FLOWER SHOW

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21387, 1 February 1935, Page 8

FLOWER SHOW

GLADIOLI AND DAHLIAS ANNUAL DISPLAY (,()OI) 81.00.MS IX SPITE OF BAD WEATHER \l„,t of liif judges arid many hoiti- (■ ; ;ti:i',.-is approached the annual • and dahlia show of the Can'.■•rhtirv Horticultural Society, which , :n the old art gallery yester- (■•!•.. v. ith tears that the hoi. dry v oat !jer in Canterbury during the last -, u tiiree months would have ; tlie blooms for exhibition. But t .ey were very pleasantly surprised, jl:,tries in most classes were fewer ■ i,h;i last year, but the quality «ener:r!v v.-as hi£h. One judne said he had j i'l expected to anything half as ,ri(t as the best exhibits in his sectarn Tiv.- outstanding flowers were the /:iad:oii. They were arranged round 'iirce ;-ides of the gallery and theii ;na!:v colours, seen in a mass, were very' miprcsstve. Next in numerical i-trcr.uih wci'c the dahiias and cut i!owers. Competition lor pot-plants rind decorative llowers was not as a.s usual, but the special disjjla.vo were outstanding. Th.e premier blooms were:- --Gladiolus: M-edimg raised under number by D. :.l. : •!111. New Brighton: primulinus j:vbr'd. B. H- Baldwin's Golden Amb'.r; dahlia. J. E. Granger's Eagle Bock Wonder; charm dahlia, L. B. Han's Da/.-le: cactus dahlia, 1.. B. Hart s Mrs Tittrington. OfTicial Opening "i'iie .-how was otlicially opened by the prc.-uient, Sir K. Heaton Rhodes. He >ai(S everyone was most agreeably surprised at the quality of the blooms. When lie had been asked to open the show, he had thought it would not be n cciv good one, but the exhibits . howed the growers must have gone to much trouble. He was not saying' the show was as good as others had been, because the entries were fewer, but i here were some very line blooms and special exhibits. Some marvellous (lowers had been shown among the gladioli. •i do not know whether growers are going to increase the size of gladioli," he said. "If they are, I do not know what will become of the flowers. There :s overlapping now. We hope, however. that they will go on increasing the colouring." Sir Heaton thanked those who had made special exhibits, and presented the cups won.

Triumph lor (ilatlioli "The show proves that the gladiolus can be shown in true exhibition form m spite of bad weather," said the judge of the gladioli, Mr E. E. Wiltshire. "Many of the growers deserve much credit, for their blooms show great cultural skill. I had expected nothing half as good as the best blooms are." It might be, he said, that the hot weather had reduced the number of exhibition flowers to each grower. At any rate, the competition in the larger classes was not so keen as usual, but in the classes for 12 blooms and fewer the quality was excellent and the competition strong. The variety known as Miss New Zealand, which had been very prominent lately was exhibited in good condition. It would probably be at its host to-day, when the show will be ( oncluded. Several of the newer varieties from the world's best raisers were also to be seen. Notable 'among I hem was Centenary Triumph, raised in Victoria and named in honour of the Melbourne Centenary celebrations. It was exhibited by Mr A. E. Hooper.

