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CUBRANS’ LIST OF FRUITS, 1908-9. 
We strongly recommend 
S TRAWBERRY plants in small pots. The slightly increased 
cost is more than compensated for by their greater rapidity 
in becoming established, and producing a much earlier crop. 
Special full list of Strawberries free on request. 
STRAWBERRIES. 
CHOICE NEW AND RECENT VARIETIES. 
NEW EARLY VARIETY: 
75 “KENTISH FAVOURITE.” 
Award 01- Merit, R.H.S., June, 1907. 
A new early variety, producing a heavy crop of large wedge-shaped 
fruit. The plant is of sturdy compact habit, hardy constitution and 
unaffected by mildew. The fruit is bright scarlet when ripe, somewhat 
flat, of three-cornered shape, frequently 34 in. across. The flavour is 
excellent. This variety is being largely planted by market growers ; it 
has also proved a good forcing Strawberry. 
Strong Open Ground Runners, 1/6 doz.; 8/6 100. 
In small pots, 2/6 doz.; 16/- 100. 
NEW SECOND EARLY VARIETY: 
1 o “BEDFORD CHAMPION.” 
Award ok Merit, R.H.S., 1905. 
Raiser’s description, abridged. — The largest .Strawberry in commerce, 
the fruit is often 2 oz. in weight, with 6 in. circumference ; skin, bright 
scarlet, the flesh being white, fruit broadly conical, sweet and luscious in 
flavour, borne on enormous trusses of great size and vigour ; dark green 
leathery leaves. The distinct and vigorous character of this variety stamp 
it as being a Strawberry that will grow anywhere, and if for size only, 
will be a notable addition to the list of best varieties. — After careful test- 
ing through several seasons, it has proved itself to be a good forcing 
variety. 
Strong Open Ground Runners, 1/- doz.; 5/- 100 
In small pots, 2/6 doz.; 15/- 100 
