MASTODON 
MADE EVERBEARERS PROFITABLE 
MASTODON — Is still the most popular and extensively planted of all the evei'^ 
bearing varieties holding about the same position among the everbearers that Pre¬ 
mier has among the spring varieties. Gem from my experience the past three years 
is a close second and would recommend giving it a thorough trial, but Mastodon 
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 the first of July when they can be allowed to fruit and 
from then on to freezing weather will have blossoms, 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. The 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 good 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 
A PROMISING NEW EVERBEARER 
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 
combination 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 have fruited Gem for three 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 everbearing varieties. The berries are lighter in color than Mastodon 
but of different shape being almost round, of firmer texture and will carry to mar¬ 
ket better. The berries are about as good quality as Mastodon, as attractive in the 
package and will average as large in size but for best results should not be allowed 
to make too many planta. From results obtained I would advise all who are inter¬ 
ested in everbearing strawberries to be sure and give Gem a tr.gl. 
