FRUIT COMMITTEE, APRIL 24. 



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Cultural Commendation. 



To the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, Brentford 

 (gr. Mr. Wythes), for Brown Turkey Figs and Monstera 

 deliciosa. 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. Leach, Albury Park Gardens, sent a Cabbage named 

 Union Jack, very similar to the Early Offenheim from the 

 Society's Gardens. 



P. Crowley, Esq., presented some excellent Plums which had 

 been dried in an ordinary kitchen oven. 



Fruit Committee, May 8, 1894. 



P. Crowley, Esq., in the Chair, and twenty-four members 

 present. 



Awards Recommended :— 



First Class Certificate. 

 To Cucumber Progress, exhibited by Mr. Mortimer, Farnham, 

 Surrey, stated to be a cross between Matchless and Improved 

 Telegraph. Fruits straight, 20 inches in length, deep green in 

 colour, of good quality, and extremely handsome. 



Award of Merit. 

 To Melon Pride of Ingestre, exhibited by Mr. Gilman, Ingestre 

 Hall Gardens, a cross between Colston Bassett and Syon House. 

 Fruit small, round, slightly netted ; flesh white, richly flavoured, 

 and good. 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. Vert, Audley End, sent examples of Vert's Favourite 

 Cucumber, a cross between Lord Kenyon's Favourite and Tele- 

 graph. A good useful variety. 



Messrs. Cannell & Sons, Swanley, sent a Cucumber named 

 Our Future Queen. 



The Marquis of Exeter, Burghley (gr. Mr. Gilbert), sent a 

 Broccoli named The Protector, having very close solid heads of 

 excellent quality. 



The Duke of Northumberland, Albury (gr. Mr. Leach), sent 

 fruits of Tomato Ladybird, and examples of new Peas from a 

 November sowing. 



