FINE ROSES.

Auckland Star, Volume LXIII, Issue 267, 10 November 1932, Page 5

FINE ROSES.

HORTICULTURAL society. DISPLAY IN SCOTS HALL. MANY BEAUTIFUL BLOOMS. Flower-lovers who count the rose among.-t their favourite blooms should not miss the opportunity of seeing the Auckland Horticultural Society's display, which was opened at Scots Hall. There are a number of beautiful exhibits by individuals, the most striking being that of Sir Edwin Mitchelson, which comprises a wonderful array of cut roses 011 a terraced stand, which are backed by pots of green bamboo. These are situated on the left of the hall. On the opposite side there is a representation of an iris garden, with a lawn of turf sods, bordered by a For a background there is a row of fine palms and shrubs. The irises were supplied by Mr. J. W. Wernham

and Dr. Frank Mucky, and the garden was arranged by Mr. H. L. Massey, honorary landscape architect to the society. A gazing bowl set in the lawn adds materially to the charm of the display.

In the front centre of the hall are two stands of cut roses of varied hues, exhibited by Mr. H. J. Cutler. The centre exhibit is divided by a wire trellis work of rambler roses, and in the centre of these is a rose temple floored with concrete slabs. 111 the far centre is a stand of cut "roses exhibited by the National Rose Society. Included in this display are some roses from the Civic Rose Garden in Parnell Park, sent in by Mr. G. Wilson and others. This exhibit was arranged by Mrs. R. M. Algie.

In the front of the stage are exhibits by the Auckland City Council of various pot plants, which include orchids, calceolaria, ferns and palms. There is a miniature rock garden in the side hall, this being arranged by Mrs. J. W. Tattersall.

It was stated that the whole layout was designed by Mr. H. L. Massey, and was considered a fine piece of work. The exhibits of roses were very good, and superior to previous exhibits. Entries were also good. There are also displays or pans ice ot various colours, and in the side hall are floral bowls 011 stands and decorated tables.

.lo?? en H eC R on 'T„ T Y elve dlstirl, - t varieties, tec. H. Bennett 1, I<\ p elln 2. Twelve distinct varieties: H. Bennett 1, Bishop Anderson _. Six distinct varieties- F en V- in S ' H U ' , M ' Algie K - s - Oxenham , ,' Mx distinct varieties, red: Bislion Anderson 1 Six distinct varieties, pi k? Bishop Anderson 1, \V. A Cowan Siv YnXon' 6 ' hY' A ' Cowan 1. Bishop Anderson ... Six blooms, cream or white: Bishop Anderson 1. W. A. Cowan 2. Three blooms, any one variety : Mrs. R. M Algie 1 1 cm" ,Six irllss( 's polyantha: F. i,™ f j' x 'msses rambler or wicliuraiana : Airs. K. M. Algio 1.

Amateur Section.—Group cut roses (5x3: Bennett 1. Twelve distinct varieties, v.vion H - Bennett 1 - Twelve distinct •V Mr!' w <•' ®ennett 1, Mrs. F. Burgoyne 7i« . Ar Brown 3. Six distinct vuricties. Mis. D. Bryan 1, Parakai House 2, Mrs. I. Bourgoyne 3. Three distinct varieties. K S. Oxenham 1, G. Gallie 2, Mrs. , Tllree distinct varieties, red: Iv S. Oxenham 1, G. Gallie 2, Mrs. Brvan 3. lliree distinct varieties, pink: K. S. ' Oxenham 1, Mrs. Bryan 2, Mrs. S. R. Cox 3. lliree distinct varieties, yellow: H. Ben1 1! f lrs V Bryan 2, Mrs. Leighton 3. three distinct varieties, cream or white - II Bennett 1, Mrs. Bryan 2, Mrs. S. R. Cox 8. ISovice Section. — Twelve distinct varieties: Mrs. F. E. Lane 1. Six distinct varieties: Mrs. E. Bostock 1, A. Carmicliael -■ Three distinct varieties: A. Carmichael 1, Mrs. I'. E. Lane 2, Mrs. J. Gallie 3. 1 hree blooms, any one variety: Mrs. G. Gallic 1, A. Carmicliael 2.

Pansies.—Open Section—Eighteen distinct varieties, one of each : Mrs. M Friedlander 1, Miss K. Todd 2, G. Green 3. .Twelve distinct varieties, one of each : G. A. Green 1. Six distinct varieties, one of each : G. A. Green 1, Mrs. F. Friedlander 2. twelve blooms, violas: G. A. Green 1. Six blooms, violas : G. A. Green 1.

Amateur Section.—Twelve blooms, distinct varieties: Miss K. Todd 1, Mrs. Barry 2, Mrs. Friedlander 3. Six blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs. M. Friedlander 1, Miss K. Todd 2, Mrs. Smee 3. Three blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs. F. Friedlander 1, Miss Todd 2, Mrs. Smee 3. Twelve blooms, violas: Mrs. Barry 1. Six blooms, violas: Mrs. Barry 1, Mrs. Friedlander 2. Novice Section.—Six blooms, pansies : Mrs. Smee 1, Mrs. N. C. Pierce 2, Mrs. Bostock 3. Three blooms, pansies: Mrs. N. C. Pierce 1, Mrs. Smee 2, Miss A. Wilson 3. Champion pansy: Mrs. N. C. Pierce. Champion viola: G. A. Green. Cut Flowers.—Amateur Section—Twelve distinct varieties, 6x3: Mrs. M. Bell 1, Mrs. Barry 2. Six distinct varieties, 3x3: Miss Lever 1, Mrs. Smee 2. Table Decorations, —Open Section—Sideboard decoration, three bowls or vases: Mrs. Bostock 1, Miss Hickson 2. Amateur Section—Decorated table, 4x3: Mrs. Barry 1, Mrs. Morley Bell 2.

Bowls and Vases.—Open Section—Bowl roses, eighteen blooms: Miss N. Hickson 1. Vase roses, twelve roses: Miss N. Hickson 1, Mrs. Bostock 2. Floating bowl, any flowers: Mrs. ,T. N. Codlin 1, Mrs. Bostock 2. Bowl mixed flowers, four varieties: Mrs. M. Bell 1. Miss P. Bostock 2. Amateur Section— Bowl roses, eighteen blooms: Mrs. Leighton 2. Vase roses, 12 blooms: Mrs. X. C. Pierce 1, Sirs. Leighton 2. Posy, roses only: Mrs. M. Bell 1, Mrs. Leighton 2.