Sixty persons applied for and obtained the printed conditions, but 

 only the number stated below sent in essays. The gentlemen appointed 

 to examine them were Messrs. T. Francis Rivers, fruit nurseryman, 

 Sawbridgeworth ; A. F. Barron, Superintendent, Royal Horticultural 

 Society's Gardens, Chiswick ; and Shirley Hibberd, editor of the 

 Gardeners 1 Magazine. 



THE ADJUDICATORS' AWARD. 



" Having carefully examined the fourteen essays submitted, we have 

 unanimously selected that signed ' BRITISH WORKMAN' for the award 

 of the prize. This essay combines practical knowledge with literary 

 ability, and complies with the conditions of the competition. A 

 considerable proportion of the fourteen essays deserve commendation, 

 and it is a matter of regret to us that we have only one prize at our 

 command, where perhaps three or four might be worthily awarded. 

 We would mention those signed ' Pomona,' * Progression,' ' Jabez 

 Chawley,' and 'Hope On,' as particularly meritorious, although not 

 meeting with our entire approval in connection with the present 

 reference. 



"T. FRANCIS RIVERS, 

 "A. F. BARRON, 

 "SHIRLEY HIBBERD." 



The prizes were presented to the successful competitor at the Mansion 

 House, by the Lord Mayor, on September 2 5th, 1889, the Medal bearing 

 the following inscription : " Presented by ROBERT HOGG, LL.D., 

 F.L.S., to Mr. JOHN WRIGHT, the successful competitor for the prize 

 of 25 Guineas, offered by H. R. WILLIAMS, Esq., Past-Master, through 

 the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers, for an Essay on the Profitable 

 Culture of Fruit by Cottagers, 1889." 



