SUMMER ROSES

Dominion, Volume 19, Issue 47, 19 November 1925, Page 7

SUMMER ROSES

A DAY OF FLOWERS HUTT HORTICULTURAL SHOW Nearly everyone residing in the Hutt Borough seems to have a lovely garden, and perhaps this was the chief reason why so many beautiful flowers were on view at the King George Theatre yesterday, when the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society held their annual summer show. The exhibit to attract most attention in tho hall during 7 tho day comprised a large number of various and beautifully coloured calceolarius grown by Mr. G. A. Chapman, for which he was awarded a silver gilt medal. These flowers are very difficult to grow, and it is only on rare occasions indeed that they are seen for display. Many people said the calceolarias were the finest yet produced in tho Dominion. Some pockets measured as much as three and a half inches across, and every colour, ip red and blue, and yellow and gold were there. The big prize, the H.V.H. vicepresident’s cup, valued at thirty-five guineas, went to H. Poole, who gained the highest points in roses. The collection of cut flowers exhibited by Mrs. F. Cooper, widow of the late Frederick Cooper, was very beautiful and much appreciated by residents of Lower JTutt, ns her contribution continued to show the association of the late esteemed member, with a work t|iat tended to beautify the Hutt Valley, as he had always tried to do. Mrs. Conner was awarded a silver medal, (on. her win being very pnpular. Following is tho list of prize-winners:— Special Awards. Hutt Valley - Horticultural vice-presi-dent’s trophy, for highest points gained in roses —11. POole, 6.j points, 1; F. Westbury. 41 points, 2. Silver Gilt Medal—G. A. Chapman, for "ollection of calceolarius; also Mrs. F. R. Cooper, for collection of cut flowers. Bronze Medals-: J. J. Reich, for collection of cut flowers; 11. Poole, trade exhibit; C. F. Pilcher, trade exhibit also. Roses. Display arranged for effect, with 24 roses and 6 red ones; H. Poole, two firsts. White, yellow, six, and 12 of distinct varieties: 11. Poole, four firsts. Six vases of i)oses: G. A. Chapman. Six single and six pink: F. Westbury, two - ' firsts? One rose, any variety: P. Dawson.

Three pink roses and three yellow: Miss Strand, two firsts. Three white or cream: Airs. W. H. Smith. Three single: J. W. Foster. Three distinct: C. E. Doniland. Six distinct: P. Dawson. Twelve roses: Mrs. D. Bews. Sweet Peas. " In this section, F. Westbury secured seven firsts, winning every exhibit. Carnations. All prizes for carnations were won by H. Poole, with three firsts. Collection of cut flowers (open): Mrs. C. B. Robinson. , ‘ ' Eighteen iris blooms: A. H. Burgess. Foliage plants: H. Poole,, two firsts. Amateur class: Twelve viola blooms: Mrs. Kersley. Collection cut flowers, 10 vases: Miss Hursthouse. Decorative mantelpiece, table and vase of flowers:'Mrs. P. Walker, three firsts. Decorative table and lady’# spray, for children under 16: Agnes McMillan, two firsts. The Royal Horticultural Society’s silver, medal was won by Mrs. F. R. Cooper: bronze medal, Airs. J. J. Reich I, H. Poole 2, C. F. Pilcher 3; silver medal, G. A. Chapman, calceolarias; points prize, open, H. Poole; points prize, amateur, for roses. Miss Shand; points prize for sweet peas, open class, F. Westbury; roses, H. Poole. There was a large attendance last evening, when the beautiful display of summer blooms was greatly admired.