AUTUMN FLOWERS

Dominion, Volume 21, Issue 171, 19 April 1928, Page 7

AUTUMN FLOWERS

HUTT VALLEY SHOW LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS There were record entries for the autumn show held by the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society in the King George Theatre, Lower Hutt, yesterday. The Hon. O. J. Hawken (Minister oi Agriculture) opened the show. He was accompanied by Mrs. Hawken, who was presented with a bouquet of roses and fern. In his opening speech, the Minister referred to the 750 acres of land which had recently been presented to the people of the Hutt Valley by the Government, and said he hoped that a portion of that land would be utilized as a public park, and the rest commercial ised. "It is a step in the right direction,” said the Minister, "and I hope that the Hutt residents will appreciatcit.” He spoke of the growing ability j of the Hutt and expressed his pleasure at seeing such numerous entries of so : fine a quality. The trophy for the open class in chrysanthemums was won by Dr. J. RBoyd, and Mrs. J. J. Alexander won the amateur trophy, Mr. W. Jones, the winner of the prize given for the best kept garden in Moera, is to be presented with his prize to-night (the last night of the show). D. S. Patrick won most points in the amateur vegetable pection. The winner of special awards were the Hawke’s Bay Fruit Growers, who received the Royal Horticultural Society’s Silver- Medal for their display of fruit; N. Poole and A. McMillan, who received bronze medals from the society; Miss Finlay, who received a certificate for her decorated table. E. Anstis and Son and F. Westburv received a certificate from the Roval Horticultural Soietv for his chrysanthemum exhibits, and T. H. Bilbury for his collection of gladioli. The best bloom in the open class was a chrysanthemum. “Stephen Brown,’ grown by G. England, and the best in the amateur section, a "William Turner,” grown by Mr. C. E. Webley. Detailed results are as follow:— CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Open Class.—lB cut blooms (not more than 3 of any one variety): Dr. J. R. Boyd, J; F. Westbury, 2. Eight Japanese (distinct varieties): Dr. J. R. Boyd 1: *; Westbury, 2. Four Japanese (distinct variety): Dr. J. R. Boyd. 1; F. Westbury. 2. Four white blooms: Dr. J. R. Boyd, 1: F. Westbury. 2. Four yellow blooms: Dr. J. R. Boyd. 1: F. Westbury, 2. Four pink blooms: F. Westbury, 1. lour red or crimson blooms: Dr. J. R. Boyd, l;.rWestbury, 2. Four blooms, not otherwise enumerated: Dr. J. R. Boyd, 1: F. Westbury, 2. One specimen bloom. Dr. J : n. Boyd, 1. Twelve vases single chrysanthemums: G. Anstis anti Bon, 1: r. Westbury, 2. Four vases single chryanthemums: E. Anstis and Son. 1;. F. Westbury 2. One chrysanthemum in pot: I‘. Westbury, 1. Three chrysanthemums in pots: F. Westbury, 1. . ~ , . Amateur Section.