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Cultural Commendation. 



To Messrs. Lane, Berkhampstead, for exceedingly large, well-coloured 

 fruits of ' Prince Albert ' Apples from the original tree of this variety. 



To Messrs. Sutton, Eeading, for Pea ' World's Record ' raised from 

 Harbinger x Early Giant. It was requested that seeds be sent to Wisley 

 for trial. 



To Mr. Hobday, Romford, for Rhubarb ' Hobday's Giant.' 



Other Exhibits*. 



From the Society's Gardens at Wisley came a collection of Rhubarb. 

 The Committee considered Daw's Champion the best. 



Fruit and Vegetable Committee, June 11, 1907. 

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



Awards Recommended:— 



Silver- gilt Knightian Medal. 



To Lady Northcliffe, Sutton Place, Guildford (gr. Mr. Goatley), for a 

 collection of Melons. 



Silver Banksian Medal. 

 To Miss C. M. Dixon, Westergate, Chichester, for Melons. 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. S. Mortimer, Rowledge, Farnham, sent Cucumber 'Rival.' 

 Mr. H. Parr, Trent Park Gardens, New Barnet, brought Melons. 

 Mr. Cook, gr. to Sir E. Loder, Bart., Leonardslee, staged an unnamed 

 Melon. 



Mr. French, gr. to J. R. Yorke, Esq., Forthampton Court, Tewkesbury, 

 sent Apple ' Reliable,' which the Committee wished to see again next 

 year. 



Fruit and Vegetable Committee, June 25, 1907. 

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



Awards Recommended: 



Silver Hogg Medal. 

 To Lord Llangattock, The Hendre, Monmouth (gr. Mr. Coomber), for 

 magnificent ' Queen ' Pineapples. 



Silver Banksian Medal. 

 To Messrs. Dobbie, Rothesay, for a collection of early Potatoes, 



Award of Merit. 



To Strawberry ' Kentish Favourite ' (votes, 8 for, 1 against), from 

 Messrs. Low, Enfield. Fruit very large, mostly wedge-shaped ; colour 

 dark crimson with prominent red seeds ; flesh red, firm, with a very 

 pleasant flavour. The plant is a great bearer, and said to be first-rate for 

 forcing. 



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