Seedlings raised lfecally seemed to be better every season. Some of them were among the finest blooms in the show. The smoky shades were becoming more popular, and there were some very unusual combinations of colours. While they did not appeal to everyone, they showed the almost unlimited range of colouring it was possible to produce in gladioli. Another popular bloom was the large flowered Picardy. With its charming apricot, pink, and cream, it seemed to be finding much favour with florists and decorators, and had an additional advantage in being easy to propagate. [l. was raised in Canada and an excellent specimen was shown by Mr G. T. Taylor, of Avonside. Few Blue Flowers Of the lew blue gladioli, Pelegrina, raised in Germany and exhibited by Dr. A. C. McKillop, was the best. Another of similar shade and one that was being seen for the first time at any show in Christchureh was Barber's Blue, exhibited by Mr W. R. Toon. Of the white blooms, the Mammoth White were the best. These showed much attention, for they were pure. In dry weather, they were usually flecked with pink. The premier primulina hybrid was ideal for type. The flowers were not too large and were branching, so that ihey had good decorative value. Mr M. J. Barnett, who judged the dahlias and cut flowers, was pleased, i specially with the annual phlox, which were very clean, healthy flowci s Competition among the cut floweis, particularly the carnations, was good, but the dry winds had blemished the dahlias. Petunias m erned to be becoming more popular. The weather had been bad for defurative flowers, said Mrs E. L. King, the judge of the decorative section, and this was probably the reason why the entries generally were not so good usual. The outstanding exhibit was bow! of flowers by Miss M. Nixon. The presentation boxes had been arranged well, and the children's posies ;md baskets were good, but the i ouquets were inclined to be smothered with greenery. The fruit and vegetables were good, considering the season. Special Displays One <•>! the features of the show was i ; i.- display of dahlias by Mr J. E. (narmer, of Timaru. It included all :ne latest varieties, and it was generally agreed that the blooms were as j:iir peri'c-ct as any seen in Christ- < •, l iurch. They were large and had re•■■nrlrablv good texture, form, and i .:rit vof colour. The premier dahlia, Kugk' Rock Wonder, was among them, ; u,-,s al:.o an exceedingly dainty dahlia, which attracted much ; - oution It was yellow, flushed with p nk, and closely resembled some of : ■.r- newer typos of water lilies. Another ni"... c'.ivc display of dahlias -..a -taged bv Messrs A. J. Shatter : 'id Son, Palinerston North. It was nnlortunatc that some of the blooms had not travelled very well. The first thing visitors to the show m>c is a large display of greenery, which had been arranged by Mr A. Gibson, of Marshland road. Standing opposite the entrance, it consists of 000 plants, and is set out artistically and to the best advantage. It was stated, by officers of the society that it was one of the best nurserymen's exhibits of fern and pot plants at any .show in Christchureh. Mr W. Lawrence, of Richmond, also made an impressive display. It consisted of 100 vases of petunias, each vase containing a different variety.

