1XXX PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 



(gardener, Mr. Rickwood), for a collection of 40 dishes of 

 Apples and Pears, remarkably well grown ; the specimens large 

 and clear. 



To A. Smee, Esq., The Grange, Oarshalton (gardener, Mr. 

 Cummins), for 60 dishes of Apples, which were much admired 

 for their large size and fine appearance. 



First Class Certificate. 



To Apple Rivers' Codlin (votes, 10 for, 1 against), from 

 Messrs. Rivers & Son. Fruits of large size, ovate shape. A very 

 fine cooking fruit, and a very free bearer. 



To Grape White Gros Colmar (votes, 6 for, 5 against), from 

 the Society's Gardens, Chiswick. A seedling white Grape raised 

 by Mr. Roberts, Charleville Forest, Ireland, and sent to the 

 Gardens for trial. Fruit large, nearly round, of a pale yellow 

 colour ; flesh firm, juicy, and very pleasantly flavoured. 



Award of Merit. 



To Grape Chasselas Vibert (votes, unanimous), from the 

 Society's Gardens, Chiswick. A very early white Sweetwater 

 Grape of pleasant quality ; berries round, clear-skinned. 



To Apple King Harry (votes, unanimous), from the Society's 

 Gardens. A medium-sized, conical fruit, of a pale orange colour, 

 studded with russet ; flesh firm, juicy, and richly flavoured. A 

 very nice dessert Apple, in season during October. 



To Apple The Gem (votes, 9 for, 6 against), from Mr. Ross, 

 gardener to Col. Archer Houblon, Welford Park, Newbury. 

 Fruits of medium size and very pretty. Raised from the Golden 

 Reinette ; season October. 



To Maize Adam's Early (votes, 9 for), from Mr. Willard, Holly 

 Lodge, Highgate. 



Cultural Commendation. 



To Messrs. de Rothschild, Gunnersbury House, Acton 

 (gardener, Mr. J. Hudson), for Tomato Ham Green Favourite. 



Other Exhibits. 



Mr. A. J. Brown, School of Handicraft, Chertsey, sent a 

 small collection of Apples and Pears from cordon trees planted 

 in 1890. 



Messrs. Spooner & Sons, nurserymen, Hounslow, sent two 

 seedling Apples named The Baron and Richmond Seedling. 



