GEM 
We think more highly of Gem as one of the very best of the ever- 
bearers as we read the lengthy descriptions of Superfection and Brilliant. 
For everything said of these two varieties applies to Gem, as they are 
all the same, we think. 
In some ways Gem is superior even to Mastodon. It makes runners 
much more freely, and the berries are generally larger and firmer—firm 
enough to stand handling quite well. 
Gem plants are smaller than Mastodon, but when set on fertile soil 
the foliage becomes quite rank, and is free of the leaf spot to which 
Mastodon is somewhat subject. Leaves are smooth and waxy looking. The 
berries run large, with rounded tip, have a very nice appearance, some- 
what tart. 
\GEMZATA 
The Wayzata was the everbearer which produced the sweetest ber- 
ries we have ever known. Unfortunately, this variety made hardly any 
runners and it was very difficult to propagate. Gem was crossed with 
Wayzata to make Gemzata, resulting in an everbearer having some of 
the best qualities of both. 
Gemzata runs as freely as Gem, with the plants having the rough 
appearance of Wayzata. Berries are large and sweet, about equal to Gem 
in firmness, very nearly the same color. 
One of the best of the everbearers, and one that does pretty well in 
the spring, too. 
 STREAMLINER 
Streamliner is one of the newer everbearers that seems to have given 
a very satisfactory performance in many places, and is highly recommend- 
ed by some nurserymen. It might be worth a more complete trial, but 
with us its performance has been very disappointing. 
Streamliner runs freely, makes a nice row. The leaves are dark, 
smooth, glossy, definitely cupped, with rough edges. 
The berries are nice-sized, dark red, rather rough, with a nice flavor. 
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