Prize List The prize list was as follows: POT PLANTS OPEN f Judge: Mr A. K. Wilson.) Specimen fern (3) : Mrs M. Cowan I, I). Ij. Johns 2, Miss Boyd v h c. Three streptocarpi (1): D. L. Johns 1. A MATE UK Specimen tern (8): Mrs M. Cowan J. D. 1.. Johns 2. Specimen plant, other than fern (3): R. H. Baldwin 1, IX L. Johns 2. DAHLIAS OPEN (Judges: Messrs M. .1. BarnetC and J. Ale--I'herson.) Three varieties cactus (6): Ij. B. Hart 1. Mrs \V. Brown 2. Three varieties hybrid cactus (5): Bayliss and Sons L and 2. Giant decorative (8): E. B. H.u-t 3, Bayliss and •Sons 2. Garden decorative (H) : Bayliss and Sons 1. Six vases pompom dahlias (t>): G. T. Tayjor 1. L. B. Hart 2. Six varieties charm dahlias (3): L. B. Hart 3, Bayliss and Sons 2. AMATEUR Giant decorative, three varieties <•>) : K. H. Baldwin 1, Mrs \Y. D. Morgan 2, Mrs 0. Maginuess v h c. Giant decorative, six varieties (2): Mrs W. Brown 1. Throe, cactus or hybrid cactus (3): Mrs 0. Maginuess I. Three pompom dahlias (2): Mrs C. Maginncss 1, T. A. N. Johnston 2. NOVICE CLASSES Giant decorative (") : R. 11. Maid win I. Mrs M. Morgan 2. Charm dahlias (1): G. 11. Battersby 1. PREMIER BLOOMS "Mrs Tittington": L. li. Marl. Giant decorative, "Eagle Rock Wonder : J. E. Granger. I'ompom, "Sunrise": 'l'. A. N. Johnston. Charm, "Daszle": L. B. Hart. Best large flowered, "Eagle Rock Wondcr": J. Ji. Granger. Best small flowered, "Sunrise"; T. A. N. Johnston. GLADIOLI OPEN (Judge: Mr E. K Wiltshire.) Twelve vases, distinct varieties (2): Dr. McKillop 3, C. Moir 2. Collection of IS varieties (t): Dr. McKillop 1. Collection of 15 spikes, five colours (2): Dr. MeKillop 1. Collection of .12 spikes l>r. McKillop 1, w. R, Toon 2, J. S. Millar (I)unedin) v h c. Collection of nine spikes (2): C. 11. Moir J, Dr. McKillop 2. _ Six spikes 12): A. E. Hooper 1, C. H. Moir 2. Six spikes, smoky (1): Dr. McKillop .1, C. H. Moir 2. Three spikes, red (2): Dr. McKillop 1, C. H. Moir 2. Three spikes, white (I): Dr. McKillop 1. Three spikes, pink (4): Dr. McKillop 1, W. R. Toon 2, C. H. Moir v h c. Three spikes, blue (1): Dr. McKillop 1. Three spikes, any colour not specitied in the live iireeeding classes (2): C. H. Moir 2. One spike, red (>) : Dr. McKillop 1. w. R. Toon 2, J. S. Millar v h c One spike, white (G): S. D. McDonald (Dunedin) 1, S. D. McDonald 2, Dr. McKillop v h c. One spike, pink (i): T. Taylor 1, J. S. Millar 2. W. R. loon V h c. One spike, any colour not spec; ie<i in the abovo four classes (7): ,T. S. Millar 1, A. K. Hooper W. B. Toon v n c. Prim ulinus hybrids (1): W. R. I'" 0 " '■ Seedling gladiolus (2): S. D. McDonald !. Vase or bowl of 12 spikes, any colour (•>): W. R. Toon 1, and 2, Dr. McKillop v li c. Rasket of 12 spikes (1): W. R. Toon . One spike, "Hinemoa" (6): AV. li. Toon l. \ E. Hooper 2. One spike, "Marmora (2) : C. IT. Moir 1, J. S. Millar 2 Onspike "Kmile Aubrnn" (4): Dr. McKillop I, A\*. R. Tuon 2, C. 11. Moir vh c. One spike, "Mrs S A. Errev" (111: W. li. Toon 1. Ono spike, "Red Lorv" (-1): J. S. Millni' 1, Dr. McKillop 2. Ono spike. "Our Selection" (!!): C. 11. Moir 1, <T. S. Millar v h c. Ono spike, "Queen Mnry" f. r >): A\. Ti. 1 1 ,T S. Millar 2. One spike, "Coryphee (3): A. E. Hooper I. One spike, "Coinmnnder Koelil" (2): J. S. Millar J, ' . Moir 2. SEEDLING CLASSES

Three spikes (2): D. M. Hill 1. J. S lar 2 Three distinct varieties (H): J>. ji ill l, J. S. Millar" 2. Two distinct varieties (-1): D. M. Hill 1. One variety, one spike (8): D. M. IliU 1. G. Lewis 2. 1 i'"e distinct varieties primulinus n> bruls [-'• w' i; Toon 1, c. 11. Moir 2. IViinulinus h\ brid, one spike (■',): C. H. Moir 1. Dr. McKillop 2. Primulinus hybrids, decoiatm' —Threo spikes, distinct varieties D. M. Ilill 1, c. H. Moir 2. Three spikes, one variety (1): C. 11. Moir 1. (iriindillora I'riniulinus —Three spikes, distinct varieties (1)' Dr. McKillop 3, J. S. Millar 2. One variety, one spike («.* : A. E. Hooper 1. A. E. Hooper 2. AMATECU Nine spikes, distinct varieties (2): I). M. Hill 1, L. Blackler 2. Six vases, distnp t varieties (1): L. Blackler 1. Six f •'* • distinct varieties (I): !'• Blackler I. Lliiee spikes, distinct varieties E- Blackler 1 and 2. One spike red (7): E. Blackler 1, M. Pryce Jones 2, (t. IT. S. Bnden v u c. One spike, pink (<>): Eee 1, P. A. Tavlor 2, L. Blackler. v h c. One spike, white (-4): M. Pryco Jones 1, I- Blackler 2, (i. H. S. Boden v li c. One spike, yellow or cream (0): E- Blackler 1, W. C. l.ec 2, U. H. S. Boden v h c. Ono spike, any colour not- specified in above four classes (Dj- I, Blackler I, M. I'ryco Jones 2, I. A. Taylor v h c. One spike, "Hinemoa" (2): li. tv. 2, K. If. v h c. One spike, "Marmora" (5): E. Blackler 1, li. 11. Baldwin 2, M. Pryce Jones v U c. Ono spike, "Emile. Aubrnn" (2): K. R. .Munro 1, E'. Blackler 2. due spike, "Mrs S. A. Errey" (1): E. Blackler 2. One spike, "Jessie." (1): E. Blackler 2. Onu spike. "lied Eery" (1 ) : Blackler I. Primulinus hybrids, three varieties (2): E. Blackler 1, R. H. Baldwin 2. Primulinus hybrids, one variety (2): L. Blackler 1, lilt. Baldwin 2. Grandiflora Priinuliuus, distinct varieties (2) : T. A. N. Johnston 1.