—Twelve blooms (not more than two of a variety): G. England, 1 and best bloom; J. I. Alexander, 2. Eight blooms, distinct: J, I- Alexander, 1. Four blooms, one of each colour: J. I. Alexander, 1. Two white blooms, distinct: J. I. Alexander, 1. Two yellow blooms, distinct: J. I. Alexander, 1. Iwo pink blooms, distinct: J. I. Alexander, 1. 2 blooms (not otherwise enumerated): J. Alexander, 1. Four vases single chrysanthemums: J. L Alexander, 1. Novice Class.—Six blooms chrysanthemums, not more than two of any variety: A. E. Weblev, 1; A. Jamieson, 2. Four blooms, distinct: A. Jamieson. 1: A. E. Webley, 2. Two blooms, distinct: A. Jamieson, 1. Six sprays single chrysanthemums: Miss M. Millington. 1; Miss M. Alexander, 2. Dahlias.—Six paeony dahlias: 8. o. Mason, 1; Mrs. S. M. ifobbs, 2 AMATEUR SECTION. Twelve dahlias: Mrs. S. M. Hobbs, 1; Airs. A. T. Duncan, 2. Three dahlias: Mrs. A. T. Duncan, 1. Three paeony dahlias: 8. 8. Mason, 1 and 2. GENERAL CLASS (OPEN). Collection of hydrangeas: Mrs. A. T. Duncan, 1. Collection of ferns: J. J. Reich, 1. Six tubs begonias: J. J. Reich, 1. Collection cut flowers: Mrs. C. M. Palmer, 1. Twenty-four cosmeas: Mrs. JK. Pyne, 1; Mrs. Schneider, 2. FRUIT CLASS. Five culinary apples: AY. H. P. Barber, 1; R. Bartosh, 2. Five dessert apples: Dr. Elliott, 1; R. B. Bartosh, 2. Five culinary pears: Dr. Elliott, 1: J. J. Reich. 2. Five dessert pears: Dr. Elliot, 1; J. JReich, 2. Five quinces: Dr. Elliot, 2. Collection of apples: R. Bartosh, 1 and 2. Dish cape gooseberries: T. H. Claughton, Snr., 1. VEGETABLE CLASS. Twenty-five kidney beans 'dwarf): R. Gough, 1; Thomas R- Foster, 2. Three cabbage (Savoy): T. R. Foster, 1. Three lettuce (cabbage): T. R. Foster, 1; R. Bartosh. 2. Sir parsnips: R. Bartosh, 1; T. R. Foster, 2 Six Carrots (short): T. R, Foster. 1. Six carrots (intermediate): R. Bartosh. 1. Six white turnips: T. R. Foster, 1. Six turnips (coloured): T. R. Foster, 1. Six red beet (round): T. R. Foster, 1; R. Bartosh, 2. Twelve tomatoes (large red): T. R. Foster, 1. Twelve tomatoes (round): T. R. Foster, 1: R. Bartosh. 2. Two marrows: T. R. Foster 1 ; Dr. Elliot, 2. Two pumpkins: T. R. Foster, 1; R. Bartosh. 2- One pumpkin 'by weight): T. R. Foster, 1. Six unions (keeping): R. Gough, 1 and 2. Six onions (weight): R. Gough, 1; F. 0. Tunley, 2. Twelve schallots: R, Gough, 1 and ?.. Twelve sticks rhubarb: Mrs. M- Gustofson, 1; W. Copping, 2. Apy 'egetable, not otherwise enumerated: R. Bartosh, 1; Copping, 2. Twelve potatoes (oval or round): F. W. Oiling. 1. Collection potatoes: W. Copping. 1; F. W. Ching. 2. Amateur Class.—Two marrows: T A. Claughton, Snr., 1. Twelve dwarf kidney beans: Mrs. E. Payne. 1; S. S. Mason, 2. Twelve runner kidney beans: Arthur Thomas. 1: D. 8. Patrick, 2. Two cabbage (any variety): D. S. Patrick, 1. white turnip: D S. Patrick. 2. Two coloured turnip: D. 8. Patrick, 1. Two pumpkins: T. A. Claughton, Snr.. 1; D. 8. Patrick. 