
mant plants, there is a definite trend to summer 
planting where irrigation ts available. This gives cy 
less crowded plant bed which yields unusually 
heavy crops of very large berries. In cold climates 
we do not recommend planting after mid-July. Fall’ 
plantings are sometimes successful 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 soil around the plant so that the 
roots are firmly anchored in the soil. About a pint) 
of water or soluble fertilizer 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 highei 
quality than beds that are unusually thick. There 
are usually two extra plants per bunch, so set the. 
extras at a row end and use if replacements are 
needed. | 


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4 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 


STRAWBERRY CULTURE 
(Continued from: page 4) 


A few weeks after the straw- 
berries 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 rec- 
ommend that you consult your state agricultural 
authorities for recommendations. We have used 
geese in our fields for grass control; about three per 
acre will do a good job on young grass. 


In northern states it is important to mulch straw- 
berries for prevention of winter injury. Straw, hay, 
or marsh grass are the best materials. 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 3 to 4 in. About three to six tons 


WHERE TO FIND THE 


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. 


Two soil dis- 
eases: red stele and verticillium wilt, sometimes 
damage strawberries. Below is a list of resistant 
varieties. In our No. 17 issue of ‘‘Better Berries’’ 
we have a chart showing control of diseases and 
insects. And in our No. 21 issue there is a full 
summary of strawberry culture. Write to Rayner 
Bros. Inec., Box 1617, Salisbury, Maryland 21801. 


For further details concerning strawberries contact 
your county agricultural agent or write to your state 
agricultural extension service. 


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Your choice of strawberry varieties depends, to a large extent, on the purpose for which they are 
to be grown. Some varieties are especially good for fresh eating, while others are quite tart, but good for 
long-distance shipping. Some are superior for freezing, and others are extra good for preserves. Some 
varieties will give fine results in nearly any soil, while others require very good growing conditions. Some 
varieties are resistant to diseases while others are susceptible. Below is a list of general strawberry char- 
acteristics when grown under normal conditions. It must be remembered that excess fertility and other 


conditions can greatly alter strawberry qualities. 


Thus, we strongly recommend that you try several 


of the most desirable varieties and decide which ones are best for your particular location. Complete 
descriptions 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, Pocahontas, Suwan- 
nee, Sparkle, Midway, Sunrise, Redstar, Fletcher, 
Redchief. 

Best for Large Size: Armore, Robinson, 
Jerseybelle, Catskill, Empire, Pocahontas, Vesper. 
Best for High Yields: Catskill, Pocahontas, 
Surecrop, Earlidawn, Midway, Sunrise. 

Best for Firmmess: Blakemore, Pocahontas, 
Surecrop, Tennessee Beauty, Earlibelle, Fulton, 
Raritan, Redchief. 

Best for Freezing: Midland, Pocahontas, Red- 
glow, Sparkle, Surecrop, Earlidawn, Midway, 
Blakemore, Earlibelle, Fletcher, Redchief. 

Best for Preserves and Jams: Blakemore, 
Suwannee, Pocahontas, Tennessee Beauty, Earli- 
belle, Redchief. 

Best for Earliness: Earlidawn, Midland, Pre- 
mier, Redglow, Sunrise, Earlibelle. 

Best for Lateness: Armore, Sparkle, Jersey- 
belle, Tennessee Beauty, Redstar, Vesper. 


Best for Vigor and Growth in Poor or Dry 
Land: Surecrop, Robinson, Premier, Blakemore, 
Sen. Dunlap, Sunrise. 


Best for Resistance to Red Stele: Surecrop, 
Redglow, Sparkle, Midway, Sunrise, Redchief. 
Best for Resistance to Verticillium Wilt: 
Catskill, Surecrop, Premier, Robinson, Empire, 
Sunrise. 

Best for Resistance to Leaf Troubles: Fairfax 
Premier, Midland, Surecrop, Catskill, Empire, 
Redstar, Tennessee Beauty. 

Best for Very Cold Climates: Sen. Dunlap, 
Robinson, Catskill, Sparkle, Premier, Midway, 
Fulton, Fletcher, Redcoat. 

Best for Frost Resistance: Earlidawn, Pre- 
mier. 

Best for Southern States: Albritton, Poca- 
hontas, Blakemore, Surecrop, Tennessee Beauty, 
Earlibelle. 

Best for Florida: Florida 90. 


VERY EARLY—VIRUS-FREE 


Throughout the northeastern and central 
states, this is one of the finest of all strawberries 
for flavor, quality, and appearance. The berries 
are very large and have a beautiful deep red color. 
The flesh is firm and has a fine solid red texture 
that rates Midland 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 resistant to leaf troubles 
and do not make too many runners as is the case 
with some varieties. Give Midland good growing 
conditions and you will be rewarded with a fine 
strawberry in all respects. Rayner’s registered 
virus-free stock of Midland will bring the best 
out of this excellent variety. 2 a aa SS 

25 Plants $2.90; 50 for $4.45; 100 for $6.60; 1,000 for $29.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
Our prices do not include postage: See order sheet for eae ae and randling charge. 


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VIRUS | # a BEST EARLY VARIETY FOR 
FREE GE A COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION 


Since its introduction in 1956 by the 
United States Dept. of Agriculture, 
Earlidawn has been of steadily in- | 
creasing importance as an early com-— 
mercial strawberry. It ripens before | 
all other strawberries and produces | 
tremendous crops that lead the cus- | 
tomers right to your door for those 
early profits. Berries of Earlidawn are 
light red in color and have a fairly 
firm, light red flesh. The flavor is tart — 
and when used for preserves and freez- | 
ing this variety gives fine results. 

Plants of Earlidawn often do not 
make quite as many runners as some- 
varieties but in any reasonably good © 
soil it will usually make a fine fruiting 
bed. Like other strawberries suscep- 
tible to Verticillium wilt this variety should not be planted in soil where tomatoes or potatoes have 
recently been grown. Despite its earliness, Earlidawn has unusual frost resistance and thus is a very 
dependable producer. It ripens rapidly and produces lots of big berries that make the rows shine with 
the unmatched beauty of red, ripe strawberries. Rayners virus-free stock will result in the best success 
with Earlidawn. 


25 Plants $2.90; 50 for $4.45; 100 for $6.60; 1,000 for $29.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 


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OUTSTANDING FOR FLAVOR AND BEAUTY 


REDGLOW is our nomination for the best combination of 
beauty, flavor, and quality in a strawberry. It is so delicious 
that you and your customers will know you have found the 
variety that has all that can be desired in this respect. In 
addition, this fine early variety has resistance to the red stele 
disease and sufficient hardiness to withstand northern winters. 
For home gardens Redglow is a favorite because of its beauty 
and flavor, and for local sales these same fine features result in 
‘“‘repeat customers.”’ Berry size is large and the outside color is 
a bright, light red while the inside color is also bright red. 
It grows well in nearly any reasonably fertile soil and with 

wee Pee Rayner’s virus-free stock you will obtain the full value. 
25 Plants $2.80; 50 for $4.35; 100 for $6.45; 1,000 for $28.00. 
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EARLY COMMERCIAL VARIETY FOR SOUTHERN AREA. _ VIRUS-FREE 


Earlibelle resulted from the cooperative breeding program of the United States Department of Agri- 
‘culture and the North Carolina Agricultural Experiment Station. Apparently it will take the place of 
‘Dixieland in some areas because its berries are unusually firm and thus excellent for a southern shipping 
variety. It ripens early and produces fine crops of beautiful, bright, tart berries that “hold their size.”’ 


| Earlibelle is a very vigorous variety and makes lots of plants even in sandy soil or dry weather. Dr. M. M. 


| bright, attractive berries that held their 


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Parker, of the Virginia Truck Experiment Station, found this variety to be extremely productive, early 
in ripening, and to produce large, firm berries even when fruiting beds were crowded with plants. We 
recommend EHarlibelle from eastern Maryland into Georgia and other southern areas. 


25 Plants for $2.70; 50 for $4.15;/100 for $6.20; 1,000 for $27.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 


OUTSTANDING , IRUS-FREE 
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AMAZINGLY PRODUCTIVE 
DISEASE RESISTANT 


For several years this variety was 
tested as Md.-U. S. 2601 in many areas 
of the U. S. A. It was very promising 
with its high yields of large, firm, very 


fine color long after picking. 

Sunrise has proven to be a real winner 
in the area from New Jersey to Missouri. 
Its wonderful aroma has made it a 
favorite with the home gardener and the 


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commercial grower. It has multiple re- 
sistance to red stele fungus and is resistant to Verticillium wilt. Sunrise ripens early—about 2 days 
after Earlidawn—and produces heavy yields of very attractive berries with a fine cap and pink flesh 
color. The flavor is good for fresh use and preserves but when frozen the color is a bit light for top quality. 
Plants of Sunrise are vigorous and resistant to leaf scorch and powdery mildew but susceptible to leaf 
spot. This variety is also very drought resistant and may make an excess of runners, which should be 
removed for maximum yields. We recommend Sunrise as a very promising early, commercial variety 
especially in soils where red stele and Verticillium wilt occur. 


| 25 Plants $3.10; 50 for $4.65; 100 for $6.95; 1,000 for $31.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 


Prices do not include postage. See Page 18 and order sheet for postage and handling charge 


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U. S. D. A. 


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Strain 


THE OLD FAVORITE EARLY BERRY 


Premier is such a well-known variety that despite the fact it is sur- | 
passed by several other varieties it is still very popular in many areas. } 
It originated in Massachusetts and was introduced in 1918 as Howard- © 
17. Later it was renamed Premier and became one of the most widely | 
grown of all strawberries. It ripens early and is quite frost hardy in © 
cold climates, so that it has long had the reputation of being a very | 
dependable producer of big crops of strawberries. Premier will grow 
well in most types of soil but is not resistant to the red stele disease. 
It ripens early, producing attractive light red berries in abundance. ~ 
In most of the northern states it is generally considered a very depend- | 
able variety for home use and local sales. Our planting stock is of the 
U.S.D.A. strain, which is exceptionally vigorous and a free runner 
producer. Premier is very resistant to Verticillium wilt. 


fe Plants $2.60; 50 for $3.95; 100 for $5.90; 1,000 for $26.00. 