NOVICE CLASSICS Six spikes, distinct varieties (2): Miss N. Forsey 1, A. T. Williamson 2. Three spikes, distinct varieties (5) : A. T. Johns 1, Miss N. Forsey 2, A. T. Williamson v h c. One spike, red (2): A. T. Johns 1, Miss N. Forsey 2. One spike, white (2): A. T. Williamson 1. N. Forsey 2. One spike, pink (4) : E. L. Rice 1, Mrs A. G. Rawlinson v h e. One spike, any colour not specified in j lie above three classes (5) : K. J ■ One vase Primulinus hybrids, one variety (1): A. T. Williamson 1. UKGIXXKRS' CLASSES Large-flowered, distinct varieties (I): )■'. 11. liatlersby I. Onn spike,> large-flowered (3): 0. 11. liattersby .1. One spike, red G H Battersbv 2. One spiko, white (1): «' H Battersbv 1. One spike, any colour except red or white (2): G. H. Battersby J. I'll EMI KB BLOOMS Best !a ige flowered gladiolus: D. M. Hill. '•Seedling." ~ Primnlinus hybrid: li. H. Baldwin, "Golden Amber.'' Championship blue ribbon lor best largeflowered gladiolus in ilie show: J». M. Hill, '' Seedling. CUT FLOWERS OPEN (Judges: Messrs M. J. Barnett and .J. Mcpherson. ) Collection of outdoor-grown cut flowers (*j) : .Sir K. Heaton Rhodes 1, L. B. Hart 2. Collection o£ flowering shrubs and berries, out-door 510W11 (1): Sir K. Ileaton Rhodes 1. Twelve' roses, distinct varieties (1): Is. ( I.lovd I. Six roses, distinct varieties (1): It. Lloyd 1. Twelve vases petunias, not less jliun nine varieties (-) : W. it. Graham 1, 11. E. Otley 2. Collection ot petunias (I): \V. M. Graham i-. Liliums, one variety (1;: 11. lieid 1. All-lean marigolds, three orange, three lemon i 1) : G. A. Heath 2. French marigolds, .six vases (1): Sir Jt. Heaton Rhodes i. Anv flower not provided for in schedule (o): Mrs .1. Foster J. P. A. Taylor J. Any new or noteworthy flower not provided for in the schedule (-1) : Miss A. B. Cox 1, Sir R. Heaton Rhodes 2. Marguerite or chabaud carnations, six vases, distinct colours (rO: T. A. X. Johnston 1, J. Cain 2. Marguerite or chabaud carnations, three vases, dTstinet colours ('••) : T. A. N. Johnston 1. J. Cain 2. Shasta daisies (.1;: L. ii. JTarl 1. Collection of hydrangeas (1): •I. K. Otley 1. Mnntbretia (3): Airs V. Dunlop I and 2. Zinnias (2): Mrs Kawle 1, L. B. Hart 2. A. MATE UK Nine kinds outdoor-grown cut flowers (I!): Mrs V. Dunlop 1, Mrs C. Morgan '2. Collection of annuals (o): E. L- Rice 1 and \> Antirrhinums (1): J. L. Beeba 1. Liliums (5): H. E. Otley 1 Mrs O. M. .Miller 2. African marigolds (4): Mrs 11. Jieid 1, Mrs H. J. Quarrell 2. French mart"•olds (0): Mrs C. Maginness 1, Mrs J. Foster l>, Mrs J. Borgfeldt v h c. Salpi"lossin (4) : J. L. Beech J. and 'J. Phlox drummondii (12): Mrs J. Borgfeldt 1, Mrs li. S. Wilson 2, Mrs J. E- Prendergast v h c. N'emesia (2): C. K. Ingold 3, Mrs J. Foster 2. Shasta daisies (11): Mrs 11. p'eid 1 Mrs A. G. Rawlinson 2. Annual scabious (4): Miss G. McDowell 1, Mrs H. G Wilson 2. Perennial scabious (•>) . 1. A* Tavlor 1, Mrs E. Jcrard 2. Gaillardias (2): Mrs 10. Jerard 1. Mrs C. Maginness 2. Zinnias (4): J. E- Prendergast t and 2. Diantlius (:i) : Mrs G. McOow'ell 1, -\ ,rs . C - Maginness 2. Verbenas (C): Mrs C. Maginness I, Mrs 11. Wilson 2. Redbeckia (->: Mrs J. Borgfeldt 1, Mrs J. Foster 2. One vase coreopsis ( ;1 »): A. Heath 1, Mrs J. Borgfeldt 2. Petunias (5): P. A. laylor 1 (7 H Boden 2. Roses. 12 distinct varieties '(I) : U. Lloyd 1. slx varieties (•>)• H l.lovd 1. Mrs E. Jerard 2. Marguerite or chabaud carnations, six vases (1): T A. N. Johnston 1. Marguerite or chabaud carnations, three vases (2): T. A. N. Johnston 1, G. A. Heath 2. Tree ot perpetual carnations (1): Mrs J. Borgfeldt 1. NOVICE Six distinct kinds outdoor-grown cut flowers (2): E. L. Rice 1, Mrs H. J. Quarrell 2. DECORATIVE SECTION OPEN (Judge: Mrs E. L. Kins.) floral decoration for dinner table (jj: Mrs Coweli I. Miss Dunlop l->a.-kci .if fruit and flowers (4): Miss M'-.M nrray 1, Miss V. Dunlop 2, Airs Faith v h c. Pre-

