J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
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I grew this variety for the first time last year. I was favorably 
impressed, not only because it was a heavy producer and a heavy plant 
maker. If they do as well every year as they have for me 2 years 
I believe they will replace all other Fall bearing- varieties. It is a good 
plant yet they are small, unlike most other everbearers because its 
yield was better than any other variety. The berries are of good size, 
snape and even more attractive than the Mastodon. It is a good qual¬ 
ity shipping berry. 
If the 2 years experience means anything and you are thinking 
of planting some Fall bearing berries you cannot go wrong on Gem. 
CHAMPION OR PROGRESSIVE. I find them the same. This 
without doubt is one of the best everbearing strawberries grown. It is 
the most prolific of all. When you plant these you are certain of 
success becauuse three months after planting every plant will com¬ 
mence bearing, and continue all through the summer and late in the 
fall. The runners will commence to bear, even before they have taken 
root. 
SUPER GIANT. Plant growth is strong and vigorous, and quite 
productive but not equal to Mastodon in either vigor or productiveness. 
Berries are large, of good quality, and good in appearance. Fully 
equal to Mastodon in this respect. It is worth trying. 