IMPROVED 


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EXCELLENT 


At last we have Virus-Free Suwannee to offer our customers this year. Suwannee is noted for its quality 
fruit and is the favorite home-garden variety. It has a wonderful flavor and makes good preserves and 
jam. The large berries are rather long in shape. The light red fruit is fairly firm but will not stand long-| 
distance shipping. Ideal for any garden. Plant some in yours this year. You will be delighted. 


25 Plants $2.70; 50 for $4.15; 100 for $6.20; 1,000 for $27.00. 


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 | 
way more and more folks grow their own. Grow more! Save more! 

ave more! 


VIRUS , THAT WONDERFUL | 
FREE 7 cates STRAWBERRY | 


THE OUTSTANDING VARIETY FOR ecrianhe bets Jaeyes | 


We recommend Fairfax for those who 
want strawberries with a truly delicious 
flavor. Since its introduction in 1928 by 
the U. S. Department of Agriculture, this 
variety has been a flavor favorite. Many 
commercial growers have customers who 
pay a premium price for this delicious 
berry, and many home gardeners always 
include it in their planting. Berries of 
Fairfax become a very deep red color when 
at their flavor peak, but for freezing the 
berries of medium red color give better 
results. Its fruit is medium to large in 
size, and production is good. Plants of our 
virus-free Fairfax are quite vigorous and 
winter hardy throughout the northeastern See 
states. We believe that the sensational flavor of Fairfax makes it one of the very ae varieties for 
home gardens from north to south. Rayner’s virus-free plants will give best results. 


25 Plants $2.80; 50 for $4.35; 100 for $6.45; 1,000 for $28.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
Our prices do not include Postage. See order sheet for postal and handling charges. 


8 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 


VIRUS SEE COLOR PHOTO 
FREE Sarecrope INSIDE FRONT COVER 
DISEASE RESISTANT, DROUGHT RESISTANT, UNUSUALLY VIGOROUS 


Year after year Surecrop continues to be the most popular variety we have to offer. Because of its 
rigor and dependable crops of delicious fruit, Surecrop is highly in demand by both the home gardener 
und the commercial grower. In a test of seven locations, it averaged 1.37 quarts per plant set. One of 
she locations reported 13,600 quarts per acre. Its fruit was rated large in size, firm in texture, and of 
rood freezing quality. Similar reports are obtained from so many customers in so many locations that 
we can unhesitatingly recommend Surecrop as a truly remarkable strawberry for both home garden and 
sommercial production. 
|  Surecrop has such vigor that it will often grow in poor or dry land where other strawberries fail. Also 
_ t has multiple resistance to the red stele disease as well as resistance to Verticillium wilt and other 
_croubles. Because of its vigorous growth it is most important to prevent the fruiting bed from becoming 
| ;00 heavily matted and to avoid any spring application of fertilizer. 
| This excellent midseason variety has beautiful, firm fruit, with nice flavor and quality. Try Surecrop 
‘or one of the finest strawberries you have ever seen. Further information on inside cover. 


25 Plants $2.70; 50 for $4.15; 100 for $6.20; 1,000 for $27.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
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if ee 5, 1968, 
- Please find enclosed my check for 500 Sieeen raubenes We are highly pleased with your plants. 
We harvested our first crop last year and picked. 700 gis. off 750 plants and had such large berries we 


| | ag t begin to supply our customers. 
a We ae seventeen hundred oo to bear this year and they will be gone as fast as we can pick them. 


Mr. Vicror Sanpers, Lincoln, Il. 


VIRUS 
FREE 


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EXTRA BIG YIELDS OF HIGH QUALITY BERRIES. EXCELLENT 
FOR BOTH COMMERCIAL 
| AND HOME PLANTINGS. 


Pocahontas was introduced in 1954 by 
the U. S. Dept. of Agriculture and the 
Virginia Truck Experiment Station and 
300n became one of the leading varieties 
for both commercial and home garden 
production. Such popularity is fully 
| deserved since Pocahontas produces extra 
big yields of very large, bright, high 
quality berries that hold their fine ap- 
pearance long after picking. Thus Poca- 
hontas is a favorite with commercial pro- 
ducers where these features are so im- 
} portant. The excellent quality and large 
| size of Pocahontas, together with fine 
plant vigor, also make it one of the best for 
home gardens. It ripens in midseason and 
yields amazing crops of beautiful berries 
that “hold their size’ during its long har- 
vest period. The berries have a fine bright 
_skin with yellow seeds and a good clear 
red flesh color. Therefore Pocahontas is 
| fine for freezing and preserves. From New 
York to Georgia and westward to Texas this variety is still one of the very best and we recommend it 
highly to all who want big crops of large, fancy berries. 


| 25 Plants $2.70; 50 for $4.15; 100 for $6.20; 1,000 for $27.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
|. Our prices do not include Postage. See page 18 and order sheet for postage and handling charge. 


BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 9 


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 midseason companion 
of Catskill. Yields are good, and it has sufficient frost, and 
winter hardiness to be a very dependable 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 northern states. We 
definitely believe you will like this excellent variety. 

Plants of Empire are very vigorous, winter hardy and re- 
sistant to Verticillium wilt. 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 Rayner’s 


EXCELLENT FOR COMMERCIAL 
AND HOME USE IN THE NORTH : 


virus-free Empire which produces such extra-big berries. % 
25 Plants ae 60; 100 for $3.95; 1,000 for $26.00. Order Early. Complete Prices Page 17. 


TREMENDOUS om 


YIELDS OF 
LARGE BERRIES 


GY se Sa VIRUS-FREE 


CAAAG U. S. D. A. Hybrid 


GET YOUR SHARE OF BIG PROFITS FROM THIS NEW 


COMMERCIAL LEADER. 


appearance for the long harvest season. The berries have a firm flesh and firm skin, which permits lon; 
distance shipment and results in a nice-looking berry a day or two after they have been picked. Midwa 
is a delicious berry for fresh use and excellent for freezing and preserves. It has resistance to red ste. 
and is a very good plant maker if conditions are at all favorable. Be sure to try this superior variet; 


EXCELLENT FLAVOR, FINE FOR FREEZING, 
RED STELE RESISTANT 


Be sure to place your order early. Within 
few years this wonderful berry has becom 
the king for both commercial production ant 
home plantings. In Michigan, Ohio, Virginia 
West Virginia, Maryland, New Jersey, Penn 
sylvania, and many other states it has becom 
a sensational favorite. If you want to gro’ 
one of the best of all strawberries, be sure t 
get Rayner’s registered virus-free stock « 
Midway. It has now proved to be one of th 
heaviest yielding of all strawberries and one c 
the best ever for big profits. 

It ripens in early midseason, producing fared 
bright berries with extra fancy caps and brig! 
yellow seeds. Berries of Midway have a nic 
uniform shape and hold their large size and fir 


25 Plants $2.80; 50 for $4.35; 100 for $6.45; 1,000 for $28.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 


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Because of its tremendous production of de, 
licious, firm, attractive berries, Midway ha 
had a popularity explosion that causes thc 
demand for plants to far exceed the supply) 


UNUSUALLY 
VIGOROUS 


Va 
Kobiursou 


Extra Large Berries 


| 

| 

Robinson (also known as Kardinal King and Scarlet 
| Beauty) has several outstanding good features that far 
outweigh 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. An- 
other fine quality is its very large berry size. Fruits 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. 
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. Robinson is resistant to Verticillium 
wilt and virus diseases and is very winter hardy. 


In cool climates the quality and firmness of Robinson is 
good enough to satisfy most customers. However, in warm 
‘areas it may not be suitable. Because of its vigor and large 
berry size Robinson remains a favorite of many home gar- 
deners and commercial growers in the northeast. 


50 for $3.95; 100 for $5.90; 1,000 for $26.00. 
Prices in this catalog do not include Postage. 


| August 20, 1968 


| The strawberry plants I pices eon you produced for the first time this spring. I had berries on my 
| Robinson which weighed 114 oz. each. They were solid all the way through and delicious. The Surecrop 
f and Sparkle were very productive. —Mr. I. C. Apams, Chaumont, N. Y. 


BIG YIELDS OF BIG BERRIES 
OUTSTANDING NORTHERN VARIETY 
VIRUS-FREE—WINTER HARDY 


This famous berry has long been the leading 
variety in most of the northeastern United States. 
It is especially hardy and consistently produces 
unusually big crops. Berries of Catskill are large, 
bright in color, and of excellent flavor. They 
ripen in midseason and are a favorite for local 
sales and home gardens. Catskill is generally not 
firm enough for long distance shipment but is 
excellent for ‘‘pick them yourself” plantings. 
Plants of Catskill are very vigorous and resistant 
to leaf troubles and Verticillium wilt. This 
variety was introduced by the New York Agri- 
cultural Experiment Station in 1933 and still re- 
mains a favorite with thousands of growers who 
praise its bumper crops of big delicious berries. 
Through Penna. and northward into Canada, 
Catskill gives fine results in nearly any soil that 
is reasonably fertile and moist. Rayner’s virus- 
free true-to-name stock assures you of the best 
possible results with Catskill. 


| 25 Plants $2.70; 50 for $4.15; 100 for $6.20; 1,000 for $27.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST bf 


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“Sparkle | 


FAVORITE LATE VARIETY FOR FRESH | 
USE AND FREEZING—VIRUS-FREE | 


‘For many years Sparkle has been the most 
important late strawberry in much of the north- If 
east. It was introduced by the New Jersey Agri- | 
cultural Experiment Station in 1931 and soon | 
became very popular because of its many out- | 
standing qualities. Sparkle is a very dependable | 
producer of fine crops of glossy, sparkling berries. | 
They are of medium size, have a nice cap, and | 
yellow seeds. Berries of Sparkle have very good | 
flavor and quality and are rated very good for) 
freezing and for preserves. Sparkle generally | 
ripens just after the midseason varieties and is a ! 
very important commercial variety north of. 
Maryland. It is very winter hardy, giving good, 
results even in parts of Canada. It is a good | 
plant maker in most types of soil. As an extra feature Sparkle is resistant to red stele and leaf troubles.) 
Plants of Sparkle are naturally quite vigorous, but with Rayner’s virus-free stock they have that extra)” 
vitality that really makes this a great favorite for both commercial growers and home gardeners. In 
Michigan there is a variety known as Paymaster that is generally considered to be the same as Sparkle.| 

25 Plants $2.70; 50 for $4.15; 100 for $6.20; 1,000 for $27.00. Complete Prices Page 17. _ 


wae. Denseybelle 


HUGE, BEAUTIFUL Se ee ae ee PRODUCTIVE 


If you want big strawberries you want 
Jerseybelle. 

