SPRING SHOW.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14160, 28 September 1911, Page 8

SPRING SHOW.

CANTERBURY HORTICULTTJRAL SOCIETY.

The annua] Spring Show held by the Canterbury Horticultural Society was held in the Olympia Rink yesterday afternoon and evening, and will be open again to-day from 10 a.m. to 9.80 p.m. The display is a very good one, and exoerts declare that it is quite up to previous standards. Tho exhibits are arranged in a tasteful fashion, and Jorers of flowers mar easily spend a pleasant and profitable hour or two inspecting them. The judging was done by Mr H. Clarke (Ihmedin), whose awards have given general satisfaction. The principal feature of the show, of course, is tho display of narcissi. Tho most successful exhibitor in tho open classes was Mr W. uayliss. In his colleocion of 50 varieties ho had included King Alfred, Madame do Graf, Lucifer, Bennett Toe, Albert Ross, Seagull, Wiiito Queen, Constellation, "White Lady, Daute, aud Cassandra. In the 24 varieties ho had several of these, also Golden ilel-1, a Dominion seedling, and Moana. in the magui oorouau, a Weardale and Uiory ot >ey<lon were prominent, wuile in madio corona-ti, j Aoble, Seagull, Torch, Jbiamingo, and Ariadne caught tno eye. .Mr i. , . Higgs | was the winner in tiie class for tweivo varieties, exemdmg larvi coronati and N. Tazetta, and in this class he showed the premier inagm coronati, "it. J. Sneddon," a fine bloom. Mr Bayliss and Mr Uiggs soowi very consistently in otlicr classes, and Mr J. G. Davis did very well in several classes. In the ■ class for red-coloured euirped narcissi j Mr Biggs showed Lucifer, viioria Mundi j and Cresset, among a very nice selection. Mr Davies was first with the seedling magui coronafci. showing a fine flower witli a yellow cup, ajid slightly paler perianth. Mr Biggs was second with a flower of a Slightly lighter oolour. Mr Davis was also first in the medio section with a flower very similar to Noble. Hβ had also a good one as second, slightly naler in the cup. Mr Biggs scored in the parvi coronati, 1 his flower having a fine red cup and even perianth. Tho perianth on Mr Davis s flower was rather pointed. Mr Davis scored with the New Zealand seedlings, the most noticeable being Toroa, Kea, and Waverloy. Mr Biggs responded by •winning with six seedling varieties raised Dy -exhibitor. In the amateur classes Mr G. Rutherford was the principal winner. Mr A. G. Bull won tho Bayliss cup for the second, year in. succession, and it now becomes his property. Hβ wjis also the exhibitor of the premier bloom Pooticus, "Homer." The amateur section is very well shown this year, and the flowers appear to better advantage. The exhibition of seedlings by Mr R. Heaton Rhodes, M.P., attracted a lot of attention, c-omo of the seedlings were grown by Mr Allister Clark, of Australia, and they -bear out the wtatemenfc of an expert that in a few yean* there will ;bo no need to go further than Australia for new rarioties. Mr Rhodes also showed a very fine stand of named varieties, among t-hom being the premier medio coronati, "Great Worley." The collection was awarded a "very highly commended," with a R.H.S. silver medal. There would probably have been a larger display of tulips if the show had been a week later, but those shown by Mr Lawrence were good. Mr 'Bradbury's display, for exhibition only, was ono of the features of the table on which they were displayed. There were -some beautiful iblooms among theni. Mr Gainsford showed come good hyacinths, and Mr Merry had some very fair anemones, though <tne display of the latter was not considered quite up to previous; yeans. The show was also too late for violets, and that probably accounted for the meagre entry: Mr G. Rutherford showed some-fin© aurioulas. Mr J. 08. Beckett had a very attractive stand of hardy out-of-door flowers, and another equally good one of green-house flowers. In. the latter class, Mr J. H. Robinson had some good quality, but was. lacking in quantity. In. the group of plants staged for effect (amateurs), Mr F. O. East was an easy first, with a. very fine and clean looking group of extensive variety. Mr W. E. Clothier had a smaller grourj, which, though it suffered by comparison, was not discreditable. Mr F. C. East unquestionably took the palm in the pot plants display. There was an excellent, show of rreeziaS by MxT. W. Page, who also won in lachnnaliaewith a very fine specimen. Mr J. 08. Beckett had & striking display of amaryllis. Mir W. Bayliss had a win with his zonal pelargoniums, the most •not'ceaWe blooms being Jupiter end Lady Warwick. The display of fruitf and vegetables was not large, but there was come excellent stuff. Mr P. Beckett, of Fendalton, was very successful with his apples. The decorative section is, as usual, very attractively set out, and is bound to receive a lot of attention. The following is the priio list:— DECORATIVE SECTION. Table Decoration (Mcesrg J. BaLaatyne and Co.'b prize): Mm F. H. Gourlajr 1, lite tL Baxter 2. Tabic decoration by girls under 16: Miss D. Aaquith 1, Mies A. Cant 2. Two baskets of flowers: Mies Hamber 1, Mrs Pirio % Three vases of daffodils: Mis Pirio 1, Miss H&mber 2. Vase of hardy flowers (School children): Mies L Piri« 1, Mies D. Asquith 2, iliss A. Cant h c. Bridal bouquet: Mrs Ryan. Bowl of daffodils: Mrs F. H. Gourlay 1, Mrs J. W. Archer 2. Ladies' spray ana buttonholes: Mrs Pirie 1, Mrs Baxter 2. POT PLAKTS. • } Open to All.—Group of plants staged for effect: J. H. Itobiofoa 1. Group of iem>: J. H. Robinson 1. biz etove ox greenhouse plant* in flower: J. 08. Beckett 1, S. Puree 2. Orchids in bloom: J. G. Davis 1 and 2. Ono new or rare plant: J. G. Davis 1 and 2. Six zonal pelargoniums: W. Baylies 1, S. Puree 2. Four amaryllia: J:O'tt. Beckett I. Two varieties asparagus: S. Puree 1. Four tuberous or bulbous plants: J. O jcJ. Beckett 1 and 2. She primulas: S. Puree 1, J. H. Robinson 2. 'lvro azaJeae: J. O ti. Beckett 1. Tour cinerarias': "W. Baylies 2. Two hanging baskets: Mis Fore* 1, J. M. Robinson 2. ,

