J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
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It is predicted that Fairfax will be the leading early berry 
FAIRFAX. Although its parentage is not definitely known, the 
Fairfax is probably the result of a cross of Royal Sovereign and Pre¬ 
mier. It is named for the town and county of that name, m Virginia, 
the county being that in which Mount Vernon, Washington s estate, 
is located. 
Under the conditions observed tne Fairfax produces more run¬ 
ners than does Premier. It is, however, a moderate runner producer, 
not making a dense matted row. The leaves are dark green, some¬ 
what glossy, usually large, and somewhat cupped. 
In color the fruit is a bright red, becoming dark red when overripe- 
Because of its color and shape, the fruit presents a very handsome 
appearance. It is much firmer than present commercial varieties 
grown in the East, having much tougher skin than Premier, and it 
will stand long-distance shipment, especially when grown under mod¬ 
erately dry conditions. The Fairfax has a rich flavor and is very 
sweet when normally grown. However, in seasons of excessive rain¬ 
fall in the East its flavor may be less rich. 
I am sure you will be rewarded in setting part of your field m 
this variety. 
