32 M. S. PRYOR. SALISBURY, MP. 



GEM 



Becoming More Popular Every Year 



Originated in Michigan and was introduced l»y several Micliigan growers in 1984. 

 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 hirge, 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 (iem for four years now and have found it at least equal, if not super- 

 ior, to Mastodon. We picked a few Gem berries Thanksgiving week (Nov. 22nd) that 

 sold on the Jialtimore wholesale market for 25c per pint. The berries are lighter in color 

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

 carry to market better, are about as good quality as Mastodon, as attractive in the pack- 

 age 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 i>lants 

 instead of a few large plants, like Mastodon and most of the everbearing varieties. From 

 results I have ol)tained would suggest planting at least part of your acreage to Gem. 



CHAMPION (Pi'ogressive). 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 and 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. 



ENJOY FRESH STRAWBERRIES 



From July until the ground freezes, you can have nice, luscious strawberries anytime 

 you want them. Prepared the way you like them best, just picked from the vines, from 

 your own garden, with that delicious flavor only obtained in fresh fruit, by planting 

 some of my Gem or Mastodon Everl tearing Plants this spring. If you have more ;than 

 you can use your neighbors would gladly buy them or you can preserve or can them 

 for winter use. 



WHEN MARKETING FRUIT pick and grade carefully as you will in this way create 

 a demand for your product and enable you to have regular customers who will be anxious 

 to get your berries even if they have to pay more for them and when you once get trade 

 established DON'T send them second grade produce. Always fill boxes good and full, 

 set in shade as soon as filled, and market as soon as possible after being picked. By 

 observing these few rules you will have a nice, attractive, fresh looking package that 

 you will be proud to put your name and brand on. 



UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND 



STATE HORTICllLTLRAL DEPARTMENT 



CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTION 



THIS IS TO CERTIFY, That on the 13th day of October, 1938, Ave examined the Nursery 

 stock of M. S. PRYOR NURSERIES, growing in his nurseries at Salisbury. County of Wicomico. 

 State of Maryland, in accordance with the laws of Maryland, 1898, Chapter 298. Section 58, and that 

 said nurseries and premises are apparently free, so far as can be determined by inspection, from 

 the San Jose Scale, Peach Y'ellows, Pear Blight and other dangerously injurious insect pests and 

 plant diseases. 



This certificate is valid until Sept. 30, 1939, unless sooner revoked, and does not include nur- 

 sery stock not grown within this State, unless such stock is previously covered by Certificate and 

 accepted by the State Entomologist and State Pathologist. 



ERNEST N. CORY, State Entomologist 

 College Park, Oct. 14th, 1938 C. E. TEMPLE, State Pathologist 



