A RUSTLE OF SPRING

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 46, 18 November 1925, Page 10

A RUSTLE OF SPRING

BEAUTIFUL FLOWER DISPLAY YESTERDAY’S HORTICULTURAL SHOW Perfumed flower* of various shades and inyntlo rainbow colours came very near to transferring part of the Town Hall into Nature’s garden yesterday, when the Wellington Horticultural Society held their annual flower show for the twenty-fifth time. The Lady Mayoress, Mrs. C. J. B. Norwood, opened • proceedings with a short speech at 3 pan., and from then on crowds of people made their way around the various stalls admiring the many gorgeous exhibits on view. One of the most popular collections, observed from the idealist’s point, was undoubtedly the contribution of rose blooms from the New- ' town Zoo rosary, which comprised some wonderful colours in buds and dioom. St. Thomas’s Society carried off a popular win by annexing the ’'Evening Post’ trophy, with 88 points, suburban growers of Brooklyn being second with 28. No third was awarded. Chief amongst all the rose displays, and there were manv beautiful ones indeed, were those of Mr. W. A. B. Griffin, of Nelson. Competition between suburban garden- , era was very keen, especially amongst the various districts concerned who fought out the rose championship with many perfect blooms. Khandallah proTided the winner, however, Mr. F. K. Porteous supplying the champion rose, a wonderful big pale pink bud fust bursting into beauteous bloom. Next to the rose, pansies, of which there * were hundreds, seem to attract most attention. Iceland poppies stood on many tables and giant carnations drooped their heads from vases here and . there. The stage was gaily decorated, ’ chiefly with roses, and most people who visited the show gave choice to the great Queen flower, which as usual seemed the most popular and beautiful exhibit among the many others of exotic fragrance, that adorned the magic garden yesterday. Following are the .various prize-winners:— . “Evening Post’s” trophy for highest number of points gained by suburban growers only.—St. Thomas’s Lodge, 88 points, 1; Brooklyn, 28 points, 2. Best Decorative Table.—Miss McGregor (St. Thomas’s), 1; Mrs. F. A. Dender (Onslow), 2; Mrs. J. Alexander, 3. Boses (Amateur Section).—Blooms, dis- . tinct of any variety: W. B. Griffin (Nelson), two firsts. Yellow and red: J. Bell, two firsts. Cream or white: Mrs.. Watts. Pink: G. Nichol. Distinct Varieties:. W. B. Griffin. Grown in Greater Wellington: S. Pearce (Wellington). Suburban growers, living in Hataitai, Kilbirnie, Miramar: George Jeffrey (Hataitai). In Kelburn, Brooklyn, and Northland; William Flanagan (Kelburn). In Karori, Wadcstown, Ngaio. and Khandallah: Mr. F. K. Porteous (Khandallah), champion rose. In Lyall Bay, Seatoun. Island . Bay, and Newtown: Miss J. Lauchlan (St. Thomas’s). Novice Section.—Any colour: A. H. Johnstone (Hataitai). 'lied, and any one colour: Mrs. J. Alexander, two firsts. Carnations, (open sections)—Airs. JohnI stone. Three Perpetuals.—Mr. G. Clarke (Brooklyn). Best exhibit of carnations: G. Clarke (Brooklyn) also. Miscellaneous Section (open).—Display arranged for effect: T. Waugh Bros. Aspidistra (green): E. Lyons (St. .Thomas). Aspidistra (variegated): Mrs. 'A. McGregor (St. Thomas). Asparagus springeai: E. Lyons (St. Thomas). Best pot plant: Mr. Ashby (St. Thomas). Collection of cut flowers: Mr. J. Alexander. Vase of antirrhinums (twelve blooms): Mfs. J. McKay. . Rhododendron bloom and blooms: M. E. Denniston (two firsts). Ladies’ Section, Amateur (to be shown with foliago in ono vase).—G. S. Nicholl (Northland). Bowl of roses other than reds, also roses, single, to be shown with foliage in one vase: Miss H. Jeffrey (Hataitai). two firsts. Bowl of red roses: Miss M. N. Battcrsby (Wndestown). Basket of roses: Miss F. A. Dender (Onslow). Shower bridal bouquet, artistically arranged, also bouquet of assorted flowers: A. N. McGregor (St. Thomas), two firsts. Pansies (open).—Blooms not to include masterpiece, not less than six numbers: MJts, W. F. Jacobson (Northland). Twelve blooms, not including masterpiece: B. Dalton (St. Thomas). Masterpiece blooms: H. Morrison (St. Thomas). Amateur.—Masterpiece blooms: H. Morrison. Show blooms: Mrs. A. C. MaNlichol. Fancy blooms: Mr. G. Clarke (Brooklyn). Violas.—Not less than four varieties: Mr. G. Clarke (Brooklyn). Six blooms, not less than two varieties: F. A. Dender (Onslow).