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Ctdtural Commendation. 
To T. Barnett, Esq., Knighton Grange, Chichester, for ' Sweetwater' 
Grapes grown on an east wall, and ' Black Hambro ' grown on a south 
wall : in both cases the fruit was large, well coloured, and of very good 
flavour. 
Other Exhibits. 
Mr. C. Webster, Gordon Castle Gardens, N.B., sent Plum ' Princess of 
Wales.' 
Messrs. J. Veitch, Chelsea, sent fruiting plants of Strawberry ' St. 
Joseph ' and Apple * Boyal Late Cooking.' 
Mr. Geo. Monro, V.M.H., King Street, Covent Garden, sent a splendid 
Fig. 141.— Apple ' Paboquet.' {Journal of Horticulture.) 
collection of market produce, to illustrate his lecture on " Growth of the 
Fruit Trade." 
Mr. W. J. Godfrey, Exmouth, sent Apple ' Red Cluster.' 
Mr. E. Bloxham, Brickhill Manor, Bletchley, sent several dishes of 
Apple ' Bess Pool.' 
Messrs. G. Bunyard, Maidstone, sent Apple ' Mrs. Phillimore ' (Cox's 
Pomona x Mother). The fruit closely resembled ' Cox's Pomona ' in form 
and appearance, but was distinct and superior in flavour. 
C. Roberts, Esq., Ipswich, sent Apple 'Ruby.' 
Mr. C. Ross, Welford Park Gardens, sent Apples ' Rival ' and ' Opal.' 
S. T. Halliday, Esq., Mayor of Stamford, sent Currant ' Red Grape.' 
Messrs. Brown, Stamford, sent a seedling Apple. 
Mr. G. Wjthes, V.M.H., Syon House Gardens, sent Melon ' Duchess.' 
The following letter received from Messrs. Buchanan, Forth Vineyards, 
Kippen, was read, together with the Secretary's reply. The Committee 
requested that both should be entered upon the Minutes. 
