FLOWER SHOW

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 95, 17 January 1924, Page 8

FLOWER SHOW

ST. THOMAS’S HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY HIGH STANDARD MAINTAINED The twenty-fifth annual show of St. Thomae’s Horticultural Society, held yesterday afternoon, was productive of good entries in all classes. The southerly storm played havoc, vith many gardens, but despite this the blooms were of a very high san a . The quality of the vegetables exhibited was excellent. The show was opened by the Mayor (Air R. A. Wright. M.P.), who was introduced by the Itev. E. Buryne, who apologised for the absence of Mr. Fancourt. Mr. Wright congratulated the society on the progress it had mad© since its origin. He considered such shows an excellent thing for the community, increasing, as they were in number, in size, and in the quality or the goods exhibited. Ho congratulated also Mr. Harman, the only lite member of the society and one of i s founders. . . , It was explained that the original objects of the society,, and lor which it was brought into existence, were to stimulate the interest of children, in gardening and to erect a decent parish ball; the present hall was the result. The shows were carried out during the war, and the proceeds given to the Red Cross. Great credit was due to the hon. secretary, Mrs. Russell. The pot plants included some very good gloxinias and streptocarpus, as well as begonias and foliage plants; sweet peas and roses were not up to their usual standard, but there were some good pansies and excellent gladioli. also some fine fietunias. One grown by Mr. Hoberd, of velvety royal blue, with a little white in the .very double centre, was lovely and unique. The decorated tables end other competitions called forth much artistic effort. , Mr. Turrell’s orchestra contributed musical items during the evening. The champion blooms are as follow Boses: Mr. Lever. Carnations: Mi. Griffiths. Dahlias: Mrs. Blenkmsop. Gladioli: Mr. Dalton. A special feature of the collection of needlework is the beautiful work exhibited by Mrs. Griffiths. Among the many donation!: to the prize list, mention should be made of the handsome silver cup presented by Mr. Patrick and a medal by Mr. McLean. , , The 14 tables decorated by adults and children were much admired, and prizes were awarded by a'judge, supplemented by the popular voting. The refreshment and tea rooms were ably presided over by Mrs. McLean, the luncheons by Mrs. Bilby, and the flower stall by Mrs. Clark, who all had willing assistants. The Prize List. Roses—Three white: Mr. Bull, 1. Three yellow: Miss Heath, 1 and 2. Six distinct: Mrs. Lever, and 3; Miss Heath, 2. Three blooms, any colour: Mr. Bull, 1: Mrs. Hilder, 2. Carnations —Three selfs: A. Scott, I; Miss Baillie, 2; Miss Heath, 3. Three fancies: Mr. Griffiths, 1; Miss Heath. 2. Three any variety: Miss Heath, l.( This award entitles the exhibitor to hold Mr. Patrick’s trophy for one year.) Six, any variety: Miss Heath, 4; Miss Baillie, 2. Six with own. foliage: Miss Heath, 1. Sweet peas—AVhite: Mr. Langridge, 1; Phyllis Jeffries, 2. Six pink: P. S. Langridgs, 1 and 2. Miss Heath, 3. Six maroon: Phyllis Jeffries, 1. Six crimson: P. Jeffries, 1; B. Langridge, 2. Six salmon: Langridge, 1 and 2. Mauve: Langridge, 1,, 2, and 3. Any other colour: Langridgo, 1 and 2. Dahlias—Three collarette: Mrs. Stiddolpli’s special prize—Mr, Hoverd, 1. Three cactus: Mrs. Sergeant, 1; Mrs. Blenkinsop, 2. Six cactus: Hoverd, 1. Three any other variety: Mrs. Blenkinsop, 1 and 2. Twelve any other variety: Mr. Grenside, 1. Gladioli—Three spikes scarlet: Wilson, 1 and 2. Three blue: Langridge, 1 and. 2. Pink: Hoverd, 1; Barr, 2; Langridge, 3. Other 1 colour: Wilson, 1; Dalton, 2. Twelve spikes any colour: Bilby, 1; Griffiths, 2. Miscellaneous- -Zinnias: Hawkins, 1; Hoverd, 2; Hawkins, 3. Three stock: Scott, 1; Hawkins, 2; Hoverd, 3. Three phlox: Hawkins, 1. Iceland poppies: Mrs. Hilder, 1; Miss Heath, 2. Three fuschias: Mrs. C'roll, 1. Three geranium: Hoverd, 1. Antirrhinium: Hoverd, 2. Larkspur: Marsh, 1 and 2. Delphinium: Hoverd, 1. Marguerites: P. Jefferies, 1 and 2. Gerbera: Hoverd, 1; Miss Heath, 2. Gaillaidia: Hoverd, 1 and 2. Marigolds: Hoverd, 1 and 2. Any other variety: Miss Heath, 1; Castle, 2. Pansies—Three Masterpiece: Mr. Lang, 1; Dalton, 2 and 3. Any other variety: Bull, 1; Dalton, 2 and 3, Twelve distinct (Mr. R. A. Nicol’s trophy): Mr. Waring, 1; Mr. Dalton, 2; Mr. Bull, 3. Viola —Three selfs: Mrs. Clark, I: Mrs. Lane, 2. .Any other variety. Air Scott, 1. Vegetables—Cabbages: Mrs. Taylor, 1; Hoverd, 2. Lettuce: Steer, 1: Bull. 2: Mrs. Hilder. 3. Peas: Mrs. Hilder, 1; Philp. 2 and 3. French beans: Lester. 1; Bramley. 2; W. Heath, 3. Butter beans: Lester, 1; Philp, 2. Heath, 3. Runner: Taylor, 1; Marsh, 2. Tomatoes: Clapham, 1. Rhubarb: Jefferies. 2. Rhubarb (small): Jefferies, 1: Boves, 2 and 3. Shallots: Philp, 2: Bramley, 3. Onions: Mrs. French, 1; Bull. 2; Taylor, 3. Onions (by weight): Hawkins. 1 Beet (round): Jefferies, 1; Boves, 2; Hawkins, 3. Parsnips: Hawkins, 1; McGregor, 2; Lester. 3. Cairots (short): Jefferies, 1 and 2; Boyes, 3. Carrots (long): Philp, 1; Jefferies, 2; Hoverd, 3. Turnips: Jefferies. 2. Marrow: Hawkins, 3. Kohl Rabbi: McGregor, 1; Boyes, 2; Taylor, 3. Potatoes (white): Crawford, 1; Bull, 2; Hilder, 3. Potatoes (pink): Jefferies, 1; Hawkins, 2. Any other vegetables: Jefferies, 1; Hilder, 2. Collection of vegetables (Mr. McLean’s medal): Jefferies, 1; Philp, 2; Taylor, 3. Cooper's market lettuce: Hawkins, 1 ; Clark 2. Fruit—Apples: Mr. Bull 1. Pot plants—Begonia: Clark, Hoverd, 2. Foliage begonia: Lowe, 1 and 2. Rex begonia: Hoverd, 1. Aspidistras: McGregor, 1; Philp, 2. Foliage plant: Castle, 1; Hoverd, 2. Colens: Hoverd, 1 and 2. Hanging basket: Hoverd, 1 and 2. Collection: Mr. Castle, 1. Asparagus: Philp, 1; Chisholm, 2. Maidenhair fern: Baillie, 1; Hoverd, 2; Chisholm, 3. Other variety: Chisholm. 1: Baillie. 2; Baillie, 3. Palm: Hoverd, 1. Flowering begonia: Clark, 1, Cactus: Hoverd, 1. Ladies’ decorative class—Buttonhole: McGregor, 1,2, and 3. Spray: McGregor, 1 and 3: Garnham, 2. Vase of carnations: Croll, 1; Garnham, 2. Vase of sweet peas: Mrs. Garnham. Hydrangea: Chisholm. Basket: Chisholm, 1; Garnham, 2; McGregor, 3. Mantelpiece: Mrs. Garnhojn, 1. Dutch bouquet: Good, 1 and 2: McGregor, 3. Bouquet: McGregor, I. Bridal Ixniquet: McGregor, 1 and 2. Novel floral device: Chisholm, 1 and 2: McGregor 3. Wreath: Chisholm, 1; Philp. 2. ’ Young ladies’ decorative: P. Philp,-1; N. Philp, 2. Spray: P. Philp. 1; N. Philp. 2. Wreath: Miss Philp. Children’s decorative—Buttonhole: V. Hoverd, 1: Garnham, 2 and 3. Spray! V. Hoverd, 1; W. Furb.y, 2. Vase: Jenkins. 1; V. Hoverd. 2. Any other device: V. Hoverd. 1; W. Flirty. 2. Pot plant (Mr. Harmer’s special prize): J Francis, 1; T. Farey, 2; J. Philp, 3. Children under 11 —Buttonhole: V. Wilson, 1; C. Wilson, 2. Spray: C. AVilson. Vase: Al. Barltrop. 1. 2. and 3. Needlework —Pillowshain: Mrs. Griffiths. 1. Camisole- Airs. Griffiths, 1. Crochet: Airs. Griffiths, 1. 2, and 3; Afiss Goddard, highly commended. Knit, ted jumper: Airs. Griffiths. 1 and 3: Mrs. Mc.Lood. 2. Knitted seeks: Airs. Meleoi, 1. Anv other fancy work: Mm

