SPRING FLOWERS

Dominion, Volume 20, Issue 298, 15 September 1927, Page 16

SPRING FLOWERS

HUTT VALLEY SHOW MAGNIFICENT BLOOMS The Hutt Valley Horticultural Society’s annual spring show was opened yesterday in the King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, by Mr. T. M. Wilford, M.P. Many o£ the blooms exhibited are magnificent specimens, the judges of the various classes stating that the exhibits compared more than favourably with others of similar classes they had judged elsewhere. , Besides daffodils there are anemonies,’ polyanthus, ccnerarias, pansies, and camelias being exhibited. Mr. B. N. Wall (judge of the amateur section) said the polyanthus exhibit of B. Anstis and Son was the finest ever displayed there. The National Daffodil Society holds its exhibition in the same building. The attendance of the public, both in the afternoon and at night, .was large. Sir Alexander Roberts, who introduced Mr. Wilford, referred to the excellent flower-growing facilities of the Hutt Valley. Mr. Wilford, in expressing his pleasure at being asked to open the show, mentioned that at the famous Cannes show he saw a small clump of manuka, which Was regarded there as a unique exhibit. Following are tho detailed results: —- SPECIAL PRIZES • Champion of Champions.—Lady Superior (exhibited by Mr. Itobert Gibson, Malala). Best Bloom (non-trumpet).—Lady Superior, R. Gibson (Manaia). Law Cup: Single Bloom Class.—Mrs. D. y. Howell (Paraparaumu). A. E. Lowe Memorial Cup: For 12 Varieties of Seedlings, raised in New Zealand.— R.. Gibson, 1; C. E. Buckingham, 2. Cooper Memorial Cup: For Most Meritorious Exhibit in Show. —E. Anstis and Son (exhibit of polyanthus). Champion Trumpet.—“ Lord Roberts," exhibited by A. 11. Burgess and Son. Champion Seedling of Show.—Mr. C. E. Buckingham. Firetail Trophy.—John Ball. Decorative Table (popular vote). — Doreen Dyke, 1; Mrs. Walker, 2. Silver Medal (Trade Display).—H. J. Poole. i Silver Medal (Collection of Pot i’laiits). •—G. A. Chapman. - . Silver Medal (Collection of Narcissi). — Sir Heaton Rhodes. Silver Medal.—J. G. Weightman. Bronze Medal (Rhododendrons). —J. D. Patrick. CERTIFICATES. H.V.H.C. Certificates.—D. A. Ewen, 11. E. Edwards, J. A. McMillan. add AT END of Hutt Valley Show R AMATEUR CLASS COLLECTION OF NARCISSI. Twelve ' varieties (5 blooms of each): W. Slater, 1: W. Avery, 2. Six varieties (3 blooms of each): K. Pointon, 1; R. Jenness, 2; W. W. Avery, h.c. Twelve varieties (1 bloom of each): B. Pointon, I. Six varieties (1 bloom of each): W. IL Wilson, 1: R. Pointon,’2; It. Jenness, 3. 'Three trumpets: John Ball, 1. Three double: S. T. Wakelin, 1; John Ball, 2. Three yellow trumpets: R. Jenness, 1; 8. T. Wakeli’n, 2. Three bi-colour: 8. T. Wakelin, 1; John Ball, 2. Three white trumpets: John Ball, 1. Three Incomparabilis: John Bltll. 1; R. Jenness, 2. Three red cups: It. Jenness. 1; G. Harding. 2. Three Barii: G. Harding. 1;-John Ball. 2. Three Leedsii: H. Witchell, 1: It. Jenness, 2; John Ball, h.c. SINGLE BLOOM GLASS. Trumpet,’ yellow: H. Witchell, 1: —. Wil•da, 2; W. Slater, h.c.. Trumpet: W. Slater. 1: . Wilson, 2; P. R. Sistson, h.s. I’ncomparibilis (yellow): D. F. Howell, 1; P. R. Sisson. 2; W. H. Booth, h.c. Incomparabilis (white): Alex. Wilson, 1; T. It. Boyd, 2; D. F. Howell, h.c.. Barn: JI. Witchell, 1: D. F. Howell. 2; John Ball, h.c. Leedsii: D. F. Howell, 1; W. H. Booth. 2; R. Jenness, h.’c. Bloom (n.0.c.): J. Ball, 1; H. Witchell, 2.

