8 J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 


FAIRMORE. A cross of the Fairfax and the Blakemore and 
noted for its high quality in firmness in shipping and very productive. 
Outlook promises the Fairmore to be one of the best of early berries. 
The plant growth is very vigorous, making larger, but fewer 
plants than the Blakemore does in this section. The leaves are very 
large, dark and glossy green. The fruit is very firm and more uni- 
form in shape than the Fairfax. It ripens about the same time as 
the Blakemore. It is recommended for North Carolina and the South- 
ern States. 

PREMIER 
(Howard 17) 
PLANT GROWTH: ‘The demand for this variety last spring 
proves that it is still the most popular early berry yet introduced. 
I have as fine a bed of Premier plants for the spring orders as 
any one and I am sure I will not have to disappoint you. 
Premier not only does well over a large territory but it will grow 
on nearly all types of soil, producing a good growth of plants that is 
as near frost proof as any variety yet originated. 
SIZE, QUALITY AND PRODUCTIVENESS: The berries are a 
medium red in color, have a medium size green cap that will stay 
green throughout the season under favorable conditions. I still think 
a quart of Premier berries that have been grown right and picked well 
has a very handsome appearance and is attractive as any variety in 
its box. The quality will compare well with most other varieties. It 
is moderately firm and looks well. Good for local market or long 
truck shipments but do not advise it for ice shipments. 
