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mould, over a gravelly subsoil. The fruit was in shape somewhat 

 like a medium-sized Blenheim Pippin ; the skin greenish yellow 

 on the shaded side, and marked with broken streaks of red on 

 the side next the sun ; the eye closed, and considerably depressed ; 

 the flesh tender and mellow, with a brisk flavour, but without 

 aroma. It was a good kitchen apple, but did not possess any 

 merit to distinguish it from others already in cultivation. — From 

 Messrs. Bhadley & Son, Halam, near Southwell : an Apple 

 raised at Halam and called Wellington, It is, however, quite 

 distinct from Dumelow's seedling, which is also known by the 

 name of Wellington. Messrs. Bradley stated that this is con- 

 sidered one of the most profitable apples in cultivation, and it 

 grows very fast and forms a handsome tree. The fruit was 

 medium-sized, roundish, of a green colour, with a dull blush on 

 the side next the sun ; the eye prominent as well as the stalk ; 

 the flesh tender, mellow, juicy, and with an agreeable acid. — 

 From F. J. GBAHA\f, Esq., Cranford : Court of Wick; Syke- 

 house Russet; Bedfont SeedHng; Golden Keinette ; Franklin's 

 Golden Pippin ; and Gooseberry Pippin. The latter is not the 

 Gooseberry Apple so much esteemed for kitchen use, but a small 

 round dessert fruit of a fine yellow colour, with a blush of red on one 

 side ; the flesh is very crisp and juicy, with a rich brisk flavour. 



EHUBARB.— From Mr. Newton, East Lodge, Enfield 

 Chase : two pots of Baldry's Scarlet Defiance, a variety which 

 has been previously before the Committee. It was thought to be 

 too early to judge further of the merits of this variety. 



VARIEGATED KALE.— From Mr. J. Veitch, jun., 

 F.R.H.S., Royal Exotic Nursery. Chelsea: a collection of 

 Melville's New Variegated Kale, for garnishing, the colours oi 

 which were very distinct and beautifully marked. It was recom- 

 mended as being very ornamental. 



CABBAGE.— From Mr, Melville, gardener, Dalmeny Park, 

 near Edinburgh : two stems of a hybrid Sprouting Cabbage, 

 which produces a head like the ordinary cabbage at the top of the 

 stem, which is 6 or 8 inches high, and is furnished with numerous 

 to Brussels Sprouts, but with the cabbage cha- 

 f that of the Savoy. It originated from the Dwarf 

 : with Brussels Sprouts. This was submitted to 

 ■ J tested and reported on at the 



^. Mr.Melville also exhibited two heads of a cabbage 



which he calls Fearnought, as no frost or wet will aff'ect it. It 

 ' I all the appearance of being a very hardy variety, and to have 