JUVENILE CLASS. Six narcissi: P. 11. Sisson, 1; Mary Wakelin, 2. Three narcissi: P. R- Smson, 1: Mary Wakeliti. 2. Ono trumpet: P. R. Sisson, 1; H, V. Dyke, 2., DECORATIVE SECTION. Decorated table ((judge’s award): Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, 1; Doreen Dyke, 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. S. M. Hobbs, 1 and 2. Decorated basket: Mrs. S. M. Hobbs. Vase of flowers: Mrs. S. M. Hobbs, 1; Mrs. B. Walker, 2. Posy of flowers: Doreen Dyke, 1; Miss E. Palmer, Presentation bouqx't: Doreen Pyke, 1; Mrs. H. Schneider, 2. Bowl of daffodils: Mrs. S. M. Hobbs, 1; Mrs. A. J. Hobbs, GENERAL SECTION OPEN CLASSES. Collection of flowers: Mrs. C. M. Paliner, 1; Mrs. 11. C... Wilson, 2. Six Bunches (polyanthus): E. Anstis, 1; Mrs. 11. B. Gibbons, 2. Six bunches (primroses)- E. Anstis, 1. Six camelias: Mrs. F M. Bewes, 1. Collection of anemonies: F. Beattie, 1; H. V. Dyke, 2. Twelve blooms (anemonies): F. Beattie, 1. Pansies or violas: Mrs. 11. C. Wilson, 1. Three cineraries, in pots: Mrs. 11. C. Gibbons, 1. AMATEUR CLASS. Collection of flowers: Miss J. Milling--ton, 1. Four vases (hyacinths): H. V. Dyke, 1; Mrs. S. M. Hobbs, 2. Collection of anemonies: H. V. Dyke, 1; Mrs. H. B. Gibbons, 2. Three vases anemonies: Mrs. F. Alexander, 1; Miss J. Millington, 2. One flowering plant (n.0.e.); Dr. Marchant, L Collection narcissi: A. J. Hobbs, 1; A. H. Burgess and Son, 2. Collection narcissi (24): Robert Gibson, 1; T. Waugh and Son, 2. Collection narcissi, (12): Violet Gibson, 1; T. Waugh and Son, 2; A. AV. Broadway, h.c. , Six trumpets: T. Waugh and Son, 1; 11. Poole, «■ R. Gibson, h.c. Six Incomparabilis: T. Waugh and Son, 1; IL Poole, 2; F. Westbury, h.c. Six Leedsii: R. Gibson, 1; T. AVaugh and Son. 2: H. Poole, h.e. Six Baril: R. Gibson, 1: 11. Poole, 2; T. AVaugh and Son. h.c. Three Poeticus; A. JI. Burgess and Son, 1; 11. Poole, _2. Three Tayettu: R. Gibson, 1; H. Poole, 2; T. AVaugh and Son,' h.c. Three doubles: B. Gibson, 1; F. Westbury, 2; T. AVaugh and Son, h.e. Six trumpets (yellow): A. H Burgess and Son, 1; T. AVaugh and Son. 2. Six trumpets (bi-colour) 1 H. Poole, 1; R Gibson, 2. Six trumpets (white): R. Gibson, 1; H. Poole, 2. Six Incomparabilis (yellow perienth): T. Waugh and Son, 1; R. Gibson, 2. Six Incomparabilis (white penenth): T. AVaugh and’ Seta. 1: B. Gibson. 2. 6 Leedsii (giant): It. Gibson, 1; H. Poole, 2. Six Leedsii (small): A. H. Burgess and Son. 1; 'l'. Waugh and Son, 2. Six Barii (yellow perienth): 11. Poole, 1; T. Waugh and Son. 2: Six Barii (white perienth): 11, Poole, 1; A. Gibson. 2. Six blooms (red cups): 11. Gibson. 1: F. Westbury, 2. SINGLE BLOOM CLASS.

Y'cllow trumpet: A. JI. Burgess and Son, 1: A. W. Broadway, 2. White trumpet: Ji. Gibson, 1; 0. E. Buckingham, 2. Bicolour: R. Gibson, 1; F. Westbury 2. Incomparabilis (yellow perienth): A. H. Burgess and Son, 1; H. Poole, 2. Incomparabilis (white perienth): A. H. Broadway. 1; 0. E. Buckingham, 2. Barii (yellow perienth): O. E. Buckingham, 1; F. Westbury, 2. Barii (white perienth): IL Poole. 1; A. W. Broadway 2. Leedsii (large cup): 11. Poole. 1; C. E. Buckingham. 2. Leedsii (small cup): IL Poole. 1; A. 11. Burgess aud Son, 2. Double: 11. Poole, 1; A. H. Burgess and Son, 2. Polytanhus or poetaz: 11. Poole, 1; A. W. Broadway. 2. Bloom (any other variety): C. E. Buckingham. 1: A. 11. Burgess and Bon, 2. NEW ZEALAND SEEDLING CLASSES.

Long’ trumpet (yellow): C. E. Buckingham, 1; H. Poole, 2. Lory trumpet (white): W. H. Reynolds, 1. Long trumpet (hi-colour): 11. Poole, 1; W. H. Reynolds. 2. Incomparabiliaj W. 11. Reynolds. 1. Leedsii: H. Poole, i and 2. Baril: W. H. Reynolds, 1 and 2. Poeticus: W. 11. Reynolds, 1 and 2. ' NATIONAL SOCIETY’S .SECTION The following is the list of awards for the National Daffodil Society’s lirst exhibition of daffodils, held in conjunction with the Hutt Valley show:— NORTH ISLAND SECTION. Gibson Perpetual Challenge Bowl.—A. Gibson (Marton), 1: F. Westbury (Hutt Valley), 2. McKinnon Rose Bowl.—A .1. .Thomson. 1; W. W. Avery (Eltham). 2. Martin Challenge Cup—<l Goodson (Hawera), 1 : A Gibson (Marton). 2. Rhodes Challenge Cup.—H. .1. Poole (Hutt Valley), I:. Robert Gibson (Manaia). 2. Marchand Cup.—ll. J. Poole (Hutt Valley), 1: no second prize. Marchand Cup (12 Varieties of Red Cups).—ll J Poole (Hutt Valley), 1: no second. Twelve varieties of daffodils: W. 11. Bootii (Carterton). 1; Mrs J. Martin (Martinborough), 2. Six varieties of daffodils: W. 11. Booth (Carterton). I: Mrs. J. Martin (Martinborough). 2. Champion Yellow Trumpet.—Mr. W Booth’s Dardauus. , Champion Bi-colour. —Mr. V . H. Booths Conqueror. Champion Incomparabilis.—Mr. " 11. Booth’s Flash Lightning. Preliminary awards were given to Mr, A Gibson (Marlon) for Leedsii; to Str Tlonton Rhodes for prize seedling and lot best exhibition of seedlings.