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GEM 
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STANDS AT THE TOP 
Gem stands at the top under our conditions. 
If we were limited to one variety to plant for 
profit, Gem would be our choice. The plants are 
not as large as Mastodon usually, but if given a 
good start by planting early and having soil in 
good condition, Gem makes a very rank, vigor- 
ous growth and unless kept thinned will produce 
a thick matted row. With us it will bear more 
berries than Mastodon and they will average 
fully as large, rather more attractive in appear- 
ance, and with better shipping qualities. The 
light color, which holds even after they begin to 
get soft, is attractive to the buyer and they 
make a somewhat better appearance than other 
varieties on account of their smoothness and 
uniformity. We have reports from such widely 
scattered states as Maine, New York, Virginia, 
Michigan and Minnesota that Gem is proving to 
be a more desirable variety than Mastodon. The 
berries are somewhat more tart than Green 
Mountain or Wayzata, possibly about equal in 
quality to Mastodon. Growers will make no 
mistake in planting Gem either for the home 
garden or as a money crop. Price list, page 33. 
Gem Did Well 
Cumberland Co., Maine. April 
27th, 1936. Strawberries arrived 
in fine condition and owing to 
cold weather left them in cellar. 
The Gem plants I ordered last 
year did well and I feel these 
Will. — Mrs. O. O. Stover. 
One of the finest of the Everbearers. Wayzata 
makes large, strong plants, but very few new 
ones. Often a plant will make a large crown 
consisting of several plants which are separated 
into divisions. The scarcity of runners often 
makes it desirable to use these divisions for 
new plantings. This habit makes them especi- 
ally adapted to growing berries in hills or nar- 
row spaced rows. 
Wayzata enjoys its greatest popularity in 
Minnesota and Wisconsin, but is rapidly spread- 
ing to other sections. A grower on Long Island, 
New York, reported yields of over two quarts 
per plant set. The berries are very high in 
quality, being the best of all the Everbearers in 
this respect. It is claimed by some to be as good 
as Fairfax, but we doubt if it is so considered 
generally. The berries are quite firm, a deep 
red in color and very attractive in appearance. 
We recommend Wayzata for home gardens and 
commercial plantings in a small way. 
f*\ . /n \ Sweetest of 
LhampiOn ^rrOgreSSIVeJ all the Ever- 
bearers and 
the first really good one. Berries rather small, 
but very productive. Not as strong 
a grower as Mastodon but has done 
well in most states and is one of the 
best for the South. Mastodon and 
some of the others make a good crop 
in the spring. Champion is no good 
for the spring crop. Sweetness and 
productiveness are the strong points 
of this variety. Price list, page 33. 
Gem — our favorite everbearer for profit on account of productiveness, light color and fine 
shipping quality 
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