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THE GARDENING WORLD. 
April 8, 1905. 
were of good size, varying from pale green to amber according 
to their degree of maturity. No doubt, they had been gathered 
before being perfectly ripe, but similar samples ought to have 
a good chance in this country against the Spanish Grapes, even 
if they came in the same season. Other varieties were Red 
IIaimefdot and White Hannefoot. 
The most handsome samples of Apple Jonathan in any of 
the Colonial exhibits came from the Meerlust Fruit Farm, 
Paarl, Cape Colony. A box and plate of the Apples were 
shown, and so intensely bright was the crimson colour extend¬ 
ing over about half the fruit that it was dazzling to the eyes. 
Certainly no finer samples came even from North America, 
where the variety is also- grown. Many of the visitors were 
much struck with the colouring of this Apple, and a Silver-gilt 
Banksian Medal was accorded. From the same farm came an 
exhibit of Pear Beurre Diel. 
An exhibit of dessert, and cooking Apples was also staged by 
Messrs. G. S. Yuill and Co., Limited, 120, Fenchurck Street, 
London, E.C. 
A veiy extensive and interesting exhibit was put up by the 
Chartered Company, Rhodesia, showing the wide and varied 
character of the produce obtained from that country, whose 
agricultural resources are yet in their infancy and have got to 
be developed when more light is let into the Dark Continent. 
They had a collection of photographs representing the Victoria 
Falls, which, we understand, are soon to be harnessed for the 
supply of electric current, to be used in agricultural, horticul¬ 
tural, and other purposes. About, thirty-one bags of raw 
cotton representing several Egyptian and other varieties were 
shown. On another table were Pomegranates, Apricots, 
Quinces, Apples, Wheat, Barley, white and yellow Mealies 
(which really represent varieties of Maize- or Indian Corn), 
Kaffir Corn, evidently species of Sorghum, including a species^ 
classed as Millet, Oats, Runner Beans, Peas and dried Chillies ; 
and Tobacco, in the form of dried and cured leaves tied up in 
bundles. Interesting also were the cobs of Maize or Mealies, 
including yellow, red, chestnut, white, nearly black, and a 
yellow variety striped with red. These cobs were the largest 
we have seen, and show what can be done in South Africa, 
provided a sufficient supply of moisture can attend upon the 
cultivator’s art. A Gold Medal went to this tine exhibit. 
Turning to the exhibits from Canada, amongst the fresh 
fruits the Apples were noticeable, though not nearly so tine as 
they were at the midwinter show. Their season is, of course, 
nearing the close, and though they show many of the same 
varieties, the samples are scarcely so high in quality as pre¬ 
viously. The finer samples of Apples put up by the Agent- 
General for Nova Scotia, 57a, Pall Mall, London, S.W., con¬ 
sisted of Fallawater, Baldwin, Ben Davis, Seek, Northern Spy, 
Nonpareil and Golden Russet. The two last named are russet 
Apples which will be seen in shops for some time to come, and, 
of course, being late Apples, are just as fine now as they would 
have been in November. 
Turning to the West Indian exhibits, we found many of the 
tilings with which we have been getting familiar for some time 
past. We refer to the Lime juice cordial in bottles, as ex¬ 
hibited by Messrs. L. Rose and Co., Limited, London. The 
fresh fruits from which this is prepared were also shown on 
their table. A new beverage is the Limetta Ginger cordial, a 
deep amber-coloured liquid. A Silver Knightian Medal was 
accorded this exhibit. A similar award went to. Messrs. Pink 
and Sons, Portsmouth, for a. fine exhibit of Canary Island 
Bananas. These are said to-be the produce of Musa Cavern- 
dishii, and have a fine yellow--appearance, as well as good 
flavour which secures for the'Canary Islands a good reputa¬ 
tion. Claret Bananas were also another variety characterised 
by a thin claret-coloured skin, fading somewhat with greater 
maturity and of rich flavour. Some of these were marked by 
skin-boring insects, giving the fruit a variegated appearance, 
which was interesting though not desirable from the grower’s 
point of view. It did not seem, however, to affect the eatable 
portion of the fruit in any way. 
