XXXiv PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
the Apple named Burfield, which it was proposed should be sub- 
mitted in a cooked state when in condition. 
Mr. B. S. Williams & Son, Upper Holloway, sent a seedling 
Bean w4iich it was requested should be tried at Chiswick. 
Feuit Committee, May 14, 1895. 
T. F. Rivers, Esq., in the Chair, and nineteen members present. 
Award Recommended :— 
First Class Certificate. 
To Strawberry, Leader (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 
Laxton Brothers, Bedford. Fruit of large size, pale crimson ; 
flesh firm, pale, of rich, sprightly flavour ; excellent quality. 
Cultural Commendation. 
To Earl Percy, Syon House, for Peach, Amsden June (votes, 
unanimous). One of the very earliest Peaches. 
Other Exhibits. 
J. R. Morgan, Esq., Dover House, Roeliampton (gr. Mr. 
McLeod), sent a fine bundle of Asparagus. 
Mr. S. Mortimer, Swiss Nursery, Farnham, sent examples of 
Cucumber Marvel, a short, smooth, pale green variety, re- 
sembling the old Syon House. 
Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, sent Cucumber Allan's 
Favourite, a large, handsome variety, which received an Award 
of Merit in July, 1890. 
Mr. J. Vert, Audley End, Saffron Walden, sent Cucumber 
Vert's Improved Favourite. 
The Committee recommended that, if practicable, a trial of 
Cucumbers should be made at Chiswick next year. 
From the Earl of Shrewsbury, Ingcstrc Hall, Stafford (gr. 
Mr. (iilman), came a new hybrid Melon of promise. 
The Horticultural Travelling Structures Company, White 
Street, Ijondon, exhibited models and photos of movable houses 
&c. The Committee recommended that workable models of the 
structures be erected at Chiswick. 
