FLOWER SHOW AT AMURI.

Press, Volume LXVI, Issue 20103, 5 December 1930, Page 12

FLOWER SHOW AT AMURI.

A PRETTY EXHIBITION. The annual flower sbow at Amuri, under tho auspices of the Amuri A. &nd P. Association, was held in the Waiau Public Hall, and was highly successful. Tbe entries. totalhns 440, wore somewhat less than those of last yo-ir the decrease heing attributable to tho cold spring and oonsoquont backward BCason. In spito of tho unfavourable weather condttions the exhibits were well up to tho sUtij dard tho roso classes in particular drawing lnr"0 entries, and many of the blooms beiii„ of "cxcollent quality. Tho tables for Btagin,; were well arranged, and tho hall presented a vorv attractive appearance. Tho show was oncned by tho president (Mr K L. Jameson). Tho judging wak done by Mr W. A. Krasmnson with satisfaction to all. Ihourh tho day was somewhat inclement, with hoaVy showers of rain, thero was a good attendunco of thu public during tho afternoon. Afternoon tea, under the management of ,M.csdames IJ. C. Mai-farlano and P. ft. l-iearden, was provided in the Library J lull, and proved a satisfactory sourco of revenue. Results: — SECTION A—CUT FLOWERS. Antirrhinums, three bloorna: Kaiv.ara Mrs P. Alorsn Mrs J. L, Macfarlaue o. Twelve" blooms: Kaiwara 1. Ancmoneß, lhrco blonmsi; Kahwira .1, "Miss Polhill 3. Aquilcßias: lligbflcld I n_"d Mrs Carnation: Mn» T. 0. Robinson a. Kahwira ClarWia; MT's 0. W. Vu\gely J- Campanula; Mrs G. O. Rutherford. JJelplnniurn, uno: High field I, Kaiwara I', P. Moreo .*». Delphinium, thrco: Kaiwara U Hightield 2, Mru T. C. Robinson 3. Delphinium: Kauvara 1, IlijjhtjelrjL 2. Kri-oroo ; T- C. Uobinsou J, Jiishoo]d 2. Gladiolus: Kaiwara .1. Clui Hard i<u,: Mr?; S. IjO\vb 1 . GorauiuiTij;: Kaiwara 1, Mrs C. W. Geum: Mra T. C. Robinson X, M rt; 11. V. Hiatfc 2. .Mis:; Murgatroyd Iris, thr^o ktalks: Kaiwara I, IHglifield 2, Mrs 1!. bharpo IK JriG, odb rtalk: .Mtb Bethell t, Mrr» 11. }' ■ Ifiatt Miss MurgatroyJ 3 f .Mrs G. O. Rutherford 4. Lupinn, three spikes: Mr.'. W. llanmer Atkin.son 1. Mrr. Rethell K'»iwnra 3, Mre Tj. R. C. Maefarlano 4. Lupin*, six .-pikf.s: Miss J and -4, Mr;' U. AV. Hushes 2, Mra I'. R. C. Maefarlano a. T.ily: Kaiwara i, Mrs H. t'harpo Mrs <!. W. Dalget.y •'». Kemctia: Kaivcnra 1, Mrs J\ Hrerkon -2. Nasturtium: Mrs C. Mar.farlano J, Mm G. U. Rutherford 'J. Pansics: Mi h C. W. Daigcty J, Mm H. Palmer 2, Kaiwara 3, Kaiwara 1, Mm IU-tboll '2. Vhlox J)ru;nInolJdii•: llrfl .1. !<• Madarlaiio 1, Mrs '2. Vaflo loflaud poppicy, rmt to CAccod t%vc!vo blooms: Mra K. Ti. .Jameson 1, Mrs Hc»thc)l 2, Mrs )v. A. lloban «i. Kaiwara -f, Mre G. O. IviitLievforti T». Poppies, collection: tfirum: Mrs T. C. Kobinaon 1 and 2, Mrs K. A. Tlol'an r?. Poony: H I, Kni■whra 2. Koscf, rix \Hriclir.s: Mr« 1"). < Maufarlano 1, Miss U •l. three varieties: Mrs 1J). M.wfarlnno 1, Kaiwara 'J, M i\s T. C. nob!iio«>ii

