STRAWBERRIES. 
What a lovely refreshing fruit! And when we hear it is the firm belief of the highest in the medical profession that if we were to eat more we 
should hear less of gout, rheumatism, and other pains ; and seeing how easy Strawberries are to grow, it should be the set determination of all to 
cultivate their own, and have them, with all their beautiful freshness, morning and evening, as long as possible ; and when so, they are one of the greatest 
charms and benefits that mankind can partake of. 
NEW VARIETIES. 
EARLY LAXTON. 
I’irst early, for very early forcing or out-door growth; earlier than Laxlon's No. 1 when grown in 
the open, and a fortnight before lioi/nl Sorereign when forced under similar conditions under glass; 
medium-sized fruit, grow'th dwarf and compact. The foliage is smooth and leathery, and no mildew 
either under glass or outdoors. 
Open ground runners, 30.t. per 100; 4s. per doz. In pots, £2 per 100; Os. per doz. 
MENTMORE. 
Aimrd of Merit, Rogal I/orticultnral Socielg. 
A handsome main-crop variety, rich glowing deep crimson colour with a smooth highly-varnished 
appearance, fruit large and flatly-pyriform in shade, flavour brisk and sweet, very heavy cropper; a 
really good forcing variety. A cross between Noble and British Queen. 
Open ground runners, 30s. per 100; Cs. per doz. In pots, &2 per 100; 6». per doz. 
LOUIS GAUTHIER. 
A most remarkable variety, producing fruit as shown in the engraving. To have a good yield after the ordinary kinds have stopped, all the first 
trusses should he pinched off the old plants and the runners thiuned to 12, so as to throw all strength into those left for fruiting. This done, it will give a 
good lot of berries during the late Summer and Autumn. Colour light, tinged pink, sharp and nice flavour, and is the forerunner of a new race. 
Open ground runners, lO.s. per 100; 2s. par doz. In pots, 22i. per 100; Si. 6</. per doz. 
PERPETUAL 
SAINT JOSEPH or RUBICUNDA, 
LARGE FRUITED. 
Obtained a First Class Certificate from the 
Soci&i Nationale d' Horticulture de France. 
All the first trusses should be picked off, 
and all the runners during the season, so that all 
strength is thrown to make late growth, and, by 
so doing, large quantities of fruit will be pro- 
duced until the frost comes. Fruit medium size, 
bright red, and nice flavour ; ha hit good. The 
most extraordinary Strawberry ever sent out, 
quite doing away with Hautbois, &c., and is 
exactly as per ongraving in zVugust and 
September. 
Open ground runners, 15.?. per 100; 2s. ]>er doz 
In pots, 22s. per 100 ; 3s. per doz. 
Strawberry supports, as illustrated, 2s. per doz.; 
lOs. per 100. 
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