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defects, and better packed. At the same time the Council are dis- 

 appointed at the backwardness of Exhibitors and the smallness of their 

 exhibits. Fruit Growers in the Colonies are therefore asked to assist 

 their own future competition in the market by sending exhibits to these 

 Exhibitions, invitations to which will be given to the Colonial and 

 Government Offices, the Embassies, the leading London Fruit Merchants, 

 Colonials on furlough, and many others. 



The Agents-General and other authorities are most kindly rendering 

 every assistance, and we trust that both growers and shippers will do 

 their best to send in Exhibits worthy of our Colonies, and to show what 

 can be produced for the Home markets. No entrance fee or charge for 

 space is made, and Tabling is also provided free of expense. 



If desired any produce may be consigned direct to the Society and it 

 will be stored in the cellars at Vincent Square and staged by the Society's 

 officials ; but the Society cannot undertake to repack and return any 

 exhibits. 



Particulars of the Shows can be obtained from the Secretary R.H.S., 

 Vincent Square, Westminster, S.W., by enclosing one penny stamp in 

 order to cover the cost of postage. 



22. SHOWS OF KINDRED SOCIETIES IN 1908. 



The following dates have been fixed on which R.H.S. Fellows' tickets 

 will admit : — 



April 1. — Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society. 

 April 28. — Auricula and Primula Society. 

 July 22. — Carnation and Picotee Society. 

 July 24. — Sweet Pea Society. 

 September 3.— Dahlia Society. 

 September ]7. — Rose Society. 



December 9. — Perpetual Flowering Carnation Society. 



Copies of the Schedules for these Shows may be obtained from the 

 Honorary Secretary of each Society. For names and addresses see above 

 dates in programme on pages 41 to 63, "Book of Arrangements," 11)08. 



23. FORCED BULB SHOW, MARCH 9, 1909. 



The President and Council of the Society have decided to make the 

 date March 9, 1909, a general one for the exhibit of collections of Forced 

 Spring Bulbs, with a view to specially demonstrating which varieties 

 (of Daffodils for instance) are best suited for forcing. Exhibits of small 

 collections are invited from amateurs and the trade. R.H.S. Medals will 

 be awarded according to merit. 



24. SPECIAL PRIZES, 1909. 



(1) The Shekwood Cup. 



Mr. Sherwood, V.M.H., has intimated to the Council that in future 

 the annual Cup which he gives to the Society shall be of the value of 



