FLOWER SHOW.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1358, 8 February 1912, Page 6

FLOWER SHOW.

KARORI AND MA KARA DISPLAY. Yesterday afternoon the annual Karori and Makara Flower Show was opened in the Parochial Hall, at Karori, by Mr. Cathie, Mayor of Karori, iu the unavoidable of Mr. Bell, M.P. There was a good attendance, and the entries were of exceedingly good quality, both in the amateur and professional classes. An excellent display of pot plants was to be seen at one end of tho room, sent in by Mr. M'Laehlan, and they were the more eli'cctivo by reason of their arrangement. Above them were to bo seen a novel feature in the way (if ferns sprouting out from roots cut in the form of monkeys, tortoises, birds, and other uncommon shapes. They had come from Japan, and wero also among the collection sent in by Mr. M'Laehlan. A particularly fine exhibition of hybrid gladioli had been sent in by Mr. "(V. M. Jackson, of \ ogeltown. magnificent in size and many of them being of new shades of colouring. "Lead light" was one of these, and another was "Imogen," dark red almost verging on magenta, and with beau,tilul markings on the petals. A special prize for the best collection of gladioli given by Mr. Jackson, was won bv Sir Cook who sent in some good varieties'. Another beautiful collection of pot plants was that sent in for exhibition by Mr. J' earn, among them being ?omo beautiful begonias, particularly the Flcur dn Chrysanthemum (pink, and like its namesake). Another excellent display ol_ pot pbnts (for exhibition only) was that ot :Ur. Jjradiicek, begonias agnin beinf a special feature among then;. Mr Jav judged the vegetables and pot plants, and Miss Cooper the cut flowers. Both imWs expressed the opinion (hat it was the best all-round show that (hey had wen in regard to the quality of (lie exhibits. The produce was judged by Mrs. Cathie, who was presented with a beautiful bouquet bv one of lhc small visitors at tho show. J. here were eight decorated tables, the pn>:e-winners to bo decided by popular V • , !le ,P mos for the children's gardens will also be decided to-dav. Mrs ' Dustm and Mrs. Dix were in charge of the tearoom, and Miss Henderson of the sweet stall. To-night tho flowers and plants sent in for sale will be disposed ot by auction, and the money realised bv the show and the sale will R0 towards the church funds, after all expanses havo been deducted. Tho Rev. A. L. Han=cll !? ~l c l)™ si <lPiit of the society and Mr. b. \v. Aaanis tho secretary. PRIZE WINNERS. Sunday School Children.—Flowerin" pot plant: Miss 13. Atkin. D Sunday School Children's Competition (gentleman s buttonhole)— Under 11 yearsMiss Vida Frost, 1; Miss Cissio Jennings' I. Over 11 years: Miss Ethel Roberts 1 Open Competition for Children under , , y . rai ;s-komiuet : Miss Elsio Sunlev. Buttonhole: Hilda Edmonds, 1; Mi'ss Kathleen Didsbury, 2. Lady's Mirav Miss Edith Charmun, 1; Elsie'sunl fey, 2; idiss ,loi Kirkcaldie, h.c. Floral design: Miss Ruby Burns, 1; Miss Florrie Blackburn, 2. _ Children's Garden, under IG-To be judged. Pot Plaiils-Flowcrin?: Mrs. W. J. Tustui, 1. l'oliago: Mrs. Helmslev ° Cut FWs-Astors: Miss "M.'MonaRlian, 1. Carnations: Miss V. Maliu 1Mrs. _Fisher, 2; Mr. 11. E. Dryden, h.c Pansies: Mr. E. Sunley, 1. DahlhsMiss I. Bennett. 1. Sweet Peas: Mrs! Mnne 1; Mrs. E. B. Tustin, 2 and h.c. Gladioli: Mr. Cook, 1; Mr. Cook, 2 ■Snecia prize offered by Mr. Jackson (Ugeltowu): Stocks, Miss M. Andrews 1 Roses: Mr 11. Dryden, 1; Mrs.: Hansolli -'. Any other bloom: Mr. U. Drvden {geranium), 1; Miss Monaghan (petunias), Best collection of cut flower*—Miss Moss, 1; Mr. E. Sunley, 2; Mr. Shine, h.c; Mr. Ldmunds, h.c. Open couinctition—Lady's spray, Miss lustm, 1. Ucntlemau's buttonhole, Miss fiistin, 1. Decorated table (to bo judged by popular opinion). Best collection of vegetables—Mr. \cwcombe, 1; Mr. Cook, Makara, 2. Vegetables—Cabbage, Mr. A. L. Hodge, 1; Cottage Home, 2. Turnips (0), Mr. W 11. Wallace, 1. Carrots ((i), Mr. F Bennett, 1. Peas (12 pods), J[r. K. Dryden, 1. Beans (12 pods), Mr.. 11. Dryck-n, 1; Mr. 11. Bennett, 2. Tomatoes (G), Mr. E. Sunley, 1. Potatoes (four named varieties), Mr. E. Sunley, 1; St. Mary's Home, 2. Parsnips, Mr. F. Bennett, 1. Broad beans, Mr. 11. E. Drvden, 1. Fruit—Mr. J. H. Davies, 1. Homo products—Bread (home made), Mrs. C. Gaskin, 1. Scones (home made), Mr. Monaghan, lj Mrs. F. Eagle, 2. Family cake, Mrs. H. Jervis, 1. Sponge cake, Sirs. N. J. Henderson, 1; Miss Davies, a! Tofi'ee, Miss IJei/c Jlyslop, 1; Miss Gwen. Newcombo, 2. Turkish delight, Miss Edna Newcombe, 1; Miss Bello Hyslop, 2. Assorted sweets, Miss Bello Hyslop, 1; Miss Home-made preserves— Ja-m, Mrs. Moss, 1. Jelly, Mrs. H. Monaghan, I. Produce—Butter, Mrs. Aikin, 1. Eggs, Mr. C. U.Ordish, 1. Competition for professional gardenersCollection of vegetables, Mr. Atkin, 1. Collection of cut flowers, Mr. Atkin, 1. Collection of pot plants, Mr. R. M'Lachlan, 1. Hat-trimming competition (open to all, natural flowers)— Miss Tustin, 1; Miss D. Crawford, 2; Miss J. Streotcr, h.c.