SUMMER FLOWERS.

Auckland Star, Volume XLI, Issue 274, 18 November 1910, Page 2

SUMMER FLOWERS.

A_"CK_____>l__ HOBTICTrj-.TT-__a.l--SOCEPTY. A SPLJiNDID SHOW. With tbe magnificent weather we have* been baying, it was only natural that the annual summer show 'of the Auckland Horticultural Society, 'which was aliened this afternoon at the Choral Hall by bis Worship" the Mayor (Mr. ]_ J. B-gnall) should be one of the best held under tbe auspices of tbe Society. Excellent entries were rec_iy_d in all classes, and the inside of the hall is a _____ of blooms of all colours of the rainbow, and tbe air is heavy with a thousand scents. Roses and sweet peas are in the majority, but there i 3 also axi endless variety of other blossoms, which make -the garden a blaze of colour at this time of the year.

In addition, to the general classes, there is a laTge section devoted to the children, classes, wbich are specially popular this year owing to the profusion ot" flowers upon which tiny fingers could try their skilL The .bouquets sent in by tbe small exhibitors range from the fu.-TTiiH.ir tightly-packed bunch with liardly a leaf or a petal peeping out of place, to graceful selections, which would do credit to much older tastes.

The public favour will probably waver between the roses and the sweet peas. Of the "Queen of Flowers" there is a glorious show, the principal exhibitors being the veteran Mr. W. E. Lippiatt, Dr. Hugh Douglas (of Hamilton), __. F. H. Brown, and Mr. C. V- Lang-ford. Mr Lippiatt's tables are well worthy of his wide reputation, and no greater testimony to the influence he has had on rose culture in the Dominion could be found than in the number of '"Lippiatt" roses grown and exhibited. Among those in his eolle-tion which are rigbt up to .championship form is W. E. Lippiatt, a dark velvety redi raised by Alex. Dickson, of Belfast, and named by him in compliment to the New Zealand grower. There is also a lovely specimen of this bloom on Dr. Douglas' table. Other equally excellent blooms are Mrs. John losing, a delicate pink; Hugh Dickson, dark red; Alfred I Colomb and still popular A K. Williams, ! two bright rsds; M. A. Lippiatt, an exceptionally fine bright red; and many others I among which the amateur grower will I find it difficult to make his choice, each seeming more beautiful than the other. iFrau Karl Drus-hld, wbich is -till the I premier white, is represented by some exquisite specimens, and others in this magnificent collection of Mr. Lippiatf s I are Mrs. Sbarman Crawford, a delicious pink; Tom Wood, which i_ unusually good this year; white KiUarney; Lament Carie, conspicuous by the brilliance of its red; George C. Wand, an orange vermilion; Captain Hayward, a rich red in its usual form; and last, but not least, a .perfect iicw tea—Duchess of Wellington. The amateur growers "have this year set the judges a difficult task, and one is pleased to see several new exhibitors. In the open championship, Mr. W. E. •lippiatt carried off the honours with a beautiful u '}_is- John Laing," and in the amateur class a. gorgeous "W. E. Lippiatt," exhibited by Mr. .*_*. H. Brown, took the ch-umpionsMp. Sweet peas 'have seldom been staged in such splendbl condition, and the advance made by this popular flower during the last, three years is remarkable. The principal exbi-dtO-S are Mr. H, T. Goldie. Mrs. W. W., (Richardson, Miss Reynolds, and Miss _vH-Indoe. . Tlh_ blooms- 'have came on very well this summer, and a glance round the name -cards shows that the Auckland_ growers are keeping will up-to-date with new specimens. The tables oi cut flowers tax the knowledge of the merely amateur gardener, so -many varieties have .been introduced of recent times, and here again tbe judges bave an unenviable task in allotting tbe certificates. Mrs. BrownClayton, Mrs. "W- W- G. Bi-hardlson, Miss Reynolds, and Mr. W. E. Hutchison are the principal exhibitors with very varied collections of first-class quality.

In amateur table" decorations, Mesdannps J.M. Matthew, H. T. Goldie, Q. Horspool, Misses Palmer, Oliphant, Andrew, and Bacon make most tasteful exhibits, in which great interest is centred.

Jjrnit and vegetables make a good class, the principal prize-takers being Messrs. Burrows, Abraham and Richard--son.

There are some "beautiful collections for exhibition only . Mrs. A. M. Myers showß.a lat.cf.pot plauts and cut flowers, including very fine maiden -hair fern, a splendid adia~-tu_n. Marogii, and several large "roses;- -_vfr.-EL Brett. 'has• a i_tble of his carnations, which are always a feature of the show, and included in an exceptionally -fine collection are several- seedlings -raised .by himself. One called Takapuna, a perfect white, caused much talk among enthusiasts.

Messrs. A. Yates and Co. make an attractive display of sweet peas, paeonies, stocks, etc. The sweet peas are quite up to this we-h-known firm's high standard, and there are some lovely Spencers, including Apple Blossoms, Captain of the Bl__s,the still popular King Edward, and also noticeable are Asta Ohn, Evelyn Hemus, and John Tug-ran.

