STRAWBERRY PLANTS OF QUATJTY 



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GEM 



A PROMISING NEW EVERBEARER 



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

 Growers there are very enthusiastic about Gem. One grower says it has a combination 

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

 fiavor. a very heavy cropper, strong vitality and a good plant maker. As a spring crop 

 it will rank with the liest. 



I grew Gem for the first time this year and the plant growth was fine making more 

 plants than any of the everbearers as it seems to have a tendency to make a number 

 of small plants instead of a few large plants like Mastodon and most of the other ever- 

 bearing varieties. During the summer the Gem seemed to produce more fruit than Mas- 

 todon but later in the fall Mastodon produced the most fruit. The berries are lighter in 

 color than Mastodon but of different shape being almost round, of firmer texture and will 

 carry to market better. The berries are about as good quality as Mastodon, as attract- 

 ive in the package and will avei-age as large in size but believe for best results should not 

 be allowed to make too many plants. From results obtained this year I would advise all 

 who are interested in everbearing strawberries to be sure and give Gem a trial. 



CHAIV^PION (Progressive) I am listing Champion again as I have calls for 

 it. This is the variety that first put everbearing varieties on 

 the map and until Mastodon was introduced was the heaviest producing everbearer grown 

 and will produce as many berries as Mastodon but are much smaller nnd of better flavor, 

 being so sweet they do not require as much sugar and is one of the best for the home 

 table. Very productive and a sure cropper every season. Plants are medium in size, 

 very thrifty and full of vitality. Champion is a home garden or local market variety not 

 being firm enough for shipping. 



