AUTUMN FLOWERS

Dominion, Volume 18, Issue 180, 24 April 1924, Page 10

AUTUMN FLOWERS

HUTT VALLEY SHOW, JUDGE PRAISES EXHIBITS The annual autumn show of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society was opened yesterday by Air. J. G. llelyar, president of the society. Mr. W. H. 1. Barber, the judge of the chrysanthemums and dahlias, stated that the exhibits were of a very high standard indeed, and he had had considerable, difficulty in adjudicating upon thm. Th© following are the awards : — OPEN CLASSES. Chrysanthemums.—Six yellow blooms: S, T. Wakelin, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six pink blooms: S. V. Lemmon, 1; S. T. Wakelin, 2. Six red or crimson blooms: S. T. Wakelin, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Six blooms (N.O.E. colours) : S. T. Wakelin, 1; S. V. Lemmon, 2. Six natural sprays, Japanese or Chinese: F. Westbury, 1. Six natural sprays, single chrysanthemums: F. Westbury, 1. Best chrysanthemum, in pot: F. Westbury, 1; R. Pointon, 2. Three chrysanthemums, in pots: F. Westbury, 1. Dahlias. —Six cactus: Mr. V. Bond 1. Collection of cut flowers other than chrysanthemums: Mrs. Huthnance, 1; Mrs J. Silver, 2. Twenty-four cosmea: Mrs. E. Pyne, 1; G. B. Wright, 2. Fruit. —T'welvo culinary apples; R. Bartosh, 1 and 2. Twelve dessert apples: R. Bartosh, 1 and 2. Five culinary pears: R. Bartosh, 1 and 2. Five dessert pears: R. Bartosh, 1 and 2. Dish of Cape gooseberries: J. G. Helyald. 1. Vegetables. —Twenty-five kidney beans (dwarf): W. Copping, 1; J. G. Helyar, 2. Twenty-five kidney beans (runner): J. Silva. Twelve potatoes, round (white): J. Pescini, 1. Twelve potatoes (kidney), J. Pescini, 2. Three cabbages: J. Pescini, 1. Three lettuces: J. Pescini. Six parsnips: J. G. Helyar, 1; J. Silva, 2. Six carrots: J. G. Helyar, 1; J. Pescini, 2. Six red beet (long): J. G. Helyar, 1: J. Pescini, 2. Six red beet (round): AV. Copping, 1; J. Pescini, 2. . Twelve tomatoes (grown outside): J. Silva, 1; J Brasell. 2. Two marrows: J. Pescini 1; R. Bartosh, 2. One marrow, by weight: W. Copping, 2. Two pumpkins: J. Pescini, 1; J. G. Helyar, 2. Twelve sticks winter rhubarb: J. Pescini, 1; R. Bartosh, 2. AMATEUR SECTION. Chrysanthemums.—Twelve blooms (not more than 2 of a variety) : J. Kershaw, 1; J. M. Cottle, 2. Eight blooms (distinct) : J. M. Kershaw, 1; T. Instone, 2. Four blooms (one each white, yellow, pink, N.0.E.): W. N. Strickland, 1; F J. Burnett, 2. Two white blooms (distinct): T. G. Gaudin, 1; G. W. Gaudin, 2. Two yellow blooms (distinct): F. J. Burnett. 1; G. W. Gaudin, 2. Two pink blooms (distinct): F. J. Burnett, 1; J. Cottle, 2. Two blooms (N.0.E.): F. J. Burnett, 1; T. Instone, 2. 'Six natural sprays (single chrysanthemums): Mrs. Hartshorn, 1; Airs. E. Pyne, 2. Dahlias. —Twelve blooms: V. Bond, 1; Mrs. L. Dwan, 2. Three blooms: V. Bond, 1; Aliss Hector, 2. Three varieties collarette: V. Bond, 1; Mrs. L. Dwan, 2. Three paeony dahlias: V. Bond, 1; Airs. L. Diwan, 2. Cottage Garden- Section.—Collection of cut flowers: Airs. E. Pyne, 1; Airs. J. Alexander, 2. Vegetables.