smitatiou box of Hovers (4): llis* M - Klxo f I. Mrs Faith 2, -Mrs A. Rawlinson v 1 c. Decorated cushion (•!) : Mrs <•»»> 1 and -• H„atin S bowl (6): Airs Mxm. 1 . Mrs I. Wass - Bowl ot flowers <'■>)■ Miss -M. Vivon 1, Miss K. '<• Preston 2. Mrs E .1 erard v hc. Mrs 0. M. Miller 1, <'■ Hat.cl )>osv (0) : Mrs l'uiu'll 1, Miss McMun.iy Two vases of flowers (4): Miss M. -Nixon I Mrs Cowell v li <-. Bowl of dahlias (.5). Miss M. Nixon 2, Mrs J. K. Cowell v h c Bouquet of flowers (-1). Mis .T. E. C w " Mrs Guv v h r. Victorian posy. for cirls or bovs under IB Miss'.loan Koosfer 1. Miss P. Fleming Miss S. Guy v h c. Decorated basket of flowers for ftnOs " l.ov* under IB (4): Miss J. loster 1, MisI'. Fleming 2. Miss S. Watson v h I' oral decorations for dinner table, girls or boys under Ifi Miss .loan ioMer 1. M.a»< Shona AV.itson 2. One vase of flowers for table, pirls or boys under in (5): Miss Kliona Watson 1 and 2, Miss .1. 1 osii v ll r.

