GLORIOUS NARCISSI

Dominion, Volume 29, Issue 302, 17 September 1936, Page 15

GLORIOUS NARCISSI

Hutt Horticultural Show MR. H. J. POOLE’S CHAMPION Fine quality narcissi in their hundreds, and in their immense variety, bedecked the Horticultural Hall yesterday, . when the annual spring show of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society was opened. The show will be continued to-day. Opening the show, the Bishop of Wellington, the lit. Rev. H. St. B. Holland, described his rectory garden in England, with trees 300 years old, and said he had no admiration for the conventionally planned garden. What had amazed him out here was finding various flowers in bloom at the same time, in combinations that could not possibly happen in England, The champion narcissi was a Leedsii "Peerless,” grown and exhibited by Air. H. J. Poole. This bloom was also adjudged the best lion-trumpet. The best trumpet in the show was “Tain." entered by Mr. A. Gibson. Mr. Poole also won the prize for most points in the narcissi section. The official party were the president, Uapt. Wybrants Olphert, and Airs. 01phert; Bishop Holland, the Mayor of Lower Hutt, Mr.. J. W. Andrews, and Mrs. Andrews, Mrs. Knox Gilmer, Mrs. A. R. Gower, Airs. D. A, Ewen, Mrs. h. C. Kirk, Lady Pomare, Mr. and Airs. E. P. Bunny and Miss Bunny, Air. and Mrs. H. M. Hayward, Airs. A. Crawford, Mrs. E. Foster, Air. H. J. Poole, Mr. A. J. Nicholls, Mr. W. Wilson and Mr. 0. F Pilcher. Mrs. Olphert was in a smart navy blue tailored suit, with touches of white, and navy blue hat trimmed with a white rose. After the ceremony litt’e Barbara Redpath presented Bishop Holland with a posy in rose shades for MrsHolland, who was unable to be present. Airs. J. D. King and her helpers were in charge of the afternoon tea arrange ments, and Airs. Bock was at the door. A stall of clut flowers was in charge of Airs. Alexander, Aire. Hendry,. Mrs. Wood and Afiss Kersley. The prize-list is as follows: — Narcissi, OPEN CLASS. Collection, 18 .varieties: H. J. Poole, 1; A. Gibson, 2. Twelve varieties: H. J. Poole, 1. Six varieties, trumpet: 11. J. Poole, 1; S. H. D. Peryman, 2. Six varieties Barrli: H. J. Poole, 1. Three varieties Tazetta: H. J. Poole, 1; S, H. £>. Peryman, 2. Three varieties, doubles: H. J. Poole, 1; S. H. D. Peryman, 2. Three Incompatabilis, yellow, perianth: J. W. Thomson and. Son, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Three Incomparabilis, white perianth: C. E. Buckingham, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Three Leedsii, giant cup; H. J. Poole, 1; C. E. Buckingham. 2. Three Leedsii, small cup: H. J. Poole, 1; S.H. D. Peryman, 2. Three Barrli, white perianth: H. J. Poole, 1; S. H. D. Peryman, 2. Three Barrli, whlet perianth: H, J. Poole, 1. Three blooms, red cup: J. W, Thomson and Son, 1; H. J. Poole, 2; C. E. Buckingham, 3. Twelve varieties: H. J, Poole, 1; L. Lewis, 2. " National daffodil class, 12 blooms; A. Gibson, 1; L. Lewis, 2. Single Bloom Class. One yellow trumpet: A. Gibson, 1; H, J. Poole, 2. White trumpet: A. Gibson, 1 and sliver medal; JI. J. Poole, 2. 