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ROCEEDINGS OF THE ROVAL HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. 
FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE. 
July 5, 1898. 
At Chiswick. 
Ph. Crowley, Esq., in the Chair, and twenty-two members 
present. 
The Committee inspected the Peas, Strawberries, and 
Lettuces growing in the Gardens. (See page 204 et seq.) 
Awards Recommended 
Award of Merit> 
To Pea ‘Thomas Laxton 3 (votes, unanimous), from Messrs. 
Laxton, Bedford. 
To Pea ‘Drummond’s New’ (votes, 6 for, 4 against), from 
Mr. Drummond. 
To Pea ‘ Veitch’s Acme ’ (votes, unanimous), from Messrs; 
J. Veitch, Chelsea. 
FIg. 77.—The Mallett Basket. 
To Strawberry ‘Reward’ (votes, 8 for, 5 against), from 
Messrs. Laxton. 
To Lettuce ‘ Crystal Palace ’ (votes, unanimous), from 
Messrs. Watkins & Simpson, Strand. 
Other Exhibits. 
The Mallett Basket Company sent specimens of their baskets. 
