conical. Skin deep red. Flesh pale red throughout, firm, solid, sweet, 

 brisk, and richly flavoured. Plant fairly vigorous and a very abundant 

 bearer. 



ViiicHne de Xante*. An excellent Belgian variety with medium to 

 large flattened fruit. Colour rich glossy crimson. Flesh reddish, solid, 

 and sweet, with a peculiarly rich vinous flavour. 



ALPINE STRAWBERRIES. 



This class should receive more atttention, as although the fruit will not 

 compare with the common Strawberries in size or high flavour, yet, as it 

 is produced in succession for several months in the year, it can often be 

 utilized to advantage, and more especially by private growers who 

 cultivate for pleasure. One section, the Bush Alpines, is also serviceable 



Plant <>]' Dush Alpine. Fruit of Bu<*h Alpine. 



for edgings, as the plants do not form runners, and, therefore, do not 

 make straggling growth. The propagation of this section is generally 

 effected by division of the plants, but some growers prefer to raise them 

 from seeds. The following list embraces the principal varieties : 



ttrnne de Gilbert A French variety with reddish-brown fruit some- 

 what larger than that of the other sorts. Plant strong, prolific, and an 

 abundant bearer. 



Go-Hand. Another French variety with dark red medium-sized fruit. 

 Plant hardy and prolific. 



Eeil Alpine (Red Month!//). This is the common Alpine. Fruit 

 small, red, conical in shape, and is produced for several months in cool 

 and moderately moist localities. Plant hardy and strong. 



Red JJitsk Alpine (Monthly lluvk Alpine). This variety makes its 

 growth in compact tufts, or bunches, and has no runners but the fruit 

 in size, shape, colour, and flavour is similar to that of the common Red 

 Alpine. 