Sl'liClACi CLASSES Presentation box oC flowers ('■)): Hiss Xi\on 1. Mrs K. Kino 2, Miss M r.Murray V h c. Vase of dahlias (3) : -Miss i\'ixon 2. FRUIT (.Judges: Messrs C. IX Marks anil 1-'. A. ■Tones.) Dessert apples (I) : Sir Ji. Healnn Khodes 1. Culinary apples Sir J!, lieatuu Jthodes I. J. .luster 1!. Peaches (1): Mis< McMurra.v 1. J'lums (I): Sir K. lleaton Khodes 1, •). Foster 'J. Toinat <>es. one variety (10): Mrs Jiavie J aii'l 2. Tomatoes, three "varieties (1): Sir Ji. llettlon Khodes 1. \ IJCET.Uii.ES OPEN (Judges: Messrs C. Murks and H. A. Jones.) Collection of vegetables (2) : .1. Bytield 1, \Y. 31. Graham 2. Potatoes, three varieties, white (2): J- Cain L, \V. M. Graham 2. Potatoes, six white (11): J. Cain 1, W. M. (irahani 1!. Potatoes, six red (ti): 11. J. Watts 1, J. Cain 2. Peas (5): Mrs J. K. Cowell 1, J. K. Covell 2. PJmbarb (.10): >f Reid 1, W. Ji. Toon 2. Cabbage (2): F. B. Mulholland 2. Cauliflower (J): J. Bytield 2. Vegetable marrows ((>): Mrs L. Lewis 1, W. le C'omte 2. Carrots, one variety, long W. M. Graham 2. Carrots, one variety, short (fi): Mrs TI. ,T. Watts J. C. K. Insold 2. Turnips (2): .J. Cain 1. B. Mulhollan.l 2. Heel, ttirnipriMited (■-): I''. I!. Mniholland I. W. Toon 2. J>et, lunv; (.2): J. Cain 2. JUinner

beans (8): W. le Comte .L and 2. French beans (S) : H. »L Watts 1 and 2. Collection of beans (1)* «T. Byfield~2. Collection of salads (1): Mrs »L K. Cowell 1. Lettuce CJ) : Mrs C. Washiness J,'A. J. Rawlinson 'J. Onions (8) : Mrs L. Lewis 1, E. Fine 2. Onions, six heaviest (2): Mrs E. Fine 1. \Y\ le Comte 2. Cucumbers, indoor-grown (4) : Sir 11. Healon Rhodes 1, \V. R. Toon 'J. Cucumbers, outdoor-grown (10)" W. K. Toon 1, W. le Comte 2, Mrs Fi. Fine •>. Vegetable, any olher variety (5): R. H. Baldwin J, •!. Cain 2. special PiazKs Special prizes were awarded as follows: Sutton Cup. for most points vegetable section: J. Cain. Harold Gardiner I roj*hy, for 15 spikes of gladioli: T)r. A. C. McKillop. Petersons, Mil., Cup. for 12 spikes of srladioli: Dr. A. C. McKillop.

Gladioli Growers' Cup. for nine spikes gladioli grown by amateur: ]). M. Hill. Armstrong Cup, for most points in open gladioli classes: Dr. A. C. McKillop. DAHLIA AND CUT FLOWER SHOW At a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Horticultural Society, held at the old Art Gallery last evening, the proDosal to hold a special dahlia and cut flower show Was confirmed. The show will be held in the rooms of the Automobile Association on Thursday and Friday. February 21 and 22. There will be 54 sections in all, 29 for dahlias (open, amateur and novice), 19 for cut flowers, one vegetable, and five decorative sections. The chairman, Mr L. B. Hart, said that this would be the first show of its kind held by the N society. though similar shows had been held in Auckland and in Australia. ' The dahlia show would be an annual fixture; it

was made necessary because the ordinary show was rather early to secure a ,good profusion of blooms, although this year there were 47 entries where there had been none three years ago. It was expected that there would be special exhibits from Palmerston North and Timaru growers at the forthcoming show. Entries would close on February 13.