$2 
I collected it on Gapis Estate, Perak, in July, 1902, I have cut it 
open and though still moist inside it is just as strong and certainly 
smells sweeter than it did 3^ years ago. It has not been reserved 
in an air-tight jar but has been used as a paper-weight. 
CYRIL E. S. BAXENDALE, 
Jugra Estate , 
Selangor. 
AGRICULTURAL EXHIBITION. 
The date fixed for the Agricultural Show at Singapore is Thurs- 
day, Friday and Saturday, August 16, 17, 18. All particulars can 
be obtained from the Hony. Secretary. 
H. N. RIDLEY. 
ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
Vincent Square, Westminster, W. S. 
February, 6 th 1906. 
Sir, — I write to draw your special attention to the Shows of Col- 
onial Fruits and Vegetable Products which this Society has now 
initiated in its New Exhibition Hall, and I would invite your co-ope- 
ration with us in making this Show known among growers, shippers 
and others likely to be interested, and who might possibly make 
exhibits of the cultivated products grown within the regions you are 
able to influence. 
The Shows this year (1906) will be held on March 22 — 24, June 
6 and 7, December 4 and 5. 
The first of these dates (March 22 — 24) has been specially fixed 
in compliance with the wishes of growers in South Africa and India; 
the second (June 6 and 7) is intended to suit Australia, Tasmania 
and New Zealand ; and at the Show on December 4 and 5, we hope 
to get over the fruits of British Columbia, of other parts of Canada 
and of the West Indies, in the greatest possible perfection. 
These Shows have been undertaken by the Society with a view to 
making known in Great Britain how well the Colonies can supply 
our home requirements of a horticultural nature beyond what we can 
produce in Great Britain. 
No entrance fee or charge for space is made, and tabling is also 
provided free of expense. If desired, any produce may be consigned 
direct to the Society, and it will be stored in our cellars, and staged 
by the Society’s officials, but we cannot undertake to repack and 
return any exhibits. Medals and other Prizes are offered by the 
Council for collective groups of fruits, vegetables, and flowers ; for 
apples, pears, melons, grapes, citrus fruits, nuts, vegetables, preserves 
