CXCV1 . PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Colonel Archer Houblon, Welford Park (gr. Mr. Ross), sent Melon 

 * Surma,' and Apple ' Ruddy,' raised from ' Ecklinville ' x 1 Mere de 

 Menage.' 



The Dowager Countess of Harrowby, High Ashurst, Dorking, sent a 

 Pea named ' Beau Ideal,' exactly resembling ' The Gladstone.' 



Mr. King, East Hordon, sent Potato 1 Recompense,' which the 

 Committee wished should be tried in the Society's Gardens. 



Mr. Rich, Sandford, Churchill, sent a pretty Apple ' Rich's Favourite.' 

 The Committee asked to see it earlier next year. 



Fkuit and Vegetable Committee, September 29, 1903. 

 Mr. Geo. Bunyard, V.M.H., in the Chair, and nineteen members present. 



Awards Recommended :— 



Silver Knightian Medal. 

 To the Marquis of Exeter, Burghley, Stamford (gr. Mr. Metcalfe), for 

 Melons. 



To Miss Adanison, South Villa, Regent's Park (gr. Mr. Keif), for 

 Melons. 



Award of Merit. 



To Cabbage Lettuce ' Lord Kitchener ' (votes unanimous), from Messrs. 

 Dickson & Robinson, Manchester. Heads large, very firm, pale green, 

 and with a very small spread of the outer leaves. 



To Cabbage Lettuce ' Staghorn ' (votes unanimous), from Messrs. 

 Dickson & Robinson. Foliage much divided, in appearance resembling 

 an Endive, very dark green on the outside, changing to a very pale cjlour 

 at the heart, heads nearly white, of good size, and quite firm. 



To Strawberry ' The Roydon ' (votes unanimous), from Major-General 

 E. Abbot Anderson, Roydon, Camberley. Fruit of medium size, roundish, 

 dark red in colour, and of excellent flavour for an autumn-fruiting variety. 



To Melon ' Marquis's Favourite ' (votes unanimous), from the Marquis 

 of Exeter, Burghley (gr. Mr. Metcalfe). Fruit of medium size, roundish- 

 oval ; skin deep yellow and heavily netted ; flesh pale, very deep, melting, 

 and of exquisite flavour. 



To Carrot ' Veitch's Intermediate ' (votes unanimous), from Messrs. R. 

 Veitch, Exeter. A very fine form of this well-known variety. 



To Celery ' Pink Plume ' (votes 17 for), from Messrs. R. Veitch. A 

 pink form of ' White Plume,' which it exactly resembles save in colour. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To Mr. Hall, Collar House, Prestbury, for Tomato ' The Premier.' 

 To Messrs. Dobbie, Rothesay, for ' International Prize ' Leeks. 



Other Exhibits. 



Colonel Cornwallis West, Ruthin Castle (gr. Mr. Forder), sent a hand- 

 some dish of Tomatos. 



Messrs. Dickson & Robinson, Manchester, staged Lettuces ' Distinc- 

 tion ' and ' Giant Market Cos.' 



