FRUIT AND VP:GETAHLE COMMITTEE, 3IAKCH 28. 
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FiiuiT AND Vegetable Committee, Mahch 28, 1899. 
PniLir Crowley, Esq., in the Chair, and fifteen members present. 
Awards Recommended :— 
Atvard of Merit. 
To Pear ' Winter Orange ' (votes, unanimous), from Mr. R. C. Notcutt, 
The Nursery, Woodbridge. This is an excellent stewing Pear, in form 
rather like ' Beurre Hardy,' with a rich orange skin. The trees growing 
in the neighbourhood of Woodbridge and Croydon are said to be fifty or 
sixty years old, and great bearers. The name of ' Winter Orange ' is 
given to this Pear because its original name is unknown, but it may very 
possibly be identified next year with one of the old but excellent French 
Fig. 16.— The Darnley Smith Fruit Protector. 
stewing Pears, of which there were a large number of varieties introduced 
into this country in the early years of this century. It may, for instance, 
prove to be ' Double de Guerre ' figured in the Society's Transactions, 
2nd series, Vol. I., p. 328, February 19, 1833. 
Other Exhibits. 
Mr. Thomas, Sittingbourne, sent Apple ' Diamond Jubilee,' raised 
from pips sown ten years ago. The Committee desired to see it next year 
before the fruit commenced to shrivel. 
Messrs. R. Hartland, Lough, Cork, sent a pretty Apple named 
' Drought's Favourite ' which was past its best. 
Messrs. Walker, 36 Basinghall Street, sent Grapes received from the 
Cape. In appearance they resembled ' Grizzly Frontignan ' when well 
grown ; the flavour was very good indeed, and they arrived in excellent 
condition. 
From the Society's garden came 24 stocks of Onions to show their 
keeping qualities. 
