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GEM 



Becoming More Popular Every Year 



Originated iu Michigan and was introduced by several Michigan growers in 1934. 

 Growers there were very enthusiastic about Gem from the first. One grower says it has 

 a combination of qualities not found in any other everbearer ; that it is large, firm, good 

 color, fine flavor, a very heavy cropper strong vitality and a good plant maker. As a 

 spring crop it will rank with the best. 



I have fruited Gem for several years now and have found it at least equal, if not 

 superior, to Mastodon ; in fact most of the time during each season Gem had more fruit 

 than Mastodon and the berries being lighter in color have a fresher just picked appear- 

 ance, but of different shape, being almost round, of firmer texture and will carry to mar- 

 ket better, are about as good quality as Mastodon and will average as large in size but 

 for best results should not be allowed to make too many plants.. The plants make a fine 

 growth, producing more plants than any of the everbearers as they have a tendency to 

 make a number of medium to small size plants, instead of a few large plants like Mas- 

 todon and most of the everbearing varieties. From results I have obtained would sug- 

 gest planting at least part of your acreage to Gem. 



What Varieties Shall I Plant 



I am often asked this question and it is a logical one for with so many varieties to 

 choose from it is somewhat confusing especially to the beginner and makes it hard for 

 him, or her, to tell just which is the best variety, so I am going to select the best varieties 

 in each season. 



PREMIER, FAIRFAX, and DORSETT are the outstanding early varieties. Premier 

 has been the best, the most popular and the greatest money making early variety and the 

 demand for it the past three seasons proves it is still one of the best varieties to plant. 

 Dorsett and Fairfax are very popular, and rightly so, because of their vigor, productive- 

 ness, large size and wonderful flavor. South of Pennsylvania, BLAKEMORE has become 

 very popular as a long distance shipping variety and now that we have a strain that is 

 free from yellows should become more popular and for the south should take the place of 

 Missionary (except in Florida) and Klondyke as it will make them more money. FAIR- 

 MORE, a new high quality berry that should become very popular as it seems to take the 

 best qualities of both of its parents and urge you to give it a trial. 



CAT SKILL, because of its heavy production, large size, and high quality has rapidly 

 forged to the front until now it is the leading mid-season variety north of Xorth Carolina 

 and Missouri and if you are looking for a good midseason berry of outstanding merit 

 Catskill will fill the bill. BIG JOE has been the best mid-season variety and has made 

 growers more money and is still very popular with growers many of them depending on 

 Big Joe for their main money crop. 



CHESAPEAKE is the best late variety and will make you more money if you have 

 land that will suit it. Chesapeake is the aristocrat of the strawberry family and always 

 sells for top prices and because it does not make a heavy matted row the berries are large 

 and run large to the end of the season. If your soil does not suit Chesapeake try LUPTON, 

 a large fancy, late shipping variety. North of Mason and Dixon line plant Wm. Belt if 

 you have a market that will pay extra for Premium quality. 



MASTODON has been the best everbearing variety to grow commercially as it is 

 firm enough to ship moderate distances but GEM, because of its vigor, appearance and 

 quality is rapidly becoming a leader and should be given a thorough trial and I believe 

 will make growers as much or more money than Mastodon. Both varieties are excellent 

 for the home garden. 



All the other varieties I list are dependable money making varieties under some con- 

 ditions and if you have tried and like them, well and good, but if you are doubtful or un- 

 certain plant the varieties mentioned above. 



PREMIER, FAIRFAX, CATSKILL and CHESAPEAKE 

 Each A Winner In Its Season — A Profit-Making Team 



