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GEM 



Heavy yield. Easy to pick. Cannery type. 



Gem, an introduction of the New York State Experi- 

 ment Station 1947. This variety was developed by 

 Professor W. T. Tapley from a Bounty x Stokesdale 

 cross. It holds the uniform color gene factors of Bounty, 

 and the profuse setting habits of our Stokesdale. The 

 plant is extremely dwarf in habit. Because of that at 

 least two thousand pounds 5-10-10 fertilizer should be 

 applied per acre. Crops of 25 to 30 ton per acre are 

 not uncommon. It is doubtful if we have ever seen such a 

 profuse bearer as Gem. We do not recommend it for 

 sandy loam soils. It is sometimes susceptible to Early 

 Blight and should be sprayed. 



Under well balanced conditions of soil, temperature 

 and rain fall, this varieiy produces an almost solid layer 

 of fruit three to four feet wide in the row. In fact, 

 almost comparable to a red carpet. It is remarkably 

 successful in New York State. Will without doubt be 

 repeated in other areas. 



Fruit Size — Inheritance is a vital factor. There is a 

 wide spread between strains and between varieties. 

 But it must be remembered that a tomato is 96% 

 water. Long drought reduces size, and high tempera- 

 tures ripen fruit prematurely. Moderate and well timed 

 irrigation will increase size and yield. There is a direct 

 correlation between the number of fruit set, and the 

 size of fruit. 



Gem has succeeded admirably as a New York State cannery type. 

 It is a prodigious bearer. Foliage restricted. Feed heavily. 



Photo courtesy New York State Exp. Station. 