This popular berry was introduced by the 
New Jersey Agricultural Experiment Station 
and soon became very popular because of its 
huge, bright, beautiful berries which bring 
the highest prices. They are therefore excel- 
lent for roadside stands, auction markets, and 
similar sales where your customers will pay 
more for fancy berries. And if you want a 
berry you can truly be proud of then you will 
find the answer in Jerseybelle since a quart 
of these berries is truly a sight to behold. 

Berries of Jerseybelle have consistently 
been about the largest of any variety we have 
ever seen, and they have a beautiful glossy 
color that gives a waxed appearance. The 
cap is large and the seeds are bright yellow, 
resulting in a berry of unusual beauty. 
The flesh is not nearly as juicy as in some 
varieties, thus Jerseybelle will hold its appear- — 
ance quite well. The flavor is not as good as for some berries but is ge een The ripening season i | 
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 profits, you will make a planting c 
Rayner’s registered, virus-free Jerseybelle. 

25 Plants $2.90; 50 for $4.45; 100 for $6.60; 1,000 for $29.00. 
See order sheet for postage and handling charge. 


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—“Redstar “mi LARGE EXTRA-LATE 


| The big feature of Redstar is its unusual lateness. It 
ripens a week or more after the normal late varieties. 
Thus, Redstar is very popular with both home gardeners 
and commercial producers who want to extend 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 throughout most of the Eastern 
') states. 
'  Redstar does best in fertile soil where it will make a 
| nice bed of unusually large plants. The fruit is large, attrac- 
tive, 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 re- 
| sulted 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 dependable. 
‘125 Plants $2.90; 50 for $4.45; 100 for $6.60; 1,000 
| for $29.00. Complete Prices Page 17. See Page 18 
and order sheet for postage and handling charge. 


et EXTRA LARGE BERRIES 
t2un02C LATE—EXTRA FINE FLAVOR 
VIRUS-FREE 


For many years ARMORE has been a favorite variety with home gardeners and local market 
growers. This variety is well suited throughout the area from Missouri to New England. Although 
rated as a late variety it ripens several days ahead of such extra-late varieties as Redstar and Vesper. 
Armore is a good plant maker and grows well in most soils. 

Its foliage is subject to leaf troubles but this does not seem to interfere with heavy yields of large, de- 
licious berries which have a good red color inside and out. For big yields of a large, late, sweet berry 
. be sure to try Rayner’s virus-free stock of Armore. 


25 Plants $2.60; 50 for $3.95; 100 for $5.90; 1,000 for $26.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 


EXTRA LARGE VIRUS 
VERY LATE FREE 


Vesper, which was tested as New Jersey selection 
No. 157, provides strawberry growers with the big- 
gest and one of the latest of all strawberries. This 
variety is truly amazing because of its huge berries, 
which are as large as any variety we know. It is 
much like Jerseybelle in most respects, which it now 
displaces as champion for berry size. For lateness 
it is about as late as Redstar, which is generally con- 
sidered to be the latest of all June bearing straw- 
berries. Foliage of Vesper is generally vigorous but 
like Jerseybelle is a bit more susceptible to leaf 
troubles than some varieties. But with proper grow- 
ing conditions Vesper can be one of the most remark- 
able 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 straw- 
berries are gone. Be sure to try at least a few of this 
neg 3 amazing new variety that will show you and your 
a : ; friends just how big a strawberry can be. 


25 Plants $3.00; 50 for $4.55; 100 for $6.75; 1,000 for $30.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 13 


ws Peodeaat 


From Canadian Department of Agriculture 


Because of its heavy production of sweet, firm, attractive |’ 
berries that aré rated good for processing and freezing, Red- 
coat has become the most popular variety in Canada and is 
gaining favor in the U.S. This fine variety was introduced by | 
the Canadian Department of Agriculture and, of course, is 
very winter hardy. Redcoat ripens in midseason and appears | 
to be well worth trial in most moderate to cold climates. 
Rayner’s virus-free stock will give best results. | 


25 Plants $3.10; 100 for $6,95; 1,000 for $31.00. 


A FIRM VARIETY FOR C VIRUS 

COLD CLIMATES 1s Cw FREE 

FULTON was introduced by the New York Experiment Station to provide a good, firm strawberry | 
suited to cold climates. As most northern berries are rather soft, the firmness of this beautiful, productive, 


midseason variety, is quite important to commercial growers who want a variety that will bring top, 
prices at local markets. Plants of Fulton are vigorous and resistant to leaf troubles. 


25 Plants $2.80; 50 for $4.35; 100 for $6.45; 1,000 for $28.00. 
f 


wm “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 features and has also proven to be fine 
for freezing. The plants are extremely winter hardy and will grow in our coldest states. Try Rayner’s 
registered stock of virus-free Dunlap. | 


25 Plants for $2.50; 50 for $3.75; 100 for $5.60; 1,000 for $25.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 


vaus J Sleteher 


WINTER HARDY 
HIGH QUALITY 


FLETCHER was released by the New York 
Agricultural Experiment Station in 1959 as a 
result of the outstanding breeding program of 
Dr. George L. Slate. For several years this 
variety has been tested in New York and other 
states and has proven to be a very promising 
berry for both home use and commercial pro- 
duction. It is a cross of Midland with Suwannee, 
both of which have excellent quality, and as a 
result Fletcher has a wonderful flavor that should 
appeal to all who appreciate good strawberry flavor. Berries of Fletcher are reasonably large, brigh| 
in color, excellent for freezing, and sufficiently firm for commercial marketing. The plants ar) 
vigorous: tall, and very productive. Fletcher is a fairly late variety—ripening about 3 days — 
Sparkle. It is very winter hardy and well adapted to northeastern conditions. 


25 Plants $2.80; 50 for $4.35; 100 for $6.45; 1,000 for $28.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
14 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 


| home plantings. 


states, it is considered a good commercial 
_ variety in some sections. 


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VIRUS o CAROLINA 
FREE CY FAVORITE 
ALBRITTON is a leading commercial and home garden variety in the coastal region of North Caro- 


lina and will give good results southward into Georgia and northward into Virginia. In this area it pro- 
duces berries that are unusually attractive and of fine quality but unfortunately Albritton does not 


| give good results in colder climates. Rayner’s virus-free stock of Albritton is especially vigorous and 


productive. 
25 Plants $2.50; so $3.75; 1,000 for $25.00. See order sheet for postal charges. 


VIRUS @ BEST FOR 

FREE LCQOA FLORIDA 
Because of the lack of cold weather in Florida there is not sufficient winter dormancy for fruit develop- 
ment 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 extensively for shipment to the North. Its berries are large 


25 Plants $2.40; 50 for $8.65; 100 for $5.40; 1,000 for $24.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 


VIRUS DROUGHT 
FREE Slakewmore RESISTANT 
THE BEST FOR PRESERVES AND JAMS—WONDERFUL FOR FREEZING 
Because of its fine qualities when processed or frozen BLAKEMORE once was the most widely planted 


and elongate and have a or $s and wonderful flavor. Not satisfactory north of Georgia. 


- commercial strawberry. Its sparkling, light-red, firm berries still produce the finest, most attractive 
_) preserves you have ever seen. When frozen the berries hold their shape well and have fine color. For a 
_ special attraction freeze some whole, with caps attached. Plants of Blakemore are especially vigorous 


and will grow well in nearly any soil. This early variety is especially suited to moderate climates but 


_ should do well in all but the coldest states. If you like strawberry preserves be sure to try Blakemore. 


25 Plants for $2.40; 50 for $3.65; 100 for $5.40; 1,000 for $24.00. 


VIRUS 


x Tennessee Geauty FRE 


LATE COMMERCIAL VARIETY 
| FOR SOUTH-CENTRAL STATES 


Tennessee Beauty is recommended as a 
commercial variety in south-central and east- 
ern states, where its firmness is a definite 
advantage. Many growers tell us that it is 
their best producer. 

The berries are of medium size and have a 
bright, rich red color. The flavor is good, and 
the slight tartness results in fine quality. For 
freezing and preserving Tennessee Beauty 
rates high since it produces a fine bright prod- 
uct. One feature of this variety that is de- 
sirable for processing is the ease with which 
the cap comes off. With its many fine features 
such as good quality, firmness, beauty, and 
high production, Tennessee Beauty is defin- 
itely a good variety for both commercial and 


Although we do not recommend large-scale 
planting of Tennessee Beauty in the northern 


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25 Plants $2.60; 50 for $3.95; 100 for $5.90; 1,000 for $26.00. Complete Prices Page 17. 
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VERY PRODUCTIVE AND HARDY See Inside Front Cover for Further Details 

We wish we could show you the many letters of praise we have received concerning the outstanding | 
performance of our virus-free stock of Ozark Beauty. Below is just one of the many favorable comments | 
on Ozark Beauty. For an everbearer, it has an unusually good flavor which is most rewarding in the fall. | 
Plants of Ozark Beauty are very vigorous and will give good results in almost any reasonably fertile soil} 
where they grow rapidly and produce lots of runners. For best results the first crop of blossoms should be! 
removed from newly set plants but in late summer a fine crop of big, delicious berries will be produced. | 
Then, the next spring you will be amazed at the heavy production of very large, attractive, delicious fruit, 
and another great crop in the fall. 
25 Plants $4.00; 50 for $6.00; 100 for $9.00; 1,000 for $40.00. 