81-colour trumpet: H. J. Poole, 1; J. W. Thomson and Son, 2. Incomparabilis, yellow perianth: A. Gibson 1; J. W. Thomson and Son, 2. Incomparabilis, white perianth: H. J. Poole, 1 and 2. Incomparabilis, other than red cup: J. W. Thomson and Son, T; H. J. Poole, 2. Barrli, yellow perianth: J. W. Thomson and Son, 1; A. Gibson, 2; H. J. Poole, 3. Barrli, white perianth: A. Gibson, 1; H.' J. Poole, 2. Leedsii, large cup: H. J. Poole, 1; J. W. Thomson and Son, 2; A. Gibson, 3. Leedsii, small cup: C. E. Buckingham, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Double daffodil: J. W. Thomson and Son, 1; 11. J. Poole, 2, Polyanthus or poetoz: C. E. Buckingham, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Any variety, n.0.c.: H. J. Poolo, 1; A. Gibson. 2. Lowe memorial trophy, 12 varieties raised in Now Zealand: Lincoln Lewis, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Silver medal for first. New Zealand Seedling Class. LOug trumpet yellow: C. E. Buckingham, 1; H. J. Poole, -; P. R. Sissons, 3. Long trumpet white: P. it. Sissons, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Long trumpet, blcolour: L. Lewis, 1; P. K. Sissons, 2. • Incomparabilis: H. J. Poole, 1; C, E. Buckingham, 2. Leedsii: L. Lewis, 1; C. E. Buckingham, Barrii: C. E. Buckingham, 1; H. J. Poole, Poeticus: H. J. Poole, 1 and 2. AMATEUR CLASSES. Twelve varieties: R. Lewis, 1; R. Lewis, 2. ■ Nine varieties: J. S. Stalker, 1; R. F. A. Jenness, 2. Six varieties: R. F. A. Jeaueas, 1; J. E. Stalker, 2. Three varieties, trumpet: V. H. Booth, 1; G. Harding, 2. Three Incomparabilis: W. H. Booth, 1; A. H. Ahrens, 2. Three red caps: W. M. Booth, 1; A. M. Ahrens, 2. Three Barrii: W. H. Booth, 1- E. N. Amoore, 2. Three Leedsii: W. H. Booth, 1 and champion non-trumpet; It. F. A. Jeuuesa, 2. Three daffodils, any variety: W. H. Booth. 1; Mrs. J. Martin, 2. Poole trophy, points prize: W. H. Booth. Single Bloom Class. Yellow trumpet: K. Lewis, 1 and champion trumpet; W. H. Booth, 2. Bicoloured trumpet: A. H. Ahrens, 1; R. Lewis, 2. White trumpet: E. N. Amoore, 1; J. R. Boyd, 2. lucomparabilia, yellow perianth: W. H. Booth, 1; A. 11. Ahrens, 2. Incomparabilis, white perianth: W. H. Booth, 1; E. N. Amoore, 2. Incomparabilis, red cup: It. F. A. Jenness, 1; W. 11. Booth, 2. Barrii, yellow perianth: K. Lewis, 1- W. H. Booth, 2. Barrli, white perianth: W. H. Booth and S. J. Hobbs, equal, 1. Leedsii, large cup; E. N. Amoore, 1; J. S Stalker, 2. Leedsii, small eup; R. F. A Jenness, 1; W. H Booth, 2. Double daffodil: E. N. Amoore, 1; R. F. A. Jenness, 2. Tazetta hybrid: J. S. Stalker, 1; G. N Amoore, 2. Best trumpet, Royalist: R. Lewis. Best non-trumipet, Peerless: W. H. Booth. Points prize, Hutt Valley Horticultural Society’s trophy: Law Cup, points prize: Mr. W. H. Booth. NOVICE CLASS. Four varieties: W. M. Lyall, 1; G. L. Glesen, 2. Two trumpet daffodils: G. L. Glesen. 1; W. M. Lyall. 2. Leedsii: W. M. Lyall, 1; G. L. Gleeeu, 2. Barrii: G. L. Glesen, 1; W. M. Lyall, 2. Points prize: W. M. Lyall. DECORATIVE CLASSES. Chapman memqrlal prize: Mrs. L. A. Stiekells, 1. Mrs. E. L. Sanderson trophy: Mrs. L. A. Stlckells.

