R.H.S. VEGETABLE MEETING, 
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GENERAL MEETING, 
August 14, 191 7. 
Mr. J. Cheal, V.M.H., in the Chair, 
Fellows elected (24). — D. Barnard, Robt. Barr, F. E. Bartlett, E. F. Benton, 
Miss M. H. Beveridge, A. P. Blacklea, S. W. Chorlton, Herbert Collins, W. H. 
Cowell, Thomas England, M. Feeney, A. S. Fidler, E. B. Foweraker, James Guy, 
W. M. Hale, George Hill, C. W. H. Iago/G. E. Millard, L. Morgan, P. R. Morris, 
Leonard Nichols, Miss G. L. Peirse-Duncombe, F. H. Wheeler, W. Y. Wyndham. 
Affiliated Societies (1). — Chadwell Heath Amateur Gardeners' Society. 
A lecture was given on "Water Gardening" by Mr. R. W. Wallace (see 
p. 278). 
GENERAL MEETING, 
August 28, 191 7. 
Mr. E 4 H, Jenkins in the Chair, 
Fellows elected (10). — Miss Bennison, Mrs. Chappell, F. J. Crickland, Mrs. F. A, 
Crisp, Miss A. Hunt, L. E. Snelgrove, Mrs. F. A, Talbot, T, F, Thorogood, F, M, 
Vokes, W. R. Williams. 
Fellows resident abroad (1). — Lt. Georges Truffaut. 
Affiliated Societies (2). — Llandudno Allotment Holders' Association, Sholing 
Amateur and Cottage Gardeners' Improvement Association. 
A lecture on " Guides to the Manuring of Garden Crops " was given by 
Mr. H. E, P._Hodsoll,JF.C.S. (see p. 346). 
GENERAL MEETING. 
September ii, 1917. 
Mr. E. A. Bowles, V.M.H., in the Chair* 
Fellows elected (4). — F, G. Benbow, Miss C. M. Kennedy, J. P. O'Reilly, 
Thomas Smith. 
Affiliated Societies (1). — Foots Cray and North Cray Horticultural Society. 
A lecture on " The Planting of Shrubs for Autumn Colour Effects " was given 
by Mr. C. R. Fielder, V.M.H. (see p. 340). 
R.H.S. VEGETABLE MEETING. 
September 25, 1917* 
Class 1. — Twelve kinds distinct, to be selected from the subjoined list. 
Beet, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Broccoli or Cauliflower, Carrots, Celery, 
Cucumbers, Endive, Leeks Lettuce, Mushrooms, Onions, Parsnips, Peas, Potatos, 
Tomatos, Turnips, Beans (Runner or French), Vegetable Marrow. 
First Prize, The Sutton Challenge Cup (value £21) and £5 ; Second, £4 ; Third, £3. 
1. W. H. Myers, Esq., Swanmore, Bishops Waltham (gr. G. Ellwood). 
2. T. Jones, Esq., Bryn, Penylan, Ruabon. 
3. E. Matthews, Esq., Stratfieldsaye, Mortimer R.S.O., Berks. 
Class 2. — Nine kinds distinct, to be selected from the list in Class 1. The 
object of this Class is to illustrate not only those vegetables which are in daily 
use, but especially the quality and size in which they are most acceptable and 
useful for table use, and possess the qualities most valued for table use by cooks. 
First Prize, The Gordon Lennox Challenge Cup and £4 ; Second, £3 ; Third, £2. 
1. E. E. Palmer, Esq., Drayton House/ Sherfield on Loddon, Basingstoke 
(gr. H. E. Wallis). 
2. Hon. Mrs. Greville, Polesden Lacy, Dorking (gr. H.'Prince). 
3. Mrs. M. Knox, Hall Hatch, nr. Alton (gr. W. West). 
