M. S. PRYOR. SALISBURY, MD. 



Yes everbearing varieties fruit during the late summer and. fall for they begin fruit- 

 ing in about 90 daj^s after being set and keep it up until freezing weather. Each plant, if 

 conditions are favorable, will produce about one quart of fruit during their long fruiting 

 season. There is no secret to growing them just plant like you do the regular spring va- 

 rieties except that blossoms will have to be removed longer or until about the first of 

 July when they can be allowed to ripen fruit and they will fruit from then until freezing 

 weather. Many growers make enough and more than enough to pay expenses of growing 

 them from the sale of fruit in the fall and still have their spring crop which is practical- 

 ly all clear profit. 



In planting everbearing I would suggest using the hill system, unless a heavy spring 

 crop is wanted, that is setting the plants closer together and keeping all or most all of the 

 runners pinched off as the plants will then make larger crowns and bear more fruit in the 

 fall than if allowed to make runners. A good plan is to allow each plant to put out two 

 runners, one on each side of the plant, and each runner to make one plant and each plant 

 spaced equal distance apart, which if the plants were set 15 inches apart would make a 

 plant every 5 inches down the row. If a heavy spring crop is wanted would use the matted 

 row system spacing the plants when hoeing so they will not be too close together. 



M ASTODON ^* ^^^^^ ^^^ most popular and extensively planted of all the ev- 

 erbearing varieties holding about the same position among the 

 everbearers that Premier has among the spring varieties. Gem from my experience the 

 past two years is a close second and would recommend giving it a thorough trial, but Mas- 

 todon has been tried for several years and is a proven money maker. Plants set this 

 spring will begin to bear fruit soon after being set but for best results blossoms should be 

 removed until about first of July when they can be allowed to fruit and from then on to 

 freezing weather will have blossoms, green berries in all stages of growth and ripe berries 

 at the same time. Berries are large size, fairly firm and of good quality. Another rea- 

 son that makes Mastodon a safe variety to plant is that it will not only produce a big 

 fall crop but will bear a heavy crop in the spring, ripening in mid-season, that will com- 

 pare very favorably with most of the spring bearing varieties. The plants are large with 

 long deep roots that enables them to withstand drouth. The foliage is low and spreading 

 which protects blossoms and berries from frost and cold in the fall. I have a good sup- 

 ply of strong well rooted plants that will please you and have tried to make the price 

 within the reach of all, so why not enjoy nice luscious berries this summer and fall. 



Gr E ]y[ Originated in Michigan and was introduced by several Michigan growers in 

 1934. Growers there are very enthusiastic about (5em. 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 two years now 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 everbear- 

 ing varieties. During the summer Mastodon seemed to produce more fruit than Gem but 

 later in the fall Gem produced the most fruit. The berries are lighter in color than Mas- 

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

 ket better. The berries 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. From results obtained this year I would advise all who are interested 

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



CHAMPION (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 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. 



