STRAWBERRIES. 745 



changing as it ripens to deep crimson. Flesh, scarlet, and becoming 

 paler towards the core, which is large and hollow ; subacid, and with 

 a little of the pine flavour. 



A large and handsome strawberry. A striking character it has when 

 forced is, that it endures excessive drought without material injury. 



Eliza. See Hyatt's Eliza. 



ELTON (Elton Pine}. Fruit, large ; ovate, frequently cockscomb- 

 shaped, with imbedded seeds, and prominent ridges between them. 

 Skin, bright crimson, and shining. Flesh, red throughout, firm and 

 solid, with a brisk subacid flavour. 



A very valuable late strawberry, much esteemed for preserving. It 

 is an abundant bearer. 



It was raised by Mr. T. A. Knight, President of the Horticultural Society. 



Elton Pine. See Elton. 



EMILY (Myatt's Emily). Fruit, large, round, or wedge-shaped. 

 Skin, pale red. Seeds, prominent. Flesh, white throughout, juicy, 

 sugary, and perfumed. 



An excellent late strawberry ; raised by Mr. Myatt. The plant is 

 hardy, and a good bearer. 



EMMA. Fruit, large ; conical. Skin, bright shining red as if 

 varnished. Seeds, not deeply imbedded. Flesh, with a fine rosy tint, 

 juicy, sweet, and perfumed. 



Very early, hardy, and a good bearer. 



EMPRESS EUGENIE. Fruit, very large ; irregular, angular, 

 furrowed, and uneven. Skin, of a deep red colour, becoming almost 

 black when highly ripened. Seeds, small, not deeply imbedded. 

 Flesh, red throughout, hollow at the core, tender, very juicy, and 

 briskly flavoured. 



Rather a coarse-looking and very large strawberry ; not remarkable 

 for any excellence of flavour. 



ENCHANTRESS. Fruit, large ; frequently conical, and then it has 

 a glossy neck and reflexed calyx. Skin, scarlet, becoming a rich 

 crimson when fully ripe. Seeds, small and prominent, bright yellow, 

 and very thickly disseminated. Flesh, reddish, solid, and very juicy, 

 with an exquisite pine flavour. 



A fine late variety. 



EXCELSIOR. Fruit, medium sized ; roundish ovate, even and 

 handsome in its outline. Flesh, white, sometimes pinky white, very 

 solid and fine-grained, with a rich vinous flavour. 



A seedling, raised by Dr. Roden. 



Exhibition. See Great Exhibition. 