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PRODUCTIVE 


virus N  @& 
HARDY 


FREE 


Superfection is our most dependatile everbearer. It is a vigorous grower and readily produces goo} 
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 rang’ 
from mild to tart. Superfection 1 is not as good as the June-bearing varieties, but it will give you a fa. 
amount of nice berries in June and July and another crop in the early fall that will continue until freaa 
weather. Fine for home gardens. | 

25 Plants roa 80; 50 for $5.70; 100 for ve 60; 1,000 for $38.00. 


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Rayner’s High Quality Strawberry Plants 


These prices supersede all other prices of Rayner Bros. Prices do not include ship- 
iping charges. Several varieties cannot be combined to obtain a lower price. Full plant- 
‘ing instructions are sent with each order. We do not sell less than 25 of a variety. 


suit our Business 1969 PRICE LIST your money wack 
} 25 50 75 


100 250 500 750 1000 5000 
Early Varieties Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants Plants 
BLAKEMORE V.F. . $2.40 $3.65 $4.55 $5.40 $10.50 $15.60 $20.70 $24.00 $117.50 
EARLIBELLE V.F.. . 2.70 4.15 5.10 6:20" 11.86. (17.55 23.30: 27.00 --482:50 
EARLIDAWN V.F.. . 2.90 4.45 5.50 6.60 12.75 .. 18.90. 25.05. 29,00 - 142.50 


SpAIRFAX VF... . . 2.80 4.35 B00 6.45 12.25 18.20: 24:15: 28:00 137.50 
MLORIDA 90V.F. .. 2.40 3.65 4.55 SAG: 10.50 15.5007 20-10. 22.00, VAL .50 
PaMIDLAND V.F. .. . 2.90 4.45 5.50 6.60 12775 18.90 25.05 29.00 142.50 
PraueMIbnR VE. . . . 2.60 3.95 4.90 5.00 11.40 - 1690. 22.45°. 26.00 - 127.50 
ieee DGLOW V.F. . . . 2.80 4.35 5.35 6.45 1225 18.20. 24.15. 23,00 137.50 
\eeNetlon VE... 8.10 64.65 5.20 6.95 -18:60.° 20:20. 2680 ai00. £52.50 
SSUWANNEE V.F. . . 2.70 4.15 5.10 6.20 LiUSS. 17:55" 2320: 27.060 132.50 
Midseason Varieties 
|) Baise VE. ... 2.70 4.15 5.10 G20 1185. 17.55 23:30. 27.00 2152.50 
IbEeMPIRE VE.  ... 2.60 3.95 4,90 5.90 11.40 1690 22.45 26.00 127.50: 
irON VF... . 2.80 4.35 0.00 645 12.25 18.20: 24.15. 28.00 137.50 
ats mrmpwWaAY VE... «2.80 4.35 o.5D 645 12.25 1820 24.15 £26.00. -.137.50 
i POCAHONTAS V.F. . 2.70 4.15 5.10 6.20 11.85 17.55 23.50 327.00 132.50 
meen ITAN VE. ... 3.50 D.20 6.55 7190 15.80 — 22.75 sos — = 
PeemCHinr YF... . 3.50 O29 6.55 100° 2530 223715 —_ a Se 
BemcoArVvE 3.10 4.65 Saree 6.95 13.60 = 20.20 26.80 31.00 152.50 
mMOBINSON V.F.2. . 2.60 3.95 4.90 590. 1140 16:90 —§ 2245 °-2600. 127.50 
BEN. DUNLAP V.F. . 2.50 S.1D 4.70 5.60 10.95 16.25. 21,55. 25,00) — 122.50 
SoReCROr VE.  .. 2.70 415 5.10 6.20 11.85 17.55 «§°-23:30. 27.00 132.50 
Late Varieties 
meBnITiON V.E. . . 2.50 3.05 4.70 5.60 10.95 16.25 =©6°21.55 =~ 25.00 122.50 
Pavone YE... .. 2.60 3.95 4.90 5.90 11.40 16.90 2245 26.00 127.50 
| FLETCHER VE. ... 2.80 4.35 5.35 6.45 12.25 18.20. 24.15. 28.00 ©. 137.50 
WIJERSEYBELLE V.F. . 2.90 4.45 5.50 6.60 12.75 18:90 25.05 29.00: -- 142.50 
IMREDSTAR VE... ... 2.90 4.45 5.50 6.60 12.75 18.90 . 25.05. -29.00 142.50 
Seanwii Vr 8 § ==. «2.70 4.15 5.10 6.20 11.35 17.55.- 23.50) 27.06 132.50 
| TENN. BEAUTY V.F. 2.60 3.95 4.90 5.90 11.40 16.90 22.45 26.00 127.50 
_ VESPER Woes -. .., 3.00 4.55 5.60 6.75 i315 19.50 25.90 -30.600 147.50 
_ Everbearing Varieties 
OZARK BEAUTY V.F. 4.00 6.00 7.60 9.00 17.50. 2600. 34.50 40:00 ay 


SUPERFECTION V.F. 3.80 5.70 7.20 8.60 16.60 24.70 32.80 38.00 — 


log have been field grown by us from virus-free foundation stock fur- 
eau of Plant Industry, Soils and Agricultural Engineering, Beltsville, 
, University of Maryland. Our field-grown stock has been dusted with para- 
irus diseases. It has also been grown at considerable distance from any other 
duce clear-cut symptoms in most strawberry varieties, but simply weaken and 
be made that these plants are 100 percent free of viruses. Because of the measures 
nts from virus infection, we believe them to be substantially virus-free. 


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THE UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND 
AND 


A Copy Of Our Nursery 
Certificate Is Sent With Each 
Shipment. 

All of our plants are 
guaranteed. See page 18 
for details. 

All plants are graded to 
meet Nursery Association 
standards. 


STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE 


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| COLLEGE PARK, MARYLAND a 2 DATE. August 23, 1968 
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STATE HORTICULTURAL DEPARTMENT 
Certificate of Dnspection YY *=ce Strawberries 
Duplicate of Number. 47. 


irus Free St: 
Bundle Tag #10 


None of the Prices in this 
Catalog Include Postage. Please 
| See Order Sheet and page 18 for 
| Postal Charges and other Ship- 
ping Information. 


This is to Certi{p, Thar the nunery stock of _Riyner Brothers, Inc. 


locatediax Salisbury - ii icomico County 
State of Maryland, has been officially examined in 
ion 5 5 an 


accordance with the laws of Maryland, 1898, Chapter 289, 
Section 58, premi re found bualy injurious 
insect 


to be apparently free from dangerously inju 


ery stock not grown within this state, unles such stock is previously 
© Entomologist and State Plant Pathologist 
mber 1969 


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BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST IF 


To Our Customers and Friends 


We are very happy to welcome you as a reader of Rayner’s Berry 
Book. In it you will find the best possible planting stock of straw- 
berries, 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 of 
satisfaction which assures you of good plants or your money will | 


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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, blue- 
berries, 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 frutt. 


Yours for continued success with Rayner’s plants. H, JACK W. RAYNER, President 


INSTRUCTIONS TO PURCHASERS 


With each strawberry variety description you will find our 1969 prices and on page 17 we have a com- 
plete list of all varieties in any quantity. These prices supersede any previous prices. | 


We can ship your plants by Parcel Post, United Parcel Service, Air Freight or Express, Greyhound | 
Bus, or R. E. A. Express. We commend UPS or Parcel Post for small orders. 


PARCEL POST. Add 10% of the total order for postage and handling for orders of $6.00 or more. ! 
For orders less than $6.00, Aa “60¢. For orders west of the Mississippi the charge is 15% of the cost of | 
plants with a minimum of 80c. 

UPS. United Parcel Service is a private parcel delivery service. Generally delivery is faster by | 
UPS than by Parcel Post. Packages are delivered by a uniformed driver who must obtain a signature. 
If your address is RFD or box, please indicate name of road or street. There is a postage and handling | 
charge of 10% of the order with a minimum of 60c. This service can be used oe in the following states: | 
Ala., Conn., Del., D. C., Fla., Ga., Ind., Ky., Md., Me.; Mass.; N. H., N.J., N.Y. N. C2 -@hioseaes 
(cncept Phila. area)! lava te S. Ge Monn V 2, V ti Eend W. Va. 

ATR FREIGHT. On all isthe aden thee is aie fastest way to ship plants and has been very catis-| | 
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| roots we recommend the well-known Victoria 
| variety. These whole roots will soon become es- 
| tablished and produce lots of long, tender, pink 
| stalks that are excellent for home use. Gives best 


MacDonald 
RED 


RHUBARB is a very popular perennial 
where winters are sufficiently cold to freeze 
ground 3 to 4in. A few plants well tended 
make an excellent supply for sauce and 
pies. 

We offer the MacDonald Red variety 
because of its marked superiority. Matures 
earlier, sweeter, and one planting lasts a 
lifetime. Plant in spring, 3 to 4 ft. apart. 
Rhubarb culture is given in Bulletin No. 18. 


Prices for Large, Vigorous Divisions 
$1.10 each; 3 for $3.00; 10 for $8.75. 


VICTORIA RHUBARB 


For those who want vigorous, seedling rhubarb 


HORSERADISH 


This is the old-fashioned Maliner Kren variety 
that is very vigorous and develops such large firm 
roots. Grows best in moist, cool soils of reason- 
able fertility. If you like horseradish, you will 
surely want to try this excellent variety. A few 
roots will soon develop into a fine bed that will 


| vith 2 uniform supply of moisture. Prices of 
| Victoria Rhubarb: 


Strong I-yr. whole roots, 1 to 14 in. diam- 


last for years. 


Vigorous whole roots about 6 to 8 in. 
long: 5 for $1.60; 10 for $2.75. 


olen FRESH 


From Your Own Plantings 
Year After Year 


The best eastern variety for home and commercial 
planting is the disease-resistant MARY WASHING- 
TON. 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. 250 roots 
will take care of canning and 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 lbs. of 10-6-4 fertilizer per 
100 sq. ft. has been added. Spread the roots in a trench 
about 6 in. deep and 8 in. wide. Place plants about 16 in. 
apart and cover crowns with about 2 in. of soil. As plants 
begin to make new growth, gradually 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 25 50 100 250 500 1000 

 I-yr. #1 Roots $0.95 $1.75 $3.25 $4.95 $7.25 $14.25 $21.10 $32.50 

| 2-yr. #1 Roots 1.65 2:75 5.00 7.60 12.95 21.70 31.10 49.00 

| 3-Yr. Jumbo Roots 2.15 3.75 6.60 9.90 14.85 28.35 47.85 82.50 
Big 3-Yr. Roots will produce some stalks large enough for cutting the second year. These 


Prices do not include postage. See page 18 and order sheet for postage and handling charge. 


