CXXXU PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Messrs. Hurst & Sons sent examples of a fine Tomato 

 named Dunedin Favourite, which was recommended to be tried at 

 Chiswick. 



Messrs. Cooper, Taber, & Co., Rivenhall, sent examples of 

 a white-eyed Longpod Bean, which is stated to be more prolific 

 and hardier than the black-eyed form. 



W. A. South, Esq., Neasden (gr. Mr. C. Payne), sent five 

 dishes of Tomatos, and a Grape-vine having the foliage and 

 parts of the berries variegated with white. 



E. J. Lowe, Esq., Shirenewton Hall, Chepstow, sent two new 

 varieties of Red Currants named Jubilee and Lord Llangattock, 

 which the Committee desired to see again. 



Fruit Committee, July 25, 1893. 

 T. F. Rivers, Esq., in the Chair, and fourteen members present. 



Awards Recommended :— 



Silver Knight ian Medal. 



To Messrs. T. Rivers & Son, Sawbridgeworth, for a collection 

 of fruit containing very fine examples of Nectarines Lord Napier 

 and Dryden ; Apricots Grosse Peche and Mexican ; Ribston 

 Pippin Apples ; Louise Bonne of Jersey and Souvenir du 

 Congres Pears ; and several varieties of Plums and Cherries. 



To Messrs. George Bunyard & Co., Maidstone, for thirty 

 dishes of very fine early Apples and seven varieties of Apricots. 



Bronze Banksian Medal. 

 To the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford, 

 for an exhibit of Melons, Morello Cherries, and Apricots. 



Aivard of Merit. 

 To Melon Lee's Perfection, from F. Lee, Esq., Lynford Hall, 

 Mundford, Norfolk. 



Ctiltural Commendation. 

 To Lord Foley, Ruxley Lodge, Esher (gr. Mr. Miller), for 

 four varieties of Peaches, including Alexander, from the open 

 wall. 



To Mr. Owen Thomas, The Royal Gardens, Windsor, for a 



