FRUIT AND VEGETABLE COMMITTEE, JULY 12 . 
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The “ points ” of this basket are said to be that they are per¬ 
fectly sound, stand clear of the ground, perforated all over, and 
hold the exact quantity stated. (Fig. 77.) Mr. Wright was 
desired to try them at Chiswick and report. 
Messrs. Laxton sent Strawberries ‘ Thomas Laxton ’ and 
‘ Mentmore.’ 
Fruit and Vegetable Committee, July 12, 1898. 
Geo. Bunyard, Esq., in the Chair, and eight members present. 
Awards Recommended 
Silver Gilt Knightian Medal. 
To Her Majesty the Queen (gr. Mr. Owen Thomas), Windsor, 
for a collection of Strawberries, Cherries, Peaches, and 
Nectarines. 
Silver Knightian Medal . 
To Messrs. J. Veitch, Chelsea* for Strawberries, Cherries* 
and Cherry-trees in pots. 
Silver Banksian Medal. 
To Messrs. Carter, Holborn, for a collection of Peas. 
Bronze Banksian Medal. 
To Miss Ridge* Highfield, Staines (gr. Mr. G. Lane), for six 
bunches of Black Hambro Grapes. Very fine in berry and well 
coloured. 
First-class Certificate-. 
To Strawberry ‘ Veitch’s Prolific ’ (votes, unanimous), from 
Messrs. J. Veitch. This variety is the result of crossing 
‘ Empress of India ’ $ with 1 British Queen ’ £. The berries are 
large, wedge-shaped, bright red in colour, with firm flesh and a 
rich, delicious flavour. (Fig. 78.) 
To Cucumber ‘ Sensation ’ (votes, unanimous), from Mr. S. 
Mortimer, Farnham. The fruits are smooth, of medium size, 
perfect form, with a remarkably small neck, and of a deep green 
colour. 
Cultural Commendation. 
To Messrs. Cannell, Swanley, for Peas. 
