CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

Auckland Star, Volume XXIV, Issue 92, 20 April 1893, Page 3

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW.

O neo ?t!iesno3b pleasant featuresof gardening i» the raisinp: of chrysanthemums, and the formation of the Auckland Chrysanthemum Society some few yeara back has been the means of popularising.this pursuit; in fact among a number of our citizene nrowine huge chrysanthemums is "quite the rage.'1 On April 13th the_ local Society'!; fifth show was opened in the . choral Hall, and it is admitted on all handa that the display beats all nrevious -yeare. Something like 1,300 blcoma wree on exhibition, from the giant size down to the diminutive garden sort. Messrs D. Bay and .Son's exhibits were a feature of the snow, and this firm has secured the moat awards, besides being ab top in the open classes. They likewise won the championship, which was determined by the open and amateur prize, exhibits in the certificate classes being: judged 'together The winner is entitled to have his name engraved upon, and to hold till April 1 18 Q/ f Dewoa' Challenge Cup, and will re- ■ ciiveVßilvmN.CS. medal. The following , are tlio total points gained :—Messrs U Hay and Sons, 20; Mr T. Wells, 14; Mrs T Ktsslißfr 5; Mr J. VV. Tibbs, 5 ; Mr Lippiatt.^l;"llr Whiteley. 1. Among the blooms on exhibition are Japanese varieties exhibited at the last English November ?how, viz., the International, W. Tricker, Gloirede Rocher, Miss Anna Hartshorn,; fiviand Morel, Mrs Langtry, Stanstead ; White, and Mrs Molyneaux. Tim National Chrysanthemum Society's jertificate in the opeD class was gained by D Hay and Sons, and in the amateur class by J. W. Tibbs, with Mr T. Wells, of Cambridge, a close second. . In opening the show, Lord Glasoow said that now tbati the method of freezing fiowere has been discovered, he hoped that some of them would be sent to England to show what can be done in New Zealand. New Zealand seemed to occupy the peculiar position of having few flowers of its own, bat this was compensated for by the many varieties imported from oilier countries. Around the houses in New Zealand were displays of flowers which surpassed what was to be seen in any other part of the world. The following is the prize list :— OPEN CLASS, Cut Blooms— Chrysanthemums. 36 Varieties, being 18 Incurved and 18 Japanese. One blcom each. Firsb prize, N.C.S. bronze medal and £1; second prize, 10s.-D. Hay and Son, 1; T. C. P. Whiteley, 2. 24 Blooms Incurved, in nob less than 18 varieties, nor more than 2 blooms of a fariety. First prize, N.C.S. bronze medal rod 103 ; second prize, 10s.—Hay and Son, 1; T. C. P. Whiteley, 2. 12 Varieties Incurved, 1 bloom each.— 0. Hay and son, 1; W. E. Lippiatb, 2. 6 Varieties Incurved, 1 bloom each.— Vf. E. Lippiatb, 1: Hay and Son 2. '24 Varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each. Fir3t prize, N.C.S. Bronze Medal and 10s. --D. Hay aad Son, 1 ; D. Hay and Son, 2 : T. C. P. Whiteley h.c. 12 Varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each.—D. Hay and Son, 1 ; T. C. P. Whiteley, 2; VV. E. Lippiatt, h.o. 6 Varieties Japanese. 1 bloom each.— D. Kay and Son, 1; T. C P. Whiteley, 2. E. Jones, h.c. 12 Blooms Reflexed in 6 varieties, 2 blooms each.—D. Hay and Son, 1 ; E. Jones, 2. Pot Plants. Specimen Chrysanthemums, in pots. — Archdalo Tayler, 1. 1 Specimen Chrysanthemum, in pot. First prize, 7s 6d.— A rchdale Tayler, 1. Hanging Baskets, any flowers or foliage. First prize, 10s ; second prize, sa.—Hay and Son, Ist and 2nd. Bouquets, etc. Table Decorations.—Miss Templer, 1; Sir;:- T. Kissling, 2; Miss L. Courtayne, highly commended ; Hiss M, Firth, highly commended. The highly commended prizes were awarded for colour. 1 Bridal Bouquet.—Miss'M. Firth, I and 2 1 Hand Bouquet.—Mra Mclndoe, 1 and 2. Collection" of Cot Flowers Grown in the Open* Air. 24 Distinct Varieties. — D. Hay and Son, 1; Airs E. Styeh, 2. 12 Distinct Varieties.—Mrs E. Stych, 1; O. Hay and Son, 2. AMATEUR CLASS. Cut R looms. —Chrysanthemums. 36 Varieties, being 18 Incurved and 18 Japanese, 1 blcom each. Firab prize, N.C.B. Bronze Modal and £I.—Thomas Wei!?, i ; J. W. Tibbs, 2. 34 Blooms Incurved, in not less than 18 varieties, nor more than 2 blooms of a variety. First prize. N.C.S. Bronze Medal and 10s.— Thop. Wells, 1. 12 Varieties Incurved. 1 bloom each.— lire T. Kissling, 1; Archdale Taylor, 2. 6 Varieties Incurved, 1 bloom each,— Archdale Tayler, 1; Miss Carruth, 2. 24 Varieties Jnpiness, 1 bloom each. First prize, N.C.S. Bronze Medal.—J. W. Tibb?; l;"j.W.Tibbs2. 12 Varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each.— WrsT. Kisslinp, 1; J. \V. Tibbs, 2; H. Dxvii.'?, highly commended. 6 Varieties Japanese. 1 bloom each.—Mrs T. Killing, 1 ; J. VV. Tibbs, 2 ; J. W. Tibbs, highly commended. 12 Blooms Reflexed, in 6 varieties, 2 blooms each.—J. W. Tibbs, 1. Novice Class (for members who have not exhibited before.) 12 Varieties Incurved, 1 bloom each.— W, Handlay, 1; R. J. Adiinsrton, 2. 0 Varieties Incurved, 1 bioom each.—W. Haudloy, 1; F. H. Templar, 2. V?- Viiricfies Japanese, 1 bloom eacb.— F. if. Templar, 1; W. Handley, 2. 6 Varieties Japanese, 1 bloom each,—W. Handley, ] ; B". Pilcher, 2. I For Lady Members Only. ! JQ Varieties Japanese, 1 bioom each.—Mrs T. Xifijiinjj, 1 ; Mi« 3 Carruth, 2. Ij V<metie? Japanese, 1 bloom each.—Mrs I T. Ki^iirifr, i ; Miss Carruth, 2. BOCQUKTS. 1 P.ri'ial i'ouQuel'. — iiiss E. Kempthorne 1; MUa Violet Speight, 2. 1 Viand Bouquet—M:*< G-. Kempbhorno, 1; U- E Kecslipw, 2; Mrs W. T. J. ilcii, cijiinendo'l. i^hiween's Bouquet?. .1 H-i:h! Dotirjiiou, made up under superviA'1: !■■ liv) ex'iihiiion room, by a chilli ! un'iv i-ixtoen y.->ar^of s^-t,—Mi« Edna! IjcJ-'. J ; ?<i-« I?- ''■-■ ■■■-•■ George, 2.