lxviii PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To the Duke of Northumberland, Syon House (gardener, 

 Mr. Wythes), for several dishes of Cherries. 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. T. Laxton sent, in addition to the Eoyal Sovereign 

 Strawberry (certificated), examples of Strawberry Scarlet 

 Queen, an early, medium-sized, conical fruit, bright scarlet, 

 and richly flavoured ; also Strawberry Sensation, a large, 

 roundish fruit of a very dark colour, with rather soft flesh and 

 with little flavour. 



Lord Wimborne, Canford Manor (gardener, Mr. Crasp) sent 

 some nice examples of Peaches and Nectarines. 



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

 sent a basket of Strawberries and some excellent Mushrooms. 



Mr. Allen, The Gardens, Swaliowfield, Reading, sent 12 very 

 handsome Melons. 



Seedling Melons were also shown by J. H. Kitson, Esq., 

 Elmet Hall, Leeds ; Mr. S. Eley, Henley-on-Thames ; and Mr, 

 G. Reynolds, gardener to Messrs. de Rothschild, Gunnersbury 

 Park, Acton. 



Mr. Lowe, Uxbridge, sent a Cucumber named Lowe's 

 Advancer. 



Messrs. R. Veitch & Sons, Exeter, sent a dish of Exonian 

 Peas, a variety stated to be of very fine quality. 



Fruit Committee, at Chiswick, July 7, 1892. 



W. Warren, Esq., in the Chair, and nine members, with 

 M. Vilmorin, of Paris, present. 



Awards Recommended:— 



First Class Certificate. 

 To Pea Duke of York (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 

 Cooper, Taber & Co., Rivenhall, Essex. An early selection of 

 Duke of Albany, with somewhat smaller pods. 



The collection of Peas growing in the Garden were examined, 

 the following varieties being Highly Commended : — 



