Based on her field-based research, Gerry was able to develop a program of "More turpentine, less scar, better pine" that many later attributed as a savior for the struggling industry.
Baserat på hennes fältstudier, kunde Gerry utveckla ett program för "More turpentine, less scar, better pine" ("Mer terpentin, mindre skador, bättre tall") som många senare ansåg var räddningen för en industri med många svårigheter.