J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
J. H. Shivers looking over prospects for 1937 plants. This is a 
field of Catskill awaiting your orders. 
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I wish to thank each and every one of my good friends and cus¬ 
tomers who have favored me with their order. I hope to receive them 
again this Spring. 
After managing a reputable Strawberry Plant firm for several 
years, I started the plant business a few years ago in my own name 
because I liked it. I like to grow good plants. I do not buy plants 
and resell them, I grow and oversee the planting, and the packing of 
your plants. Therefore I know what they are before I offer them to 
you. 
We will all agree that conditions have improved and we are look¬ 
ing forward to 1937 with a better spirit and higher hopes. With this 
feeling prevailing it is bound to help keep things improving. 
Strawberries are the first fruit available in the Spring and I 
think for the next few years that we may look for better prices. 
You will find on the pages to follow my agreement to you, some 
helpful information on how to grow strawberries based on practical 
knowledge and a truthful description of each variety according to con¬ 
ditions here. If you are expecting to set some plants this spring, 
send me a trial order and be convinced that my plants are as good as 
the best. 
Wishing you a very successful 1937. Sincerely, 
(Signed) JAY H. SHIVERS. 
