XXXviii PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Mr. Morris, Sandhurst, Berks, exhibited dried fruits of 'Victoria' 
Plums and of Quinces. Mr. Morris stated that such fruit could be dried 
in England by his process and sold wholesale at Shd. per lb., but to make 
any profit at these prices the manufacturer must be able to purchase fruit 
from the grower at Id. per lb. 
Fig. 44. — Apple ' Hormead's Pearmain.' {Joitrnal of Horticulture.) 
A. H. Pearson, Esq., proposed, and H. Balderson, Esq., seconded, that 
a vote of condolence be sent to the family of R. D. Blackmore, Esq., who 
died January 20, 1900. Mr. Blackmore was a highly esteemed member 
of the Fruit Committee for many years, and the vote was carried 
unanimously. 
Fkuit and Vegetable Committee, February 13, 1900. 
Philip Crowley, Esq., in the Chair, and seventeen members present. 
Awards Recommended :— 
Silver-gilt Kniglitian Medal. 
To Mr. J. Watkins, Pomona Farm, Withington, Hereford, for 100 
dishes of Apples. 
To iMessrs. Bunyard, Maidstone, for 100 dishes of Apples. 
Silver Kniglitian Medal. 
To W. Poupart, Esq., Marsh Farm, Twickenham, for forced Rhubarb, 
Seakale, and Asparagus. 
