MASTODON 
MADE EVERBEARERS PROFITABLE 
MASTODON. — Is still the most popular and extensively planted of all the everbearing 
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 Mastodan 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 blos¬ 
soms, 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 reason 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 compare very favorably with most 
of the spring bearing varieties. I'he 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 gcod supply 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. 
GEM. — Originated in Michigan and was introduced by several Michigan growers in 
1934. Growers there are very enthusiastic about Gem. One grower says it has a com¬ 
bination of qualities not found in any other everbearer; that it is large, firm, good color, 
fine flavor, a very heavj’i 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 everbeai’- 
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, or 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 I would advise all who are interested in ever- 
bearing strawberries to be sure and give Gem a trial. ... , . 
WAYZATA. — This new everbearing Strawberry was originated in Minnesota, where it 
has stood the test of extreme cold weather and has always produced a good crop of 
berries in the fall months of firsi year set and another nice crop the following spring. The 
fruit is extra large in size and bright rich red in color. It can also be classed as a good 
shippinc^ variety, being very solid and of excellent quality. Wayzata makes very few run¬ 
ner plants, producing most of its berries on even strong crown shoots growig up from 
the main plant, for this reason it can be set 10 to 12 inches apart and a large crop of 
berries produced from a small area. A space, 10 feet by 10 fe^, set with 100 Wayzata 
should produce for you from 75 to 100 quarts of berries. Owing to the plant 
making abUity of Wavzata, the propagating stock is scarce and high in price. Therefore, 
would advise ordering early if you intend on setting Wayzata for your crop of berries 
this summer and fall. 
