Varieties of Fruits. 



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Strawberries. 



The Hudson's Bay Strawberry, was exhibited by Mr. Mi- 

 chael Keens of Isleworth. This is a variety not very gene- 

 rally known, of North American origin, as its name implies. 

 It is of the Scarlet kind, but larger than the common Scarlet, 

 and of a lighter colour ; the seeds are white, deeply imbedded 

 in the flesh, which is firm, with a rich high flavour. The fruit, 

 at the setting on of the calyx, is lengthened to a neck, and 

 the calyx is reflexed. It is a useful fruit, and better flavoured 

 than the common Scarlet. 



Specimens of the Cockscomb Fine Strawberry were sent by 

 Mr. Isaac Oldaker, grown by him in the garden of Sir 

 Joseph Banks, at Spring Grove. This is a variety of the 

 Pine Strawberry, the plants of which have a tendency to 

 produce their berries with that extension of the head, which 

 is called a Cockscomb. Mr. Oldaker finds this disposi- 

 tion permanent under his management, and if it can be per- 

 petuated, will make the variety preferable to the common 

 Pine, on account of the increased size and beauty of its 

 fruit. 



Raspberries. 

 Early Fed Faspberries were exhibited by Mr. John Wil- 

 mot of Isleworth. The plant is a seedling raised by himself. 

 They were similar to the Antwerps, large, and well flavoured. 

 The plant is an abundant bearer, and ripens its fruit many 

 days before any other; a circumstance which renders it 

 particularly deserving of cultivation, especially to those who 

 supply the markets of the metropolis with fruit. 



