chxiv PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



22. BRITISH GROWN FRUIT. 



In consideration of the facts (1) that the annual Autumn Show of 

 British Grown Fruit is every year practically a replica of the previous 

 year's Show ; (2) that many British grown fruits cannot possibly be 

 shown (or shown in perfection) at any one Show of fixed date ; and 

 (3) that vegetables are somewhat neglected, the Council have decided to 

 omit the great Autumn Show for one year, and in 1909 to substitute in 

 its place a somewhat similar series of prizes for British grown fruit, but 

 spread over the whole twelve months, so that every fruit may have a 

 chance of being seen at its best. A schedule of prizes will therefore be 

 found offered at every "fortnightly" Show at Vincent Square during 

 1909. 



The following are offered in January and February, and for subse- 

 quent months Fellows must consult the "Book of Schedules," which 

 will be issued in February 1909. 



In all cases quality and flavour will have most consideration ; the 

 Judges to have option of tasting. 



January 12. 



Late Grapes. Class 3. — Three varieties, two bunches of each. 

 Amateurs. 



First Prize, £3 ; Second, £2. 

 Class 4. — Two bunches of one variety of Black Grape. Amateurs. 



First Prize, 20s. ; Second, 15s. 

 Class 5. — Two bunches of one variety of White Grape. Amateurs. 



First Prize, 20s. ; Second, 15s. 

 Class 6. — Two "Baby" baskets, one of Black and one of White 

 Grapes. Trade growers. 



First Prize, a Silver Knightian Medal. 

 Second Prize, a Silver Banksian Medal. 

 Class 7.— One "Baby" basket of any grape. To be judged for 

 flavour. 



First Prize, a Silver Knightian Medal. 

 Second Prize, a Silver Banksian Medal. 



January 26. 



Sea Kale. Class 3.— Two dishes, 12 heads in a dish. Amateurs. 



First Prize, 15s.; Second, 10s. 

 Rhubarb. Class 4— Two varieties, 12 stalks of each. Amateurs. 



First Prize, 15s. ; Second, 10s. 

 Class 5.— One bundle of 12 stalks. Amateurs. 



First Prize, 10s. ; Second, 7s. 6d. 

 Asparagus. Class 6.— One bundle of 36 heads. Amateurs. 



First Prize, 15s. ; Second, 10s. 

 Salads. Class 7. — Four varieties home-grown. Amateurs. 



First Prize, 15s. ; Second, 10s. 



