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resembling Sir J. Paxton, but much earlier, and of higher 

 flavour than that variety. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To the Earl of Harrington, Elvaston Hall, Derby (gr. Mr. 

 J. Goodacre), for Black Hambro' Grapes and Belle de Doue 

 Peaches. 



Other Exhibits. 



New seedling Melons were exhibited by R. Burrell, Esq., 

 Westley Hall, Bury St. Edmunds (gr. Mr. A. Bishop) ; Lord 

 Howard of Glossop (gr. Mr. B. Ashton) ; C. T. Cayley, Esq., 

 Leigham Court Road, Streatham (gr. Mr. Poulton) ; and P. Ralli, 

 Esq., Ashstead Park, Epsonr(gr. Mr. Hunt). 



Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, exhibited some good 

 Cherries, Bigarreau de Schrecken and Empress Eugenie, growing 

 in pots. 



Messrs. Laxton Brothers, Bedford, sent two boxes of mixed 

 seedling Strawberries. 



Mr. Divers, Wierton House Gardens, Maidstone, sent a box 

 of French Crab Apples in good condition, and some very fine 

 Long-pod Beans. 



Mr. Warren, Handcross Park, Sussex, exhibited well-grown 

 Violette Hative Peaches. 



From Mr. Stogden, Inglenook, Surrey, came Lettuces and 

 Radishes. 



Mr. R. Dean, Ealing, sent a good Curled Cabbage Lettuce 

 named Blonde Stonehead. 



Messrs. Cooper, Taber & Co., Witham, Essex, sent very fine 

 examples of Pea Duke of York, the Award of Merit given to it 

 last year being confirmed. 



