Hi PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
and about that time Mr. Cooper left and started as a market grower 
in Scotland. A Mr. Lee succeeded Cooper, and he also exhibited the 
Grape at the local shows, but owing to so much adverse criticism the 
Grape has to be shown in the ' any other black grape ' class. The 
worst thing that I have heard said of it was that it too closely resembled 
' Gros Maroc' 
" On taking charge of Seaford Gardens, co. Down, in 1897, I found 
several rods of ' Cooper's Black Grape ' in one of the late vineries. 
The vine always carried a heavy crop and did better than ' Gros 
Maroc/ I was able to keep them in perfect condition for December 
use. My employer, Colonel Forde, complimented me on keeping them 
so late, several seasons. I may say there are several gardeners who 
served their apprenticeship in the Downshire Gardens who also know 
most of the facts mentioned in my letter. 
" Yours sincerely, 
" J, Leicester." 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee, April ii, 1916. 
Mr. J. Cheal, V.M.H., in the Chair, and ten members present. 
Award Recommended : — 
Cultural Commendation. 
To Mrs. Farnham, Witley, for Loquats. 
Other Exhibits. 
Messrs. Bunyard, Maidstone : Apple ' Ontario. 
Mr. Peters, Leatherhead : Apple ' Harry Pring.' 
Messrs. Westmacott, London : South African fruit. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee, April 18, 1916. 
Mr. P. C. M. Veitch, J. P., in the Chair, and two members present. 
Award Recommended 
Silver Knightian Medal. 
To Messrs. Sutton, Reading, for vegetables. 
