18 J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
FAIRPEAKE 
A U. 8. Department of Agriculture cross of Fairfax and Chesapeake. it 
is a better plant maker than the Chesapeake. 
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 
| GANDY 
One of the old favorite late varieties and still considered by some grow- 
ers in central states. The only trouble it can not be depended on in a very 
dry season, for it must have a moist, springy soil. For best results, plant 
in a very rich soil. The berries are medium in size, firm, and slightly acid 
WILLIAM BELT 
This variety is the standard of excellence for quality. Berries average 
large in size, being somewhat irregular in shape, having an attractive cap, and 
the berries themselves are a bright glossy red, which makes them very 
handsome. On any market where quality and appearance predominate among 
the buyers the William Belt will prove a good money-maker for the grower. 
It does best in the middle and northern states. It can be depended on for plant 
growth and productiveness. I recommend it to lengthen the Chesapsake sea- 
son with a high quality berry. 
RED STAR 
A very late variety, which is growing in popularity in the North and 
West to Missouri. It is several days later than Gandy. The plants are 
large and vigorous, easily grown in dark loamy soil. 
The berries are bright in color, do not turn dark, very firm glossy skin, 
tough enough to be called a good shipper. The raised yellow seeds combined 
with the bright green cap makes the Red Star a very attractive berry. Be- 
cause of its flavor and tartness, its dessert quality being excellent, its shape 
retained perfectly when preserved or canned, it is recommended highly as a 
commercial, and especially as a home garden berry. 
