. Berry 1972 book : Rayner bros. ^^;(6^te VERY LARGE FOR NEW ENGLAND STATES 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 especiall}^ 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 s
. Berry 1972 book : Rayner bros. ^^;(6^te VERY LARGE FOR NEW ENGLAND STATES 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 especiall}^ 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 virus-free Empire which produces such extra-big berries. 25 Plants $; TOO for $; 1,000 for $ June 14, 1971 We are pleased with your plants. They have such wonderful big berries. We had them 6 inches around. C. HoLBROOK, Oxford, 'TftccUu^ GET YOUR SHARE OF BIG PROFITS FROM THIS NEW COMMERCIAL LEADER. EXCELLENT FLAVOR, FINE FOR FREEZING, RED STELE RESISTANT. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Rayner Bros. , Inc; Henry G. Gilbert Nursery and Seed Trade Catalog Collection. Salisbury, Md. : Rayner Bros.
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