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PROCEEDINGS OF THE ROYAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
First-class Certificate. 
To Peach ‘Thomas Rivers’ (votes, 11 for), from Messrs. 
Rivers, of Sawbridgeworth. 
Cultural Commendation. 
To Mr. I. J. Rolfe, Stanford-le-Hope, for Tomatos ‘ Rolfe’s 
Challenge,’ a fine variety of good flavour. The Committee hoped 
to see it grown at Chiswick. 
Other Exhibits. 
Colonel Platt, C. £>., Gorddinog, Llanfairfeehan (gr. Mr. W. 
Coates), sent Melon ‘ Gorddinog Seedling,’ green skin covered 
all over with white netting; red flesh. It promised well, but 
was not quite ripe. 
Mr. W. Edwards, Grove Lodge, Guildford, sent a new Pea, 
‘ Early Queen,’ which was requested to be tried at Chiswick. 
Messrs. J. Yeitch, of Chelsea, sent Cherry ‘ Guigne d’Annonay,’ 
grown on pyramids in the open air. 
FLORAL COMMITTEE. 
April 12, 1898. 
W. Marshall, Esq., in the Chair, and twenty four members 
present. 
Awards Recommended 
Silver-gilt Banksian Medal. 
To Mr. May, Edmonton, for Roses, Acers, and Spiraeas. 
Silver Flora Medal. 
To Messrs. W. Paul, Waltham Cross, for Camellias. 
To Messrs. Paul & Son, Cheshunt, for Roses in pots. 
To Mr. Rumsey, Waltham Cross, for Roses. 
Silver Banksian Medal. 
To Mr. Walker, Thame, for Roses. 
Bronze Flora Medal. 
To Messrs. Carter, High Holborn, for Cinerarias. 
To Messrs. Wallace, Colchester, for hardy plants. 
