CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Press, Volume LI, Issue 8726, 23 February 1894, Page 3

CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

AUTUMN SHOW.

The autumn show in connection with the Chrutchnrch Horticultural Society was held yesterday in the Art Gallery. The pot plan ta and cat flower* were staged in the new portion of the gallery and the vegetables ia the old, and therefore ihere was aiore space available for an effective display of the exhibits than formerly. On the whole the showis a very good one. In the open class, Mr S. Anetey obtained first prizes for his collections of stove and greenhouse and fine foliage plants, the exhibits being very good. A tine collection of ferns and lycopoda was exhibited by Mrs Aldred (F. Selwyn gardener). In the amateur class, Mr F. C. East was ft successful exhibitor in collections of stove and greenhouse plants and ferns and lycopods, both exhibits being very commendable. Iα the open class for cut Sowers Airs A. Carrick showed a splendid collection of sweet scented Bowers, and Mr J. T. Meeson (VV. "Willcox, gardener) was a fair second. Mr A. M. OHivier was a good first in eighteon distinct species of blooms, and Mr D. Craw second. Another exhibit, which was worthy of the second prize, was disqualified owing to the exhibitor committing the oversight of putting in one too many species. Mr D. Craw showed some excellent exhibits of dahlias, but was beaten by Mr J. Porter, of Ashburton, in cactus dahlias. The exhibits of gladioli, shown by Messrs Anetey, J. Porter, and A. M. Ollivier, who took the prizes in that order, were very commendable. The phlox and aslers were fairly good, bnt do cot call for special mention, and the same may be said of the marigolds and zinnias. Messrs Ollivier and D. Craw exhibited some fine spikes of lilies. In the Amateur Claas for cut flowers, Mrs J. Howell showed a good but rather crowded exhibit of cut blooms, and Messrs I). Milna and J. Craw had some very fair exhibits of dahlias. One good collection of pompom dahlias was disqualified owing to twelve instead of six varieties being staged. Some nice even exhibits of asters were shown. The marigolds and zinnias were somewhat better than those shown in the open class, but the judges objected to white paper being placed under the blooms. The lilies shown by Mr D. Milne were very good and some very attractive buttoni holes and sprays were exhibited by Mr J. S. Jamieson. For the special prizes presented by Mr D. Craw lor twelve dahlias, Mr J. Craw was first and Mr D. ■ Milne sedond, both exhibitors showing even but not large blooms. The judges did not deem the table decorations worthy of a first; prize, the second going to Mrs \V. Baker, und third to Miss Ethel Wilson. The Society's silver medal for the best collection of plants staged for effect, open to nurserymen only, was awarded to Mr T. Abbott, the grouping being the beat ever seen at the Society's shows. Mr J. Porter gained without competition the Society's silver medal for the best collection of dahlias, with a very fine exhibit. For exhibition only Mr T. Abbott showed a grand collection of show, single, and cactus dahlias, among the latter being several new varieties. l)r. Irviug sent his very fine collection of lilium aura turn, and Mrs J. M. Batham showed a very large spike of the same flower. The collection of fruit was very good, especially the apples, which were well grown and finely coloured. The vegetables were also well up to the standard of other years, the season having been so favourable. The judges were—For pot plants and cut flowers, Messrs VV. Jones, W. Proctor and T. G. Abbott; fruit and vegetables, Messrs J. Lowe and M. Gimblett ; table decorations and bouquets, the wives of the officers of the Club. There was a good attendance during the afternoon notwithstanding that so many people had gone out of town to spend the holiday. The show was also well patronised in the evening, when some good selections of music were played by Roesiter's band. Refreshments were provided, Mr J. Freeman being the caterer. The following is the - PRIZE LIST. Pot Plants, open elasß—Collection of stove, and greenhouse plants, S. Anstey 1; do fine foliage plants, S. Anstey 1; do greenhouse ferns, Mrs Aldred 1. Pot Plants, amateur claaa—Collection of etove and greenhouse plants (Mr Justice Denniston's prize), F. C. East 1; do stove ferns, F. C. East 1.

Cut Flowers, open class—Collection of sweet-scented flowers, Mrs A. Carrick 1, J. T. Meeson 2 ; eighteen distinct species of blooms, A. M. Ollivier I,D. Craw 2 ; cwentyfour dahlias, D. Craw 1; twelve-dahliaa, I). Craw 1, J. Porter 2; twelve cactus dahlias, J. Porter 1, D. Craw 2 and 3; thirty-six pompone 'dahlias, D. Craw 1; twelve gladioli, S. Anstey 1, J. Porter 2, A. M. Ollivier 3; twelve verbenas, D. Craw 2; twelve Phlox Drummondi, J. T. Meeson 1, A. W. Buxton 2; twelve asters not quilled, Mrs Bides land 3, J. Porter 2; twelve pansies, D. Craw 1; twelve marigolds, French, D. Craw 2 ; twelve do, African, D. Craw 1, S. Anstey 2; twelve double zinnias, D. Craw 1, J. T. Meeson 2; twelve spikes of lilies, A. M. Ollivier 1, D. Craw 2.

