HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Press, Volume XLVI, Issue 7417, 7 December 1889, Page 6

HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

President, Mr T. H. Anson; Hon. Treasurer, Mr J. Turner; Hon. Secretary, Mr Q. K. Rjbertaon. The annual exhibition under the auspices of the Courtenay Horticultural Society was held yesterday, in connection with the Agricultural Show. The exhibits were staged in a large tent, but could not be displayed to advantage on account of the wet. Some very fair pot plants were shown, and there was an excellent show of vegetables and fruit. The chief prize takers were Messrs G. R. Robertson, J. Turner, G. Grant, McDougall, and Moore. The judges were Messrs Turner, H. Crook, and Marsh, of Christchurch, who gave satisfaction in their awards. The following is the PRIZE LIST :— Pox Plants—Collection of ferns, J. Tar ncr 1; three fine foliage plants/ G. R* Robertson 1, J. Moore 2; three fuchsias, varieties, G. R. Robertson 1; three pelargoniums, varieties, J. Turner 1; three geraniums, varieties, G. B. Robertson 1, J, Turner 2; three geraniums, double, varieties, G. K. Robertson 1 and 2; three geraniums, gold tri-colour, varieties, G. R. Robinson 1 and 2; three geraniums, silver varieties, G. R. Robertson 1; three geraniums, ivy-leaved, varieties, G. R. Robertson 1; three geraniums, bronze, varieties, G. R. Robertson 1, J. Turner 2; • three petunias, varieties, J. Turner 1 and 2; three calceolarias, varieties, J. Turner 1 and 2; one specimen plant in flower, G. R. Robertson 1; one fine foliage plant, G. R. Robertson 1; one fuchsia, dark, G. R. Robertson 1; one fuchsia, light, G. R. Robertson 1; one pelargonium, 3. Turner 1, G. R. Robertson 2; one geranium,. G. R. I Robertson 1; one geranium, bronze, G. R. Robertson 1; one geranium, double, J. Turner 1; one geranium, gold, J. Turner 1, G. R. Robertson 2 ; one geranium, gold, tricolour, JJ. Turner 1; one geranium, silver, J. Turner 1; G. R. Robertson 2; one geranium, silver, tricolor, J. Turner 1, G. K. Robertson 2; one calceolaria, J. Turner 1 and 2; one verbena, G. R. Robertson 2; one rose, J. Turner 1.

. Got Flowkbs— Collection of cut blossoms. G. R. Robertson 1; Collection of roseee not less than four varieties, G. Grant land2,G. R. Robertson 3; three roses, varieties, G. Grant 1 and 3; J. Turner 2; one rose. J. Turner 1, G. R. Robertson 2; six pansies, show, G. R. Robertson 1; six pansies, fancy, G. R. Robertson 1; four carnations, or picotees, varieties, G. R. Robertson 1, G. Seaton 2; six sweet williams, varieties, one truss of each, G. R. Robertson 1 and 2; six antirrhinums, varieties, one spike of each, J. Turner 1, G. B. Robertson 2; three pentstemone, varieties, one spike of each, S. R. Robertson 1; table bouquet, G. R. Robertson 1, McDougall 2; hand bouquet, G. R. Robertson I, J. Turner 2; Feutz 3. Fbott—Collection of fruit, Robertson 1 and 2; twelve cherries, Robertson 1 and 2, H. Feutz 3; twelve strawberries, W. Pitt 1 and 2, Jos. Brett 3; collection of gooseberries, six of each, G. Grant 1 and 2, Robertson 3; collection of currants, ten bunches each, Grant 1; six apples (last yearns), Grant 1, J. Moore 2. Vegetables—Collection of vegetables, not more than eight varieties, J- Turner 1, W. Pitt 2, W. Dougall 3; twelve broad beans, Robertson 1, Moore 3. T, H, Anson

3; twelve pods peas, Moore 1, MeDongall 2, Pitt 3; six potatoes (round), MeDongall 1, Pitt 2; six potatoes (kidney), Robertson 1, Anson 2 and 3; collection of potatoes, McDougail 1; six stalka rhubarb, McDougall 1 and 3, Moore 2; six onions. Grant 1, 2 and 3; twelve eschalots. McDougail 1 and 2, T. H. Anaon 3; two cauliflowers. Grant 1, 2 and 3; two lettuces, McDougaU 1 and 2, ±»ltt 3; six carrots, McDougail 1, 2 and 3; three turnips (white), J. brett 1, Anson 2 and 3; three turnips (yellow), McDougail 1, Turner 2, Brett 3; two cabbages, Moore 1, Brett 2. Turner 3; collection of saladingi Moore 1. Special Prizes. Mr G. Bedford gave 5s for the best collection of roses—Mr Grant Mr A. J. Francis gave 5s for the best three petunias— J. Turner Mr Ganger gave a prize value 5s for the best two cauliflowers— J. Turner Mr T. H. Anson gave 5s for the best collection of annuals—Mrs Robertson Mr John Turner gave 5s for the best fuchsia—Mr Bobertson Mr G. Grant gave 5s for the best collection of pansies—Mr Robertson Mr Bean gave 5s for the best bridal bouquet—Mr J. Turner Courtenay Orange Lodge gave 10s for the best orange lily—G. Seaton Mr A. Mcnae gave 5s for the best six roundjjotatoes—Mr Robertson Mr T. Anderton gave 5s for the best six kidney potatoes—T. H. Anson Mr A. E. Davis gave 5s for the best six onions—G. Grant Rev. W. Dankley gave 5s for the best twelve varieties of gooseberries, six of each—G. Grant Mr Peate gave 6s for the best exhibit of honey in the comb, not less than lib—M. Grant Mr Belgrave gave 5s for the best epergne of roses—Mr Robertson Mr G. Seaton gave 5s for the best hand bouquet made by girl under twelve years —Sarah White Mr J, E. Patereon gave 5s for the best fruit and flower trophy—Mr Robertson Sir John Hall gave 5s for the best six stalks of rhubarb— J. Moore Mr H. Feutz gave 5s for the best twelve pode of peas— J. Moore. Mr T. H. Anson gave 5s for the best six apples—Mr Robertson Sir John Hall gave 5s for the best collection of vegetables— J. Turner mm* Mr J. Dysart gave 5s for the best fewo lettuces—McDougail ~\ Sir John Hall gave 10s for the best <£» lection of ferns— J. Turner »* % Mr W. Gimblett pave 12s 6d for the bes\ collection of potatoes, twelve varieties-! G. R. Robertson. I