FRUIT COMMITTEE, JULY 9. 
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collection of Currants shown on the branches, the whole forming 
a fine group of fruit. 
To H. H. Gibbs, Esq., Aldenham House, Elstree (gr. Mr. 
E. Beckett), for a collection of remarkably well-grown vegetables, 
including almost every kind in season. 
Silver Banhsian Medal. 
To Messrs. de Rothschild, Gunnersbury (gr. Mr. Hudson), 
for four dishes of Cherries in very fine condition gathered from 
aged trees. 
To Mrs. Wingfield, Ampthill (gr. Mr. Empson), for a collection 
of fruit and vegetables showing high cultivation. 
Aiuarcl of Merit. 
To Melon Epicure (votes, unanimous), from Mr. Mortimer, 
Farnham. 
To Melon Nugget (votes, unanimous), also from Mr. Mortimer. 
Cultural Com?nendation. 
To Mr. E. Becker, Jersey, for good examples of Red and 
White Currants and Gooseberries. 
To Wilberforce Bryant, Esq., Stoke Park, Slough, for very 
excellent examples of Humboldt Nectarine. 
Other Exhibits. 
The Marquis of Bute, Cardiff Castle (gr. Mr. Pettigrew), sent 
Cardiff Castle Melon. A very large, handsome, scarlet-fleshed 
variety. 
J. C. Piatt, Esq., Burntwood, Cheadley (gr. Mr. Richardson), 
sent Melon Brentwood Gem. 
M. Burrell, Esq., Westley Hall, Bury St. Edmunds (gr. Mr. 
Bishop), sent Melon Westley Hall Companion. 
•Mr. A. Simpson, Horticultural College, Swanley, sent 
Melons — Gilberts Golden Queen, Her Majesty and the Empress. 
Lord Howard of Glossop, Glossop Hall (gr. Mr. Ashton), 
sent Melon Baron Howard. 
Earl Percy, Syon House (gr. Mr. Wythes), sent Melon The 
Champion. 
Mr. Smythe, Basing Park, Hants, sent Melon named Smythe's 
Victory. The fruit being unripe, it was requested that it might 
be seen again. 
