FLOWER SHOW

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21404, 21 February 1935, Page 10

FLOWER SHOW

FENDALTON DISPLAY GOOD EXHIBITION AFTER POOR SEASON The third annual flower show of the Fendalton parish was opened in St. Barnabas' schoolroom yesterday afternoon. Though the entries had dropped from 530 last year to 430 this season, all who visited the show were amazed at the freshness and vigour of the blooms. A domestic section was introduced this 'year, and some of the exhibits reached a very high standard. The biggest drop was in the gladiolus section, as the early season found many exhibitors with very few blooms to show. The decorative bowls and vases were exceptional, in the opinion of one of the judges, Mrs E. L. King. Messrs H. L. Darton and M. J. Barnett, who decided most of the flower and vegetable classes, were pleasantly surprised by the standard reached, and remarked on the popularity of the tomato section, in which there had been 24 entries. The show will continue this afternoon and will conclude in the evening with an auction of produce and flowers. Before asking Mrs F. M. Warren to declare the show open, the Rev. F. B. Redgrave, vicar of the parish, said that it was only through the efforts of an energetic committee that it had been possible to hold the show. It encouraged the upkeep and maintenance of gardens, which made Fendalton one of the beauty spots of Christchurch. Any surplus money that was made from the show would be devoted to the home mission fund. He was more than satisfied with the display, and the dahlias, particularly in the giant decorative section, were very impressive. Mrs Warren expressed her thanks for being asked to open the show. The exhibits appeared to her to be very good, as the season had been so very dry. The judges were:—Gladiolus, dahlia, cut flowers, fruit, and vegetables, Messrs H. L. Darton and M. J. Barnett; cookery, Miss Rennie; needlework, Mrs M. E. Lyons; children's drawing, Mr H. F. Penlington; decorative, Mrs E. L. King and Mrs Arthur Stewart. The awards were: — GLADIOLI Six varieties (3): L. A. Stone 1, J. J. Gain 2. Threo spikes (1): L. A. Stone 1. Ono spiko (4): L. A. Stono 1, R. S. D. Harman 2. Primulinus hybrids, three varieties (3) : L A. Stone 1. It. H. Baldwin 2. Vaso or bowl of Fix spikes (2): S. L. Holmes 1. Ono spike seedling (1): L. A. Stone 1. DAHLIAS Twelve varieties (1):' L. 15. Hurt 1. Six dncorativo (3) : .L Rodger 1. Throe decorative (8): J. Rodger 1 and 2. One decorative (8): J. Rodger- 1, S. L. Holmes 2. Three cactus (1): Mrs E. Hammond 1. One cactus (3): L. T. K. Allison 2. Six charm dahlias (2): Mrs E. Hammond 1. Three charm dahlias CI): Mrs R. T. Tosswill 1. One charm dahlia (5) : L. T. IC. Allison 1 and 2. Six pompon dahlias (1): Mrs E. Hammond 1. Ono pompon dahlia (5): Miss A. M. Beckett 1, L. T. K. Allison 2. CUT FLOWERS ■Collection of shrubs or berries (1): T. Evans 1. Antirrhinums (6) : Miss M. Halsey 1, J. E. Yates 2. African marigolds (7): J. E. Yates 1, L. B. Hart 2. French marigolds (5): Mrs A. E. Hobbs 1, Mrs C. E. Fowke 2. Marguerite carnations (3): G. A. Heath 1, J. J. Cain 2. Cliabaud carnations (•1) : J. J. Cain 1, C. Vincent 2. Shasta or marguerite daisies (1): Miss A. M. Beckett 1. Hvdrangeas (3) : J. E. Yates 1, T. Evans 2. Violas (1): R. 11. Baldwin 1. Zinnias (4:) Mrs L. Stevens 1, T. Chapman 2. Petunias (7): Miss AVehley 1, Mrs G. A. M. Ililson 2. Cut flowers, outdoor grown (9) : Mrs IT. B. Lane 1. Mrs E. P. Stock 2, L. B Hart v h c. Annuals (5): J. E. Yates 1, F B. Mulholland 2. Any other outdoor-

