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again, with particulars as to the growth of the tree and its cropping 

 qualities. 



Mr. Ward, Shobdon, Herefordshire, sent a supposed hybrid between 

 the Apple and Pear. The fruits were all of a distinct Pear shape, with a 

 skin and flesh exactly like that of the Apple. The Committee asked for 

 fruits, with wood and foliage, to be sent later on. (Fig. 67.) 



Fig. 67. — Apple and Pear Hybrid. (The Garden.) 



Messrs. Rivers, Sawbridgeworth, sent jam made from fruits of Plum 

 ' Late Orange,' of very excellent flavour. 



Fruit and Vegetable Committee, March 25, 1902. 

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



Awards Recommended:— 



Gold Medal. 



To Messrs. J. Veitch, Chelsea, for 88 dishes of Apples and Pears in 

 excellent condition. 



Silver Knightian Medal. 



To R. M. Whiting, Esq., Credenhill, Hereford, for 24 dishes of 

 Apples. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To Mr. E. Beckett, gr. to Lord Aldenham, Aldenham House, Elstree, 

 for two baskets of very fine Mushrooms. 



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