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J. H. Shivers Plant Farms, Allen, Maryland 
GEM 
From our experience, this variety is equal to any Everbearer and 
really has surpassed all, even the Mastodon over a test of several years. 
GROWTH OF PLANTS. Under most conditions. Gem will make 
a good bed of plants. The plants are very prolific. We have seen 
the runner plants put out blossom before they had taken root. The 
berries are medium to large in size, a bright red color and a very good 
flavor. 
LUCKY STRIKE. This variety of the everbearers is one of the 
best plant makers of them all. The plants are very healthy and vigor¬ 
ous. 
SIZE AND QUALITY: The berries are large, have a nice green 
cap, light in color and are seedy like the Chesapeake. They are very 
attractive in the basket and are firm enough to carry well. 
PRODUCTIVENESS: Lucky Strike plants are not as productive 
in the fall as some of the other everbearers. The spring crop is very 
heavy and the berries demand the top price, due to the attractive ap¬ 
pearance. 
