FRUIT COMMITTEE, JULY 26. 



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Fruit Committee, July 26, 1892. 



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

 members present. 



Awards Recommended:— 



Silver Gilt Flora Medal. 

 To Messrs. Eivers & Son, Sawbridge worth, for a large and 

 splendid collection of Cherries, Peaches, and Nectarines. 



Silver Flora Medal. 



To Messrs. J. Veitch & Sons, Chelsea, for a large collection 

 of Gooseberries, comprising most of the leading varieties. 



To Mr. Divers, Ketton Hall Gardens, Stamford, for a collec- 

 tion of Peaches. 



Bronze BanhsioM Medal. 

 To Mr. Owen Thomas, The Royal Gardens, Frogmore, for a 

 collection of Melons and Peaches. 



First Class Certificate. 

 To Nectarine Early Rivers (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 

 Rivers & Son, Sawbridge worth. 



Award of Merit. 



To Melon Emerald Gem (votes, 8 for, 7 against), from the 

 Earl of Dysart, Ham House, Richmond (gardener, Mr. Sage). 

 A very distinct green-fleshed variety. 



To Tomato Royal Sovereign (votes, 10 for, 6 against), from 

 Mr. Gilbert, Burghley Gardens, Stamford. A flesh-coloured 

 fruit of fair quality. 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. Miller, Ruxley Lodge, Esher, exhibited a dish of Grosse 

 Mignonne Peaches and two Melons. 



Mr. Wythes, Syon Gardens ; R. Burnell, Esq., Bury St. 

 Edmunds ; and Mr. Fitt, Panshanger Gardens, exhibited new 

 varieties of Melons. 



Messrs. Hammond & Son, The Eden Vineyard, Carlisle, 

 exhibited examples of a large and fine Black Currant, proposed 

 to be named W. E. Gladstone. 



W. A. South, Esq., Neasden, sent good dishes of Tomatos. 



Messrs. Carter & Co. exhibited examples of a new Pea, 

 Carter's Daisy. 