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CERTIFIED RASPBERRY PLANTS 


This is the dependable certified stock which has been 
state inspected for freedom from insects and diseases and 
which has been proven dependable by many years of 
profitable production by thousands of commercial growers 
and home gardeners. 


Ve BLACK RASPBERRIES 


LOGAN is a fine early black raspberry, ripening about a 
week before Cumberland and producing fine crops of beau- 
fitul, high quality berries. Very hardy and vigorous. 

“ BRISTOL is a fine midseason black raspberry with large, 
round, firm berries of very good quality. It is very vigor- 
ous, nine hardy, and produces big crops. 

VA CUMBERLAND ripens in midseason and gives big yields 
of beautiful black raspberries of unsurpassed flavor and 
quality. Its plants are vigorous, hardy and adapted to 
various soils. 


RED RASPBERRIES | 


’ LATHAM; is the standard red raspberry for most of the eastern states. Its plants are hardy, pro- 
ducing big crops of large, high-quality fruit, fine for fresh use, freezing, or preserves. Latham is fine for 
home gardens and excellent for commercial plantings, for its berries hold up well for shipment. It is 
hardy in our coldest climates and very late in ripening. 


berries is rapidly increasing in popularity. It is very hardy and has heavy yields of firm berries which 
are excellent for freezing. Taylor is recommended both for home plantings and commercial use. 


/SEPTEMBER EVERBEARING RED RASPBERRY is from the New York Experiment Station. 
ie is truly an outstanding variety, producing a wonderful crop of high- quality, early berries during the | 
regular summer season and other fine crop that begins to ripen early in the fall. September is a real 
winner for home use where its firm berries, which are free from crumbling, are especially nice for freezing. 


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/ TAYLOR usually ripens considerably earlier than Latham and because of its very large, delicious | 


Prices of certified 1-Yr. x1 plants of Latham, Taylor, September, Bristol, Cumber- | 
land and Logan. These prices do not include postage (see order sheet). | 
5 10 25 50 100 250 500 750 1000 j | 
plants plants _ plants plants plants plants plants plants plants] | 
$1.90 $3.40 $6.60 $12.20 $22.50 $51.60 $93.75 $129.40 se ae oO; 


ASK FOR RAYNER’S BULLETIN 14 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 


GROWING RASPBERRIES 


Raspberries give best results in areas where generally planted in early spring nae a 
the summers are not usually hot or dry. There- duce a crop about 15 months after plantin 
fore they are not generally grown south of The canes are tied to wires or to posts, d 
Tennessee and Missouri. A good, fertile soil that pending upon the planting system. Aft 
retains moisture but is still not poorly drained the first fruiting season the fruiting: anes: 
gives best results. Raspberries should be planted regular red and black raspberries are _prun 
in early spring for best results. If possible a high out—leaving the new canes which will 
amount of well rotted manure should be mixed fruit the next season. In the ease 
into the soil before planting. Alsoaregularspring bearing raspberries the canes whicl 
application of about 450 pounds per acre of the fall erop should not be prune 
10-10-10 fertilizer is important. This is equiva- only slightly cut back in the ‘spring 
lent to about 6 ounces per plant. In small results with raspberries a recommer 
plantings the rows are usually 6 feet apart program for control of diseases a 
with 4 feet between plants. Raspberries are is necessary. : 


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_ VIRUS-FREE RASPBERRY PLANTS 


As a et of research by the United States Department 
of Agriculture and the University of Maryland a program 
for production of substantially virus-free raspberry plants 
has been developed. We were the first nursery to offer 
this stock to the public and this year an increased supply 
is available. These plants have been propagated from 
virus-free foundation stock and maintained substantially 
| virus-free by a special program of isolation, spraying, 
and inspection. To obtain the full benefit of this virus-free 
vigor these plants should be separated from other brambles 
by at least 200 ft. and a recommended program for con- 
trol of aphids should be followed. 

Because of the many extra procedures necessary to pro- 
duce this special stock, their cost is more than for regular 
certified plants but we believe that the resulting increase 
in vigor, production, and quality will far outweigh the 
difference in price. 


| VIRUS-FREE RED RASPBERRIES 


_LATHAM is the most widely grown red raspberry since it is a very dependable producer in such 

cold climates as Minnesota and North Dakota as well as the southern raspberry area. This variety yields 

| big crops of large, firm berries with a delicious flavor. It ripens very late and thus provides berries long 
{ter the regular season. Latham has long been a standard commercial and home variety. 


‘ NEWBURGH is an excellent early-midseason red raspberry that is excellent for commercial pro- 

duction because it produces fine crops of very large, very firm attractive berries of good quality. It has 
vigorous, hardy plants of medium height and is less subject to mosaic infection than most red varieties. 
It is important to cut back the canes at spring pruning in order to allow proper fruit development. 


‘TAYLOR is a late red raspberry that produces big crops of the most beautiful raspberries you have 
ever seen. Its berries are very large and long in shape and are especially attractive. They are firm in 
texture and have fine quality. The plants are so sturdy that they usually do not need support. 


\WIRUS-FREE BLACK RASPBERRIES 


! PLUM FARMER is an early black raspberry from Ohio that has long been a favorite because of its 
vigor, drought resistance and fine crops of large, bright, firm berries. The crop ripens rapidly and uni- 
formly so that it can all be harvested in two or three pickings. One of the hardiest black raspberries. 


| BRISTOL is an excellent midseason black raspberry that is very popular for home or commercial use. 
Big crops of very large, round, firm berries that have a fine sweet flavor and excellent quality. Plants 
are vigorous, with good winter hardiness and are adapted to a wide range of growing conditions. 


See: 50 100 500 
a cee Splat plants __ plants Send for Rayner’s Bulletin 
$10.95 $20.31 $37.50 $156.25 No. 14 


nice m raspberry canes look. Phey looked so good I hated to cut them but I did 
E. ScarsporouGH, Lowell, Mass. 


a ner rothers since 1949 and I thought it was high time to write and tell 
iness with you. Your thoughtfulness and cooperation has not gone un- 
e — enue your company to all of our neighbors and they too 


Mrs. Louis Poiuack, Rockville, Md. 


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For best results with most fruit trees plant at least 
two varieties for pollination. 


v ‘ APPLE TREES 


WINESAP, IMPROVED STRAIN. Beautiful deep red color. Vigor- 
ous, hardy, productive, early bearing. Rich flavor. Crisp, tender apples 
of long-keeping quality. 

VY GRIMES GOLDEN. A vigorous producer of excellent fall apples. Big, 
golden yellow, tender, crisp apple of fancy dessert quality. 

“GOLDEN DELICIOUS. Heavy yielding, early bearing. Bright golden | 
yellow, crisp, juicy apples. National favorite. 

RED McINTOSH. A leading commercial variety. Fancy red apples 
' with white, tender flesh of high quality and aroma. Tree very hardy 
and vigorous. 

JRED 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. 


APPLE TREE PRICES 3 to 9 trees 
Each Each 


ONi Sto Aa ey hoe ee $3.00 $2.75 


PEACH TREES 


GOLDEN JUBILEE. An unusually hardy tree unequaled for produc- 
tion 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. Midseason. One of 
the best for processing. 
jy BELLE OF GEORGIA. Considered the best of white-fleshed peaches. 
Large size, freestone. Delicious flavor. Midseason. 
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, yellow flesh. Ripens late. 


PEACH TREE PRICES 3 to 9 trees 
Each Each 


DNS HOD a its te ee ee a $3.00 $2.75 


Write for Rayner’s Bulletin 16 on fruit tree culture 
J "NEW! HARDY APRICOTS FROM MINNESOTA a 
Imagine apricots so hardy they thrive in the cold climate of Minnesota. These two new varieties were 
released by the Minnesota Agricultural Experiment Station in 1961 and have proven their ability to. 
produce fine crops of delicious, beautiful apricots in an area with winter temperatures down to 30° below | 
zero. MOONGOLD and SUNGOLD produce trees about 10 to 12 ft. tall and are ideal for home gardens. | 
Sturdy, sails trees (2-3 ft.) $3.95 each; 2 for $7.50. Plus postage—-see order sheet. ae 


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 1s 


of the excellent virus-free strain that is exceptionally vigorous and productive. 3 to 9 trees 
Each Each 
22Y r:, 3:40°4 Fie Gees SS Oe ee eee $3.00 


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/ PEAR TREES 


BARTLETT. Old favorite pear considered best for home garden and 

market throughout the northern half of country. Large, golden yellow 

lip ars have a reddish blush. Flavor excellent. Vigorous, highly pro- 
active 

SECKEL. A pear of excellent flavor, fruiting in September and October. 

Fruit medium-sized with a deep brown, reddish cheek when fully ripe. 
igorous, disease resistant. 

\MAGNESS. Big new blight resistant pear from U. 8. Dept. of Agri- 
ee; Fine flavor, high quality, winter hardy. Requires another pear 
or pollination. 

-MOONGLOW. Another U.S.D.A. blight resistant variety. Large, 
delicious pears ripen two weeks before Bartlett. Good pollinator and 
very hardy. 


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PEAR TREE PRICES 


3 to 9 trees 
Each Each 
meV ir 3 to 4 fi... uss we $O.00 $2.75 


New! THORNLESS BLACKBERRIES 


_ Now you can pick delicious blackberries at home without getting scratched and stuck with thorns. 
Pick our own blackberries in a short-sleeved shirt. These two new introductions are very productive. 


a ealine becid i in 1958 : Dr. D. H. Seott and Dr. D. P. Ink, at Bae has been evaluated in 
uting plots at several locations. It ripens about August 1 at Beltsville. The fruit is large, firm, 
int conic, jet-black when fully ripe, has a delicious flavor. Canes are thornless, very productive 
d hardy 1 in central New Jersey, central Ohio and southward. Be sure to try some in your garden 
s year. 


