Cxlvi PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
J. Lyon, Esq., Caterham (gr. Mr. Papworth), sent a seedling 
Easpberry of some promise. 
G. A. Farini, Esq., sent a basket of a small black American 
Raspberry, somewhat wanting in flavour, but which was said to 
make an excellent preserve. 
Mr. Carmichael, 11 Pitt Street, Edinburgh, sent several 
seedling Strawberries. 
From the Society's Garden, Chiswick, were sent twenty-four 
varieties of Red and White Currants. 
Mr. Guy, Hertingfordbury Park, Herts, sent a new hybrid 
Melon, and specimens of a Pea named Parish Councillor, which 
were referred to Chiswick for trial. 
Mr. Eckford of Wem, Salop, sent varieties of Peas, which 
were referred to Chiswick for trial. 
Messrs. James Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, sent a large collection 
of their standard varieties of Peas. 
The Earl of Radnor, Longford Castle, Salisbury (gr. Mr. 
Ward), sent Pea Longford Queen. 
F. M. Portal, Esq., Malshanger, Basingstoke (gr. Mr.Kneller), 
sent a new Cucumber named Challenger, of handsome form. 
The Marquis of Exeter, Burghley (gr. Mr. Gilbert), sent 
examples of Cauliflower Burghley Pet, which greatly resembled 
Dwarf Erfurt. 
General Owen Williams, Great Marlow, sent fruits of a new 
Tomato, which it was recommended should be tried at Chiswick. 
Fruit Committee, July 23, 1895. 
Ph. Crowley, Esq., in the Chair, and nineteen members 
present. 
Awards Recommended:— 
Silver Gilt Kaightian Medal. 
To Messrs. J. Veitch k Sons, Chelsea, for a collection of 
eighty varieties of Gooseberries, four varieties of early Apples, 
and four of Pears. 
Silver BanJcsian Medal. 
To Messrs. W. E. Wells, Hounslow (gr. Mr. Thompson), 
