FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE. 
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FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE. 
July 5, 1921. 
At Holland House. 
Mr. J. Cheal, V.M.H., in the Chair, and twenty-four members present. 
Awards Recommended: — 
Award of Merit. 
To Cherry ' Ursula Rivers ' (votes unanimous), from Messrs. Rivers, Saw- 
bridgeworth. Fruits large, flat round, black ; flesh black, very juicy and 
rich in flavour ; stone small. The tree is a heavy bearer with a sturdy habit. 
This variety was raised from ' Emperor Francis ' and is a mid-season Cherry of 
great promise. 
To Melon ' Althorpe ' (votes 17 for, 2 against), from Major Windham, 
Caversfield House, Briston. A medium-sized, roundish oval fruit with a freely 
netted green skin. The flesh is scarlet, thick, very luscious and melting, and 
of fine flavour. The seed cavity is small. It is said to be a cross between 
' Triumph ' and ' Frogmore Scarlet,' a free bearer, and of a sturdy vigorous 
habit. 
Other Exhibit. 
Messrs. Rivers, Sawbridgeworth : seedling Nectarine. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee, July 26 ; 192 1. 
Mr. J. Cheal, V.M.H., in the Chair, and thirteen members present. 
Awards Recommended: — 
A ward of Merit. 
To Nectarine ' John Rivers ' (votes unanimous), from Messrs. Rivers, Saw- 
bridgeworth. A large handsome fruit of good flavour. It has the defect of 
being of a very distinct cling-stone type. The tree is stated to be a good grower 
and a free bearer, ripening very early. It is a cross between Peach ' Peregrine ' 
and ' Duke of York.' The deputation who inspected the tree were very 
favourably impressed. 
The following awards recommended to Mid-Season Culinary Peas, Straw- 
berries, and Black Currants at Wisley by the Sub-Committee were confirmed : — 
Culinary Peas,. Mid -Season. 
A ward of Merit. 
Nos. 91, 92, 93, 94. ' Admiral Beatty,' sent by Messrs. Toogood, R. Veitch, 
Kelway & Carter. 
No. in. ' 1920 Marrow,' sent by Messrs. Carter. 
No. 125. ' Elephant,' sent by Messrs. Carter. 
No. 145. ' Alderman,' sent by Messrs. Nutting. 
No. 150. ' King George,' sent by Messrs. Webb. 
Highly Commended. 
No. 7. ' Eldorado,' sent by Mr. W. J. Unwin. 
No. 13. ' Dwarf Monarch,' sent by Messrs. Carter. 
No. 15. ' Wonder,' sent by Mr. Unwin. 
No. 20. ' Commonwealth,' sent by Messrs. Carter. 
No. 26. ' James Kelway,' sent by Messrs. Kelway. 
No. 30. ' The Commodore,' sent by Messrs. R. Veitch. 
No. 35. ' Beauty,' sent by Mr. Unwin. 
No. 42. ' Union Jack,' sent by Messrs. Kelway. 
No. 46. ' The Southwark,' sent by Messrs. Cooper Taber. 
No. 53. • The Bell,' sent by Mr. D. Bell. 
