WELLINGTON’S ROSES

Dominion, Volume 23, Issue 55, 28 November 1929, Page 17

WELLINGTON’S ROSES

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW (CHAMPIONSHIP AWARDED 1 TO G. S. NICOLL Despite yesterday’s inclement weather, h large number of flower lovers visited the Blown Hall, where the Wellington Horticultural Society's annual rose show was held. The hall presented a brilliant eight with the banks of exquisite: blooms, and an excellent orchestra provided tuneful music throughout the afternoon. In welcoming the Mayor (Mr. G. A. Troup), who opened the show, and Mrs. Troup, Dr. Arnold Izard drew the attention of those present to the champion rose, Mrs. Charles Lamplough, exhibited by Mr. G. S. Nicoll, of Karori, who also won the R. M. Griffiths Memorial Challenge Trophy. Dr. Izard also" remarked upon the exhibits of hydrangeas and calceolarias, the Chinese bowl of beautiful blooms, arranged by Mrs. Haynes, and the collection of native flowers and. ber- - fries, by Miss Fleming. Mr. Troup’s Praise. Mr. Troup said that he sympathised with the society on the weather conditions, but added that despite the rain there was as large, if not a larger, attendance than he had seen at any former Bhow, which spoke well for the quality of the exhibits. Wellington for some years past, he said, had been showing many advances, and one of the signs of pro-gress-was the rise of this new horticultural society. Some years ago the society . bad been almost defunct, but had taken a vigorous new lease of life, improving from year to year, until at present it stood out among the best shows in the ' whole of ’New Zealand. It reflected credit on the president, the secretary and the committee of many workers who had ' made it what it was. He could not remember any show that could compare with it in appearance; it was a simply wonderful scene. The hydrangea display by -Mr. T. Waugh and Son, of Dower Hutt, would not be equalled anywhere in New Zealand or anywhere else, and equally outstanding was the calceolaria exhibit of Mr. J. Michie, of Hataitai. He would class the show as the best of any that had taken place in that ball.

Mr. Troup said that there was one suggestion he would like to make to the society. He had been unable to discover a children’s section for the growing of flowers. As he had been an advocate of the interests of children for many yegrs in Wellington he would like to see a special section for children at the show, even if it were held in the Concert Chamber. It was right to create in the minds of children the love of the beautiful, and flowers did „ that. Some years ago there had been a destructive spirit among the youth of the city—a pleasure in destroying flowers—but fortunately of late it had disappeared. It would be a fine thing to teach children the love of flowers and of skill in growing them. He would be pleased if the society could see a way to do that. In conclusion he paid a high tribute to the extraordinary labour of the secretary, Mr. J. G. Mackenzie, in bringing the show to its high standard, and added his hopes that in future it would be regarded as the pre-eminently outstanding show of all New Zealand. \ Fine Exhibits. One of the finest exhibits was that of the Wellington City Council Reserves, a bank of roses, delphiniums, pelargoniums, palms, and ferns, which occupied the whole of the end of the hall. A trade exhibit by Mr. A. E. Hurrell of pot plants and roses was much, admired, as were also the primulas, palms, and carnations,- of An--derson and Son, of Napier. A fine display of pansies was made by Mr. George Clarke, of Brooklyn. The number and quality of exhibits was well up to the usual standard, the new method of displaying roses, with long stems., which has just been adopted, showing the blooms to better advantage than the former method of display with short stems. The judges were as follow:—Mr. WII-

