FRUIT COMMITTEE, JUNE 7. 



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Award of Merit. 



To Peach Amsden June (votes, unanimous), from the Duke 

 of Northumberland, Syon House (gardener, Mr. Wythes). 



To seedling Melon Eitchings' Perfection (votes, 9 for, 5 

 against), from Dr. Frankland, F.R.S., Reigate Hill, Surrey 

 (gardener, Mr. Eitchings). 



Cultural Commendation. 

 To A. Pears, Esq., Spring Grove, Isleworth (gardener, Mr. 

 Debnam), for Peach Dr. Hogg. 



Other Exhibits. 



Melons were shown by Mr. Frisby, gardener, Warden Hall, 

 Preston ; Mr. Bowerman, Hackwood Park ; F. W. Drake, Esq., 

 Shardeloes, Amersham ; and Mrs. Heavers, Henley-on-Thames. 



Mr. Wythes sent from Syon House a bunch of Early Milan 

 Turnips. 



From the Society's Gardens, Chiswick, came examples of 

 Eyder's Perfection Ehubarb, also of the Victoria, with which it 

 was considered identical ; five varieties of Spinach, which were 

 all very similar in appearance when cut, the variety named 

 " Longstanding " being the most distinct as well as the latest 

 in running to seed. 



Cecil H. Hooper, Esq., Beckenham, exhibited an interesting 

 and excellent set of diagrams on fruit culture and insect pests. 



Feuit Committee, June 21, 1892. 



P. Ckowley, Esq., F.L.S., in the Chair, and fifteen members 



present. 



Awards Recommended :— 



Silver Banhsian Medal. 

 To Mr. T. Sharpe, Eoyal Strawberry Gardens, Virginia 

 Water, for 50 baskets of Strawberry Marguerite of great ex- 

 cellence. This variety is largely grown for late supply under 

 glass by the market growers. 



First Class Certificate. 

 To Strawberry Eoyal Sovereign (votes, unanimous), from 

 Mr. T. Laxton, Bedford. Fruits of medium size, conical, bright 

 scarlet, richly flavoured, second early. 



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