16 J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
OTHER MID-SEASON VARIETIES 
FAIRLAND 
This variety is another cross of the Aberdeen and the Fairfax, released 
by the U. S. Department of Agriculture and the University of Maryland. 
Fairland makes. a vigorous growth of plants that are healthy and resis- 
tant to red-stele. Plants are very productive, ranking with Catskill and 
Premier. The berries are medium to large, bright red, somewhat firmer than 
Premier. In tests that have been made in the North and Mid West, it is re- 
commended more for local markets. 
TENNESSEE BEAUTY 
This is a cross of Premier and a Missionary. It makes a good growth of 
plants which are very productive. 
The berries are light in color, conic and wedge shaped, shiny and very 
attractive which ripen as a mid to late season. 
We have a good supply of plants and would recommend them for a trial. 
PATHFINDER 
This variety originated in New Jersey Experiment Station. It is a cross of 
the Premier and the Aberdeen and the tests made of this variety have proven 
it very satisfactory. Under normal conditions, it ripens about 3 days later than 
Premier and is very productive over a long season. 
The foliage is a dark green and will make a well spaced, row of good 
large plants under good conditions. 
The blossom is perfect, the berries are conic in shape, bright red in color. 
The size of berries will run as an average, large, with a subacid flavor of good 
quality. I have a limited supply of these plants and would suggest that you 
order early for this variety. 
SPARKLE 
A cross of the Aberdeen and Fairfax. It has the appearance of the Fair- 
fax as well as firmness. Berries are slightly dark red, very glossy. The plants 
are medium large and make abundance of runners. They have proven in test 
plots to be very productive, of medium to large berries, rated very high for 
quick freezing. It is fast becoming a popular berry in New Jersey, New York 
and the New England states. 
This variety is highly resistant to red-stele. 
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Mr. Amos McCormick gave me your Strawberry Plant Catalog today and 
advised me to order plants from you. Could you send same within the next 
two to three weeks? Check inclosed for same. 
April 3, 1950 Opal Good Hendricks Co. Ind. 
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Sorry to have placed my order so late but I still hope you ean fill it. 
Please send as stated or at an early date. Thanking you for the past service 
and hope you will continue to give us good service. 
March 28, 1950 Mike Shepish Suffolk Co. N. Y. 
