STRAWBERRIES. 589 



FRAGARIA TARDI88IMA.— Fruit, medium sized or large; roundish. 

 Skin, glossy red. Flesh, of good flavour. 



The plant is very hardy, coming late into bloom, and continuing to 

 bloom and bear through August to the middle of September, and some- 

 times later. 



This was raised by Dr. Roden, of Kidderminster. 



FRANCOIS JOSEPH 11.— Fruit, large ; round, inclining to heart- 

 shape. Skin, brilliant rose-coloured, with prominent yellowish seeds. 

 Flesh, rosy, of an agreeable flavour. 



Frederick William. See Princess Frederick William. 



FROGMORE LATE PINE.— Fruit, very large ; conical, and cocks- 

 comb-shaped, with a glossy neck like the Old Pine. Seeds, not deeply 

 imbedded. Skin, glossy, bright red, becoming dark red, and almost 

 black when ripe. Flesh, tender, and very juicy, red throughout, 

 richly flavoured, and with a good deal of the pine aroma when well 

 ripened. 



This is a late variety, and an abundant bearer, coming in with the 

 Elton, but much less acid than that variety. 



Garibaldi. See Vicomtesse Hericm-t de Thunj. 



GIPSY QUEEN. — ^Fruit, globular, or nearly so, sometimes blunt 

 conical. Skin, almost black when quite ripe. Flesh, dark red 

 throughout, extremely juicy, rich, and vinous. 



The plant is of low growth, compact in its habit, and a great bearer. 



GLOBE. — Fruit, large, roundish-ovate. Skin, bright red. Seeds, 

 rather prominent. Flesh, white, with a rosy tinge, juicy, very sugary, 

 and highly perfumed, with the flavour of the Hautbois. 



Goliath. See Kitleifs Goliath. 



HIGHLAND CHIEF. — Fruit, large, roundish-ovate, and somewhat 

 flattened. Seeds, not deeply imbedded. Skin, fine, clear red, becoming 

 darker as it ripens. Flesh, dark red throughout, very firm and solid, 

 very juicy and vinous, and with a rich pine flavour. 



A very excellent strawberry. The plant is a most abundant bearer, 

 and deserves universal cultivation. 



HOVEY'S SEEDLING. — Fruit, very large; roundish-ovate, wedge- 

 shaped, and furrowed. Skin, deep scarlet, shining. Seeds, slightly 

 imbedded. Flesh, juicy, sweet, and well flavoured. 



A favourite American variety, which has never become popular in 

 this country. 



INGRAM'S PRINCE ARTHUR.— Fruit, medium sized; conical, 

 even, and regular in shape, with a glossy neck. Seeds, not very nu- 

 merous, nor deeply imbedded. Skin, of a brilliant scarlet, like Sir 