The Royal Mail Steam Packet Company, with offices at 18, 
Moorgate Street, London, E.C., was accorded a Silver-gilt 
Banksian Medal for a fine exhibit of Colonial produce, includ¬ 
ing the finest Bananas in the exhibition. These included the 
ordinary Canary Island variety and the Claret Banana. Other 
produce included the Papaw, Grape Fruit, or Pomelo, Shaddock 
tomes, Sugar canes, Star Apples, and Custard Apples. The 
two latter are species of Anona, and were brought from Trini¬ 
dad. Some of the fruits were cut open and small spoons 
placed handy so that the visitors could help themselves. 
Oranges from Trinidad were also' in fine form. This company 
also had vegetables in the form of sweet Potato® (Ipomoea 
Batatas) and two varieties of Indian Yams (Dioscorea alata). 
The same company had a. collection of preserved fruits and 
vegetables, including hot sauces (Salmagundi), Mountain Cab¬ 
bages, stuffed Peppers, Guava jelly, Plum marmalade in tins, 
also Peas, Beans, Peppers or Chillies in bottles. Guava cheese 
preserved in tins might be reckoned a kind of jam. The so- 
called Mountain Cabbage was the inflorescence of one of the 
Palms to which the name Cabbage is applied. In this case it 
was preserved in the form of pickles. All of the latter exhibits 
are usually much in request in warm countries, but a use is 
also frequently found for them here. 
A more varied exhibit from the West Indies was put up by 
Messrs. James Phillip and Co., 4, Fenchurch Buildings, E.G. 
representing the Western Colonies generally. For instance, 
fresh Guavas, Pineapples, Pears, Peaches, Raspberries, and 
Red and Black Currants were preserved in tins. All of these 
come from the Bahamas. From Canada itself came tinned 
Gold Wax, stringless Beans, and Hubbard’s Squashes. Grapes, 
Cherries, Peaches, Plums and Pears were shown both in tins 
and bottles. Less familiar to the British housewife would be 
the Maple sugar shown in the form of solid blocks about 2J in. 
square. The quality might have been good, but the colour 
would not appeal to< those accustomed to refined sugar. More 
uncommon were the bottled Mangoes, Pineapple jam, Tania 
rinds, Guava jelly, and Limes. West Indian Honey was shown 
in jars, and was remarkably pale in colour, being almost white 
but solid. Pickles were also well represented. 
White and purple Yams, Sweet Potatos, Tanyers and Eddoes 
also formed part of this exhibit. The last named, we may say, 
is a name applied to the tubers of various species of Caladium 
and Colocasia, such as C. esculent a, C. antiquorum, Caladium 
bicolor, C. violaceum, and others. Some of these curious 
tubers excited a considerable amount of attention amongst 
visitors who desired to- sample their quality, but in the un¬ 
cooked state many of these things are rather suspicious. This 
company included a collection of Colonial grown and dried 
fruits. These included Cocoa pods and beans from Trinidad, 
Nutmegs, Grape Fruits, Coffee Leans, Bananas, Banana flour, 
dried Bananas, Ginger, and Cocoanuts in their husks. In this 
lot were also Guava dolce and Guava cheese in packets. A 
collection of fresh fruit included fine bunches of Bananas, Shad¬ 
docks, Oranges, Grape Fruits and green Cocoanuts. A Gold 
Medal was awarded for this extensive and very representative 
West Indian and Canadian exhibit. 
A Silver-gilt Knightian Medal was awarded to the Army and 
Navy Auxiliary Stores, Francis Street, Westminster, London, 
which had an extensive exhibit, including samples meant, for 
at least nine of the various classes scheduled. Particularly 
interesting were tire Kelsey Japan Plums grown in Cape 
Colony. The fruits were almost conical, 3 in. deep and 2| in. 
in diameter, the smooth skin being of a pale flesh-red. These 
Plums were the finest sample of their kind in the exhibition, 
and consisted of a good-sized heap of them. Claret Bananas, 
Grape Fruits, Apples, Pears, Nectarines, Oranges, Grapes and 
other fruits were staged in this exhibit. Yams and Sweet 
Potatos grown in Barbados were also- noticeable. 
A Silver Knightian Medal was accorded the Army and Navy 
Co-operative Society, 105, Victoria Street, London, S.W., for 
an extensive exhibit of manufactured articles, such as tea in 
a great variety of forms and colour, sugar, chocolate, Cocoa 
nibs and beans, fresh Guavas in tins, Mangoes in bottles, and 
Coffee beans, showing how dependent for our food supply and 
luxuries we are upon the Colonies and foreign countries. 
A Silver Banksian Medal was accorded Sir George Wc.lt. 
