STRAWBERRIES. 749 



KING OF THE EARLIES. Fruit, medium sized ; ovate, even 

 and regular in its outline. Seeds, rather prominent. Skin, bright 

 red on the shaded side, and dark mahogany on the side exposed to 

 the sun. Flesh, white, with a tinge of red under the skin ; solid, 

 firm, with a fine brisk and rich flavour. 



It is one of the earliest strawberries, earlier than either of its 

 parents, Vicomtesse Hericart de Thury and Black Prince. 



It was raised by Mr. Laxton at his experimental garden at Girtford, Beds. 



KITLEY'S GOLIATH (Goliath). Fruit, very large, compressed 

 and wedge-shaped, the smaller ones ovate. Seeds, deeply imbedded, 

 which gives the surface a rough appearance. Skin, deep red, colouring 

 equally all over. Flesh, white, solid, briskly and richly flavoured, but 

 not equal to British Queen, to which it is similar. 



An excellent strawberry, and, for large culture, one of the best. The 

 plant is vigorous, very hardy, and an abundant bearer. 



This was raised by Mr. James Kitley, a market gardener at Widcombe Vale, 

 Bath, in 1838. 



LA CHALONNAISE. Fruit, large, and conical. Skin, bright pale 

 scarlet. Seeds, prominent. Flesh, white, juicy, sweet, and richly 

 flavoured. 



This belongs to British Queen class. The plant is very prolific and 

 hardy. 



LA CONSTANTS. Fruit, large ; conical, and regularly formed. 

 Seeds, not deeply imbedded. Skin, of a brilliant lively crimson. 

 Flesh, white, with a rosy tinge, firm, juicy, richly and sprightly 

 flavoured. 



A first-rate strawberry, and an abundant bearer. When forced it 

 bears abundantly, and preserves its flavour well The plant is very 

 dwarf, and produces runners very sparingly ; on this account it is 

 difficult to grow it extensively. 



This was raised by M. J. De Jonghe, of Brussels. 



LA FERTILE. Fruit, large ; conical. Skin, bright red. Seeds, 

 prominent. Flesh, white, with a rosy tint, firm, juicy, sweet, and 

 richly flavoured. 



LA GROSSE SUCREE. Fruit, large ; conical, frequently cocks- 

 combed. Seeds, deeply imbedded. Surface of the fruit uneven. 

 Skin, dull red. Flesh, pale red, somewhat soft, and of a slightly 

 acid flavour. The plant is a very free grower, and an abundant bearer. 

 It also forces well. 



LA REINE. Fruit, large ; conical or wedge-shaped. Skin, of a 

 pale flesh-colour. Seeds, brown and prominent. Flesh, perfectly 

 white, juicy, sweet, and richly flavoured. 



