FRUIT COMMITTEE, MAY 17. 



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Suffield, Gunton Park, Norwich (gardener, Mr. Allan). Fruits 

 of medium size, almost round, green-fleshed, skin pale yellow, 

 and of first-rate quality. This was raised from Austen's Incom- 

 parable, double crossed, and is of a very distinct character. 



To Strawberry Empress of India (votes, unanimous), from 

 Lord Suffield. Fruits of medium size, pale-coloured, of a very 

 rich and pleasant flavour; particularly recommended for pot 

 culture. 



Other Exhibits. 



From Lord Suffield also came fine examples of the new 

 Strawberries Gunton Park and Lord Suffield, which received 

 certificates in 1891 (July 21). 



Some very fine Strawberries, John Ruskin, were shown by Mr* 

 E. Orlebar, Hinwick House, Wellingborough. 



R. Burrell, Esq., Westley Hall, Bury (gardener, Mr. A. 

 Bishop), sent a Melon named Westley Surprise. 



The Duke of Northumberland, Syon House, sent a dish of 

 fine Brown Turkey Figs. 



T. Richards, Esq., Christchurch, sent some Tomatos. 



Fruit Committee, May 25, 1892. 



Inner Temple Gardens. 



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

 members present. 



Awards Recommended :— 



Silver Knightian Medal. 



To Messrs. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, for a collection of 80 

 dishes of well-kept Apples. 



To A. H. Smee, Esq., Carshalton (gardener, Mr. Cummins), 

 for a well-kept collection of Apples and Pears. 



First Class Certificate. 



To Apple Amorel (votes, unanimous), from Colonel Archer 

 Houblon, Welford Park, Newbury. A medium-sized flat fruit of 

 first-rate quality as a late dessert variety. 



To Cucumber Success (votes, unanimous), from Mr. Morti- 

 mer, Swiss Nursery, Farnham, the result of a cross between 



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