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field, Glos., for very fine fruit of ' Diospyros Kaki,' which were grown on 
the south wall of Tortworth Court. 
Other Exhibits. 
Mr. W. F. 'Parsons, Rusham, Egham, sent Apple 'Brotherii,' a 
distinct conical yellow fruit, covered with minute brown spots. 
Capt. Carstairs, Welford Park, Newbery (gr. Mr. C. Ross), sent very 
large and highly coloured fruits of Apple ' Old Northern Greening,' also 
seedling Apples named 'Annie,' 'Elsie,' and 'Berks Russet.' The 
latter variety the Committee desired to see again next year. 
FLORAL COMMITTEE. 
OCTOBEE 10, 1899. 
C. E. Shea, Esq., in the Chair, and thirteen members present. 
Awards Recommended:— 
Silver-gilt Fora Medal. 
To F. A. Bevan, Esq., Trent Park, New Barnet fgr. Mr. W. H. Lees), 
for a glorious display of Asters (Michaelmas Daisies). 
Silver-gilt Banksian Medal. 
To Messrs. Wells, Earlswood, Redhill, for Chrysanthemums. 
Silver Flora Medal. 
To Messrs. J. Yeitch, Chelsea, for Chrysanthemums and sprays of 
autumn -tinted trees and shrubs. 
To Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for Roses. 
Silver Ba7iksian Medal. 
To Messrs. Peed, West Norwood, for hardy shrubs. 
To Mr. May, Edmonton, for Salvias. 
To Messrs. Cutbush, Highgate, for flowering and foliage plants. 
Aiuard of Merit. 
To Aster Amellus ' Distinction ' (votes, unanimous), from F. A. Bevan, 
Esq., Trent Park, New Barnet (gr. Mr. W'. H. Lees). An early flowering 
Michaelmas Daisy of compact growth and very free in blossom. The 
flowers are large and of a violet purple shade. 
To Aster N. B. ' Robert Parker ' nanus (votes 10 for), from F. A. Bevan, 
Esq. (gr. Mr. W. H. Lees). This variety differs from the type only in 
its height, rarely exceeding 2 feet. 
Other Exhibits. 
Miss E. Armitage, Dadnor, Ross, sent a seedling Gypsophila {G. 
panicidata x G. elegans) and Asters. The Committee expressed a wish 
to see the Gypsophila again, and referred the Asters to Chiswick for 
identification. 
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