TF ORNFR EE. Originated by a cross me de in 1956 of U.S. 1410 and U. g, 1414, was selected by 
ir. D. H. Scott and Dr. D. P. Ink. It ripens about 3 weeks later than Eldorado, and a week earlier 
than: Smoothstem. The fruit is medium large, firm, blunt conic, glossy black and has a good tart flavor. 
Canes are thornless, not quite as vigorous as Smoothstem, but very productive 1 in fertile soils. It has 
been hardy in Oregon, New Jersey, Ohio, Illinois and southward. This is another good blackberry 
‘that you should try. 


Vigorous #1 Plants: 5 for $3.15; 10 for $5.65; 25 for $10.95; 50 for $20.31; 100 for $37.50 


“New! RANGER BLACKBERRY 


This excellent new blackberry was developed by Dr. I. C. Haut of the University of Maryland. 
Plants of Ranger are quite vigorous and very productive with 
large, bright blackberries that are truly delicious when al- 
lowed to ripen fully. We recommend it throughout the 
blackberry area. 


Another fine introduction of the New York Experiment 
Station. During recent years Darrew has proven to be a 
dependable producer of big crops, of large, firm, high quality 
blackberries. Very vigorous and winter hardy. 


PRICES FOR RANGER AND DARROW 
1-YR., #1 PLANTS 


5 10 25 50 100 500 
plants plants plants plants plants plants 
$2.75 $4.95 $9.65 $17.90 $33.00 $137.50 


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RAYNER’S 


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 available 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 root systems, 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 three or four 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. 


Dwarf Apple Trees 


Sturdy trees on the fully dwarfing Malling IX rootstock. Trees grow to about 8 ff. tall. 
McINTOSH. Especially suited to Northeast. Big, attractive, red apples with crisp, white flesh. Tender 
and juicy. Very winter hardy. 

WINESAP. Long-time favorite red apple with sweet, juicy flesh. Very vigorous and winter hardy. 


GOLDEN DELICIOUS. The queen of apples for beauty and flavor. Big golden apples of superior | 


quality and unsurpassed flavor. 


| 
RED DELICIOUS. The national favorite. Large, bright red apples of outstanding beauty and flavor. | 


Very vigorous and productive. 
Prices of 2-yr. dwarf apples 3 ft. up, $3.50 each; 3 trees for $9.75. 
These prices do not include postage. 


Dwarf Peach 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 two to three years. See page 22 for variety descriptions. 


GOLDEN JUBILEE (Early) HALE HAVEN (Midseason) 
BELLE OF GEORGIA (Midseason) ELBERTA (Late) 


3 to 4 ft. trees, $3.95 each; 3 for $10.75. 
Our prices do not include Postage. See page 18 and order sheet for postage and handling chargant 


Dwarf Cherry Trees 
EXCELLENT FOR FRESH USE AND ALL TYPES OF PROCESSING 


/ NORTH STAR isa 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, pee 
two varieties to insure proper pollination. 


Well-rooted trees, 2 to 3 ft. tall. $3.25 each; 2 trees (one of each variety) $5.95. 
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Dwarf Pear Trees 


Grafted to dependable Quince dwarfing stock. 
Trees grow to about 12 ft. Plant two or more 
varieties for pollination. 


CLAPP’S FAVORITE. A large yellow, early 
pear of exceptionally fine flavor and quality. 
Trees are very hardy and productive. 


SECKEL. Delicious, small pears. Vigorous and 
blight resistant. An excellent variety. 


BARTLETT. Top quality, very productive. For 
areas where fire blight is not severe. 


DEVOE. (Plant Pat. No. 728.) Large, elongate 
fruit with crisp white sweet flesh and good keep- 
ing quality. Trees upright and vigorous. 


Prices of Dwarf Pear Trees: 
3 ft. up, $4.25 each; 3 trees for $12.00 


Plus Postage. See page 18 and back of 
order sheet for postage and handling charge. 


Dwarf Plums 


_ These dwarf trees require very little room and may be planted 15 feet apart. Plum trees have a double 


| value, with beautiful blossoms in the spring and juicy ripe fruit in the very early fall. 


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STANLEY. An excellent, very popular prune-plum for both home and commercial planting. Trees are 


| vigorous and self fertile producing tremendous crops of large, purple plums with a golden flesh that is 


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unexcelled for flavor when fully ripe. Ripens in early September in the New England area. 


FELLENBERG. This old favorite variety is also known as German prune or Italian prune. It is self- 
fruitful and very hardy, producing big crops of large, purple, freestone plums with a firm, sweet, delicious 
flesh. Excellent for fresh use, market sales, and processing. Ripens in September. 


GREEN GAGE. This is truly a high quality plum that every home owner should have in his fruit plant- 
ing. Its fruit is round with a greenish yellow skin and flesh. The flavor of this juicy, sweet plum is de- 
lightful. The tree is hardy and the fruit ripens in September. 


BLUE DAMSON. This is a medium round, dark purple, freestone Damson plum. It is tart, wonderful 


| for making preserves and canning. It produces large yields and ripens in September. 


Prices of well-rooted Dwarf Plum Trees: 2 yr., 2 to 3-ft. size, $4.00 each; 
four trees (1 of each variety) $14.95, plus postage. 


“Fruit Bowl Special 


: 2 DWARF APPLE TREES—Your choice 
of 2 varieties from preceding page. 
- 2 DWARF PEACH TREES—Your choice 
of 2 varieties from preceding page. 
2 DWARF PEAR TREES—Your choice 
of 2 varieties from top of page. 
2 DWARF PLUM TREES—Your choice 
of 2 varieties listed above. 


2 DWARF CHERRY TREES—one of 
cach variety. y 


Total of 10 Dwarf Fruit Trees. 


Regular Price $37.90. Special Fruit 
Bowl Price $32.00, plus postage. — 


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EXCELLENT 
FOR SHADE 


FAST GROWING, EARLY PRODUCING 


HARDY, BLIGHT RESISTANT 

Here is the most popular of all nut trees. In a 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 that are very much like American 
chestnuts. 

Chinese chestnuts are highly resistant to the blight 
disease, very hardy, and will produce excellent 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 two or 
more trees for cross-pollination. These are vigorous 
seedlings selected from highly productive trees that will 
begin to bear in 2 or 3 years. Hardy to about 20° below 
zero. 


PRICES FOR Sturdy, Well-rooted, Branched Trees 
3 to 4 ft., $2.25 each, or $2.00 each in quantities 
of 10 or more. 


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HIGHLY 
PRODUCTIVE 


|e  FAMous 


CARPATHIAN 
STRAIN 


Hardy to 40° below zero 


This is the exceptionally 
hardy Persian or English 
walnut 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. 


These vigorous seedling 
trees are very dependable 
for consistent yields as far 
north as Minnesota. For 
good crops it is best to have 
two or more trees for proper 
pollination. Vigorous, well- 
rooted, seedling trees. 


2 to 3-ft. size, $3.95 each; 
3 for $10.75, plus postage. 


Write for Bulletin No. 18 on Nut Tree Culture 


Prices in this Catalog do not include postage. 


26 


See order sheet for postage and handling charge. 


i 


THE OUTSTANDING 
EASTERN VARIETIES 


| V —The Best Blue 


This is the variety with the true grape flavor that 
has been the favorite for over 100 years. Unsurpassed 
for home gardens and commercial production. Ripenslate. 


—tThe Best White 


A fine midseason white variety that produces lots of 
beautiful clusters of large, excellent grapes. 


V/ —tThe Best Red 


| When fully ripe CACO has a deliciously different 
| flavor that makes it very popular. Its vigor and winter 
_hardiness make it well adapted to eastern grape area. 


—tThe Best Black 
For a real flavor treat the wonderful quality of a 
/) vine-ripened FREDONIA grape is hard to beat. This 
'» excellent early black variety produces extra heavy crops. 
CONCORD, NIAGARA 


PRICES OF “Caco, FREDONIA 
2-Yr. #1 Plants, Extra Large 
$1.10 each; 3 for $3.00; 10 for $9.00; 
25 for $19.35, plus postage— 
see order sheet. 


CONCORD 


Illustration about two-thirds actual size 


| 50 feet of row in a 6-foot space 
IDEAL FOR SMALL YARDS 


The Terrace is made of aluminum that 
holds its beauty for years. It will accom- 
modate 50 Everbearing strawberry plants. 
The ease of watering and fertilizing enables 

| much more production of fruit than would 
normally be realized. The beauty of foli- 
age and blossoms and the harvest of berries 


ey 


ae” Re 


I 


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 blos- 
soms but cut off the runners and you will 
_ have excellent berries 60 days or less after 
» planting. ; 


NEW MODEL PYRAMID $8.98 

Consists of three attractive corrugated aluminum bands 
with a base diameter of 6 feet. Complete with sprinkler 
system ready for attachment to your garden hose. 


ACCESSORIES FOR PYRAMID 


Cover (plastic) makes small greenhouse .......... $5.15 
Soppomeoiips “WOriCOVvenl 2a. sso ie ores st tee $3.70 
Net) (féorabird! protection) <.eiiis wav eee cin $6.70 


27 


Multiflora Rose 


The primary use for Multiflora rose is to pro- 
vide. a protective barrier around fields and prop- 
erty 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 repairs. It will fence in farm animals and 
keep out trespassers. Very popular for conserva- 
tion use to prevent land erosion. Multiflora rose 
grows well in nearly any soil type and is suitable 
for all but the most northern areas. Producessmall 
white blossoms followed by clusters of red berries. 


PRICE LIST: Vigorous, well-rooted plants 
25 plants $4.25 100 plants $13.50 
50 plants 7.50 500 plants 39.00 

See Page 18 and Order Sheet for Postal Charge 


“Pintects Your Property with an Pipeneuapic Thane 
Barrier. Excellent Bird and Game Cover. 


WINTER AZ ALE AS | RAYNER’S SELECTION OF FINE 

HARDY 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 blooms; low, compact growth habit. 


Field-grown, 3 yr. plants, 8 to 12 in. tall, $1.50 each; 3 for $4.25. 
For Good Results with Azaleas Follow Blueberry Culture and Plant in Shade. 


