Gem

Orig. in Gate, Wash., by H.E. Drew. Introd. in 1952. Plant patent 1181; 21 Apr. 1953; assigned to Alberta M. Drew. Rancocas × June; cross made in 1943; selected in 1949. <b>Fruit:</b> cluster size medium, fairly open; berry size medium; oblate; skin dark blue; flesh firm, crisp, bluish, aroma slight, dessert quality medium; ripens early midseason, slightly before Rancocas; principal distinguishing characteristic is that all berries ripen virtually at the same time, within 2 or 3 days, but may remain in good condition on bush for 2 weeks or more; processes well; resembles Rancocas. <b>Bush:</b> erect; vigorous; produces well; apparently quite hardy.