grown flowers (14): E Millton 1, J. E. Yates 2, Mrs A. E. Lnttrell v h c. Verbena (5): Mrs C. E. Fowke 1. Miss A. Gresson 2. Gaillardins (2): R. S. Hardwicko 1. Sweet peas, three vases (2) : J. K. Yates 1. Miss M. Halsey 2. Sweet peas, six vases (1) : J. K. Yates ]. Asters (3): Mrs Vincent 1, Mrs T. Evans 2. Scabious (2): Mrs Vincent 2. Geraniums (2): Mrs R. G. Hamilton 1. DECORATIVE CLASSES Victorian posy (f!) : Miss S. Meares 1. Mrs R. T. Tosswill 2, Miss 51. Halsey v h c. Vase (17): Mrs E. Millton 1. Mrs Bullock 2, Mrs G. Pcrrott v h c. Bowl (15): Mrs R. T. Tosswill 1, Mrs J. B. Bullock 2, Mrs G. 0. Clarkson and Mrs K. M. Gresson v h c. Vase, children (5): Ruth Hamilton 1 and. v h r, Dorothy Allison 2. Wild flowers, children (3): Dorothy Allison 1, A. Gourlay POT PLANTS Fuchsia (J!) : O. W. Perrott 1 and 2. Befronia (-1): Mrs M. Shnnd 1, G. W. Perrott 2 and v h c. Fern (2)': G. W. Perrott 1. VEGETABLES Potatoes, three varieties, threo of each (1): J. J. Cain 1. Five potatoes (4): ,T. J. Cain 1, T. D. Hnrman 2. Peas, 12 pods (2): F. B. Mulholland 1 and 2. Rhubarb (6): H. C. Hurst 1, the Rev. F. B. Redgrave 2. Cabbage (3): F.l B. Mulholland 1 and 2. Pumpkin (4) : R. A. Baldwin 1, Mrs E. J. Chennells 2. Marrow (10): R. H. Baldwin 1, T. IT. Bruce 2. Cucumber (6) : J. E. Yates 1 and 2. Beet (9): T. Chapman 1, F. B. Mulholland 2. Carrots (7): T. Evans 1, V. R. Mulholland 2. Parsnips (5): IT. G. Hurst 1. T. Evans 2. Turnips (3): J. J. Cain 1, F. B. Mulholland 2. Runner beans (7): J. J. Cain 1, T. Evans 2. Dwarf, beans (5): .T. J. Cain 1, F. B. Mulholland 2. Lettuce (5): Mrs E. J. Chennells 1, J. J. Cain 2. Onions (2): Mrs E. Ashby 1, Miss W. I\. Boulnois 2. Collection (4): J. J. Cain 1, Mrs Meares 2. FRUIT Dessert apples, two varieties, three of each (4): F, P. Beckett 1, T. D. Harman 2. Culinary apples, two varieties, three of each (5) : J. E, Yates 1 and 2. Five dessert apples (7): J. E. Yates 1, T. Evans 2. Five culinary apples (10): J. E. Yates 1 and 2. Five pears (5) : F. P. Beckett 1, C. J. Maddren 2. Fivo peaches (6): G. M. Perrott I,* C. <T. Maddren 2. Fivo nectarines (8) : T. Chapman 1, L. T. K. Allison 2. plums (4) : T. Evans 1. V. P. Beckett: 2. Five tomatoes (24): | v . T. K. Allison 1, T. H. Beckett 2, Miss Harman y h. c. '

DOMESTIC Fruit cako (1): Mrs Redgrave 2. Ginger cake (2) : Mrs T. Evans 1, Mrs Redgrave 2. Sponge cako (5): Mrs E. T. Stock 1, Mrs Gourlay 2, Miss Inman 3. Nut bread (1): Mrs Redgrave 1. Jam sponge (0): Mrs 0. E. Evans 1, Mrs E. P. Stock 2, Miss E. G. Fauze v h c. Shortbread (5): Miss Fauze 1, Mrs Allison 2, Mrs G. Perrott v h c. Plain scones (7): Mrs Harris 1, Miss P. Wright 2, Mrs R. Hamilton v h c. Mixed cakes (1): Miss P. Wright 1. Biscuits (1) : Mrs Allison 1. Savouries (1) : Miss 1). Redgrave 1. Three pots of jam (7) : Miss F. Sheard 1, Mrs T. Evans 2, Mrs G. Perrott v h c. Preserved fruit (5) : Miss E. Sheard 1, Mrs L. Stevens 2, Mrs G. Perrott v h c. Marmalade (2) : Mrs A. F. Wright 1, Mrs 0. E. Evans 2. Child's frock (2): Allison Gourlay 1. Pair of socks (1): Mrs Yates 1. Pullover (5): Miss P. Wright 1, Mrs C. E. Evans 2. Plain sowing (3): Miss L. Moore 1. Eancywovlc in colour (9) : Miss C. Mulcock 1, Mrs Allißon 2, Miss M, Kesteven 3. Eancywork in white (4): Miss C. Mulcock 1, Mrs 0. E. Evans 2. CHILDREN'S CLASSES (Under Eight Years) Kettle holder (2): Beatrice Hamilton 1, Joyce Matthews 2. (Under 16 Years) Tray cloth (2): Misa Joan Hughes 1, Miss L. Moore 2. Map of New Zealand Miss R. Hamilton 1.