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J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
MIDSEASON VARIETIES 
PLANT GROWTH: This berry has attracted much attention and 
from past experiments bids fair to become the leading mid-season 
berry. It is a cross of Marshall and Premier. Grows unusually 
vigorous, putting out large healthy plants and has a tendency to be¬ 
come too thick if not thinned. 
SIZE AND QUALITY: The berries are regular in size but have 
a bright red color and a nice green cap, making it very showy. The 
quality and flavor are good, being firm enough to be a fine shipper. 
PRODUCTIVENESS: It yields much heavier than the Big Joe. 
Therefore the Catskill has become the most profitable and popular 
mid season berry. 
