586 THE FRUIT MANUAL. 



imbedded. Skin, pale red, extending equally over the whole fruit. 

 Flesh, clear white, very firm and solid, with a fine vinous flavour and 

 rich aroma, equalling the British Queen. 



The plant is much hardier, a freer grower, and better bearer than the 

 British Queen ; when forced it does not bear so well. 



COCKSCOMB. — Fruit, very large ; ovate, and occasionally cocks- 

 comb-shaped. Skin, pale scarlet. Seeds, prominent. Flesh, white 

 with a rosy tinge, richly flavoured. 



This was obtained in the Eoyal Gardens at Windsor. The plant is 

 hardy, and an excellent bearer. 



COMTE DE PARIS.— Fruit, large ; obtuse heart-shaped, even in 

 its outline. Skin, scarlet, becoming deep crimson when highly 

 ripened. Flesh, pale red, and solid throughout, with a briskly acid 

 flavour. 



This is a favourite with those who prefer a brisk fruit ; and it is an 

 excellent bearer. 



CRIMSON CLUSTER. — Fruit, medium sized ; roundish, and some- 

 times cockscomb-shaped. Skin, dark red. Seeds, not deeply im- 

 bedded. Flesh, firm, red throughout, juicy, sweet, and richly 

 flavoured. 



Crimson Pine. See Early Crimson Pine. 



CRIMSON QUEEN {Doubleday's No. 2).— Fruit, large; cockscomb- 

 shape, very much corrugated and irregular, with a coarse surface. 

 Skin, bright cherry scarlet. Flesh, red throughout, solid and firm, with 

 a briskly acid flavour. 



This is a late variety, and a great bearer. 



Crystal Palace. See Eleanor. 



CuthiU's Black Prince. See Black Prince. 



CUTHILL'S PRINCE OF WALES. —Fruit, medium sized; conical. 

 Skin, bright red. Flesh, firm, very acid, and without much flavour. 



CuthiU's Princess Royal. See Princess Royal of Emjland. 



DEPTFORD PINE— Fruit, large and cockscomb-shaped ; the 

 smaller fruit conical. Skin, bright scarlet, glossy as if varnished, and 

 even. Flesh, scarlet, firm, and solid throughout, with a rich vinous 

 flavour, similar to British Queen, with a little more acid. 



A valuable firm-fleshed, highly flavoured strawberry. Excellent for 

 preserving. 



DR. HOGG. — Fruit, very large; cockscomb-shaped. Skin, pale 

 red. Flesh, pale throughout, sweet, and with a very rich flavour, 

 which remains long on the palate. 



The fruit is of the same class as British Queen, and not distinguish- 

 able from well-grown examples of that variety. It ripens later than 



