Lonsrbeach District Horticultural Society.

Ashburton Guardian, Volume XXI, Issue 6205, 27 February 1904, Page 2

Lonsrbeach District Horticultural Society.

(From our own correspondent.)

The Loncbe-wb District Horticultural S-ol«ty held its fifth "tmunl show at Waterton on Thursday. The show proved to be a record one, as far as the general excellence of the exhibits was concerned. The number of exhibitors numbered over GO, and from <in inspection of the prize list ifc seems as if everyone must have got a share of the prizes. The day was perhaps a little too fins to expect a large attendance in the afternoon, most of the residents being busy finishiug np the harvest. Ine attend.-vnce iv the evening was, however, satisfactory. The competition, both in the open class as well as the amateur class, was very keen, nrnst of the c!asse3 being well filled, while the general excellence of the exhibits must have given the judges— Messrs P. G-. Allen (Tirnaru) and J. Potter (of the Allenton Nursery)—considerable difficulty in picking out the prize winners. The exhibition of dahlias and marigolds were exceptionally fine, while the collection of roses of Messrs Millichamp and Grigg left little to be desired. The pot plants section wa3 the weak point of the show, the severe frosts of last winter having killed most of the plants throughout the district. The vegetables were, as usual, par excellence, and would not be out of place in any show. The fruit also showed up to advantage, many of the exhibits being of excep. tional merit. In the industrial classes, the children sent forward quite a large number of specimens of patching and darning, which were worked in a manner that speaks well for the future of the rising generation. The exhibits in bread, buns, scone 3, and biscuits were really good, and in these days of Unions, shows that the ladies, at least, are quite independent of the bakers. There were only two exhibits of butter, both of good quality. Before leaving the report on the exhibits, as a whole, it would' perhaps not be out of place to suggest to the committee the desirability of erecting a stage along the centre of the ball for the purpose of staging the fruit. This will be an advantage over the present one of placing it on low forms, where ifc can hardly be seen when the hall is crowded with people. During the Show, refreshments ware provided at a nominal ooat. Tv the evening an excellent promeu&de concert was given, items being contributed by Misse3 Gollina, Whitta, Watson, Shearer, Jonas, and Messrs Bell, Moore, Crosson, Grace, and Caraon, Mrs Clark, aad Misses Jones and Watson playing the various accompaniments. It should be said that one or two disappointments was caused to exhibitors through their not carefully reading their schedules, with the result that two or three splendid exhibits were disqualified.

At the close of the exhibition, Mr Watson briefly thanked all who had helped to make the Show the success that it had proved to be. Too much praise cannot be given to the untiring efforts of the Secretary, Miss Watson, who laboured so indefa'igably throughout the day.

For exhibition only, Mr Baker exhibited a very fine stand of dahlias; Messrs G. and C. Clark one of sweet peas ; while a bouquet of red and white camelias, carved out of carrots, turnips, and beet, the work of Mr Jno. Banks, of Longbeach, was sent forward, and met with much favourable comment throughout the day as being a real work of art.

The following is the prize list j —

Pot Plants—(Open Class) —One fuchsia, Grigg 1 and 2; two single geraniums, separate varieties, Grigg 1 and 2 ; two double geraniums, separate varieties, (Grigg 1 and 2; best collection of fern 3, not less than four varieties, Bushell 1 and 2, Pot Plants —(Amateur Class) —Two fuchsias, separate varieties, Shearer 1; one fuchsia, Jaine 1; two double geraniums, separate varieties, Jaine 1, Prebble 2 ; best window plant, Prebble 2; best pot maiden hair fern, Prebble 1 ; h93t hanging plant, Jain 9 2 ; two pptunias, seperate varieties, Jaine 1.

Cut Flowers? - (Open Class)—' Roses, best collection, Millichamp and Sons 1, Grigg 2 ; verbenas, six varieties, three trusses each, Millichamp aid Sons 1 and 2, Grigg h.c; carnations, six variftios, two blooras each, Grigg 1 and 2; dahlias, single, six varieties, two each, Grigg 1 and 2 ; dahlias, double,' six varieties, two each, Grige: I and 2, Bushell h.c; dahlias, cactus, Millicharup and Sons 1, Grigg 2; marigolds, French, six blooms, Grigg 1 and 2, Bushell he; marigolds, African, three orange three lemon, Grigg 1 and 2, Bushell h.c; petunias, collection, Millichamp and Sons 1, Bushell 2, origor h.c; asters, hest collection, G, and C. Olark 1 and 2, Grigg h.c; 12 asters, six distinct varieties, G. and C. Clark 1, Grigg 2, and h.c ; phlox drurqmondi, six varieties, three trusses each, Grigg 1, Millichamp and Sons 2, G. and C. Clark h.c ; best collection of cut flowers, Rushell 1, Millichamp and Sons 2 ; zinnias, sij? varieties, two each, Grigg I and 2 ; gladioli, 12 spikes, not less than sir varieties, two spike 3 each, Millichamp and Sons 2 ; gaillardias,, six varieties, two each, Grigg 1 ; pansies, best collection, not more than 12 bloom 3, Mrs Bushell 1, Grigg h.c. Cut Flowers —(Amateur Class) —Bose3, beat collection, Adams 1, Jaine 2; roses 12 varieties, one ench, Moses 1 ■, roses, four varieties, one each, Watson 1, Moses 2 ; pansies, b.est collection, Jaine 1, White 2 j pansies, sis blooms, not less than three varieties, Adam.3 2; dahlias, double, six varieties, one each, Mose3 1 and 2; dahlias, cactus, four varieties, one oacn, Jama 1, Moses 2; gladioli, 12 spikes, six varieties, Moses 1 and 2, Jaine h.c; asters, best collection, Moses 1, Jaine 2; 12 asters, six varieties, Watson 1; phlox drummondi, six varieties, two trusses each, Watson 1, Jaine 2 ; marigolds, French, six blooms, Jaine 1 and 2; marigolds, African, three orange, Watson »1, Jaine 2; marigolds, African, three lemon, Jaine 1, Moses 2; best collection of cut flowers, Moses 1, Jaine 2; zinnias, three varieties, two each, Watson 1 and 2; best sunflowers, two blooms, Leah.ner 1, Willa 2 ; gaillardias, three varieties, two each, Watson 1; best collection of hardy perennials, Jaine 1; verbenas, four varieties, two each, Wafcou } and 2; best collection of sweet peas, three spikes each, Watson 1, Moses 2.

