THE STRAWBERRY. 



ELTON. 

 Elton Seedling. Elton Pine. 



An old English variety, that ripens quite late. 



Fruit large, ovate, frequently cock's-comb shape, bright shining crim- 

 son. Flesh red, firm, brisk subacid. 



ELTON IMPROVED. 



Raised at the Royal Garden at Frogmore, England. 

 Fruit large, conical, bright glossy crimson. Flesh solid, sweet, and 

 good. (Fuller.) 



EMILY. 



An English variety. Plant hardy, not very productive. 

 Fruit large, round, pale red. Flesh white, juicy, and sweet. 



EMMA. 



One of M. de Jonghe's raising ; vigorous, moderately productive. 

 Fruit medium size, obtuse conical, bright deep red. Flesh whitish, 

 juicy, moderately sweet. 



EMPRESS EUGENIE. 



A variety from France. Not valuable. 



Fruit large, irregular in form, deep red. Flesh red, sweet, tolerably 

 good. 



ENGLISH LADY FINGER. 



Fruit medium size, oblong, orange scarlet. Flesh white, sweet, and 

 good. 



FAIRY QUEEN. 



Raised in the Royal Gardens at Frogmore, England. 

 Fruit large, conical. Skin pale scarlet, shining as if varnished. 

 Flesh pure white, tender, juicy, sweet, very rich. (Hogg.) 



FERDINANDE. 



This is a French variety, of good promise. 



Fruit large, regular obtuse conical, rich deep scarlet red. Seeds 

 light yellow. Flesh firm, juicy, rich, and high-flavored. (Am. Pom.) 



FILBERT PINE. 



Myatt's Seedling. 



An English sort, that is said to succeed finely in light soils. Vines 

 prolific, matures late. 



Fruit above medium size, conical, occasionally cock's-comb shape, 

 dull red. Flesh pale pink, firm, rich, brisk, with a fine aroma. (Hogg.) 



