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The "points" of this basket are said to be that they are per- 

 fectly sound, stand clear of the ground, perforated all over, and 

 hold the exact quantity stated. (Fig. 77.) Mr. Wright was 

 desired to try them at Chiswick and report. 



Messrs. Laxton sent Strawberries ' Thomas Laxton ' and 

 1 Mentmore.' 



Fruit and Vegetable Committee, July 12, 1898. 

 Geo. Bunyaed, Esq., in the Chair, and eight members present. 



Awards Recommended :— 



Silver Gilt Knightian Medal. 

 To Her Majesty the Queen (gr. Mr. Owen Thomas), Windsor, 

 for a collection of Strawberries, Cherries, Peaches, and 

 Nectarines. 



Silver Knightian Medal. 

 To Messrs. J. Veitch, Chelsea, for Strawberries, Cherries, 

 and Cherry-trees in pots. 



Silver Bauksian Medal. 

 To Messrs. Carter, Holborn, for a collection of Peas. 



Bronze Bauksian Medal. 



To Miss Ridge, Highfield, Staines (gr. Mr. G. Lane), for six 

 bunches of Black Hambro Grapes. Very fine in berry and well 

 coloured. 



First-class Certificate. 



To Strawberry ' Veitch's Prolific ' (votes, unanimous), from 

 Messrs. J. Veitch. This variety is the result of crossing 

 ' Empress of India ' $ with ' British Queen ' $ . The berries are 

 large, wedge-shaped, bright red in colour, with firm flesh and a 

 rich, delicious flavour. (Fig. 78.) 



To Cucumber 1 Sensation ' (votes, unanimous), from Mr. S. 

 Mortimer, Farnham. The fruits are smooth, of medium size, 

 perfect form, with a remarkably small neck, and of a deep green 

 colour. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To Messrs. Cannell, Swanley, for Peas. 



