ixiv proceedings of the royal horticultural society. 



Fruit Committee, May 3, 1892. 



P. Crowley, Esq., F.L.S., in the Chair, and twenty-three 

 members present. 

 Awards Recommended :— 



Silver Knightian Medal. 

 To Her Majesty the Queen, The Royal Gardens, Frogmore 

 (gardener, Mr. 0. Thomas), for a large and comprehensive well- 

 grown collection of vegetables, viz. Cucumbers, Leeks, Celery, 

 Asparagus, Tomatos, New Potatos, Seakale, Broccoli, Cottager's 

 Kale, and well-hearted Cabbages ; and in addition a box of very 

 fine Strawberries, La Grosse Sucree. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To Lord Foley, Ruxley Lodge, Esher (gardener, Mr. Miller), 

 for a dish of very handsome Strawberries, Laxton's Noble. 



To Lord Foley for some fine Mushrooms. 



To the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House (gardener, Mr. 

 Wythes), for Brown Turkey Figs. 



Other Exhibits. 



Lord Foley (gardener, Mr. Miller) staged 15 varieties of 

 Apples, in remarkably fresh condition, which had been kept in a 

 cool, dark cellar. The same exhibitor also sent Gilbert's King 

 of the Cucumbers. 



Mr. W. H. Castle, Castlemount, Twyford, sent two Cucumbers, 

 raised between Sutton's Prizewinner and Lockie's Perfection. 

 Very handsome form, and deep green colour. 



The Duke of Northumberland, Albury Park (gardener, Mr. 

 W. C. Leach), sent Lettuce Veitch's Perfect Gem, with large 

 close hearts. Considered forward for the season. 



John Lee, Esq., Kensington, exhibited a punnet of ripe Plums 

 imported from Sydney. The examples were wonderfully fresh 

 and sound, the " bloom " still remaining upon them. 



Fruit Committee, May 17, 1892. 



P. Crowley, Esq., F.L.S., in the Chair, and eighteen members 



present. 

 Awards Recommended:— 



First Class Certificate. 

 To Melon Gunton Orange (votes, unanimous), from Lord 



