FLOWER SHOW.

Press, Volume LXII, Issue 18602, 29 January 1926, Page 14

FLOWER SHOW.

GOOD DISPLAY AT GERALDINE. The Summer Show of' tho Gcraldino Horticultural Society took place in the Drill Hall, Geraldine, yesterday. Tho judges woro as follows:—Flowers a"nd fruit, Messrs Gracio and Hammond; vegetables, Mr Hammond (Tomuka);, cookery,: Mrs A. ll.' Budd (Ternuka); homo industries, Mrs Hislop and Miss McLean, It had been'feared that this year's show would reveal a falling-off in quality owing to seasonal conditions, but although in somo classes exhibits we're less Humorous than usual, the quality generally was surprisingly*-good.--- -There- were some very good roses, and tho cut flowers generally were cxcellont. Tho pot plant 3 werb good, and tho fruit was fair, while some of tho vogotablos wero very good. Tho cookery exhibits were of excellent quality. A very fino display of gladioli was made by Mr lern Smith, of Terouka, and the flowers wore much admired. Tho committee, under t t>P* x-t Pat j :ick - with tho ablo assistance ot Mr. 1. Hardeastlo as acting-secretary, didniuch to ensure the success of tho show. Iho following is the prize-list:— Pot Plants—Maidenhair fern: Rev. H. Purchas. Three fuchsias: Miss M. Mitchelmore. Geraniums, single; Mr G. H. Patrick. Geraniums, double: Mr G. H. Patrick Geraniums, varieties: Mr G. H. Patrick. Ivy geraniums: Mr ft. H. Patrick, Specimen pot plants: Mr G. 11. Patrick 1 and 2. Window pot plants: Miss M. Mitchelmore. Dour pot plants: Mrs G. Patrick. _Cut Flowers—Collection 12 roses: Mrs E. Halstead. Six roses: Mr E. H. Logan 1, Captain Kerr 2. Hybrid roses: Mrs E. Halstead. Stocks: Mr E. H. Logan 1, CaptainXerr 2. Verbenas: Mrs E. Halstead Vr t? S; -S- r »trick 2. Twelve pansics: Mr H. W. Turner 1. Six pansies: Mr W. H. Turner 1, Mrs E. Halstead 2. Collection nemesias: Mrs E. J. Riches 1, Miss Mcllroy 2. Collection salpiglossis: Mrs E. Halstead 1. Collection nasturtiums: Mrs .Naylor 1, Mr E. H. Logan 2, Mrs G. inatciior o. Collection poppies: .Mr F. Smith 1. Collection phlox drummondii: Mrs E. Halstead 1, Mrs G. Thatcher 2. Twelve carnations: Mrs Narlor 1. Six carnations: Mrs Rodman 1, Mrs E. Halstead and Mr G. McGregor (equal) 2. Petunias: Mr J. Slattcry LMrP. Smith 2, Mrs E. Halstead a. Six gladioli: Mr F. Smith 1 and 2, Hey. H. Purchas 3. Three gladioli: Mrs E. Halstead 1, Mrs G. Thatcher 2. Antirrhinums: Mrs E: 'Halstead 1, Mrs Naylor * Double geraniums: Mr G. H. Patrick I, Mr t. Smith 2. Single geraniums: Mr N. Turner 1, Mr G. H. Patrick 2. Twelve sweet peas: Rev. H. Purchas 1. Six sweet peas: Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 1, Mrs E J. Fifleld 2. Hardy cut flowers: Mrs E. Halstead 1, . Mrs Rodman 2, Captain Kerr -3- Collection hardy cut flowers: Mrs H. w. Turner. Greenhouse cut flowers: Mr G. H. Patrick 1. .Collection annuals: Mrs >caylor l, Mrs E. Halstead 2, Mr G. H Patrick 3.

Fruit— Collection: Miss M. Mitchelmore 1. Cbenies: Mr G. T. Hamilton. Strawberries: Miss M. Mitchelmore. Goose.berries: Miss M. Mitclielmore. Red currants: Miss M. Mitchelmore 1, Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 2. AVhite currants: Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 1. Black currants: Miss M. Mitchehnore 1, Mr 3 E. H. Logan 2. Dessert apples: Mr P. Johnson and Captain Kerr (equal) 1. Cooking apples: Mrs Flatman 1 and 2, Mr J. Wordsworth 3. Plums: Mr Hamilton 1. Mrs H. Hill 2. Peais: Mr G. H. Patriot 1, Mrs H. Hill 2. Peaches: Miss MV Mitchelmore 1, Mrs H. Hill 2, Mr J. Wordsworth 3. Most points fruit: Miss M. Mitchelmoio. Vegetables—Collection: Mr G. A. Macdonald 1. Sis varieties: Captain Kerr 1, Mr D. Hatton 2. Cabbages: Mr H. W. Turner 1, Mr H. Hill 2. Carrots: short, Mr G. A. Macdonald 1, Mr W. Coles 2. Carrots: Intermediate, Mr W. Coles 1, Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 2. Parsnios: Mr W. Colo l, Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 2. Turnips: Mrs "W. H. Turner. Onions: Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 1 and 2. Lettuce: Mr G. A. IT. Macdonald. Kidnev potatoes: Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 1, Mr E. H. Logan c. "Whito potatoes: Jfr D. HattoD I, Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 2. Red potatoes: Mr J. Slattery 1, Mr W. T. Green 2. Black kidney potatoes: Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 1, Mr E. J. Riches 2. Peas: Mr F. Smith 1, Mrs E. H. Logan 2. Broad beans: Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 1, Mr V, Ray 2. Broad beans: Captain Keir 1. French beans: Mr W. T. Turner 1," Mr E. H. Logan 2. Butter beans: Mr G. H. Patrick. Runner beans: Mr G. H. Patrick 1. Mr W. T. Turner 2. Rhubarb: Mr W. Coles 3, Air H. W. Turner 2. Vegetable marrows: Mr D. Hatton 1, Mr I). McMillan 2. • Beet: Mr H... Hill I, Mr G. A. M. Macdonald 2. Eschalots: Mr V. Coles 1, Mr H. Hall 2. Eschalots: Giant, Mr W. Coles 1, Captain Kfir 2. Collection Salad: Captain Kerr. • Decorative- • -Section—-Tabic - decoration: 1 Mis 3. H, Patrick 1, Miss I. Mcllroy 2, Mrs