I Bouquets—(open class) —Best hand bouquej; (wired) Busfyeli 1, Millichamp and Sqns 2 j best bridal bouquet, (wired) Bushell 1, Millichanjtp and Song 2; best table bouquet (not wired) Bqshe^l \, Millich,fimp and Sons 2 ; three vases, best decorative effect, Bushell 1, Miss Shearer 2; best floral design Bushell 1 and 2 ; Lady's spray, Millichamp and Sons 1, Whifcta 2; gentleman's buttonhole, Miss Whitta I, Miss Shearer 2. Bouquets—(Amateurclass)—Best hand bouquet (not wired), Mrs March 1, Miss S. Bell 2; best bridal bouquet (not wired), Miss Whitta 1 ; bast table bouquet (not wired), Mrs Jaine 1; three vases, best decorative effect, Mr 3 March 1, Mrs Jaine 2, Miss S. Bell h.c.; best floral design, Miss S. Bell 1, Miss E. Read 2; best bouquet of wild flowers, Miß3 S. Sheargr 1. Children's class -Be^ bouquet—V. Watsop 1 and 2 j best flor.al design', Hetty Houston 1 ; bes.l; collection p,f wild flowers, C. Morse 1, '^ngeliha Jaiqe 2, Frui(3.-—(open class) —Blest collection of fruits, Mrs, Bushell 1 and 3; best Q apricots, Bushell 1: besfcG plums, i variety, Bushell 1. Grigs ?j best plums, 3 varieties, 4 each, Qfigg 1, BeU 2; apples, 6 dessert, 1 variety G. aud C, Glark \, Qrigg 2 j apples G cooking, 1 variety, Bushell I and 2; apples best collection, not less than (i varieties, 4 each, Grigg 1, Clark 2; peara, be3t collection, 3 varieties, 4 each, Bushell 1 and 2. Fruit— (Amateur class) —Moses, 1; plums, 3 varieties, 4 each, Bell 1, E. White 2 j apples, 6 deHserfc, 1 variety, Hambly 1, Moses 2; apples, 6 cooking, 1 variety, Mo?eis 1, Hambly 2, Watson h.c.; apples, best colle3tion, not; lees than 6 varieties, 4 of each, Hambly I, Moses 2 3 Watson h.c.; peirs, best collecttiori, 3 varieties, 4 each, Morse 1, ,T. Johnston 2 } best p plums^ I variety, E. White 1, McLaueftlnn 2, Bell h,c.\ best 6 peaches, 1 variety, J. Johnston 1; best 6 ' Apricots, 1 variety, Moses 1 and 2. Vegetables—(Amateur olass)—Best collection in b'sket or tray—Moses 1, Miss McLay 2; 2 vegetable marrows suitable for table, Miss McLay 1, W-at^on 2 ; jromatoes, best 0, 1 variety, outdoor 'grown, Houlton I and 2 ; Lechn'er h.c.; celery, 3 heads, Watson 1, Morse 2; cabbages, 2 heads Hambly 1 • carrots, bunch of 6, Gluyas 1 and 2 ; onions, best 12, Moses 1, Gluyas 2; lettuce 3, 1 variety, Moses 1 and 2 ; pars- ! nips 6, Houlton I, Prebble 2; beans, broad, 12 pods, Moses 1 and 2, beans, French, 12 pods, Watson 1, March 23' beans, butter, 12 pods, Hou's^cn l', R|'orse 2; beans, scarlet runners, 12 pods, Prebble l*and 2; savoys 2, MoLay 1, Morse 2; potatoes; kidneys, best j 12 white, Prebble 1, Gluyas 2; potatoes, kidney, best 12, red or blue, Mrs Hockings 1, Gluyas 2; potatoes, round, best 12 white, C. Houlton 1, Moses 2; potatoes, round, best 12 red or blue, Prebble IV potatoes, best collection, nofe less than 4 vaueties, 4 each, Prebble I;'rhubarb, 6 sticks, Anderson 1, Moses 2'; peas, 25 pods, Houston 1, Morse 2; turnips, bunch of 6, Prebble 1, Moses 2 j beetroot, best 6, Prebble 1, Moses 2; leeks, bunch of 6, Moses 1, Prebble 2; cucumbers, best 2, Jaine 1 and 2. Special loaf of home made bread, other than brick oven—Mi3s Bell 1, Miss Johnston 2, beat plate of home made buns, Mrs Watson 1 and 2; best plats of scones, home made, Miss Weston 1, Miss MoLay 3, Mrs

Watson h.c.; best plate of home made biscuits, Mrs Watson 1, Miss Me Lay h.c : best plate of butter, 2lb, Mrs J. Jaine 1. Industrial class. — Darning — Woollen stocking, children under H and over 12.— Elsie Watson 1, Eva Addis 2, May Gillespie 3. Patching, calico.-Hetty Houston 1, Lizzie Smith 2, Elsie Watson 3. Patching calico-Children under 12, M>vry Smith 1, Angelina Jaine 2, Ethel Smith 3.