94 ■ Notes and Gleanings. 



A FEW COMING Strawberries. — From amongst several hundred seedling 

 strawberries which we have tasted and examined this season, the following are 

 selected as those which have most struck our fancy, and seemed most promising. 

 These four varieties may, indeed, be looked upon as real acquisitions, which we 

 shall be glad to welcome when their owners see fit to introduce them. 



Waltham Seedling. — A hybrid raised between Crimson Queen and Sir 

 Charles Napier, and partaking, to a certain extent, of the characteristics of both 

 parents, though in general outward appearance more nearly resembling Sir C. 

 Napier, but sweeter and richer. The fruit is of about the same size, and pro- 

 duced in as great abundance ; but the color is somewhat darker, approaching a 

 deep red ; the flesh firm, juicy, rich, and very pleasant. Habit of the plant robust 

 and vigorous. Leaves dark green and sturdy. A most extraordinary cropper, 

 and a decided improvement upon Sir C. Napier as to quality of fruit and vigor 

 of plant. Raised by Mr. W. Paul, Waltham Cross, and selected out of several 

 hundred seedlings, many of which possess points of great merit. 



The Amateur. — The fruit of this is of large size, and very handsome ap- 

 pearance ; the color of a deep, dark crimson ; the shape roundish-obovate, and 

 cockscombed ; the flesh bright red, somewhat soft, but of very pleasant flavor. 

 This extremely promising variety is a seedling raised by Mr. Bradley, the raiser 

 of Dr. Hogg, Sir J. Paxton, and Oscar, whose name is thus an almost sufficient 

 guarantee of its merits. Mr. Bradley states that it surpasses every other variety 

 he has grown, both for size of berry and productiveness. It is very stur.dy and 

 robust in constitution, retaining the foliage well throughout the winter. The fruit 

 commences to ripen about the same time as that of Sir J. Paxton, and the plant 

 continues long in bearing. Recommended as being particularly suitable for ama- 

 teurs who can cultivate only one variety. 



Duke of Edinburgh. — This is a hybrid between Keens's Seedling and Elton 

 Pine. The fruit is very large, cone-shaped, and irregularly cockscombed ; the 

 color deep-dark crimson ; the flesh dark, moderately firm, yet juicy and pleasant, 

 but not particularly rich in flavor. Its large size and fine color give it a noble 

 appearance, which will make it a great favorite for market purposes. It comes 

 into use the same time as Keens's Seedhng, but keeps up a much better succes- 

 sion, affording fruit in a good state for four weeks. The habit of the plant is 

 robust, and it is a most extraordinary cropper. Raised by Messrs. Moffat, fruit 

 growers near Edinburgh. Received a certificate from the Royal Caledonian 

 Horticultural Society. 



Royalty. — This is from a cross between Black Prince and British Queen, both 

 of which it considerably resembles in outward appearance. The fruit is of me- 

 dium size, ovate in form, with a well-defined neck ; the color bright shining red ; 

 the flesh pale red, solid, rich, and very pleasantly flavored. In general appear- 

 ance, this most nearly resembles Myatt's Eliza, although quite distinct from that 

 variety. The plant is of vigorous growth, and an abundant bearer. Raised 

 by Mr. Trotman, Isleworth. Received a first-class certificate from the Fruit 

 Committee of the Royal Horticultural Society. 



A. F. Barron, in Florist and Poinologist. 



