FLOWER SHOW

Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 183, 1 May 1933, Page 3

FLOWER SHOW

Northland Society The autumn show of the Northland Horticultural Society was held last week, Hie opening ceremony being performed by Mr. W. M. Page. In the chrysanthemum class the champion bloom was exhibited by Mr. S. it. Watkius. Vegetables were above the usual standard, and die school work was again a prominent feature. A beautiful basket of aulurau leaves and berries decorated by Mrs. Fred Petherick was much admired. A handsome bouquet was presented to Mrs. Page. Following is a list of prize-winners:— Chrysanthemums. — Amateur class: Champion bloom, Mr. S. Watkins, 3 firsts, 3 seconds; Mr. C>. Burkett. 1 second; Mr. G. S. Nicoll, 1 second; Mrs. Berueeh. 1 second ; Air. G. R. Corkhill. 7 firsts. 2 seconds. Mr. CorkhiU wou Mr. Atkinson's trophy for most points in this clas?.. Cut Flowers. —Mr. G. S. Nicoll. 2 firsts, 1 second. 2 h.e.; Mrs. Berueeh, 1 11. c.; Mrs. T. Burkett. 1 second. Vegetables.—Mrs. Berueeh, <5 firsts; Air. R. J. Crawford, 3 firsts, 2 seconds, 1 b.e.; J. Honsa, 4 firsts. 1 second; Air. F._ C. Howell, 1 first, 2 seconds; Air. H. W. Thomas, 2 firsts, 2 seconds. 2 h.e.; Airs. Riley, 2 h.e.; Air. W. Housa, 1 first, 1 second. Pot I’lants.—Mrs. Berueeh, 1 first, 1 second. Decorative.—Basket of flowers. Mrs. Gaiiley, 1. Bowl of Dowers: Airs. Beruecb, 1; Mrs. Housa, 2. Lady's spray: Mrs. Gunley. 1 and 2. Gent.’s buttonhole: Airs. Ganley, 1. Domestic.—Mrs. Honsa. 7 firsts. 3 seconds; Mrs. 11. W. Thomas. 1 second; Airs. Riley. 2 firsts, 1 second, 1 b.e. Children’s Section. — Basket of flowers: D. Thomas. I. Bouquet: N. Whittington. 1. Gent.’s buttonhole: N. Whittington, 1 ; B. Plant. 2. Lady's spray: Al. Whittington, 1; N. Whittington. 2: B. Plant, b.e. Plain scones: B. Plant. Pikelets: D. Thomas, 1; B. Plant, 2. Home-made toffee: P. Sotliam. 1 : D. Thomas. 2. Collection of homemade sweets: P. Sotham. 1 ; B. Plant, 2. The trophy winners are as follow:— Champion bloom in amateur chrysanthemum class. Air. S. 11. Watkins (Wadestown). Air. G. 1,. Corkhill won Air. Atkinson's trophy for most points in this class. Airs. Bernech won the trophy donated by Air. R. A. Nicol, as well as that of Alessrs. F. Cooper, Ltd., for most points gained in (lie vegetable class, lu the decorative section. Airs. Ganley won Mrs. Rastall's trophy for most points at three shows. In the domestic section. Mrs. Honsa, having gained highest points in all three shows, won the trophy donated by Messrs. Vance-Vivian.