!•/. Halstead ". Hand bouquet: Miss V. Turner 1, Mrs Cliff 2. Bridal nouquet: Mrs Cliff 1. Shower bouquet: Mrs Cliff 1. Spray or buttonhole: Miss. V. Turner 1, Miss E. Mcllroy 2.. Bowl of hardy flowers: Mrs Rodman 1, Miss A. T. AVilliams 2. Bowl sweet peas: Miss A. T. Williani3.

Dccorativa Section for Children—Table decoration :■ Miss Mabel Ray l t Miss Mitcliclmore 2, Miss Jean, Vincent S. Buttonhole: Jean Vincent 1, Betty Mitchclrnore 2. Spray: Betty Mitchelmore I, Jean Vincent 2. Threo pot plants: Miss M. Mitchelmore 1 Miss D Johnson 2. Collection vegetables- Harold Hill. Hand bouquet: Miss D. Johnston and Miss J. Vincent (equal) 1. Produce and Cookery—Pound butter: Mrs Flatruar. 1 and 2. Section comb honey: Miss Mary Mitchelmore 1. Shortbread: Miss Jessie Vincent 1, Mrs J. Barrett 2, Mrs Vincent 3. Four-pound loaf: Mrs J. Barrett 1. Miss Mitchelmore 2. .Two-pound loaf: Mrs J. Barrett 1. Mrs .M. Mitchelmore 2. Scones: _Mias •M. Mitchelmore 1. Mrs J. Barrett -. Girdle scones: -Miss • Mary Mitcholmoro 1. Pikelets: Miss M. Mitchclmoro 1, Mrs. 11. Hill 2. Fruit-cake, light: Mrs \inccnt 1, Miss Mitchelmore 2. Fruit cake (dark): Miss A. Patrick 1. Mrs P. Johnson 2. Plain cake: Miss M. Mitchelmore 1, Mrs J. Barrett 2. Seed cake: Mrs Vincent 1, Miss M. Mitchelmore 2. Marblo cake: Mrs Johnson 1 Miss M. Kennedy 2. Gingerbread: Mrs F. Johnson 1, Mrs Vincent 2. Sponge eake: Miss 0. Turner 1. Puff Pastry: Mrs Vincent 1, Miss N. Kennedy 2. Smal goods, cakes- Miss O. Turner 1, Miss Mitchelmore 2 Small goods: Miss O. Turner 1. Sponge sandwich: Miss N. Kennedy 1 Connor 2 Christmas pudding: Miss Mitcnelmore 1. Four kinds jam: Mrs Vincent 1, Miss Mitchelmore, 2. Jar salted beans: Miss M. Mitchelmore .1, Mrs Naylor 2... Cream cheese: Miss M. Mitchelmore 1. Hen s eggs: Miss Mitchelmore 1, Mrs Cliff .2. _ Home Industries.—Raffia work: Miss Jessie Vincent 1 and 2. Six buttonholes: Miss Myrtle Vincent 1. Darning worn hole: Miss M. Mitchelmore 1, Miss Jean Vincent 2. Worked cushion cover: Miss Coombs 1, Mrs Vincent 2. Supper cloth: Mrs Wildo 1, Mrs Pizzcy, sen., 2.. Doilies, embroidered: Miss Scullv 1, Miss Jessie Vincent 2. Doilies, crocheted: Mrs Pizzcy, son.,, 1, Miss Mvrtlo Vincent 2. Hand-knitted socks: Miss Mitchelmore 1. Embroidered camisole: Mrs Vincent 1. Camisole crocheted: Mrs Vincent 1. Pillowsiam.: Miss Coombs'l. Nightdress: Miss Jessie Vincent. Patching of garment: Miss Jean Vincent 1. Darning of socks by Boy Scout: Alex. Vincent. Rag mat: 0. Turner. School technical work: Alex. Vincent.