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considerably imbedded, with prominent ridges between them, which 

 give the fruit a coarse appearance on the surface. Skin, scarlet, 

 changing as it ripens to deep crimson. Flesh, scarlet, and becoming 

 paler towards the core, which is large and hollow ; subacid, and with 

 a little of the pine flavour. 



A large and handsome strawberry. A striking character it has when 

 forced is, that it endures excessive drought without material injury. 



Eliza. See Hyatt's Eliza. 



ELTON {Elton Pine). — Fruit, large ; ovate, frequently cockscomb- 

 shaped, with imbedded seeds, and prominent ridges between them. 

 Skin, bright crimson, and shining. Flesh, red throughout, firm and 

 solid, with a brisk, subacid flavour. 



A very valuable late strawberry, much esteemed for preserving. It 

 is an abundant bearer. 



It was raised by Mr. T. A. Knight, President of the Horticultural Society. 



Elton Pine. See Elton. 



EMPRESS EUGENIE. — Fruit, very large; irregular, angular, 

 furrowed, and uneven. Skin, of a deep red colour, becoming almost 

 black when highly ripened. Seeds, small, not deeply imbedded. 

 Flesh, red throughout, hollow at the core, tender, very juicy, and 

 briskly flavoured. 



Rather a coarse-looking and very large strawberry ; not remarkable 

 for any excellency of flavour. 



ENCHANTRESS. — Fruit, large ; frequently conical, and then it has 

 a glossy neck and reflexed calyx. Skin, scarlet, becoming a rich 

 crimson when fully ripe. Seeds, small and prominent, bright yellow, 

 and very thickly disseminated. Flesh, reddish, solid, and very juicy, 

 with an exquisite pine flavour. 



A fine late variety. 



FAIRY QUEEN. — Fruit, large ; conical. Skin, pale scarlet, shining 

 as if varnished. Seeds, very prominent. Flesh, pure white, tender, 

 juicy, sweet, and with a very rich flavour. 



A first-rate variety, raised in the Royal Gardens at Frogmore. It 

 is hardy, and an excellent bearer. 



FILBERT PINE {Mijatt's Seedling).— Finit, above medium size; 

 conical and regular in its outline, occasionally cockscomb-shaped. 

 Seeds, large and prominent. Skin, dull purplish red next the sun, and 

 pale red in the shade. Flesh, pale, pink at the core, firm, solid, rich, 

 and briskly flavoured, with a fine aroma. 



Avery prohfic and excellent late variety. It does well in light soils, 

 where British Queen does not succeed. When forced it is of excellent 

 flavour and fine aroma. 



