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Kentish Favourite. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
RECENT INTRODUCTIONS. 
Laxton’s Cropper, raised by crossing a promising 
second generation seedling x Fiilbasket. Raiser’s 
description : ■“ May best be described as a much 
improved Fiilbasket." Open Ground Plants, 1/- 
per dozen : o/— per 100. In pots, 2/6 per dozen ; 
1.5/- per 100. 
Laxton’s Reliance, raised by crossing that fine variety 
Vicomtesse II. de Thnyy x a selected seedling 
of the St. Joseph perpetual type. Raiser’s des- 
cription : “ .\ mid-season fruit of very heavy 
cropiung qualities, of large size, rich flavour, 
bright scarlet in colour, conically wedge, shape.” 
Open Ground Plants, I f- per dozen ; 5/- per 100. 
In ])ots, 2/6 per dozen ; 15/- per 100. 
Laxton’s Progress, raised from British Queen and 
Latest of All, will add another to the list of good 
bates. The flavour is really rich, partaking much 
of the Queen type. The variety is really late, 
ripening with Fleanor and Waterloo. Open 
Ground Runners, 1/- p^ dozen : 5/- per 100. 
In [)ots, 2/6 per dozen ; 15/- per 100. 
Ceorge Monro, the result of a cross between Royal 
Sovereign and Sir Charles Napier. It is a ))ro- 
lific bearer, and the fruit is large, resembling 
Royal Sovereign in shape, bright red in colour, 
firm flesh and exquisite flavour. Runners from 
the open ground, 2/- per dozen ; 10/- per 100. 
Plants in small iiots, 4/- per dozen ; 30/ per 100. 
Laxton’s Connoisseur, it is a good free setter, a rich 
Vicomtesse colour, and good average size, not quite 
so early as Royal Sovereign, but useful for se,;ond 
batch; a vigorous grower, splendid flavour. In 
small pots, 4/- per dozen, ; 20/- per 100. O. on 
ground, 2/- per dozen ; 10/- per 100. 
Laxton’s Epicure (1909), the result of a cross between 
British Queen and Fiilbasket, both of rich flavour. 
Open ground runners, 2/- per dozen; 10/ - per 
100. Pot plants, 4/- per dozen ; 20/- per 100. 
Laxton’s Profit (1909), recommended to all Strawberry 
growers as the best mid-season variety introduced 
lor many years. Open ground Runners, 2/- per 
dozen ; 10/- per 100. 
Tuckswood Early, after a careful trial this has proved 
to be of exceptional merit. The first ripe berries 
have been picked ten days before Royal Sovereign ; 
the fruit is of medium size, of a rich bright scarlet 
colour, and most attractive in appearance. Well- 
rooted open ground Runners, 2/- per dozen ; 15/— 
per 100. 
Laxton’s Reward, Grand New Mid-Season Strawberry, 
it may best be described as'- a greatly improved 
President for size, colour, and flavour. Strongly 
recommended. Strong runners, 1/- per dozen ; 
5/- per 100. In pots, 2/6 per dozen ; 15/- per 
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