This veritable giant is cre¬ 
ating a sensation throughout 
the berry growing section. We 
have carefully watched the 
Gem for two years and found 
them to be the first Strawber¬ 
ries ripe and the last. As I 
am writing this page, Novem¬ 
ber 12th, the Gem is still bear¬ 
ing fruit. The Gem Ever- 
bearing will give you luscious 
fresh Strawberries for your 
table all summer long from 
plants set same year. In our 
test we found this variety to 
hold its extra large size 
throughout the season. The 
berries have a good flavor 
and are very firm and hardy. 
Ripens evenly. Berries are 
sparkling bright red clear 
through. Gem is well named. 
It could be called faultless. 
So far we have found no fault. 
Gem will bring you big crops 
and large profits all summer 
and fall. No more lean years 
when you plant the Gems, as 
they rebud again if killed by 
frost. 
NEW GEM 
You will never appreciate the fruit of the New Gem until you see these 
large sparkling jewels clinging on your own vines. Try out this new out¬ 
standing commercial variety this season. A new sensation of the Straw¬ 
berry world. Before you turn this page consider the certified Gem Ever- 
bearing at our reasonable prices. Gem tied with Black String. Postage 
see page 22. 
25 for 65c; 50, $1.00; 100, $1.90; 300, $4.65; 
500, $7.45; 1,000, $14.90 
IN MY 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE in growing Strawberries it has 
proven a source of pleasure and profit. Started in 1915 and have grown 
many varieties. This is especially true when I review before me copies 
of seventeen annual catalogs that we have sent out to our customers. Each 
annual catalog is sacred to me as they hold within the joys and the success 
we have had with the Everbearing Strawberries. Think of it, we hold the 
United States record, $2,059.20 for one acre, set same year. Over $1,100.00 
worth of Everbearing were picked and sold in three weeks. Our Roadside 
Fruit stand is on a 40-Foot Super Chicago and Detroit highway. One of our customers reports he 
picked 800 quarts from 1,000 plants. No other crops will produce this amount from spring plant¬ 
ing. Always keep in mind that Everbearing Strawberries require the smallest amount of ground 
with the largest income on record. With the proper care any soil will yield up its riches. 
Set Just Right 
NEW BUSH EVERBEARING 
This peculiar Everbearing grows on large bushes 10 inches high, 
15 inches across. We counted 15 fruit stems loaded with fruit from one 
plant. Entirely unlike any other Everbearing. Multiplies its new plants 
from crowns. Owing to this it is very productive. Berries large as Mas¬ 
todon. Some specimens larger, but honey sweet. Finest quality. Ripen 
up even with attractive dark red color. Bears 60 days after set out. 
The United States Department of Agriculture has pronounced it the best 
Everbearing Strawberry so far produced. A real Giant Berry. The 
Bonanza, Wayzata, Rockhill and our BUSH Everbearing we believe 
are identical all the same variety. Plants are very limited this year so 
order early. See page 22, free seeds and plants. 
6 Plants, 65c; 12 for 95c; 25 for $1.75 
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