J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
^Jjear f^^rienc/s: 
My 1936 book of Strawberry plants goes to you with 
the hope of receiving j^our order for this year. I realize 
fully that unless my plants give satisfaction I cannot ex¬ 
pect to receive your order next year or the years after. You 
will find in the following pages of this little salesman which 
is not highly colored or extravagant in any way, some help¬ 
ful information on how to grow Strawberries, based on 
practical knowledge, and a truthful description of the plants 
I offer you. 
You will also find a return envelope, order sheet, and a 
price list for your convenience. 
I think you will agree my prices are reasonable. The 
reason I can offer good true to name plants at these prices 
is that I do not send you a highly colored catalog. I do very 
little high priced advertising which is a big saving that I 
am passing along to you. 
Give me a trial order and be convinced that my plants 
are as good as higher priced plants. 
My guarantee protects you. May I have the pleasure 
of serving you? 
Yours sincerely, 
JAY H. SHIVERS. 
Muskingum County, Ohio. Gentlemen: Enclosed money order for 
8000 plants. Will telegraph when I wish order shipped. The plants 
I received from you last year grew fine. I hope these will do as well. 
A. R. McFarland. 
