Cannell & Sons’ Complete Seed Guide. 
Tjib Investitdee 01' THE Belt. — At this stage of the 
proceedings Mr. Chopping handed the championship belt back 
to tlie Chairman, with the remark, “ Beaten, but not disgraced,” 
a sentiment with which the whole company coincided. At a 
signal from the Chairman, Mr. Kennett (the only representative 
of the liodmersham Society who was present) then advanced to 
the head of the room, where he was invested with the sash amidst 
loud applause. 
Mr. Canneee .shook hands with Mr. Kennett, and said his 
idea in founding the competition was, first, to stimulate the 
growth of vegetables for the benefit of mankind ; and, secondly, 
he did it for the good of trade. And he thought that those 
objects had been achieved. It did not matter who was there 
that day — if the Queen herself vvas there she could hardly help 
saying, “I should like to have those vegetables on my table 
to-day.” (Applause.) Turning to Mr. Kennett, the Chairman 
said he hiid great pleasure in investing him with the sash, adding, 
“ I wish you well and all your friends.” (Cheers.) 
Mr. Kbn>T 3 TT, in reply, said he v'as sorry that a more 
prominent member of the llodinersbam Society than himself 
was not present to receive the sash. He said it never entered 
into their heads that they wovdd win, but they meant to be “ in 
the swim.” (Laughter.) “ Now we have got it,” said Mr. 
Kennett, “ we’ll do our best to keep it,” an announcement whicli 
was received with laughter and cheers. 
Mr. Chopping : It won’t be far to fetch it ; only across the 
fields, (llenewed laughter.) 
The CiiAiiiMAN observed that a great deal of work in con- 
nection with those societies devolved upon the Secretary. Mr. 
Budds had not been installed in his post long, but from what he 
(Mr. Cannell) was able to judge, he had done his work well. 
I He submitted the toast of the Secretaiy. 
I This was cordially received, and Mr. Bunns briefly replied, 
j The health of Mr. Pike and the Show Committee was also 
i submitted fi’om the chair, and 
i Mr. Pike acknowledged the compliment. Alluding to the 
I defeat of Milton that day he said it was “ only the beet that beat 
j them.” (Laughter.) 
I Mr. H. Hewbtt proposed the health of Mr. Cannell, to 
j whom he thought they were all indebted for giving the prizes 
I and the belt. They also thanked him for coming down there to 
I see such a grand competitioti. That was Mr. Cannell’s first visit 
' to Milton, but he (Mr. Hewett) thought he would go away 
satisfied that his efforts in jn’ornoting the competition had been 
rewarded. (Applause.) 
Mr. CANKEryE, who was cordially received, said he was 
pleased that the competition had passed off in such a favourable 
manner. He hoped that he should be able to come to Jlilton at 
some future time and congratulate the good people of Milton 
upon winning the belt again. (Applause.) 
This pleasant part of the day’s proceedings then terminated. 
[It should be stated that, owing to indisposition, the genial 
Pf’esident of the Society, M r. Edward Prentis, was unable to be 
present.] 
The show proved a great success, every paper 
reporting it soon running out of print, not a single 
copy being obtainable ; and the takings at the door 
proved far beyond the amount ever before received. 
The society, after placing their finance on a 
substantial basis, handed nine guineas over to the 
local hospital, thus crowning all with success. 
The Competition this year at Rodmersham will be for 12 dishes of Vegetables only. 
All Societies following this who contest for the Championship will have to adhere to the following rules: — 
H. CANNELL & SONS’ CHAMPION SASH 
TO AMATEURS AND COTTAGE GARDENERS’ SOCIETIES. 
E also offer a valuable MONEY PRIZE, together with a splendid GOLD-LETTERED SASH, for the Best Colleetioii of It! di.stinet Dishes 
of Vegetables, Fruit, and Flowers. 
In neither offer do we bind those competing to purchase from us, but simply mention as a fact the superiority of our own grown Kentish Seeds 
brought ns last year 2,000 more orders than the previous one. New customers find them more productive, better crops, and require loss quantity than 
those they have been accustomed to. We rely on our friends’ preference to onr Firm. 
1st 
Prizes, £3 
2nd 
£2 
3rd 
For the Best Collection of 10 distinct Vegetables. 
„ „ „ 6 Dishes of Fruit, all distinct. 
,, „ „ Stand of Flowers, arranged for effect. 
stand to be ft. by l.i ft. 
For further particuiars, see Schedule of the Society where the Competition takes place. 
Our Mr. H. Cannell. Sen.. wlU on the occasion of presenting both Prizes bo present, and invite some distinguished 
personage to invest the fortunate winners with their decorations. 
Mr, THOMAS BTJSBEIDGE, Secretary of the Rodmersham Horticultural Society, writes neirt day after receiving the Belt 
I am indeed sorry that I did not receive the bolt from your hand. However, I beg to thank yon, aasuring you it is highly valued by all our i 
members and villagers. Never was there such a general rejoicing hero ; nearly all immediately started off to see this county trophy. Allow me to j 
tell you one and all of ns attribute our unexpected jirize to your seeds. We made no special exertions, and oiu" associations are surprised at our 
great success. We w'ill shortly get our schedule out challenging all societies throughout Kent to take this belt from us, if they can, in September, 
1895. I beg to thank you most heartily. 
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