278 " Wilmofs Superb" Strawberry. 



Art. XIII. On the Cultivation in the Open Garden and 

 Treatment in the Forcing-house of the Strawberry known as 

 " Wilmofs Superb." By Mr. Isaac Oldacre F. H. S. 

 Gardener to the Emperor of Russia. 



Sir, 



Having had an opportunity of observing the progress of 

 " Wilmofs superb" strawberry from its first production, 

 with the cultivation and management practised by Mr. Wilmot, 

 I flatter myself a few remarks on it will be acceptable to 

 the numerous readers of the Gardener's Magazine. The ex- 

 cellence of this strawberry is too well known in the metropolis 

 and its vicinity to require any comment ; nor do I think any 

 fruit garden can be complete without this fruit. Its ripening 

 later than the pine, and most other strawberries, enhances its 

 value considerably. 



The plants being stronger in their growth than any of the 

 other varieties, they are planted at a greater distance from 

 each other. The rows are two feet and a half apart, and 

 the plants two feet, plant from plant, in the rows. They are 

 left to grow in single stools, and the ground betwixt them is 

 always kept free from weeds. Where the runners are not 

 wanted to make plants for new plantations, they are taken off 

 as they appear, because if suffered to grow they would weaken 

 the old plants, and prevent them from producing their fruit 

 so large the following year. They thrive best in a rich 

 loamy soil. 



This strawberry, if not put into the forcing-house till the 

 end of February, or beginning of March, forces well; the fruit 

 does not set well in a high temperature; from 50° to 55° is the 

 heat that suits them best, with a free admission of air in the 

 middle of the day until the fruit is set ; after that they will 

 bear a stronger heat. 



A very good description of this strawberry has been given 

 in the Horticultural Transactions, vol. vi. p. 208. {and Gard. 

 Mag. p. 230.) I am, Sir, yours, &c. 



Spring Grove, March 6th, 1826. Isaac Oldacre, 



Art. XIV. On the Importance of Regularity and Systematic 

 Conduct in Practical Gardeners. By G. R. Gardener^ 

 Champion Hill, Surrey. 



Sir, 

 With every disposition to support the Gardener's Ma- 

 gazine, from the conviction of its universal utility among 



