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MASTODON 



jkM - 1 The one everbearer that has been a money-maker for 



lVl3.StOClOn all growers. It stands out ahead of the other everbear- 

 ers as Dorsett and Fairfax do the spring varieties. 



Many of our customers have been raising Mastodon commercially for 

 several years and we know of several growers who have made $400.00 per 

 acre and more the same year the plants were set. To make this, however, 

 one must have rich, moist soil and a good market. Although you may not 

 reach this figure we are sure Mastodon will show you a nice profit the same 

 year the plants are set and will also produce a very heavy crop of fancy 

 berries the following spring that will be equal to, or better, than many of 

 the standard varieties. 



The berries are much larger than those of the other everbearing varieties, bright 

 red, with a large green cap which adds much to their appearance; firm enough to ship 

 to distant markets and arrive in good condition and with their large size and attract- 

 iveness will bring top prices alw^ays. 



Mastodon is a strong, vigorous grower and in most soils will make an abundant 

 plant growth which shade the berries in the hot summer months and protects them 

 in the fall from early frosts. They are very productive, often producing a quart of 

 berries from a single plant during the summer and fall. This is possible only with 

 favorable weather, rich soil and strong, healthy plants, but you are sure of a paying 

 crop under almost any condition. 



Mastodon begins fruiting 90 days after the plants are set and keep right on till 

 hard freezing weather in the fall, fruit again with the standard varieties the next 

 spring and after a layoff of 2 or 3 weeks start fruiting again and with careful attention 

 will produce for another season or possibly longer. We sold many hundred thousand 

 of these plants last year and have a fine supply for the coming season. 



CHAMPION. This everbearer was introduced in 1917 by a Mr. Lubke of Michigan 

 and has been extensively planted, and so far we have heard nothing but praise for 

 them. It also has a very good record but not as good as Mastodon. 5,632 quarts have 

 been produced from one acre in 223 days from the time the plants were set. The fruit 

 is not firm enough for distant markets but it is of excellent flavor and fine for home 

 garden and local market. Champion is a good bedder in most sois. 



PROGRESSIVE. Same description as for Champion. 



LUCKY STRIKE (Everbearing). Becoming very popular with some growers for 

 home use and local market proving superior to Champion or Progressive. We do not 

 think it equal to Mastodon. A persistent yielder of medium to large berries of very 

 good quality and appearance; makes plants freely and is a vigorous grower. Try a 

 few plants in your garden this year. 



BERRI-SUPREME (Everbearing). A neAV everbearer originating in Utah, and 

 possibly a money-maker for the originator. In our test plot they were not as good 

 plant makers as Mastodon, nor as productive. Fruit as large and of somewhat better 

 flavor and appearance than Mastodon or Champion. We do not recommend them. 



Every Plant Growing Mastodon Very Satisfactory 



Gentlemen: Tamaqua, Pa., April 28, 1933. Gentlemen: Flanders, N. J.. April 25, 1933. 



We received the strawberry plants in fine con- The Mastodon plants I received from you arriv- 



dition and so far every one is growing. Thanks ed a week ago in very good condition. They are 



for the extra plants. now planted and proving very satisfactory. 



I remain as your customer, Joel J. Osenbach. Thanking you, I remain, Alfred Gruenert. 