•>, Mr-a R. GouUl 4. looses, ono Mrn IJ. C. Macfarlano 1, Mrs J. la. Macfairlano 2, Miss 13. White 3, Kaiwara i, Mr?. T. C. Robinsoit Champion roso: J--1. Roses, collection of twclv* % : 3, Mro T. C. Robinson 2. Rosps, thrro blooms: Mrs 0. W. J. Kaiwora Mir T. C. Robinson Mrs j). C'. -i, Mrs (i. O. Huthcrford r>. bc.mithree bloom?: Mr:* T. f. Rybmson 1, J>fra I>. Macfariane thr^e heath:, rambler or p:!lnr roso: Morsr 1, Mis D. C. ?, Mrs R V,'. Scliizanthijfl : P. Stocli: Miss Duncan I, Kaiwara '2. Sxcdt pea«, six varieties: 7'. Morse 1 and special, II i'jrhfield 2, Mrs G. Rcid 'A. Swoet poas, otib variety: I*. Mor;3o 1, 2, Mjb R*>idl .T. Sv. eet boot display: Hij?b l fi»»ld 1, L1»-j G. Reid 2. Williani: Mrs Pylo X and o, Mrs Jj- -• Verbenas: G. 2, Mrs R. h. Jameson 2, Highfield H. Violas: Mrs Palmer 1, Hiuhfield 2, H. P. Hiatt i>, Kaiwara •i. Collection cut flowers, twelve lundo. flisin separate vases : Kaiwara 1, Mrs G. i). Rutherford 2. Collection of flowering cbruVs: Kaiwnra 1, Mrs R. A. Hoban 2", 3. of any kind of flower not mentioned in ncliedulo: Kaiwara X and 3, Mrs G. O. Rutherford 2.

SECTION B POT PLANTS (OPEN). Fern, any variety: Kaiwora 1, Mrs Hill 2. Pot plant, fiow»ring: Kaiwara 1. Pot. plant, aspidistra: Airs Pj-Io 1. SECTION C—DECOR ATI VTE. Buttonhole: Miss A. Popplewell l, Mrs 2, Miss Tj. Hill S. Beet-arranged bowl of flowers: Mrs G. O. Rutherford 1 and special, Mrs Bethell 2, Miss Murgatroyd o, Mrs B. Murray 4. Decorated va3e : Mrs Bethell 1, Mrs W. Hanmer Atkinson 2, Mrs F. Davison 3, Mrs B. Murray 4. Bestarranged bowl of roses; Miss Stubl.s 1 and speciul, Miss !•;. D. Jfobinson 2. Yirtorian Ifia.ll 1 and ep«-ia!, Mrs Polhill 2, Mr 3 G. O. Rutherford Mrs G. Iteid 4. Decorated basket: G. Cono J, ' l3 ■ Breckon 2. Decorated raantelpicco: Mre G. O. Rutherford 1. Miss E. D. Robinson 2. Decorated table: Miss Hanmer Atkinson 1, Miss U. D. Robinson 2, Mrs G. O. Rutherford 3. Shower bouquet: Miss A I opplcwell 1.

SECTION D—CHILDREN'S CLASSES. Buttonhole: Jean Ponplewell 1. Collection of wild flowers, greatest variety; Max Cono 1. Ellen Jameson 2. C. Rutherford 3.

SECTION E—AMATEURS. Antirrhinum, eiz blooms: Mrs P Morso }; s , Rpi<l 2 . 11. F. Hiatt 3, Mrs C. >V. DalßCty 4. AquUegins: Mm R. A. Hoban 1 Mrs I'. Brecl<on 2, Mrs G. Reid Delphiniums: R. Smith 1. Geraniums: Mrs R. A. Urban 1, Mrs C. W. Dalgcty <2. Gaillardias: Mr* W. Coles 1, Mrs G. Reid Larkspur: Mrs C. W. Dalgety 1. pansies: Mrs Marnier 1 anil 2, Mrs R. A. Iloban •T. 1 entstemon : Mrs B. Murray 1. RosesR. Smith i, Mrs C. W. Dalgety 2. Mrs R A. Iloban 3. Mrs E. Roberts 4. Champion rnac: Mr 3R. A. Iloban 1 and 3, Mrs K. Chnppell 2. Collection of roses: Mrs R A* Hoban 1, Mrs 13. Murray 2 Sweet peas:' . Morse 1. NoM Shelley 2. Sweet peas six varieties: P Morso 1, 2, and 3. Violas'Mrs R. A. Iloban 1, Mrs W. Coles 2. Verbenas: Mrs 1?. I;. Jameson J, Mrs L R G Macfarlane 2, Mrs G. Reid !5. Collection" of cut flowers: Mrs Polhill 1, Mrs G. Jclfs Mr 3 R. A. Iluban 3.

Tho Association 'k Silver Challcnen Cup Tvith a miniature rup for most points in Section A, was won by Kr.iwara. TJio Ivaiwara Vase, for most points in Section t, (amateurs), to be won three times, v.-as won by Mrs It. A. Hoban, for tho second time, with 2S points. Mr P. Morso bcinr tho runner-up ivith 17 points ,^ rr . r> ; Rogers's trophy for best collef lion of cut flowers (open) was iron by Kaiwara, and Mr K. Hitchcock's trophv for best collection of cut flowers (amateurs') ■was won by Miss Polliill.