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Frotscher. — This variety is described as large, handsome, hardy and 

 productive. The nut is pointed at one end and rounded at the other, 

 and has an excellent rich flavour. 



Schley. — An excellent variety. 



Stuart. — A most widely planted variety, large, hardy, and very 

 productive. The nuts are conical in shape and of good flavour. 



Success. — This is a large, handsome, and productive variety. The 

 nuts are similar in shape to those of the variety ' Stuart.' The flavour 

 is excellent. 



Van Deman. — A standard variety, attractive on account of its 

 large size. The nuts are very long and pointed, and have a good 

 flavour. 



The pecan is now being extensively planted in the Southern United 

 States for commercial nut production. Some varieties of pecans have 

 been analysed and were found to yield from 75 to 80 per cent, of oil. 



Colonel Lockwood, London : Apples. 



Mrs. Miller, Marlow : preserves. 



Messrs. Westmacott, London : Cape fruit. 



Fruit and Vegetable Committee, February 4, 1913. 

 Mr. J. Cheal in the Chair, and sixteen members present. 

 Awards Recommended :— 



Silver-gilt Banksian Medal. 

 To Messrs. Carter, Raynes Park, for Potatos. 

 Silver Knightian Medal. 



To Messrs. Seabrook, Chelmsford, for Apples. 

 To Messrs. Sutton, Reading, for vegetables. 



Other Exhibits. 



Messrs. Barr, Taplow : ornamental Kale. 



Messrs. Brown, Peterborough : Apple ' Wadlow's Seedling.' 



Sir W. Gilbey, Elsenham : jams, preserved fruits, &c. 



Mrs. Miller, Marlow : Moyleen confections. 



Messrs. Westmacott, London : South African produce. 



Fruit and Vegetable Committee, February 18, 1913. 



Mr. G. Bunyard, V.M.H., in the Chair, and eleven members 



present. 



Awards Recommended :— 



Silver Knightian Medal. 



To Mrs. Denison (gr. Mr. Gentle), Berkhamsted, for roots and 

 tubers. 



Silver Banksian Medal. 



To Sir Walter Gilbey, Elsenham, for Lavender Water, &c. 

 To Messrs. Sutton, Reading, for Broccoli. 



