STBAWBEEEIES. 593 



OSCAR. — Fruit, large ; ovate, and angular, sometimes flattened and 

 ■wedge-shaped. Seeds, rather' large, and deeply imbedded, which give 

 the surface a coarse appearance. Skin, dark shining red, becoming 

 almost black when fully ripe. Flesh, red throughout, very firm and 

 solid, juicy, and richly flavoured. 



An excellent variety for a general crop. A most abundant bearer, 

 and, from its firmness, bears carriage well. 



PENELOPE. — Fruit, very large ; round, sometimes flattened, of a 

 light red colour. Seeds, small, widely spread. Flesh, salmon-coloured, 

 juicy, sweet, slightly acidulous, of a good strong aroma. Plant, dwarf, 

 hardy, with few leaves, and hairy leaflets. Very prolific. 



This was raised by Dr. Nicaise. 



PEEFECTION. — Fruit, large, or very large ; lobed or conical, pretty 

 regular. Skin, dark red. Seeds, regularly disposed, prominent, of a 

 lively red, contrasting with the colour of the fruit. Flesh, dark red, 

 juicy, sweet, of good flavour. Plant, strong and hardy, resembling 

 Marguerite in the disposition of the foliage and in the form of the fruit. 

 It is very prohfic. 



PREMIER (British Queen Seedling). — Fruit, large ; roundish, or 

 roundish ovate, and corrugated. Skin, bright red, and shining as if 

 varnished. Seeds, prominent. Flesh, white, firm, juicy, and richly 

 flavoured. 



An excellent variety, which forces well and bears abundantly. 



PRESIDENT. — Fruit, large or very large; roundish ovate, frequently 

 cock's-combed, and with an even surface. Seeds, small, slightly 

 imbedded. Skin, deep glossy red. Flesh, very firm, bright red, and 

 of rich and excellent flavour. 



This is one of the best and most esteemed varieties for a general 

 crop, and ripens about the middle of the Strawberry season. The 

 plant is a strong and robust grower, and the fruit is produced in great 

 abundance on strong scapes well thrown above the foliage. It is also 

 one of the best for forcing. 



This is one of those valuable varieties raised by Mr. Bradley, the successful 

 raiser of many of our best sorts at Elton Manor, near Bingham. 



PRINCESS ALICE MAUDE {Alice Maude).— Fmit, medium sized; 

 ovate or conical, and frequently large and kidney-shaped. Seeds, 

 prominent, or very slightly imbedded. Skin, scarlet, becoming dark 

 crimson when ripe. Flesh, scarlet throughout, tender, juicy, sweet, 

 and with a rich, brisk flavour. 



It is an excellent bearer ; when forced the flavour is inferior. 



PRINCESS FREDERICK WILLIAM.— Fruit, large; roundish, 

 and corrugated. Skin, pale red. Seeds, not numerous, and imbedded, 

 piesh, with a rosy tint, sweet, and of good flavour. 



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