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James
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Monday, December 30, 2013
Petykiewicz, Iocovozzi & Burns Funeral Home
329 S. Washington St.
Herkimer, New York, United States
13350
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Jim began his career with Jackson & Perkins in the Production/Research/Control Department in 1953 and was later promoted to Production Manager. His knowledge of horticulture, especially roses, resulted in his invention of Miracle Gro, Redi-Plant packaging, an extensive consumer brochure on growing and caring for roses as well as a DVD. He was also inducted into the New York State Nursery/Landscape Association, Inc. Hall of Fame in 1994. Jim retired from Jackson Perkins after 47 years of lecturing, conducting seminars, and consulting all over the Northeast.
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James Shearer
1928 - 2013
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