Amateurs.—Group of plants staged for effect: F. C. Eaet 1, W. E. Clothier 2. Three etovo or greenhouse plants: F. C. East 1 and 2. One stove or greenhouse plant: F. C. East 1 and 2. Two orchids in blooca,; F. C: Euat 1. Three tuberous or bulftwtf plxnts: 8. Puree 1, F. C. East 2. One pot of freesias- T. W. Page 1, W. E. Clothier 2. Ono pot lachenahas: T. W. Page 1, 6. Buist 2. Two cyclamens: S. Pure* 1, w. E. C,othi«r 2. Two prinralae: S. Pureg' 1 and 2. Throe cinerarias: A. Al'ard 1. One specimen fern: W. E. Clothier 1, F. C. East 2. Three varieties ferns: F. C. Eaet 1, W. E. Clothier 2. Hanging basket: F. C. Ewt 1 and 2. Two vaiettos asparagus: F. C. East 1. Two imaryllie: 8. Purse 3. CUT FLOWERS. Open to All.—Collection of narcieei (not to exceed 50 varieties;: \V\ Bayiisa 1. Coll*-- ,- tion narcissi (not to exceed 24 varieties); \v". Bayluis 1. Eighteen distinct magai coroD*ti: W. Hayiisa 1. Eighteen dietinci medio coronati: W. Baylies 1. varieties n«ci«l (exolndinu parvi coronati and >". Taletta): h\ Biggs 1, W. Baylies 2. Twelve varieties narcissi (excluding magni coronati, medio coronati and X. Tazettt): W. Bayliee 1. Six verietiee Tazetta: 'J. ÜB. Beckett 1. Four varieties (cxc.udiug Tasetta): W. Baylies 1, F. Biggs 2. Collection narcissi {not previously ehown): F. Bigge 1. Six varieties red coloured cupped narcissi: F. Biggß 1, J. G. Davis 2. Oi-e eeedling magni coronati: J. G. Davis 1, F. Biggs 2. One eeedling medio coronati: J. G. l>avia 1 and 2. One McrUing parvi ooronati: F. Biggs I, J. G. DavLs 2. Twelve r&rietica New AciAnA eeedlinss: J. G. Davis 1. Six seedling varieties raised Tiy exhibitor: F. Biggs 1, J. G. Davie 2. Collection tulips: W. H. Lawrence 1. Six hyacinth*: R. H. G&inafoTd 1 and 2 Twelve anemones: F. G. Merry I, Mrs G. Gcmird 2. Collection primroew «md polyanthus: W. Bayiiw 1. Twelve varieties primrose and polyanthus: P. C. Pirani L Collection violets: Miss Beckett 1, T. McFadden 2. Six bunohee auricuiaa: G. Rutherford I. Collection hardy flowers: J. 08. Beckett X. Six camellias: J. H. Robinson 1. Collection of stove or greenhouse flowers: J. 08. Beckett 1, J. H. Bobineon 2.

narcissi: G. Rutherfo?d 1. Collection twenty-iour narcissi: G. Rutherford. Collection thirty-six narcissi (representing megzn, medio, and parvi): A.

G. Bull 1 and Baylies Cup, O. 2. Twelve n»Tci»ei: A. B«S*v« I, G: ford 2. ' Six tiarcisd : . A. L.~ Gonrlay 1 Reeves 2. Xhtec tnagni ooronath G. ford 1, A. M. Prioe 2. Three narowei (SIIIH eluding N. Tasetta *nd magni eoroaatj) : Rutherford 1, F- E. Merry 2. Th«e titettoSsK*: F. O. Eaiit 1. Six hyacththe: R, H. ford 1 aad S. Six tulips: A. Blunt l?£g£'* v Evsnii 3. Six wjemowa: F. E. Merry M. Price 2 Twelve primrose and powiE , thu»: G. Ruthtrford 1. S« Doljonthas: G. Rutherford 1, F. E. MttfyTt t Six stove or jrreenhouee fkiwere: V 1. W. E. Clothier 2. Four buncheo WriiaK". las: Q Rutherford 1. Collection violet*. •£. . * W. Page 1, I McFadden 2. ColJirtfeij-\<, hatdr flowers: T, W. Page 1, G. Rtitlttrfotd" '■ VEGETABLES AND FRUIT. ' ; Open to »IJ—Collection of f 08. Beckett 1, T. McFudden 2. Twelw * desert apple*: F. P. Beckett 1 and i. .-' Twelve culinary apples: F. P. Beckett LJ, ,' E Merry 2. .Twelve culinary pears: J. O'J&» B«kett 1. PREMIER BLOOMS. Maeni coronati: Mr F. Biggs, "R. J. S«d. Medio coronati: Mr R, H. Rhodes, "Great -I' Wortey." ~ Posticus: Mr A. G. Bull, "Hrmer." Paryi coronati: Mr B. E Rhodes, "F. Saf (seedling).