Messrs. Sabchell, Handley (obairman of committee), Hutchison, Plummer, and other members of the committee have caade excellent arrangement- in spite of the shortness of time, and the circumscrihed space owing t.o the fact that the children's classes had t_i_ year to •'faprovided space in-the Choral Hall, instead of in a separate "tmiiding as previously. The judges in the various, sections are:—ROsea, Messrs. A. Taylor and J. W. T-bbs; pot and cut flowers, Messrs. Nelson and Pearson; bouquets, table decorations, "Mesdamea BrownClayton, W. Coleman, and I. Alexander; fruit and vegetables, "Messrs. Collins and Sharp. 'ROSES. 36 varieties, open class: W. E. Lippiatt 1. 24 varieties (openj: \V. E. Lippiatt 1- 24 blooms, amateur': Dr. Hugh Douglas _, Jas. liock 2. IB blooms, amateur: Dr. Hugh Douglas 1, F. EL Brown 2. 12 varieties lopen): W. E. Lippiatt 1. 12 varieties (amateur): F. H. Brown 1, Miss Amy Keynolds '2\, 6 varieties (amateur): "Dr. Hugn Douglas 1, F. H. Brown 2. 3 varieties (amateur)---F- EL Brown 1, Dr. Hugh Douglas 2. 12 tea roses (open): W. E. Lippiatt _,■ 6 tea roses (ope_(): W. E. Lippiatt 2 . 6 tea roses (amateur): C. Y. Lanesford L 3 blooms, best light flowered variety (amateur): F. J. Oh-son 1, J: Paterson _. G varieties polyanthus rose (open): W. E. Lippiatt L Novice class.—3 varieties: F. K. -Wilson 1, Miss -Freda Farley 2. Specimen Vases.—6 vases (open): W. E. Lippiatt 1. 6 vases, (amateor): C. V. Langsford 1. Open champion bloom: '; Mrs. John Lain;;." exhibited by W. E. Lippiatt, of Otahuhu. Amateur champion bloom: " W. E. Lippiatt," exhibited by Mr. F. H. Brown, of Ellerslie. BOUQUETS AND TABLE DECC-iATIONS. Hand 'bouquet: Miss Tylden 1, Miss Y. | Palmer 2. Buttonhole: Miss Ty.ldeh 1, Miss 2. Amateur ladies' sprays: Miss *-__I. V - Pal n*er 1, Miss Tylden" 2. Floral i nnnblem-.- -Miss Tylden 1. Miss D. Bacon 2. I \ Mrs. 11. T. Goldie 1. 'i'decSpPfin??-'*)? *7 Mi 33 v - Palmer 3 - Table • SSffiSg! Junior): Ml.-- Edna Jacks 1., ■ -uss AUeen Brown 2, Miss Rita Ashton 3.

Vase or howj of light roises: iflss Tylden L Vase or t>owl » da_£ ""Oses: "_B_s Tylden 1_ Miss Bacon 2. Basket qf flowers: iMrn, H. T. Goldie. pot pi_4srj3s. Amateur collection- Mrs- W, W. G. Blehardson '1. Six flowering plants: Mrs. Richardson 1. Amateur ferns; Mis. Richardson 1. Single fern: H. TB. Burrows 1. Single flowering plant: Mrs. EichardSOn V CVT EDO-WEBS. 12 pansies: Mrs. Brown-Clayton L F. Flairburn 2. Six ■pansies: W. Mcffetcldge 1, P. Fairbuni 2. Carnations (open): jas. Hall 1. Twenty varieties c_-nations (amateur): J. Patei-son L Jas. Rock 2. An-Trhirmrns (open): A. J. Farley X, Mrs. W. Abraham 2. 'A_i_-_-hiiju---s (amateur): A. J. Parley % Mrs. W. W. G. Blchardßon 2. Sweet V/lllifim (open): Miss Amy Reynolds 1, H. Ft. Burrows 2. Stocks, six varieties: TV. B. HutcMson 3, Mrs. Brown-Clayton 2, H. B. .Burrows 3. Stoefcs, three varieties: Mrs. W. W- G. Bicijardson J. Fuschias: ifc-tos Amy Reynolds 1, Mrs. Bichanlson 'J. Twelve rhododendrons: H. E. Sharp 1. Sis rhododendrons: EL _?. Sharp _- Three rhododendrons: H. B. Sharp 1. Delphiniums: Mrs Brown-Clayton 1. Larkspur: Mrs W. Abraham _. Twenty-four varieties sweet peas (open): N. G. Ha-wl-ins 1, C. "W. Adams _. Twelve varieties sweet peas (open): W. E. Hutchison 1, iwt-. w. .Abraham 2. Twelve varieties -sweet peas (amateur): Miss Mnnno 1, C. W. Adams 2. Collection of sis varieties sweet peas (amateur): Miss Munro 1, C. W. Adahis 2. Collection of twenty-four varieties cut flowers grown in open air: W. W. <_.. Richardson 1. Twelve varieties cut flowers (amateur): IJ. T. Goldie 1, Miss Amy Reynolds 2. Best collection of annuals (open): W. W. G. Richardson 1, _tr_ W. Abraham 2. Shirley poppies: Mrs W. Abraham 1, C. V. Daagsford 2. Any other variety not specified in schedule: W. McFetridge 1, Mrs Bjx>w.-r-Clay-ton 2. Kovice class, cut flowers: H. Laxigslord 1. CHILD!." S CLASSES. Gardens.—Class 1: M. Bennet (P,apa_nj.ra) 1, A. Ferguson (Papakura) 2, P. Rout (Papakura) 3. Class 2: A. Galloway (Papa_n_ra) 1, 0. Druc'e (Papakura)" 2, (S. Gillard (Papakura) 3, Viv. Wilson (Plat Bush) h-c. Class 3: Gladys Craig (Epsom) 1, Thelma Gallagher (Remuera) 2, Doris Adiuns (Mt. Eden) 3. Class 4: Thos. Auckram (Plat Bush) 1, Roy Brown (Papakura) 2, Fred Wyllic (Papakura) 3, Jas. Jjowery (Flat Bush) h-c, A Holiday (Mt. Edep) h.c., Ben. Giliai'd (Flat Bush) h.c, Norman Coghlaii (Papakura) h-c, Les. Crowhurst (Papakura) h.c. Class 5: I___iie Jacka (Mt. Eden) 1, ' Fred- Rogers (Avondale) 2, Muriel Hall (Papaknxa) S. Class 6: F. G. Claude (Pap_k_ra) li-c, Septlmns GiU-ird (Flat Banh h.c, G. Bennett (Papakura) h.c.

