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closed in a shallow basin, stalk very short, set in a deep cavity, skin a 
bronzy red, flesh soft and rather sweet. 
W. Roupell, Esq., sent Apples ' Annie Elizabeth,' * Smart's Prince 
Arthur ' (fig. 11), and ' Newton Wonder.' 
Mr. T. Canning, Aldenham, Bridgnorth, sent a seedling Apple, which 
fche Committee wished to see again next year in better condition. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee, February 14, 1899. 
Philip Crowley, Esq., in the Chair, and twenty members present. 
Awards Recommended 
Gold Medal. 
To ^Messrs. Bunyaud, Maidstone, for Apples. 
Fig. 10. — New Apple 'Lady Pilkixgtox.' {Gardeners'' Chronicle.) 
Silver Kniglitian Medal. 
To the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House (gr. Mr. G. Wythes), 
for splendid fruiting growths of Vanilla ijlanifolia. (Fig. 12.) 
To Messrs. Cheal for Apples. 
Fi } s t - c lass C ertifica te. 
To Apple ' Sanspareil ' (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. Bunyard. 
The fruits are over medium size, conical, yellow flushed with bronze on 
the exposed side ; eye small and open, set in a deep basin, slightly 
ribbed ; stalk thin and very short, inserted in a deep cavity ; flesh white, 
crisp, and of excellent flavour. The tree is a vigorous grower and free 
bearer. (Fig. 13.) 
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