Gem (Superfection, Brilliant, Gem Everbearing, Giant Gem)

Orig. in Farwell, Mich., by Frank J. Keplinger, Heart-O-Michigan Farms Nurseries. Introd. in 1933. Bud mutation of Champion Everbearing (Lupke); discovered in 1928. <b>Fruit:</b> small; short wedge to oblate, irregular; skin deep red, glossy; flesh pale red, acid; dessert quality good. <b>Plant:</b> everbearing; quite productive; susceptible to leaf spots; resistant to leaf scorch.