MANAWATU HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Dominion, Volume 5, Issue 1429, 2 May 1912, Page 9

MANAWATU HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW. (Bj- Telcgranh-Spccial Correspondent.) Palmerston N., May 1. Tiie Maqawatu Horticultural Society held its annual Chrysanthemum Show yesterday (\\ "odiicsday). The entries were somewhat disappointing from a numerical point of view, though the quality was good. Following are the results:— Chrysanthemum.—Twenty-four blooms,' 12 or more varieties—F. Mason, 1; Sirs. A. Harris, •_'. Twelve blooms, 6or more varieties: Mrs. A. Harris, 1; Mrs. J. C. n iiliamson, 2. Six blooms, incurved distinct varieties: Mrs. A. Harris.l ; V. Mason, 2. Throe blooms. .Japanese distinct: Mrs. A. Harris, 1; P. Slason, 2. riireo blooms, Hirsute: P. Mason, 1. Six trusses chrysanthemums, grown as garden flowers: Miss Glendining, 1 and 2. One vase chrysanthemums, to bo chosen from all classes: Mrs. A. Harris, 1; P. Mason, 2. Two chrysanthemums in pots: Mrs. L. A. Abraham, I. Specimen plant of foliage: Mrs. L. A. Abraham, 1. One pot asparagus (sprcnger); Miss Glendining, 1. One pot asparngus, any other variety: A. E. Whitehead, 1. Best palm: Mrs. L. A. Abraham, 1, VEGETABLES. Collection of nine varieties: P. Westbnry, 1; Mrs. L. A. Abraham, 2. Collection of eix varieties: J. J. Whitehead, 1; T. J. Bodgers, 2. Two cabbages: P. Westbury, 1; A. E. Whitehead, 2. Two cauliflowers: F, Westbury, 1. Six beet (round): Mrs. L. A. Abraham, 1. Six beet (long):. P. Westbury, 1; Mrs. L. A. Abraham, 2. One bunch rhubarb: F. Westbury, 1; P. ,T. Nathan, 2. One head silver beet: T. J. Rottecrs, 1. One marrow (green): J. J. Whitehead, 1; P. J. Nathan, 2. Ono inanoir fit hire). I\ .1. Nathan, 1; J. J. Whitehead, 2. Two cucumbers: P. Outram, 1. Six onions (quality): Mrs. L, A. Abraham, 1; P. Westbury, 2. Six carrots (short)- - F. Westbury, 1; T. J. Kbilgers, 2. Six carrots (intermediate): J. J. Whitehead, 1; Mm. L. A. Abraham, 2. Six carrots (long); Mrs. L. A. Abraham, 1: P. Westbury, 2. !>ix parsnips: .1. .1. Whitehead, 1; V. Wi'stbHry, 2. Twelve pods frencb beans: T. .T. Rodders, 1; .1. J. Whitehead. 2. Twelve noili ruuiici beans: I'. 3. Nathan, 1; P. Wostbury. 2. Twelve pods broad beans: V. Westbury, 1. Anv other variety: P. Westbury, 1; F. 'Outrnm. 2. Onp btmrh 'uriiips: F. Westbury, 1; >frs. h. A. Abraham, 2. Two heads pickling enbbosps: A. K Whitehead, 1; P. Westbury, 2. FRUIT. Collection .of apples (six varieties): ,T. Jones, 1; P. Oufram, 2. Five Stunner pippins: P. J. Nathan, 1; P. Ontram. 2. Five Washingtons! F. Outram, 1. Five russets: P. J. Nathan. 1; P. Ontram, 2. Five desert apples: W. B. Ellis, 1; J.Tones 2. l'ivi! cookm*! apples: P. J. Nathan. 1; J. .T. Whitehead. 2. Five Cox oralis.' pippin": W. B. Kllis. 1; J. .Tones, 2. Tliroe varictic-- apples: J. .7one«, 1 ; P. .T. Nathan, 2. Five cnolcim ncars: W. B. Ellis, 1. Five cuiittees: Mrs. LA. Abraham, 1. Bunch black grapes: P. Wcs'.hnry, 1. Decorative bowl of flowers: Mist Glnidining, I. TTat tri'mnod with natural flowers and fo'.iajo: Blair. 1. Table centre decoration: Mrs. l<. A. Abraham, 1. The school "anion* competition was won by (lie Halcombc School, Ashhiirst coming second.