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—tirm 
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, 
somewhat tart. 
SUPERFECTION, Brilliant 
When we obtained our foundation stock of Superfection a few 
years ago, we could see no difference between this ''new' everbearer 
and the Gem we had cultivated for many years. 
Since that time we have seen these two everbearers alongside the 
new!’ Brilliant in several plantings, and we can see no difference. We 
are led to believe that these three varieties are the same. Gem is 
capable of performing the same good production feats credited to 
Brilliant, and so is Superfection. 
In the Ohio tests, Superfection, Brilliant and Gem made the best 
records in the plantings where the saw dust mulch system was used. We 
can recommend them very highly. 
GEMZATA 
The Wayzata was the everbearer which produced the sweetest ber- 
ries we have very 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. 
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