. e A beautiful companion to the 
Cherokee Princess White Dogwood ¢hetkce chic sed dogvood 
described inside the back cover. This fine tree produces large, pure white flowers in great abundance. 
Trees are very vigorous, early blooming, and have an excellent branching habit. Hardy in most of the 
New England area. Sturdy well-rooted trees 24 to 30 in. tall, $3.85 each. 


. Amur River Privet is completely winter hardy in the coldest states. Plants | 
Privet Hed ge grow rapidly to make a fine hedge or windbreak. Leaves are small, dark | 
green and very attractive. Plant one foot apart. Vigorous, well-rooted plants 12 to 18 inches tall with 
2 or more stems, 10 for $4.00; 25 for $8.95; 50 for $17.00; 100 for $33.00. 


For graceful beauty the weeping willow is outstanding. In most | 
Weeping Willow of the New England states, west to the Mississippi, and in the © 


South it is a favorite for planting near river and stream banks, but also gives good results in dry land. 
This is the old-fashioned strain of willow that is so easy to grow and is very hardy. 


3 to 4-ft. trees, $1.50 each; 3 for $3.95. See order sheet for postal charge. 


Excellent for All Types of 


Japanese Yews (Taxus) tanascape and Hedge 


Plantings. Very Hardy. 


The Yews are in greatest demand because they do equally 
well in shade or sun. Leaves are broader than other evergreens, 
are not prickly, and have a flat, glossy deep green hue that re- 
mains all year around. Yews stand hard clipping and are of 
dense habit. Do well in ordinary soil and prefer plenty of humus. 
8 to 10 in. size. See page 18 and order sheet for postal charge. 


$1.10 each; 3 for $3.00 
Upright Yew—Use at entrances, corners and for drive entrances. 


Spreader Yew—Use under windows, around low porches or 
low foundations. 


; = Be sure to specify Upright or Spreading. | ned = 
Upright Yew Spreader Yew 


Write for Rayner’s Bulletin No. 20 which includes culture of ornamentals and Multifiora Rose. 


28 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 


_ Rayner’s pines and spruces are excellent for 
Christmas tree plantings. Seedlings that cost only 
a few pennies now will soon be worth dollars. Make 
poor land or hillsides produce a real profit. Ideal 
for erosion control, windbreaks, and hedges. 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 plant- 
ings since it grows very fast and will reach saleable 
size in five years. Grows well in dry or moist soil 
and makes a nicely shaped tree with very little 
shearing. Excellent for ornamental use. 


AUSTRIAN PINE 


Will grow well in nearly any soil from sand to 
‘clay and will tolerate industrial smoke and fumes 
that kill other pines. Needles are dark green and 
iquite stiff. Develops into nice bushy saleable tree 
‘in about seven years. 


DOUGLAS FIR 


This has long been a favorite tree for Christmas 
plantings since it has a naturally compact type of 
‘growth. With relatively little shearing it will 
‘produce high-grade trees. Needles of Douglas fir 
are short and have a blue-green color. Our trees 
are of the special San Isabel, Colorado, strain. 


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 necessary. 


CANADIAN 


For graceful beauty the hemlock cannot be excelled. It produces short, dark green needles which give 
its long drooping boughs an almost feathery appearance. Canadian hemlock can be easily pruned to 


bees 


' NORWAY SPRUCE 


Norway spruce has long been a favorite specimen 
tree in northern gardens where its stately beauty 
cannot be excelled. Prefers moist soils rather than 
dry land and will make a nice tree in about eight 
years. 


COLORADO BLUE SPRUCE 


A truly magnificent tree with an outstandingly 
different blue-green color. In contrast with other 
evergreens this blue spruce is most unusual and 
thus is highly prized for its ornamental value. Gives 
good results in moist, fertile soil and requires 
relatively little shearing. 


HEMLOCK 


LS ch 1 ie May 30): 
400, 300 
Plants Plants 


1000 7 
Plants 


) 24.15 


73.50 
94.50 
96.50 
105.00 
82.00 


“43.75 
56.25 
57.50 
62.50 
48.75 


—-30.95_— 
31.65 

— 34.40 
26.80 


45.40 82.50 139.00 


These prices do not include postage. See page 18 and order sheet for 
postage and handling charge. 
Write for Rayner’s Bulletin No. 19 Giving Complete Culture Information for Evergreens. 


BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 29 


I a 


These instructions apply to Rayner’s hardy, 


top-quality plants. Be sure to prune about half 
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 Washing- 
ton. For best fruit production blueberries re- 
quire 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 considered 
best. Many soils naturally have this much acidi- 
ty, but in many areas where blueberries could 
otherwise grow well the soil is not sufficiently 
acid. For small-scale plantings this difficulty can 
be readily overcome. One of the best methods is 
to dig a hole about 18 in. 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 prob- 
lem 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 estab- 
lished faster and better. It will rapidly make an 
abundance of new, sturdy growth. After the 
holes have been dug and the soil prepared 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 soluble fertilizer, using about 
one quart of solution per plant. Next the soil 
should be firmly 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 two or three years in a bed containing lots 
of sawdust plus cottonseed meal and acid fer- 
tilizer. They can be transplanted as desired. 

In commercial plantings blueberries are usual- 
ly set 4 ft. apart in the row with 8 to 10 ft. be- 
tween rows. However, in home gardens they may 
be arranged in any manner and can be pruned to 
nearly any desired shape. Blueberries are espe- 
cially suitable for hedge plantings and other orna- 
mental uses. 


MULCHING: It is very helpful if a heavy mulch 
can be maintained around the plants. Any natur- 
al organic matter is satisfactory. Sawdust—new 
or old, oak or pine—also gives excellent results 
and we strongly recommend 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 lbs. of actual nitro- 
gen is needed. This can be obtained from 115 lbs. 
of ammonium sulfate or 72 lbs. of ammonium 
nitrate. This corresponds to 13 ounces of ammo- 
nium sulfate per bushel of sawdust or 8 oz. 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 fertilizer appli- 
cations. Use an acid-type, complete fertilizer ear- 
ly in the spring at the rate of about 14 lb. per 
each small plant or 1% lb. for large plants. An- 
other application in early summer is usually help- 
ful. Do not apply fertilizer in late summer or fall, 
since it may make plants tender and thus subject 
to winter injury. Cottonseed meal, 14 lb. for 
young plants and 1% lb. for old plants, is a com- 
plete organic fertilizer that is ideal for blue- 
berries and most other plants. Ammonium sul- 
fate, 2 oz. per small plant and 4 lb. per large 
plant, is an excellent commercial fertilizer. About 
250 lbs. per acre is recommended for large plant- 


ings. 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. Normally it is best 
to prune out slender twigs, leaving the heavier 
stronger growth. Low branches should be re- 
moved as well as any weak or dead wood. Write 


for Rayner’s Bulletins 3 and 18 on blueberry 


pruning. 


YELLOW FOLIAGE: Blueberries are especially 
free of disease and insect troubles and thus do | 
not generally require any spraying or dusting. — 


The most common trouble is a yellow color of the 
leaves (chlorosis). This yellowing can be cor- 
rected 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 color 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 blue- 


berries are partly self-sterile it is best to plant at 


least two varieties for cross-pollination. Any 


combination of varieties is usually satisfactory. — 


30 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 


. FAMOUS 
| BLUEBERRIES 


a oY MOST 
lew flee fies «= = BEAUTIFUL 


This is our selection for the best of all home garden blueberries. It 
ripens in midseason, producing large, loose clusters of the biggest, 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 attrac- 
tive in summer and fall. For all but the most northern states, we 
strongly recommend Berkeley as an outstanding blueberry. 


HEAVY DTI IEC DHYD winter 
PRODUCER fa Mn Sa) Ms Cus TA i HARDY 


This excellent midseason variety is another of the outstanding intro- 
ductions of the U. S. Department of Agriculture. Within just a few 
years Bluecrop has rapidly gained an outstanding reputation as one of 
the best of all blueberries for commercial production. 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 quality is good. The plants are fairly upright and 
have a tendency to develop several stems from the ground. 


During winters that are unusually severe, causing direct cold injury 
to blueberries in some areas, also when a late frost occurs which may 
severely reduce the crop on some varieties, Bluecrop proved its real 


0 as : Sy i 
value by coming through with a large crop of excellent berries. This is 
BLUECROP | undoubtedly one of the finest of all blueberries. 
BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 3l 


seat” BLUERAY wise 
FAVORITE VIGOROUS 


This early variety includes as parents such fine old varieties as Jersey, — 
Pioneer, Stanley, and June and is closely related to Bluecrop. It was re- — 
leased in 1955 by the U.S. D. A. and the New Jersey Agricultural Ex- © 
periment Station. Since then it has gained rapid acceptance as a com- | 
mercial berry because of its unusual vigor and tremendous yields of | 
large berries. Blueray has good winter hardiness, giving fine results in — 
vee and the New aeneene states. 


| August 9, 1968. so _ _ : 


BLU ERAY 


V, WONDERFUL 
New! CO LLI N FLAVOR 


In 1959 this variety was released by the U.S.D.A. and the New Jersey © 
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, ex- | 
cellent quality, and dependable production. Plants are reasonably hardy — 
and should give good results in most of the New England and central | 
states. 


COLLINS 


ving @ Ovi L LE. om 
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 Co- 


ville 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. 


on ls 


COVILLE 


June 14, 1968 

I ani to let you know that all the foe we Dashes we bought from 
you this year are growing beautifully. We are most proud of our patch 
of forty Rayner blueberry bushes. Twenty-eight are 14 years old and 
very productive oe 


é 


v “EARLIBLUE 23%. 


This excellent commercial berry is about as early as Weymouth and 
has many fine commercial features. The berries are large and ripen uni- 
formly in big, tight clusters. The picking scar is good and berries are re- 
sistant to cracking. Of special interest to home gardeners is the mild 
sweet flavor of Earliblue. Plants are vigorous and have fine upright ~~ 2 
growth. This variety has good cold resistance and has proven to be a fine zee 
berry for both commercial and home use. EARLIBLUE 


32 BUY RAYNER’S PLANTS AND YOU BUY THE BEST 


aaa: 


Mrs. ALFRED Fox, Linglestown, Pa. 


