STRAWBERRIES AT WlSLEY, 19u7. 



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flesh firm and of fair quality. Light crop ; foliage much attacked by 

 mildew. Ripe July 1. 



30. The Bedford (Laxton). — Fruit large, unevenly conical, scarlet; 

 with prominent scarlet seeds ; flesh firm, brisk and good flavour. Heavy 

 crop ; strong grower ; free from mildew. Ripe June 26. 



31. The Laxton, F.C.C. June 18, 1901 (Laxton). — This was raised from 

 'Royal Sovereign ' x 1 Sir Joseph Paxton,' and combines the fine flavour, 

 colour, free bearing, and vigorous habit of both parents. Ripe June 25. 



32. The Latest, A.M. July 12, 1901 (Laxton).— Fruit large, wedge- 

 shaped, scarlet, firm, solid, fine flavour. Moderate crop ; habit weak ; 

 free from mildew. Ripe July 19. 



33. The Captain (Laxton). — Crop light, and both fruit and foliage 

 severely attacked with mildew. 



34. Trafalgar, A.M. June 5, 1900 (Laxton). — A failure on the light 

 soil at Wisley. 



35. Vicomtesse Hericart de Thury (Laxton).— Fruit of medium size, 

 conical, bright red ; flesh firm, dark red colour, and of delicious flavour. 

 Heavy crop, free from mildew. Ripe June 24. 



