FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE, JUNE 19. 
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To Messrs. Kivers, Sawbridgeworth, for very fine * Early Piivers ' 
and ' Cardinal ' Nectarines. 
Silver Knightian Medal. 
To Leopold de Rothschild, Esq., Gunnersbury House (gr. Mr. J. 
Hudson, V.M.H.), for highly coloured 'Early Rivers,' 'Cardinal,' and 
' Lord Napier ' Nectarines. 
Silver Banhsian Medal. 
To Messrs. Laxton, Bedford, for a collection of Strawberries. 
To Lord Aldenham, Elstree (gr. Mr. E. Beckett), for large and 
superbly coloured ' Lord Napier ' Nectarines. 
Aiuard of Merit. 
To Strawberry ' Trafalgar ' (votes, 10 for, 1 against), from Messrs. 
Fig. 46. — STRA.WBERr.Y ' Trafalgar.' {^Journal of Horticulture.) 
Laxton, Bedford. Fruit large, wedge shape, pale red with prominent 
reddish seeds ; flesh white and of a refreshing flavour. (Fig. 46.) 
Other Exhibits. 
Messrs. Laxton sent Strawberry ' Climax' (Latest of All x Waterloo), 
a large pale red, wedge-shaped fruit, with prominent yellow^seeds ; flesh 
pale red, sweet, and with a distinct ' President ' flavour. 
Messrs. Sutton sent Cucumber ' Lord Roberts ' from ' Telegraph ' 
X ' Sutton's Prizewinner,' a dark-spined variety, said to be very free- 
bearing. 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee, June 19, 1900. 
Geo. Bunyard, Esq., V.M.H., in the Chair, and eighteen members 
present. 
Awards Recommended : — 
Silver-gilt Knightian Medal. 
To Lord Wantage, K.C.B., V.C., Lockinge Park, Wantage (gr. Mr. 
W. Fyfe), for an excellent collection of fruit. 
