CHAPTER XIII 

 Alpine Strawberries 



Some interest among home growers of 

 strawberries has been manifested in the grow- 

 ing of the Alpines. This is especially true in 

 the case of those who have journeyed to con- 

 tinental Europe and to England. In the 

 markets of Paris, London, Liverpool, and 

 other smaller cities and towns, strawberries 

 resembling our native wild berries but larger 

 in size are served in the hotels and restau- 

 rants, and from their very pleasing taste 

 they have caused many people in returning 

 to this country to try the growing of this so- 

 called Alpine or perpetual strawberry. 



In Fuller's classic "The Strawberry Cul- 

 turist," is an interesting account of this berry 

 which is here quoted: 



"The Alpine strawberry {Fragaria vescd) is 

 noted for its delicious perfume and its very 

 mild flavour. None of the varieties yield 

 very large berries. However, they are quite 



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