—Two marrows: O. T. Baigent, 1. One marrow, by weight: Miss Hector, 1. Twelve kidney beans: R. Jarman, 1; O. Grierson, 2. Six potatoes (round): R-. F. Cunliffe, 1; Airs. Huthnance, 2. Six potatoes (kidney): Airs. Rooney, 1; Airs. J. S. Davidson, 2. One pumpkin, by weight: G. Slater, 1; F. Reynolds, 2. Six carrots: R. Jarman, 1. Three lettuces: Mrs. E. Pyne, Six parsnips ; A. Grierson, 1. Six- onions, by weight: R. Jarman, 1. Six onions (keeping): Airs. E. Pyne, 1; R. Jarman, 2. Six leeks-. «Mrs. J. S. Davidson, 1. Six sticks winter rhubarb. 1; Airs. AleLean, 1. Any other vegetable: Mrs. Huthnance. Collection of vegetables: J. G. Jeffries, 1; Airs. Huthnance, 2. Novice Class. —Six blooms chrysanthemums (not more than two of one variety): I. B. Preston, 1; Rev. IV. Rowe. 2. Four brooms (distinct): Rev. AV. Rowe, 1; E. 11. Hawker, 2. Sex sprays single chrysanthemums) (two vases): Airs. J. Alexander, 1. Decorative Class. —Bowl and dahlias: Mrs. Hursthouse, 1; F. Hobbs, 2. Bqwl of chrysanthemums: Mrs. G. R. Hoggard, 1; Airs. Dutlmance, 2. Vase of flowers-. Miss F. Hobbs, 1; Mrs. Huthnance. 2. Bowl of flowers: R. N. Gordon. 1; Mrs. J S. Davidson, 2. Presentation bouquet: Miss F. Hobbs, 2. Decorated mantelpiece: Miss D. Johnson, 1; Aliss B. Grierson, 2. Children under 16. —Decorated table: F. Cunliffe, 1. Lady’s spray: Miss A. AlcAlillan, 1. Gentlemans buttonhole: R. N. Gordon, I. A T ase of ’flowers: R. N. Gordon. HOME INDUSTRIES. Brown, leaf: H. Cleiuo, 1. AVhite loaf: H. Ciemo, 1; M. Connor ,2. Fancy loaf: Al. Connor, 1; Mrs. R. Heyes, 2. Six oven scones: Mrs. AlcLcan, 1; Aliss Al Pitt, 2. Sponge sandwich: Miss Al. Pitt. 1; Miss L. Gaudin, 2. Fruit cake: Miss B. Coates, 1. Elate of shortbread: Afro. F. Murphy, 1; Mrs. AV. R. Robson. 2. Six jam tarts: Miss StuppTes. 2. Four pots of jam: Mrs. J. S Davidson. I; Mrs. G. B. AVright, 2. Tliree pots of jelly: Mrs. D. Poole 1; Mrs. J. S. Davidson, 2. Jars of bottled fruit: Sirs. Presents, 1; Mrs. Hursthouse, 2. Four bottles assorted pickles, sauces, and chutney: Afro. J. S. DavidFancy work: Mrs. AV. N. Smith, 1; AV D Aludgway, 2. Embroidery work: Miss E. Lee. 1; Mrs. G. Nairn, 2. Handsewn garment: Aliss Al. Pitt, 1. Pam hand-knitted socks or stockings: Mrs. G B. AVright. 1; Mis. 11. Heyes, 2. Cotton crochet: Aliss E. Jamieson 1; Airs. T. AV. AVarburton, 2. AVoollen garment (knitted): Aliss Levine, 1; Miss E. Hardy, 2. AVoollen garment (crochet): Aliss F. Afurphy, 7 ard 2. SPECIAL PRIZES.

Special prizes were awarded ns of champions: F. Westbury, whose exhil.it of a “Bob Pulling* was easily the best in the show. This bloom also was awarded tlije prize for the best bloom in the open Best amateur bloom : A W. Turner, exhibited by G. Gaudin. . Best novice bloom: A Louisa Pocket!,” exhibited by I. B. Preston S T Wakelin won outright the chrysanthemum cup, having now won it for three years in succession. RH.S. silver medals were awarded to W "Slater for his stand of chrysanthemums. and to F. IL and G. Cooper for thefr collection of cut flowers. An R.H.B. bronze medal was awarded to A. McMillan for his collection of cut fl< The 3 ’ following points’ PI. iz< * awarded—Amateur section: J M. Kershaw Decorative rJasst Mrs Hutu nance and Miss F. Hobbs, tied.