Decorated casket: Mrs. StickeUs, 1; Miss E. Smith, 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. F. M. Bews, 1; Miss E. Smith, 2. Saucer posle: Mrs. E. Smith, 1; Mrs, L. A. Stlckells, 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. A, Jarman, 1; Mrs. H. W. Mitchell, 2. „ Decorated table: Mrs. H. W. Mitchell, 1; Mrs. L. A. Stlckells, 2. Bowl iceland poppies: Miss B. Gibbons. 1; Mrs. W. Gloyer, 2. Full vase of flowers: Mrs. H. W. Mitchell, 1; Mrs. A. W. Freeman, 2. Floral box: Mrs. H. W. Stlckells, 1; Mrs W. Glover, 2. Bow 1 ! of dittodlls: Mrs. S. Mitchell, 1; Miss E. Smith, 2. M Mrs. H. W. Kersley rose bowl: Mrs. H. W. Mitchell. , , Mr. Gow’s trophy: Mrs. A. Jarman. Junior Class. Bowl of flowers: Miss J. Gibbons, 1; tiouquet: Miss N. Garratt, 1; Miss J. Stupples, 2. Tall vase of flowers: Miss J. Stupples, 1; Miss J. Gibbons, 2. Elsie Memorial Trophy: Miss J. StupeS Intermediate Class. Miniature decorated basket: Miss N. Gtirrntt 1 Tall vase of flowers: Miss N. Garratt, 1; Miss B. Harvey, 2. Bowl of flowers: Miss N. Garratt, 1. Lady Bledlsloe Cup: Miss N. Garratt. Mrs. S. M. Hobbs Trophy: Miss N. Gartatt. Juniors, under 16. Bowl of flowers: Elma Cunningham, 1; Betty Harvey, 2. „ , . , Posy of flowers: Elma Cunningham, 1, Betty Harvey. 2. Floral device: Elma Cunningham, 1, Betty Harvey, 2. Mrs. N. B. Gibbons Trophy: Elma Cunningham. , Juvenile Class. Floating bowl: Prudence Duddlng, 1; H Gentlemen% buttonholes: H. D. Poole, 1; Rosalie Leslie, 2. , Decorated horseshoe: H. D. Poole, 1, Joyce Tolley, 2. Named collection of natives: D Penelope Helyar, 1; Tom Grant Taylor, 2. GENERAL CLASSES. Collection of flowers: Mrs. N B. Gibbons, 1. Three vases polyanthus: V. Wakeham, 1 and 2. 1 Three vases primroses: V. Wakeham, 1 and 2. Pansies: V. Wakebam, 1 and 2. Violas: H. J. Creely, 1. Cyclamen: H. J. Poole, 1, Cinerarias: H. J. Poole, 1. New or rare plant In pot: H. J. Poole, 1. Specimen foliage plant.: H. J. Poole, 1. Specimen flowering plant: H. J. Poole, 1. AMATEUR CLASS. Collection of flowers: Mrs. N. B. Gibbous, 1; Mrs. F. McMillan, 2. Polyanthus: H. J. Creely, 1; Mrs. K. E. C&irßs 2. Hyacinths: Mrs. L. A. Stlckells, 1; Mrs. A. Grierson. 2. Anemones: Mrs. J. Bentley, senr., 1. Iceland poppies: Mrs. L. A. Stlckells, 1. Freesias: Mrs. N. B. Gibbons, 1; Mrs. A. Radcliffe, 2. Violas: H. J. Creely, 1. Cyclamen: Mrs. C. A. Wainwright, 1; G. L. Grierson, 2. Foliage plant: Miss B. Harvey, 1. Flowering plant: Mrs. E. Andrews. 1; Miss B. Harvey, 2. Mrs. E. L. Rlddlford Cup: Mrs. N. B. Gibbons. Awards for the stands were as follows: N. B. Gibbons, cinerarias, silver gilt medal; E. L. Riddlford, polyanthus, bronze medal; H. Poole, cinerarias and polyanthus, silver medal- C F. Pilcher, silver medal; A. McMillan, certificate; Lower Hutt Borough Reserves, bronze medal; R. H. Johnston, rock plants, certificate; S. H. D. Peryman, narcissi, certificate- novelty stand. Mrs. A. R. Gower, silver medal; Mrs. T. C. Bilby. gladioli, certificate.