MASTODON 
MADE EVERBEARERS PROFITABLE 
MASTODON — This is the leader of all the everbearing varieties and it is firm 
enough to stand shipping to nearby markets. It is as productive as Champion and while 
not as sweet, is superior in every other way, being much larger, more handsome, sells 
quicker and will bring more money. Plants set this spring will produce a big crop of 
fruit this fall, fruiting from late July until freezing weather. Another thing 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 next spring that will compare favorably with most of the spring 
bearing varieties, ripening in mid-season, and producing big, juicy red berries of de¬ 
licious flavor with a bright green cap giving them a handsome appearance in the pack¬ 
age. The plants are large with long deep roots that enable them to withstand drouth. 
The foliage is low and spreading which protects blossoms from frost and cold in the fall. 
I sold out on Mastodon last year but th’s year I have a good supply and have tried to 
jnake the price within the reach of all so why not enjoy nice luscious berries this sum¬ 
mer and fall. 
GEM 
A PROMISING NEW EVERBEARER 
GEM — Originated in Michigan and was introduced by several Michigan gi'oWers in 
1934. Growers there are very enthusiastic about Gem. One grower says it has a combina¬ 
tion 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 grew Gem for the first time this year and the plant growlh 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 ever- 
bearing varieties. During the summer the Gem seemed to produce more fruit than Mas¬ 
todon but later in the fall Mastodon produced the most fruit. The berries are lighter in 
color than Mastodon but of different shape being almost round, of firmer texture and will 
carry to market better. The berries are about as good quality as Mastodon, as attract¬ 
ive in the package and will average as large in size but believe for the 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. 
