STRAWBERRIES. 591 



Seeds, not deeply imbedded. Skin, of a brilliant lively crimson. 

 Flesh, white, with a rosy tinge, firm, juicy, richly and sprightly 

 flavoured. 



A first-rate strawberry, and an abundant bearer. When forced it 

 bears abundantly, and preserves its flavour well. The plant is very 

 dwarf, and produces runners very sparingly ; on this account it is 

 difiicult to grow it extensively. 



This was raised by M. J. De Jonghe, of Brussels. 



LA GROSSE SUCREE.— Fruit, large ; conical, frequently cocks- 

 combed. Seeds, deeply imbedded. Surface of the fruit uneven. 

 Skin, duU red. Flesh, pale red, somewhat soft, and of a slightly 

 acid flavour. The plant is a very free grower and an abundant bearer. 

 It also forces well. 



LA REINE. — Fruit, large ; conical or wedge-shaped. Skin, of a 

 pale flesh-colour. Seeds, brown and prominent. Flesh, perfectly 

 white, juicy, sweet, and richly flavoured. 



A very excellent strawberry, and even when forced preserves all its 

 richness of flavour. The plant is very hardy and prolific. 



LEONCE DE LAMBERTYE.— Fruit, very large; conical, even 

 and regular in its shape. Skin, bright shining red, as if varnished. 

 Seeds, sHghtly imbedded. Flesh, firm, rosy-white, very juicy, rich, 

 and sweet. 



An excellent strawberry. The plant is a vigorous grower and a 

 free bearer. 



LORD NAPIER. — ^Fruit, large and handsome, rather more conical 

 than Early ProKfio, and occasionally slightly flattened. Seeds, nu- 

 merous and decidedly prominent. Skin, bright crimson. Flesh, pinky 

 white, and sometimes pink, firm and juicy, with an excellent sprightly 

 aroma. Plant, hardy, and a prolific bearer. 



LUCAS. — ^Fruit, large ; conical, but sometimes obovate and cocks- 

 combed, with even surface. Seeds, moderately prominent. Skin, 

 bright scarlet. Mesh, pale, of a very pleasant briskly acid flavour. 



A very excellent strawberry and a great bearer. Plant of fine 

 dwarf compact habit of growth. 



MAMMOTH {Myatt's Mammoth). — Fruit, immensely large ; flattened, 

 deeply furrowed and ribbed, irregular and uneven in its outline. Seeds, 

 small and very sHghtly imbedded. Skin, glossy, of a flne deep red 

 scolour. Flesh, scarlet throughout, firm and solid, even in the largest 

 specimens, and of a brisk and pleasant flavour, which is rich in the 

 well ripened fruit. 



The foliage is small, and on short footstalks, and permits the fruit to 

 be well exposed to the influence of the sun. 



