Clxviii PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
retiring, and to congratulate him on the distinction of having 
been placed by the Council on the roll of Honorary Fellows of 
the Royal Horticultural Society. The Committee will also 
heartily welcome him to a seat at this table, and expresses an 
earnest hope that he may long enjoy health and happiness, and 
find many opportunities for continuing to render distinguished 
service to horticulture and to the Society." 
Mr. Barron replied, thanking the Committee for their kind- 
ness, and expressing his regret in retiring from the office of 
Secretary, which he had held since 1865. 
Mr. Wright moved that the above proceedings be entered on 
the Minutes of the Committee. 
Mr. Wythes proposed, and Mr. Balderson seconded, that a, 
vote of thanks be given to the Chairman, which was carried 
unanimously. 
FLORAL COMMITTEE. 
July 9, 1895. 
W. Marshall, Esq., in the Chair, and thirteen members 
present. 
Awards Recommended:— 
Silver Flora Medal. 
To Messrs. Wallace & Co., Colchester, for a large and ver^ 
interesting group of hardy cut flowers— Calochortus, Iris, Bro- 
diieas, and Liliums in great variety. 
Silver Banksian Medal. 
To Messrs. Barr & Son, Covent Garden, for a group of hardy 
cut flowers — Liliums, Campanulas, Phloxes, Crinums, Iris, Pinks, 
and Sweet Peas. 
To Mr. n. Eckford, Wem, Salop, for a very large and beauti- 
ful display of Sweet Peas in great variety. 
To Mr. Turner, Slough, for a collection of Carnations and 
Picotccs. 
First Class Certificate. 
To Ilcmcrocallis aurantiaca, var. major, Baker (votes, unani- 
