clxxvi PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Fruit Growers in the Colonies are asked to assist their own future 

 competition in the markets of Great Britain by sending exhibits to this 

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

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

 Colonials on furlough, and 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 Show 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. 



25. SHOWS OF KINDRED SOCIETIES IN 1909. 



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

 will admit : — 



April 20. — Auricula and Primula Society. 

 May 18.— Tulip Society. 

 July 21. — Carnation and Picotee Society. 

 July 23. — Sweet Pea Society. 

 September 16. — Rose Society. 



December 8. — 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 the "Book of Arrangements," 1909. 



26. 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. For Special Competitions on March 9, 

 see under " Special Prizes " following : — 



27. SPECIAL PRIZES, 1909. 



(1) The Sherwood Cup. 



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

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

 twenty guineas, instead of ten guineas as heretofore. It will be offered 



