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


Fairpeake is a new variety we recommend for trial. 
FAIRPEAKE 
A U.S. Department of Agriculture cross of Fairfax and Chesapeake. It is 
a better plant maker than the Chesapeake. I have fruited this variety in 
several small plots. 
The size and firmness of berries equal the Chesapeake. The quality of 
berries are as good as the Fairfax. You will not go wrong in trying a few 
of these plants. 
GIBSON (PARSONS’ BEAUTY) 
GIBSON (Parsons’ Beauty). Plants very productive, berries very good 
in quality and excellent for canning. I do not recommend it, however, except 
for a moist, swampy soil of fair fertility; but when given that, it is one of 
the greatest berries ever grown, provided the season is not too wet at picking 
time. If there is much rain when they are ripening they are sure to rot badly. 
AMBROSIA 
Ambrosia is a very late berry. The berries are large, firm and very 
attractive but does not seem to be a heavy producer here. 
MASSEY 
A late shipping variety that makes plenty of plants. They are large 
with a bright red color and a very green cap, more of a southern berry. Well 
worth your trying. 

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Ship this order as soon as possible. Received the 1,000 Red Star and 
was very well pleased with them. 
May 1, 1947 D. C. Bishop Luzerne Co., Pa. 
