142 JOURNAL OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



In addition to the stocks planted in 1895, fourteen new 

 varieties were planted in the autumn of 1896 and spring of 1897, 

 but, owing to the late date on which many of the plants were 

 received, the majority of these fresh varieties were not in a 

 condition to be properly judged in 1897. 



It should be borne in mind that probably no fruit varies 

 more than Strawberries, both m different seasons and on 

 different soils. The following notes refer only to Chiswick soil 

 and the seasons of 1896 and 1897. 



F.C.C. = First Class Certificate. 



A.M. = Award of Merit, 

 xxx = Highly Commended. 



1. Aberdeen Late (Bunyard). — Moderate crop first and 

 second year, quality poor both years. Ripe June 5, 1896, and on 

 June 16, 1897. 



2. Acquisition (Laxton). xxx 1896. — Immense crop first 

 and second year, quality poor each year. Ripe June 8, 1896, and 

 on June 16, 1897. 



3. Admiral (Laxton). — A promising new variety sent in the 

 autumn of 1896. Sufficient fruit was not produced to form a 

 decided opinion on its merits. 



4. Auguste Boisselot. F.C.C. 1890.— Good crop the first 

 year, much heavier the second, quality excellent. The fruit 

 seems to melt away in the mouth. Ripe June 11, 1896, and on 

 June 16, 1897. 



5. Bridehaugh (McDougal). — Fair crop the first year and 

 poor the second, flavour good. Many of the plants died the 

 second year. Ripe June 11, 1896, and on June 17, 1897. 



6. British Queen. — Moderate crop the first year, much 

 heavier and better in every respect the second year ; well known 

 for its fine quality. Ripe June 15, 1896, and on June 17, 

 1897. 



7. Bonny Lass. — Light crop the first season, but very 

 productive the second year, quality good. Ripe June 11, 1896, 

 and on June 18, 1897. 



8. Boule d'Or. — Moderate crop first and second year, quality 

 poor ; not worth growing. Ripe June 11, 1896, and on June 16, 

 1897. 



9. Bothwell Bank. — Same as President. 



10. Countess. F.C.C. 1896. — Splendid crop first and second 



