CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

Auckland Star, Volume LX, Issue 91, 18 April 1929, Page 8

CHRYSANTHEMUMS.

FINE AUCKLAND SHOW. NEW VARIETIES EXHIBITED. DISPLAY AT NFWMARKFT. A record display of blooms was to be seen to-dav at the annual chrysanthemum show promoted liv the Aurk'and Horticultural Society. Over 1000 bloom ; are to be seen at the Municipal Hall in Newmarket, and many of them aiv varieties which have not been previously exhibited in New Zealand.

Amongst them were specimens of the thread petal variety, some of which were less than half an inch in diameter, to gorgeous .Japanese blossoms measuring nearly a foot from the outside petals. The anemone-flowered chrysa nt hcinum, of a shade approximating to terra-cotta. but with that deep and intimate colouring of a (lower which defies ordinary description, was seen to perfection it: an exhibit sent bv Mr. A. K. McMahon.

Other varieties of note were "(Joldeii Tresses," a small but beautiful (lower in deep lemon-yellow and a hirsute variety in russet-brown known as the "liairv wonder"—poor designation for a lovely (lower.

The tubular type of chrysanthemum was well represented by an exhibit of

"Silver Pins," a white bloom in which each petal is perfectly formed an.! forms a complete tube.

The main exhibitors are Messrs. (!. B Simpson (Cambridge), A. E. McMahon. W. A. Dale. F. Brrwin. W. A. Cowan. F. Blackford. A. Carsidc. A. R. Abbott and W. Em pen (Auckland).

A display of outstanding merit was that of Sir Edwin Mitcvhelson, president of the society, consisting of dahlias and ferns, tastefullv arranged, and of cacti by Mr. A. -T. Hipwell. Dr. Endlesberger sent a charming display of chrysanthemums* of all varieties.

Despite an unfavourable season the sliow is an Auckland record, alike us regards quality and the number of entries. Tlie exhibition was opened this afternoon by the Governor-General (Sir Charles Fergusson). Awards: — OPEN CLASSES. Eighteen Japanese, Distinct Varieties (Falls Memorial Cup). —A. K. MeMahon. 1; \V. A. Dale. 2. Twelve Japanese, distinct varieties.—\V. A. Pale. 1 : A. E. MeMahon. 2. Six Japanese, distinct varieties (Tup donated bv Mr. G. J. Mackay).—A. E. MoMa hon. 1 : \V. A. Dale. 2. Three Japanese, distinct varieties.—A. E. MeMahon. 1 : W. A. Dale, 2. Three Japanese, white, one variety.— A. E. MeMahon. 1 : \V. A. Hale. 2. Three Japanese, yellow, one variety.— A. K. MeMahon. 1 ; W. A. Dale. 2. Three Japanese, red or bronze. one variety.—W. A. l>ale. 1 : A. E. MeMahon. 2. Three Japanese, pink shades, one variety. W. A. Dale. 1 ; A. E. MeMahon. 2. Three Japanese, any other colour, one variety.—A. E. MeMahon, 1 ; A. K. Abbott. •2. Six Incurved, distinct varieties (Cup donated by Mr. (». Tutt). —\V. A. Dale. 1; A. E. MeMahon, 2. Six Japanese, distinct varieties, no whites or yellows (Cup, donated by .). and S. Hopkins).—W. A. Dale, 1; A. E. MeMahon. 2. Six Japanese, distinct varieties, novelties, not distributed iu New Zealand prior to IS'27. — 1". Hrewin, 1 : A. E. MeMahon. 2. Pot Specimen (special prize donated by Sir Edwin Mitehelson). A. K. Abbott. Six Hunches Disbudded Chrysanthemums, as grown for market (special prize donated by Sir Edwin Mitehelson). A. It. Abbott.

Specimen Bloom. white.—\V. A. Dale, 1: A. E. McMahon. 2. Specimen Bloom. vellow. —A. E. McMnlioii. 1 ; \v. A. Pale, 2. Specimen Bloom. red or bronze.—A. E. McMahon, 1: W. A. Dale. 2. Specimen Bloom, pink.—A. E. McMahon. 1: \V. A. Hale. 2. Specimen Bloom. any other colour.—A. E. McMahon. 1 : \V. A. Hale. 2. Specimen ltloom. "I'ink I'ockett."—A. E. McMahon. 1 : \V. A. l>ale, "J. Specimen Kloom. "Edith Cavell." —\V. A. Dale. 1; A. E. McMahon. 2. Specimen Bloom, "Lnnisa Pockett."—W. A. I)ale, 1 ; A. E. McMahon, 2. Specimen Bloom, "Galllpoll."—\V. A. Dale. Specimen Bloom. "Mrs. R. C. Pulling."— W. A. Dale, 1 : A. E. McMahon. 2. Specimen Bloom, "Autumn Tints." —A. E. McMahon. 1; W. A. Dale, 2. Three Vases Singles.—A. E. McMahon, I : A. R. Abbott. 2. Three Vases Decorative.—A. R. Abbott. 1 : A. E. McMahon. 2. Three Vases Hirsute*.—A. E. McMahon. 1 : A. R. Abbott. 2. Three Vases Anemone Flowered. —A. E. McMahon. Bowl of Chrysanthemums arranged for effect (special prize donated by Sir Edwin Mitchelsonv—-Mrs. Medhurst. 1 : Mrs. A. R. Abbott. 2. AMATEUR SECTION. Twelve Japanese, distinct varieties (cup donated by Mr. W. A. Dale). —G. B. Simpson. 1; F. Brewin, 2. Six Japanese, distinct varieties (cup donated by Messrs. Hopkins and Shaw). — G. B. Simpson. 1 : A. Garside. 2. Three Japanese, distinct varieties (trophy donated by Karenza Florists). —G. B. Simpson. 1 ; A. Garside, 2. Three Blooms, white, one variety.—G. B. Simpson, 1 ; F. Brewin, 2. Three Blooms, yellow, one variety.—A. Garside. 1 ; Mrs. C. Empen, 2. Three Blooms, pink, one variety.—G. iB. Simpson, 1 ; F. Blackford, 2. Three Blooms, any other colour, one variety.—G. B. Simpson. 1; A. Garside, 2. Specimen Bloom, white.—G. B. Simpson. 1; F. Brewin. 2. Specimen Bloom, yellow.—W. A. Cowan. 1: G. B. Simpson, 2. Specimen Bloom, pink.—G. B. Simpson, 1: Mr*. C. Empen. 2. Specimen Bloom, any other colour.—G. B. Simpson, 1; A. J. Thompson, 2.