VERY / BIG 
HARDY AND LATE 


Herbert 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 clusters and have very good 
quality. Bushes are vigorous and produce heavy crops. Of much im- 
portance 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 combines winter hardiness, large berry size, good production, 
and fine quality. Ripens about a week before Coville. 


June 7, 1968 
i would like to say how pleased I was in the outstanding way in 
which your Company handles itself. In this era it’s hard to find someone 
to purchase something from and receive the personal attention I received. 
So I would like to thank you for Rayner Bulletins you sent and the 
postcard for letting me know you received my order. 
The old saying goes: Your customer is your best salesman I hope 
7 can do my part because you certainly have done your part. 
Harry Lone, Claymont, Del. 


BEAUTIFUL ~ | Nia | UNUSUAL 
CLUSTERS V FLAVOR 


Ivanhoe is outstanding because of its unusually beautiful berry clus- 
ters 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 
IVANHOE of Ivanhoe grow very rapidly and have a fine appearance. And for flavor 

we believe that a ripe Ivanhoe is one of the best of all blueberries. 


BUY YOUR PLANTS DIRECTLY FROM THE GROWER 
AND GET THE BEST FOR LESS 


See page 30 for Complete Prices Do Not Include Postage. 
Planting Information See order sheet for postage and handling charge. 
THESE PRICES ARE FOR BERKELEY, BLUECROP, BLUERAY, COLLINS, COVILLE, 
EARLIBLUE, HERBERT, AND IVANHOE 


3 to 9 10 to 29 30 to 100 
Healthy True-To-Name Plants One Plants Plants Plants 
Plant Each Each Each 
mv 610 910. rooted cutiings................... $0.85 $0.75 $0.65 $0.55 
2-yr. 9 to 12 in. field transplants (branched) ...... 1.75 165 155 1.35 
3-yr. 12 to 18 in. field transplants (well branched).. 2.15 1.95 1.80 1.60 
3-yr. 18 to 24 in. field transplants (well branched)... 3.25 3.05 2.95 2.50 


WRITE FOR PROMPT QUOTATIONS ON LARGER QUANTITIES OF PLANTS 
(Varieties may be combined to take advantage of quantity prices) 


Extra-Large Plants of Hybrid Blueberries 4 to 5-yr., 24 to 36 in. 

We have a limited supply of big, 4 to 5-year plants of BERKELEY, BLUERAY, EARLIBLUE, IVAN- 
HOE, and COVILLE. They have already produced at least two nice crops of berries and are loaded with 
fruit buds for the next crop. But for good results with these large plants remove about half of the total 
top growth and allow only a small crop to develop. This will allow the root system to become well estab- 
lished and give best results in succeeding years. You will be amazed at the big, delicious berries these 
hybrid varieties will yield. 

PRICES: $3.95 each; 3 for $10.95, plus postage. Be sure to follow instructions on page 30. 


You will never buy berries as good as the fresh harvests of your 
oe HOW own locality. With jenipped: -in” berries the quality and flavor can- 
e 


: 
_ NO MAT Y 
not match the vine-ripened perfection right out of the patch. That’s 
MUCH you PA why more and more folks grow their own. Grow more! Save more! 
ave more! 


D Y Y THE BES 333) 


RAYNER’S 
FAMOUS 


Blueberries 


FRESH, FULL RIPE BLUEBERRIES ARE A FLAVOR SENSATION—-WONDERFUL FOR PROFIT AS 


WELL AS ORNAMENTAL BEAUTY. 
GET BETTER PLANTS AT LOWER PRICES. 


BUY YOUR PLANTS DIRECTLY FROM THE PRODUCER AND 
THESE ARE THOSE WONDERFUL IMPROVED VARIETIES 


THAT HAVE BEEN PROVEN SO SUCCESSFUL BY MANY YEARS OF PLANTING IN HOME GARDENS 


(ND FOR COMMERCIAL USE. 
/BEST VARIETIES. 


VEYMOUTH Very Early, Large Size 

Weymouth is a fine money maker since it is the 
earliest blueberry to ripen and brings highest 
prices. It is excellent for home gardens and a 
leading commercial variety. Berries are large, 
dark blue, and have a mild, sweet flavor. Plants 
of Weymouth are low-growing and very hardy. 
‘ RANCC Early and Vigorous 

Rancocas is an especially dependable variety 
since it has such vigor and winter-hardiness that 
it will grow in an unusually wide range of climates 
and soils. Its berries are sweet in flavor and form 
tight, attractive clusters; they are firm and fine 
jfor preserves, and freezing. 


NLEY Midseason Fine Quality 

Stanley is one of our favorite varieties because 

it makes tall, vigorous plants that produce heavy 

crops of especially beautiful clusters of berries. 

The flavor and quality is excellent and thus 

Stanley is one of the best for eating ‘‘off the bush”’ 
as well as for processing. 


Midseason, Very Hardy 

Concord is a nice home garden blueberry be- 

cause of its combination of vigorous, hardy plant 

growth and beautiful, high quality fruit. The 

berries are of medium size, have a deep blue color, 

and are good for freezing. Concord is a depend- 
able producer of big crops. 


RAYNER BROS. OFFER THE MOST COMPLETE SELECTION OF THE 
FULL PLANTING INFORMATION O 


‘PAGE 30. Other Varieties, pages 31 to 33. 


PEMBERTON Midseason Vigorous 

Pemberton is a very good variety for home 
gardens since it is quite vigorous, and a depend- 
able producer of fine crops of very attractive 
berries. These dark blue, high quality berries are 
quite firm and have very good flavor for fresh 
use or preserves and freezing. 


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5 ] Tm ph ed fi a V , 
=i & = ¥ 
yf JER oD ke fi 


Late and Sweet 


Jersey is one of the leading commercial varie- 
ties since it produces unusually big crops of beau- 
tiful, high quality, delicious berries. Its plants 
are very vigorous and hardy. For home gardens 
Jersey, is an excellent late variety and for profit 
it is an established leader. 


V RUBEL Wild Flavor, Late 
Rubel is a selection from a wild, productive 
highbush blueberry. It has that wonderful flavor 
of wild huckleberries and is therefore a favorite 
for home gardens. Plants of Rubel are vigorous 
and very winter hardy. Berries of Rubel are 
medium in size and have good quality. 


Very Late and Very Large 


Dixi has the largest berries of any of the older 
varieties. The berry quality is good and the texture 
is firm. Plants are vigorous and have an open 
spreading shape. Dixi is a very heavy producer 
and ripens late. 


See page 30 for Complete 
Planting Information 


These Prices Do Not Include Postage. 
See order sheet for handling charge. 


BUY DIRECT FROM THE GROWER AND GET THE BEST FOR LESS 
These prices are for Concord, Dixi, Jersey, Pemberton, Rancocas, Rubel, Stanley, and Weymouth. 


See pages 31 to 33 for other varieties and prices. 100 
Healthy, True-to-Name Plants 3 to 9 10 to 29 30 to 99 or more 
Plant Two Varieties for Pollination. One Plants Plants Plants Plants 
Plant Each Each Each Each 
1 yr..3 to 9 in. rooted cuttings........... $0.50 $0.40 $0.35 $0.30 $0.25 
2 yr. 9 to |\2in. branched .........:....... 1.45 1.35 1.20 1.10 1.00 
3 yr. 12 to 18 m. well branched ...:.......: 1.95 1.85 1.70 1.60 1.40 
3 to 4 yr. 18 to 24 in. well branched......... 2.45 2.30 2.10 2.00 1.80 


Varieties may be combined to take advantage of quantity prices. 


ea A 


JUMBO Size Blueberry Plants—5 yr. 24 to 36-in. Plants 
We have a limited supply of extra large plants that have already fruited for two yéars in the nursery 
and will bear lots of fruit this coming season. 
The varieties available in this 24 to 36 in. size are: Rancocas, Jersey, Dixi, Gontord: Pemberton, and 
Stanley. These are really beautiful plants and are certain to bear a crop. For a big crop in a short time, 


try these Jumbo plants. For good results follow carefully instructions on page 30. 
$2.95 each; 3 for $7.95; 10 for $24.00. SEE SPECIAL OFFERS, BACK COVER 


34 


U. S. Plant Patent No. 1710 


EACH 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 
rootstock. 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, $4.95 


| SEE PAGE 28 FOR THE NEW 
CHEROKEE PRINCESS WHITE DOGWOOD 


= No. 735 


The Crimson King variety of Norway maple 
has long been famous for its deep scarlet 
foliage which is so different from other trees. 
It has such beauty and excellent growth habit 
that it was granted a plant patent. The 
leaves vary in color from deep scarlet to 
purplish-red depending on growing conditions. 
This fine color holds throughout the season. 

To improve shipping difficulties we are 
offering only the 3-4 ft. size which will get 
| off to a flying start and soon develop into 
magnificent trees. This type of tree is 
especially dependable. 

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. 


Vigorous, well-rooted, grafted trees, 
3-4 ft. size $4.95. Fully guaranteed. 
Prices in this catalog DO NOT include postage. 


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SALISBURY, MD. 
Permit No. 46 


RAYNER BROTHERS, INC. 
SALISBURY, MD. 21801 
Economy Garden 
2 CONCORD 
2 STANLEY 

2 JERSEY 


| 6 Top Quality 
| Plants, 2 yr. 9-12” 


| SPECIAL $6.50 S 


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3 RANCOCAS 
3 STANLEY 
3 BURLINGTON 


a Len 9 Top Quality 
: Plants, 3 yr. 12-18" 


2 SPECIAL $1 3.95 


Hybrid Garden 
2 EARLIBLUE 
2 BLUERAY 
2 BERKELEY 


6 Top Quality 
Plants, 3 yr. 12-18” 


| SPECIAL $9.95 fe 


Jumbo Garden 
2 RANCOCAS 

2 STANLEY 

2 JERSEY 


6 top Quality 
Plants, 4 yr. 24-36 THIS BERRY BOOK IS YOUR GUIDE TO SUCCESSFUL FRUIT PRODUCTION 
SPECIAL $13.90 PROVEN BY THOUSANDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS FROM MAINE TO FLORIDA