[ son (Hastings), Mr. T. Waugh, senior, and Miss Alice A. Gray (Wellington). Following are the results:— ROSES. Open Section.—Display arranged for effect: E. Anstis and Son, 1. Twelve blooms, any varieties: ,E. Anstis and Sons, 1. Six blooms, any varieties:'E. Anstis and Sons, 1. Six blooms, any varieties, Issued as novelties in New Zealand since 1925: E. Anstis and Sous, 1. Twelve red blooms, any varieties: E. Anstis and Sons, 1. ROSES. Amateur Section. —Twelve blooms, any varieties: J. Bell, 1; R. M. Porteous, 2; D. S. Patrick, 3. Six blooms, distinct varieties: J. Bell, 1; D. S. Patrick, 2; G. S. Nicoli, 3. Six blooms, red, not less than three varieties: D. S. Patrick, 1; J. Beil, ■2; R. M. Porteous, 3. Six blooms, pink, not less than three varieties: J. Bell, 1: D. S. Patrick, 2; R. M. Porteous, 3. Three blooms, distinct varieties: F. Porteous, 1; J. Bell, 2; D. S. Patrick, 3. Three blooms, distinct varieties, vellow: F. Porteous, 1; J. Bell, 2; D. S. Patrick, 3. Three blooms, distinct, cream or white: .1. Bell, 1; D. S.' Patrick, 2. Three blooms, distinct varieties, pink: J. Bell, 1; F. • Porteous, 2; G. S. Nicoll, 3. Three blooms, one variety: R. M. Porteous, J. Bell, 2; It. M. Porteous, 3. Three blooms, distinct varieties: J. Bell,'!; A. Johnson, 2; E.. C. Gamble, 3. One bloom, any variety: G. S. Nicoll, 1; R. M. Porteous, 2. Six blooms, distinct varieties, to be grown within Greater Wellington (Stewart Dawson’s Cup): J. Bell, 1; F. Porteous, 2; It. M. I’orteous, 3. Three blooms, colours and varieties optional, open only to growers of not more than 38 rose plants: P. Sisson, 1. Three roses, varieties optional: C. E. Dowland, 1 and 2; G. S. Nicoll, 3. Amateur Section, Suburban Growers.— Three blooms, distinct varieties, any colours—Hataitai, Kllblrnie and Miramar: R. M. Porteous, 1; ,T. Bell, 2. Kelburn, Brooklyn and Northland: Mrs. R. Whiteford, 1; W. F. Jacobson, 2. Karori, Wadestown, Ngaio and Khandaliah: G. S. Nicoll, 1; F. K. Porteous, 2; E. C. Gamble, 3. Lyall Bay, Seatoun, Island Bay and Newtown: Mrs. Moore, 1; D. McGirr, 2; R. D. McGregor, 3. Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Lowry Bay, Upper Hutt, and adjacent districts: J. Bell, 1; C. E. Dowland, 2. R. M." Griffiths Memorial trophy for the best exhibit in the suburban classes: G. S. Nicholl. Novice Section.—Three roses, any colour: D. Cocker. 1; Miss E. Beaglcy, 2; Mrs. F. Wale, 3. Three reds: Mrs. F. Wale, 1. Three one colour: D. Cocker, 1; Mrs. F. Wale, 2. DECORATIVE CLASSES (Amateur). , Three roses, varieties optional: Mrs. H. D. Bennett, 1; Mrs. C. Watts, 2. Three roses, with foliage: Mrs. C. Watts, 1; Mrs. N. Shepherd, 2. Bowl of roses, reds: Mrs. Brooker, 2. Bowl of roses, other than reds: Mrs. Mumford, 1; Miss M. Wilson, 2. Basket of roses, any foliage: Mrs. R. Arlow, 1; Mrs. H. D. Bennett, 2; Mrs. R. Arlow. 3. Bouquet of assorted flowers: Miss M. Wilson, 2. Decorated table (judge’s vote): Mrs. H. D. Bennett, 1; Mrs. K. McDonald, 2. Ditto (popular vote): Miss Nelson, 1; Mrs. Bennett, 2. CARNATIONS. Opcu Section.—Three selfs, any varieties: J. Weir, 1; T. Robinson, 2. Three fancies, any varieties: R. J. Weir, 1; T. Robinson, 2. Three fancies, any varieties: R. J. Weir, 1. Open Class.—Display arranged for effect: Mr. J. Michie. CUT FLOWERS. Collection of cut flowers: Mrs. .1. Pepper, 1; Mrs. A. Sirett, 2; Mrs. F. Wale, 3. Collection of aqullegias: A. W. McGregor, 1; Mrs. F. Wale, 2. Collection of antirrhinums: Mrs. N. Shepherd, 1; L. Okeby, 2. Iceland poppies: Mrs. F. Wale, 1; Mrs. Baillie, 2; Mrs. Sirett, 3. Oriental popples: Mrs. Creeley, 1; Mrs. F. Wale, 2. Collection of iris: Rev. Peryman. One spray azalea: Mrs. W. Gordon, 1; L. Okeby, 2. PANSIES. Open.—Twenty-four blooms, not less than six varieties (Mr. Hope Gibbons’ trophy): Mrs. A. Sirett, 1; Sirs. J. Pepper, 2; T. Robinson, 3. Twelve blooms, no less, than three varieties (R. A. Nicol’s pansy trophy): T. Robinson, 1; G. C. Corkhill, 2; W. Bull, 3. Twelve blooms, not less than two varieties: F. W. Ashby, 1; G. L. Corkhill, 2. Three blooms, giant pansies (Mr. O. Newman’s gold medal): H. L. Fox, 1 and 2. Amateur.—Six blooms, not less than two varieties: G. L. Corkhill/ 1 and 2. Six show blooms: Sirs. F. Wale, 1: D. McGirr, 2. Six fancy blooms: F. W. Ashby 1 and 2. Six decorative blooms: E. Sunlcy, 1; F. W. Ashby, 2. Twelve blooms, not less than four varieties: G. L. Corkliill, 1: Mrs. J. Pepper, 2. Six blooms, not less than two varieties: Mrs. F. Wale, 1; H. A. Fox, 2. SWEET PEAS. Six spiked, cream or white: C. E. Dowland, 1; Mrs. Creeley, 2. Six.spikes, pink or rose shades: Mrs. Creeley, 1; C. E. Dow-

land, 2. Six spikes, crimson or scarlet: Mrs. C. Scott, 1; Mrs. F. Wale, 2. Six spikes orange or salmon shades: Mrs. Creeley. 1; Mrs. J. Pepper, 2. Six spikes, any other colour: Mrs. J. Pepper, 1; Mrs. F. Wale, 2. SCHOOL CHILDREN'S COMPETITIONS. Bouquet: A. Mackenzie. 1. Basket of flowers: J. Mackenzie, 1. Lady’s spray and gentleman’s buttonhole: M. Mackenzie, 1; B. Mackenzie, 2.