Royal Horticultural Society giving them the opportunity to grow plants, food and develop life skills. The society honours certain persons with the Victoria Medal of Honour who are deemed by its Council to be deserving of special recognition in the field of horticulture. Other medals issued by the society include the Banksian, Knightian and Lindley medals, named after early officers of the society. It awards Gold, Silver-gilt, Silver and Bronze medals to exhibitors at its Flower Shows. The Veitch Memorial Medal, named after James Veitch, is awarded annually to persons of any nationality who have made an outstanding contribution to the advancement and
Royal National Rose Society Royal National Rose Society The Royal National Rose Society was a specialist horticultural society in the United Kingdom, dedicated to the cultivation and appreciation of roses. It was founded in 1876 and was based near St Albans in England. It was a membership organisation, with members drawn from professional and amateur gardeners and horticultural businesses in the United Kingdom and around the world. Royal patronage commenced in 1901 with Queen Alexandra and continued through to the Queen Mother. At its headquarters, the society owned and maintained the Gardens of the Rose, which were open to the public during specified times