Griffiths, and Miss Grant. 1 (equal); Mrs. Griffiths, 2 and 3; Mrs. Curlew, highly commended. Photography—Flowers in vase: Mrs. Bussell. 1; Miss Johnston, 2 and 3. Flowers in garden: Claphap, 1. 2. and 3. View Lyall Bay: Cousins. 1. Landscape; Cousins. 1; Johnston, 2; Russell, 3. Seascape: Cousins. 1 and 3; Miss John, ston, 2, Cookery—White bread; Miss Crawford, 1. Brown bread: Miss Crawford. 1; Mrs. Steer. 2. Nut bread: Mrs. Hilder, 1. Scones, plain: Mrs. Hampshire, 1; Mrs. Furby. 2. Juvenile (scone): W. Furby. 1; Jenkins. 2. Fancy scones: Mrs. Steer, 1; Taylor, 2. Girdle econes: Mrs. Hampshire. 2. Sponge sandwich: Jenkins. 3. Shortbread: Mrs. Steer, 1; Miss Patrick, 1; Mrs. Hilder, 2; Amy Harington, 2; Hilder. 3. Fruit cake: Steer. 1; Harrington. 2. Other cake: Mrs. Taylor, 2: Mrs. Steer, 3. Bottle sauce: Mrs. Startup. 1; Mrs. Hilder. t. Chutney: Startup. 1; Russell. 2; Milder. 3. Jam: Blackett. 1 and 2; Hilder, 3. Jolly: Hilder. 1; Russell, 2. Preserved fruit: Chisholm. 1 and 2.„ Marmalade: Glover. 1; Startup. 2. Sweets: Blackett. 1; Jenkins, 1 Soap: Hilder, 1 and 2; Hampshire. 3.