Class 33.—Cut flowers, 12 varieties: Madge Sennet 1, Annie Ferguson 2, George Johnston 3. Chase 34, —Cn. flowers, sts varieties: Laurie Rosser 1, Caroline .Holder 2, Annie Ferguson 3. Class 3_.-r-St_; pansies, difIferent: Ivy Scarborough 1, Wi_i__i Abrahams 2, Roy Brown 3. Class 36. —•■Cut flow-ers:-Ivy. Scarborough 1, 'William Strong 2, .lEasie Speight 3. Class 37.—Six cut flowers, any one variety: Rene George 1, Majorle ' Hodge 2, Caroline Bolder 3, Annie Ferguson h.c. Class 38.—rCut flowers, si? varieties: Gladys Smith 1, laurie jßosspr 2. Clans 39.—(Jut flowers, three varieties: Gladys Smith 1, Gwen Wood 2, Rene George 3. Class 40.—Three pansies: Percy C_stl_- . ton 1, Jack Abrahams 1, Record Bass 3. | Class 4i.—Cut flowers, three roses: Percy Castleton t Kene George 2, Lionel Skipwith 3. Class 42.—gweet peas: Esmond Cummane 1, Caroliue Holder 2, Evelyn Wil- , son 8. CJass 43.—Cut flowers, six varieties: Maureen Hood L Netty Dorling 2, Lindsay Smith 3. Class 44. —Cut flowers, three: Lindsay Smith T, Wilson Garrard 2, Leslie Jacka 3. Class 45.—Cut flowers, one special: Gordon Brown L Tom Bennett 2, Sybil Wilson S. Class 46.—Vegetables, six kinds: Gladys Smith 1, Herbert Ferguson 2, Allan' Galloway 3. Class 47.—Vegetables, three kinds: Arthur Manson 1, Roy Brown 2, Oscar Druce 3. Class 4S.—Vegetables, six kinds: James Wymgr _, Gladys Smith 2. Class 49.—Vegetables, three kinds: F. Wyllle 1, J. Ward 2, George Peters 3. Class 50.—Vegetables, six kinds: Keith Poole 1, Gordon Brown 2, Stanley Peters 3Class 5L —Vegetables, three kinds: Bennet 1, George Wilson 2, Jack Abrahams 3. Class 52. — Decorated basket: Gladys Craig 1, Dorris McCrea 2, Evelyn Wilson 3. Grace Carter 3. Class 53.—Decorated baskets: Grace Waruock 1, Harold Frith 2, Doris *_4p_con>be 3, Rhoda Holder 3. Class 54—Deco rated basket: Maud Rogers 1, Mavis Paterson 2, Jack Carden 3. Class 55.—'Basket native flowers: Clarence Tarlin 1, Ella Sarsen 2, Sister Briffault 3, Betty Stewart 3. Class 56.—Bouquet: Donald Croll 1, Gladys Little 2, Stanley Lathrop 3. Class 57.— Bouquet: Muriel Clark 1, Dulcie Fletcher 2, Mavis Kelly 3. Class 58.—Bouquet: Rita May 1, Rose Schneldemann 2, Kathleen Hewitt 3. Class 59.—Bouquet: Dorothy Wilson 1, Vera Gray 2, Cyril Lester 3. Class 60.—-Bouquet: Erina Edgcumbe L Nellie Balifi 2, Dorothy Vause 3. Class 61—Bouquet: Ella Morpeth 1, Dorothy Driver 2, Marjorie iMason 3, Muriel Cambridge h.c. Class 62.— Bouquet: Nancy Longland _, Betty Stewart 2, Aline Inwood 3, Winnie Ford h.c.