SPRING SHOW

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 58, Issue 305, 6 October 1938, Page 6

SPRING SHOW

FUNCTION AT ST. STEPHENS. FINiE DISPLAY OF BLOOMS. THE SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITORS. The annual spring flower show of tire St Stephen’s Parish, Ashburton, commenced at St. Stephen’s Hall this afternoon, and many blooms of very high standard were displayed. Besides the large collection of spring flowers, there were several attractive and well-laden * stalls, which did good business throughout the afternoon. A feature of the show was a. special decorated table competition, and the various displays beautifully arranged on the stage drew favourable comment from the many visitors. This competition will be judged : by public vote. The Rev. W. W. Avery’s exhibition of special bulbs was a popular centre of attraction. The. stalls were attended tis follow: Sweets: —Girls’ Bible-class (Mesdames J N. Jones and A. T. Smith) and Girls Club (Miss I. Nicholas). Flowers —Mesdames AV. J. Read, W. - Henley, E. Parian. Cakes— Ladies’ Guild (Mrs F. Curtis). Produce—Mrs J. Bland, Messrs R. Robinson and W. Hunt. Tea-room —Mesdames W. Speddmg and F. M. Mahoney and helpers. Mr Avery judged the flowers, and special awards were made as follow: Air J. W-.» Butcher’s (Christchurch) prizes for bulbs— Trumpets: H. E. Richards. Incomparabilis: OD. Edc. Barrii: D. Ede. 'Leedsii: 1). Ede. Champion Bloom, Mr A. Clark s prize—H. E. Itich<irds. Mr G. Lewis’s (Christchurch) prizes • for most points in amateur section—D. Ede.

Mr G. Lewis’s prize for novice section —D. Lilley. The show will be continued this evening, and wi.ll'be open again to-morrow afternoon and evening. The prize list is as follows: — Daffodils. Daffodils (open classes)— Collection, 12 varieties (1): A. Clark 1. Collection, 12 varieties (one of each) (1): A. Clark 1. Trumpet (1): A. Clark 1. Ineomparabilis (1): A. Clark 1. Barrii (l)i A. Clark 1. Leedsii (1): A. Clark 1. Double (1): A. Clark 1. Bed cup (1): A. Clark 2. Amateur Classes—Six varieties, three of each (2): H. E. Richards 1, D. Ede 2. Distinct varieties (2): D. Ede« 1, H. E. Richards 2., Trumpets, yellow (2): H. E. Richards 1, D. Ede 2. Trumpets, yellow or bi-colour (2): D. Ede t 1, H. E. Richards 2. One trumpet, yellow (2): H. E. Richards 1, D. Ede 2. One trumpet, white (2): H. E. Richards 1, D. Ede 2. One trumpet, bi-colour (2): D. Ede 1, H. E. Richards 2. Incomparabilis, yellow’ perianth (3): D. Ede 1, Mr Phillips 2. Incomparabilis, white perianth (2): D. Ede 1, H. E. Richards 2. Incomparabilis, no red colouring (2): D. Ede 1, H. E. Richards 2. Incomparabilis, red colouring (4): D. Ede 1, AY, Hawthorne 2. Barrii, -'three varieties (1): D. Ede 1. /Barrii, yellow perianth (1): D, Ede 1. Barrii, white perianth (2): D'. Ede 1, M/ Phillips 2. Leedsii, three varieties (1): D. Ede 1. 'Leedsii, largo cup (3): D Edo 1 W. Hawthorne 2. Leedsii, small cup (3): D. Ede 1, Mr Phillips 2. Tazetta (2) : D. Ede 1, Mr Phillips 2. Tazetta, polyanthus (1): D. Ede 1. Three doubles (1): D. Ede 1. One double (2): D. Ede 1, Mr Phillips 2.. Novice Classes—Three daffodils (4): D. Tilley 1, Hawthorne 2. Six daffodils (4): D. Tilley 1, Airs Hayman 2. One, any variety (4): Hawthorne 1, D. Tilley 2. Medium or short cup (5): D.~Tilley 1 “and 2. Cut Flowers. Amateurs —Collection of hyacinths: j>. Tilley 1, Mrs Osborn© 2. Six hyacinths: D. Tilley 1/ Three .hyacinths: ID.- Tilley 1, Mrs Innes 2. Three vases anemones: Airs J. Upton 1. Polyanthus: Airs Maidens 1, Airs Feron 2. Siigle primroses: Airs Feron 1, Airs McKay 2. Pansies: Mrs Hayman 1, Mrs McKay.2. W.allflowers: Mrs Upton 1, Mrs McKay 2. Stocks: Mrs Hayman 1. Violets: Alts Hayman 1. Freezias: Airs Robinson 1 and 2. Camellias: Mrs Hayman 1. Violas, three varieties: Mrs McKay 1. Outdoor flowers, not shrubs or narcissi: Airs Infies 1. Decorative Classes. Yellow; daffodils, 12 blooms: Airs Hayman 1. White daffodils, 12 blooms: Mrs Hayman 1. Red or rededged, 12 blooms: Airs Hayman 1. Daffodils, any foliage: Airs AlcKay j. Bowl flowers, not daffodils: Airs Hayman 1 and 2. Floating bowl of flowers': Mrs McKay 1, Mrs Innes 2. Bowl Iceland poppies: Airs Hayman 1 and special mention. Posy bowl: Airs Innes 1 and special mention. Lajly’s shoulder spray: Mrs Osborne 1. Bowl daffodils, secondary pupils: Miss V. Tilley 1. Any pot plant in' bloom: Mrs Sandrey 1 and 2. /