2. Three carrots (short): D. 8. Patrick, 1; T. A. Claughton. Snr.. 2. Three carrots (intermediate): D 8. Patrick, 1; S. S. Mason, 2. Three carrots (long): D. 6, Patrick, t. Three parsnips: D. 8. Patrick, 1; S. S. Mason, 2. Six tomatoes (large, red): D. 8. Patrick, 1. Six tomatoes (round): D S Patrick, 1; Mrs. Schneider, 2. Three beet Iround): D. S. Patrick, 1; Arthur Thomas, 2. Six onions (weight): Betty Jarman. 1; 8. S. Mason, 2. Six onions (keeping): T. A. Claughton, Snr., 1- Mrs. E. Pyne, 2. Twelve schallots: T, A. Claughton, Snr.. 1 and 2. Bix leeks: D. 8. Patrick. 1; Mrs. E. Pyne, 2. Any other vegetable not otherwise enumerated: T. A. Claughton. Snr., 1; D. 6. Patrick. 2. Six potatoes (oval or riund): D. S. Patrick, 1: F. W. Ching, 2. Six potatoes (kidney): F. W. Ching, 1. Collection of vegetables: T. A. Claughton. Snr., 1; D. S. Patrick, 2. DECORATIVE CLASS. Decorated table: Miss A. McMillan, 1; Mrs. G. V. R. Fraser, 2. Bowl of dahlias: Mises E. Smith. 1; Mrs. M. Marshall, 2. Bowl cosmeas: S. 8. Mason. 1. Bowl ot chrysanthemums: Miss M. Alexander. 1. Vase of flowers: Mrs. B. Walker, J; Miss Woodhouse. 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs Mason, 1; Miss F. Hobbs, 2. Decorated basket: Mrs. Marshall. 1. Presentation bouauet: Mrs. Schneider. 2. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Lady’s spray: Sophy Stewart, 1; Margaret McMullan, 2. Two gents' buttonholes: Sophy Stewart. 1; Margaret McMullen. 2. Vase of flowers: Sophy btewart‘ 11 HOME INDUSTRIES. Plain loaf. Mrs. H. Clcmo, 1. Fancy loaf: Mrs. Claughton. Snr. 1. Six fruit cakes: Miss N. Andersen. Mrs. 1- IL Bilby. 2. Six oven scones; Mrs. Sclit eider, 2. Six oven scones (plain): Mr». M. J. Rooney. 1; Mrs Schneider. 2. Six gems: Mrs. A. G. Earle. 1. Sponge cake- Mrs. Gates. 1. Madeira cake: Mrs. Mcllraith, 1: Mias 0. Bartosh. 2. Fancy layer cake: Mrs. F. Hobbs. 1. Plate shortbread: Mrs. H. Climo. 1; Mrs. Mcllraith, 2 Plato fancy biscuits: Miss N. Millington 1: Mrs. Gearing, 2. Two pots jam: Mrs. Stephen Smith, 1; Mrs. Gearing 2. iwo nots jelly: Mrs. Stephen Smith, t: Mrs. Mcllraith. 2. Two jars bottled fruit: Mrs. F. Ching. 1; Miss M. Bartosh. 2. Four bottles ■ assorted pickles: Mrs. Stcpheu Smith. 1; Mrs. F. Ching 2. Six oven scones: May McNicol. 1: Mane Sih carer. « fiix sausage rolls. Joan Baker 1: Ailsa King, 2. Six pieces shortbread: Ida Clcmo and Catherine Gearing. 1- Mav McNicol. 2. Six jam tarts: Betty larman. t; Blta Clark 2. Nut leaf: Nancy Pritchard, t; Mollie Best and Neaire Shearer, 2. Six pieces cocoairit ice: Nancy Pritchard t: Betty Jarman. 2. FANOY WORK. Exhibit fancy work: Mrs. W. L. Foster, t Mrs. T. W. Warburton. 2. Two articles (iffla work: Mrs Millington, 1: Mrs. Yates, 2. Embroidered tray cloth: Mrs W. Webley, 1 and 2. Embroidery Mrs A. Hall, t; Mrs. A. G. Earle. 2. Hand-sewn garment: Mrs. J. Pepper, 1: Mrs. T. H. Powles. 2. Machine-stitched garment: Mrs. T. 11. Powles. 1. Hand-made sox nr stockings: Mrs. Wright, 1. Cotton crochet: Miss Mitchell, t; Mrs Yates. 2. Crocheted garment: Mrs. F. Alexander. 1.