Omanawa Flower Show

Bay of Plenty Times, Volume LXXVII, Issue 14927, 15 March 1949, Page 2

Omanawa Flower Show

Entries For Impromptu Display

Exhibitors Commended By Judge

In spite of adverse weather conditions, an impromptu Flower Show held at Omanawa attracted more than 100 entries. A special bus brought visitors from Mount Maunganui, Tauranga and Gate Pa. There was also a number of visitors and exhibitors from Tauriko. The judges were Mr and Mrs C. Ridder.

When opening the exhibition, the president of the Omanawa Women’s Institute, Mrs W. 11. Jensen, explained lho circumstances which led to the concellation of the Flower Show as previously arranged. She extended a welcome to all present and expressed thanks for the generous co-operation of both exhibitors and visitors. Mr C. Ridder commended the exhibitors on their effort, stating that it was a very good display considering the condition of the weather,' and the hurried decision to carry on with an impromptu show. Following afternoon tea Mrs W. H. Jensen and Miss R. Lawson presented the prizes as follows: Champion bloom (special prize awarded by Mr£ P. H. Jensen),*Mrs A, P. Jensen 1, Mrs C. Standen runner-up.

Dahlias, Giant decorative, Mrs W. Morris 1, Mrs A. P. Jensen 2; medium decorative, Mrs Roberts 1, Miss M. Petersen 2; large semi cactus, Mrs G. Kiddie 1, Mrs Anderson 2; medium semi cactus, Mrs G. Kiddie 1, Mrs Ussher 2; miniature decorative. Mrs A. P. Jensen 1 and 2; minature cactus, Mrs Waller 1, Mrs Roberts 2; Pompoms, Mrs A. P. Jensen 1 and 2.

Miscellaneous: Giant Zinnias, Mrs Anderson 1, Mrs A. P. Jensen 2; Dwarf Zinnias, Mrs W. Morris 1, Miss E. Petersen 2; Asters (double), Mrs Waller 1, Mrs Anderson 2; Asters (single), Mrs W. Jensen 1; Carnations, Mrs A. P. Jensen 1; collection Daisv-like flowers, Mrs May 1; collection native foliage, Mrs Anderson 1; bowl of flowers, Mrs Waller 1 and 2; centrepiece for dining table, Mrs D. McGregor I l 'and 2; vase of flowers for mantlepiecc, Mrs May 1; Victorian posy, Mrs Anderson 1; vase of mixed flowers, decorative, Mrs D. McGregor 1, Mrs W, Morris 2.

Vegetables: Three carrots. Mrs McGregor 1, Mrs C. Standen 2; three onions, Mrs W. Jensen 1, Mrs A. P. Jensen 2; three potatoes, Mrs D. McGregor 1, Mrs W. May 2; three beetroot, Mrs ,McGregor 1. Mrs A. P. Jensen 2; three stalks rhubarb, Mrs A. P. Jensen 1, Miss E. Petersen 2; three parsnips, Miss E. Petersen 1, Mrs A. P. Jensen 2; one cabbage, Miss M. Petersen 1, Mrs C. Standen 2; collection of vpgetables Mrs W .To’-iqen 1, Mrs D. McGregor 2. Children’s section: Man’« buttonhole, Bruce Ussher 1, Donald Ussher 2: nosy built in saucer of sand. Marlene Jensen 1; shoulder spray, Donald Ussher 1, Bruce Ussher 2. Mrs A. P. Jensen w n s the winner of a special Points Prize. donated bv Mrs W. Ganley. Mrs D. McGregor was runner-up. Mr C.' Ridder auctioned th n vegetables which increased the dav’s takings considerablv. Holders of the luck' 7 entrance tickets were M''s P. w. Jenson, Miss Francis and Misses N. and R. Jensen.