FLOWER SHOW

Press, Volume LIV, Issue 16212, 15 May 1918, Page 9

FLOWER SHOW

GOVERNOR'S BAY.

The fourth show of the season of (ho Port Victoria (Governor's Bay and surrounding 1 bays) Horticultural Society took place laafc week in the Allendale Hall. Tho attendance was a record, also the number of exhibitors, aud the was laxed to it 3 utmost. The exhibits' of fruit wexo extremely good, being largo and highly coloured, characteristic of the district. The chrysanthemums and other cut flowers were of fine quality, and made a grand display. Tho V€g ) stabl<i , s, although not too numerous, woro of good quality. Tho domestic sections were well filled, and created considerable interest. Mr H. H. C'holmoudeley stagod a very large collection of hardy cut flowers (for exhibition only), and was awarded a certificate of merit. Mr Orton Bradley staged a very large collection (£6 varieties)) of wattles, which was a very int&resting exhibit. Mrs J. E. Davenport exhibited somo. very fin® Sturmer apples, also potatoes, and many other exhibits were staged for exhibition only. Afternoon tea was provided, during which Mrs S. W. Pair man. played several pianoforte selections, which were much Appreciated. Messrs W. J. Courtier and D. M. Bradbury (fruit and flowers), and Mrs A. Small and Miss Pilkington (domestic ecctiolis) were the judges. Mr W. A. Carpenter, hon. secretary, and th& committee made satisfactory arrangements for tho ©how. The pri re-list is as under:— "

Table plants: Hov. H. Purchas 1. Hardy cut flowers: Miss Bradley I, Mrs C', Kay 2. 6 Chrysanthemums, Japs: Miss Bradley 1 and' 2. 3 Chrysanthemums, Japs: Miss Bradley 1, flf. A. Carpenter 2. G Chrysanthemums, incurved: Miss Bradley 1 and 2. •Premier bloom, Jap: Hiss Bradley. Premier Bloom, incurved: Miss Bradley. 6 Cactus dahlias: W. A. Carpenter X and 2. 3 Cactua dahlias: W. A. Carpenter 1 and 2. 6 Hardy perennials: IV. A. Carpenter 1. Miss Bradley 2. 3 Hardy perennials: AI. J. Gilpin 1 Mrs H. Purchas 2. Decorated bowl: Mrs Gilpin 1, Mrs Butler 2. J land bouquet: Mrs Gilpin 1, Mis H. Purchas 2. Ivady's spray: Mrs Gilpin 1, Mrs H. Purchas 2. 3 Gentlemen's buttonholes: Mrs Gilpin X, Mrs H. Purchas 2. Collection of eeneciog: M. J. Gilpin X. Collection apples: Mrs TV. Harris 3, Mr D. Bamford 2. 6 Varieties apples: Mrs W. Harris X, Small Bros. 2. 3 Varieties applea: Mrs W. Harris X, Alex. Anderson 2. 6 Varieties cooking 1 apples: Mrs W. Harris I. 3 Varieties cooking apples: Ji. Allan 1, Mrs W. Harris 2. 6 Varieties poarß: K, Aili>n 1, Mrs W. Harris 2. 3 Varieties pears: K. Allan X, Mrs W. Harris 2. Dish dessert apples: Small Bros X, Ew. H. Purchas 2. Dish dessert peaTS: Mrs W. Harris X, H, H. Cholmondeley 2. Dish Sturaeis (taVle). Mr D. Bamford X Mrs J. E. Davenport 2. Dish Stunners (cooking): Mrs W. Harris I, Mrs C. Kay 2. 13 Potatoes (round): Alex. Anderson 1. X 2 Potatoes (kidney): H. H. Cholmondeley X, Mrs J> E. Davenport 2. Heaviest pumpkin: Master I. Bundy X. 6 Parsnips: Re*. H. Purchas X, Mrs C Kay 2. G Carrots: Mra | C. Kay 1, Rev. H. Purchas 2. 12 Tomatoes: iMr D. Bamford 1. 3 Mangolds: Master Ales. Man son X. Plain sconce: Mrs Belcher X, Mrs C. Kay 2. Fancy scones: Mr 3C. Kay X. Fruit cake: Mrs Butler X, Mrs Kay 2. Sultana cake: Mrs F. Small X, Mrs C. Kay 2. Sponge coke: Mrs C. Kay X. Sponge sandwich: Mrs C. Kay X, Mis 3E. Manson 2. Shortbread: Mrs C. Kay X, Miss E. Manson 2. Small cakes: Mrs C. Kay X. Plain biscuits: Miss E. Manson X, Mrs H. Purchas 2.- Fancy biscuits: Miss E. Manson X, Mrs C\ Kay 2. Bottled apricots: Mrs C. Kay I, Mrs H. Purchas 2. Bottled peaches: Mrs C. Kay X. Bottled plums: Mrs W. Harris X Mrs H. Purchas 2. Bottled pears: Mrs C. Kay X.