(For photo-engraving see Page 36)]
Magic Gem is of Western origination and in plant growth is a typical
representation of the rugged characteristics which symbolize its native
section.
Although born in the West however, Magic Gem claims no preference as to
soil or climate but has become a leading favorite in home gardens and
with commercial strawberry growers in the North, East, South and West
alike.
It is a strong mid-season bisexual, its blooming season extending over
such a long period that it is successfully used for mating all except
extra-early pistillates.
Magic Gem produces abundantly and matures practically every berry. Its
berries are large, dark red, with seeds deeply embedded in the flesh.
Their firm, solid texture makes them ideal for canning or shipping to
distant markets. Crowned with beautiful, well-formed calyxes which
remain fresh and bright for an unusual length of time after picking,
they present a most attractive appearance when packed.
For home use or market, you will find Magic Gem a splendid medium-late
variety. It has been appropriately titled, “The Gem of Perfection.” For
prices of Magic Gem plants see Page 66, column 3.
“Magic Gem is the best flavored berry I ever tasted. My Kellogg
strawberries last season were the largest I have ever seen
anywhere,--on the market, in the garden or on the farm.”
W. D. FERRIS, Georgia.
“Magic Gem is a splendid variety. I counted 56 berries on one of my
Magic Gem plants and another plant of this variety must have produced
at least 100 berries. My plants are not allowed to produce any
runners.”
W. WOODWORTH, Ohio.
“In the spring of 1918 I set 175 Kellogg Pedigree Plants in our
garden, 100 of which were Magic Gem, planning on having only enough
fruit for our own use. The next season, from this small plot we sold
$42.25 worth of berries and besides used and gave away berries to the
value of $13.65, making the total value of our crop $55.90. If I
figure correctly, this is at the rate of over $2,400 per acre and is
not so rotten, I’ll say. If we hadn’t sold our home and moved away, we
no doubt would have had a splendid crop in 1920.”
E. G. WHITLEY, New York.
“In your catalog, you picture some very attractive Magic Gem and
Kellogg’s Prize berries but they are no better than berries I have
grown of these varieties. Parties who told me I was foolish to pay
your prices for plants when I could get plants from other growers for
less, have changed their minds. Now they also want to set Kellogg
Pedigree Plants.”
F. TELFORD, Ontario, Canada.
“I cannot say enough in praise of Magic Gem, Dr. Burrill and Kellogg’s
Premier, all of which are splendid varieties.”
J. BERKSHIRE, Connecticut.
“I have been growing Kellogg’s Prize for three years. This variety
certainly is a wonder.”
MRS. LILLIE WILDISH, Wisconsin.
“Kellogg’s Prize is the greatest strawberry under the sun.”
MRS. SAATHAMP, Illinois.
“Kellogg’s Prize is by far the best berry I ever have grown.”
H. S. TUCKER, Missouri.
“Kellogg’s Prize is the greatest strawberry on earth. You have made a
mistake in pronouncing it ‘wonderful.’ You should have said
‘magnificent’.”
W. H. OPENSHAW, New Jersey.
“Kellogg’s Premier and Kellogg’s Prize can’t be recommended too
highly.”
J. W. SIMS, Kentucky.
[Illustration: _Kellogg’s_ PRIZE