Cat flowers, amateur class "Twelve distinct species of blooms, J. Craw 1; colleotion of cut blooms (open to new exhibitors only), J. j Howell 1, G. Warren 2 ; twelve dahlias, D. Milne 1, J. Craw 2; six do, D. Milne 1, J. Craw 2, C. S. Howard 3; six cactus do, I). Milne 1 and 3, J. Craw 2; twelve gladioli, iD. Milne 1 and 2; twelve asters, quilled, J. Craw 1, J. P. Jamieson 2; twelve do, not quilled, J. G. Blyth 1, J.. Craw 2, Master W. R. McKenzie3; twelve Phlox Drummondi, Master W. R. McKenzie 1, ;D. Milne 2; twelve marigolds, French, J. Craw 1. D. Mijne 2, G. Warren 3; twelve do African, 'J. Craw 1, D. Milne 2 ; twelve double zinnias, 0. S. Howard 1 and [2, J. Craw 3; six spikes of lilies, D. Milne ,1; hand bouquet (not wired), J. S. Jameson 1; button hole bouquet for gentlemen, J. S. Jameson 1; lady's spray, J. S. Jameson 1 and 2, F. C. East 3. Special prizes, open to all comere —Twelve dahlias, show (prizes presented by Mr D. Craw), J. Craw 1, D. Milne 2; table decoration., Mrs Walter Baker 2, Mice Ethel Wilson*.

Special prizes, open to nurserymen—Collection'of plants staged for effect, Thomas Abbott silver meial; do of twenty'four Urge flowering dahlias, twelve cactus do, and twelve pompone do, distinct varieties, J. Porter silver medaL -

Fruit, open claas—Collection of apples (first prize presented by Mr Waahbourne), S. , Anstey 1. E- Stokell 2, D. Craw 3; twelve peaches (freestone), P. Schneider 1. R. Craw 2, IX Craw 3 j twelve clingstone, D. Craw 1 and 2; twelve nectarines, E. Stokell 1; twelve dessert apples, D. Craw 1, R. Craw 2, E. Stokell 3; twelve culinary apples, E. Stokell 1,. 8. Anstey 2, R. Craw 3; twelve; dessert do, Mrs Aldred; twelve Culinary pears, P. Schmedes 1; R. Craw 2; twelve dessert plums, D. Craw 1; twelve culinary do, D. Crawl; fifty blackberries, D. Craw 1; fifty filberts or cobs, Mrs Aldred 1.

Fruit, amateur class—Collection of apples, A. Fraser 1, T. Palmer 2; twelve peaches, freestone, J. Craw 1; twelve do, clingstone, J. Craw 1; twelve' dessert apples, T. Palmer land 2, A. Fraser 3; twelve culinary apples, A. Fraser 1, J. G. Blytb 2, T. Palmer 5; twelve dessert plume, <T. Craw 1, A. Fraser.2and3.

Vegetable*, open class — Colkction of vegetables, T. Allen 1, H. Clark?; twelve tom&toea, W. H- Lawrence 1 and 2, EL Clark 3 ; two cabbages, H. Clark 1 and 2 ; two cauliflowers, EL Clark 1 and 3, T. Allen 2; two savoys, H. Ciark 1 and 2, T. Allen 3; six celery, T. Allen 1 and 2, H. Clark 3; six beet, H. Clark 1, 8. Anstey 2, J. T. JVieeeon 3; six parsnips, D. Craw 1 and 2, S. Anstey 3; six carrots, D. Craw. 1 and 2, H. Clark 3; six turnips, J. T. Meesdn 1, T. Allen 2, H. Clark 3 , fifty pods peas, T. Allen 1; Twenty-five pods iaiga or broad beaiu, D. Craw 1, T. Allen 2, H. Clark 3; twentyfive pods French beans, H. Clark 1 and 2, J. Donald 3; twelve potatoen, kidney, T, Allen 1, EL Ciark 2; twelve do, round, 8. Bremford 1, J. T. Meeaon 2, T. Allen 3; twelve onions, T. Allen 1 and 2, 8. Brentford 3; six leeks, 8. Ansrey 1, T. AUen 2 and 3; two vegetable marrows, D. Craw 1 and 2, H. Clark 3; twenty-five poda runner beans, Mra Aldred 1, H. Clark 2, T. Allen3. Vegetables, amateur class—Collection of vegetables, T. Palmer 1, A. Fraaer 2; do do, open to new exhibitors only (Bret prize presented by Mr A. E. (i. Rhodes), J. S. Holder 1; ■ twelve tomatoes, , A. Fraser I Md 3; twe oabbagts, a. Fraaer «j)4 2,

H. Holder 5; six beet, A. Fraaor 2 and 2; six parsnips, Master W. P.. MαKenzie 1, A. Frascr 2; 6 carrots, Master MoKeozie 1 and 3, A. Fraser 2; six lettuce, A. Fraser 1; six turnips, T. Palmer 1, A. Fraser 2, Master MoKonzio 3 ; fifty pods peas, A. Fraser 1 ; twenty-tivo pods long or broad beans, T. P&lmar 1, A. Fraser 2 ; twenty-five pode French beans, A. Fraaer 1, Master McKenzio2, G. Warren 3; twentyfive pods runner beans, T. Palmer 1, A. Fraser 2; twelve onions, W. Clifford 1, 1. Palmer 2, A, Frasor 3; six leeks, A. Fraser 1 and 2; two vegetable marrows, J. C. Holder 1, A. Fraser 2, T. Palmer 3.