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globular deep vivid crimson flower, the segments slightly reflexed at the 

 tips. 



Other Exhibits. 



Norman C. Cookson, Esq., Wylam-on-Tyne, sent a flower of Daffodil 

 ' Oakwoodiensis,' the result of crossing ' Victoria ' with Narcissus mos- 

 chatus. 



Mr. Eeuthe, Keston, staged Daffodils. 



Messrs. Hogg & Robertson, Dublin, sent Tulips. 



Mr. P. R. Barr proposed "That a subcommittee be appointed to 

 inquire into the placing, under our present classification, of the new forms 

 of Daffodils now being raised." This was seconded by Mr. Robt. Syden- 

 ham, and, after a brief discussion, was carried. Seven members were 

 elected to serve, viz :— Miss Willmott, V.M.H., Rev. G. H. Engleheart, 

 V.M.H., Rev. Eugene Bourne, Messrs. P. R. Barr, F. W. Burbidge, V.M.H., 

 J. T. Bennett-Poe, V.M.H., and J. D. Pearson. 



Narcissi's and Tulip Committee, May 17, 1904. 

 Mr. May in the Chair, and twelve members present. 



Awards Recommended : — 



Silver- gilt Flora Medal. 



To Messrs. Bath, Wisbech, for a grand display of Tulips. 



Silver-gilt Banksian Medal. 



To Messrs. Wallace, Colchester, for a group of Tulips, including 

 ' Scarlet Emperor,' ' Inglescombe Pink,' ' Flame ' and * Kathleen.' 



Silver Flora Medal. 



To Messrs. Dickson, Newtownards, Ireland, for Tulips. 



To Messrs. Barr, Covent Garden, for Tulips. 



To Messrs. Hogg & Robertson, Dublin, for Tulips. 



Silver Banksian Medal. 



To Mrs. Benson (gr. Mr. Philpott), Withyham, Sussex, for Darwin 

 Tulips. 



To Messrs. Jas. Veitch, Chelsea, for Tulips. 



First-class Certificate. 

 To Tulip ' Scarlet Emperor ' (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 

 Walter Ware, Inglescombe, Bath. A magnificent Tulip, producing its 

 bright scarlet yellow-based flowers on long stout steins. 



Award of Merit. 



To Tulip ' Suzon ' (votes, 4 for, 2 against), from Messrs. W. Ware. A 

 stout-stemmed Darwin variety with substantial flowers ; flesh pink, with a 

 bluish-white edged base. 



To Tulip 1 Cygnet ' (votes 6 for, 1 against), from Messrs. Barr, Covent 

 Garden. A good late Cottage variety, white, with prominent black 

 anthers. 



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