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, 
somewhat tart. 
SUPERFECTION 
When we cbtained cur 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 Suprfection. 
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. 
STREAMLINER 
Streamliner is one of the newer everbearers that has given a very 
satisfactory performance in many secticns. So many good reports have 
come in for it that we think it very worthy of a complete trial. 
Streamliner runs freely to make a very nice row. The leaves are 
dark, smooth, glossy, definitely cupped, with serrated edges. 
The berries are nice-sized, dark red, rather rough, with a very nice 
flavor. 
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