To Our Friends 
And Customers: 
Each year it is my pleasure to use this page for an 
informal greeting and message of appreciation to all whose 
patronage has made the Shivers Strawberry Plant Farms 
the important source they are today. 
Each succeeding season finds us more alert and critical 
in making our service better—and more helpful. When we 
say, for instance, that our plants are “true to name” and 
“fresh dug’? we mean exactly that. That applies to every 
statement that we make. 
This little catalog in your hands can be depended upon 
to be of reliable assistance in enabling you to choose the 
type of plant most likely to please you for the purpose you 
use it. 
While we don’t expect good plants to be over-plentiful 
for 1941, I can assure you that I will have sufficient stocks 
in all varieties to meet the requirements of our customers. 
I would suggest however that you place your orders 
well in advance of the time you need your plants in order 
to avoid the last minute rush and possible shipping delays. 
Wishing you every success in 1941 and assuring you 
of our continued interest in your strawberry cultivation, I 
am, Sincerely yours, 
JAY H. SHIVERS 
P. S. Visitors when in the neighborhood of the Shivers 
Farms at Allen, Maryland are always welcome to come 
and see us. 
Ada bose 
