DAHLIA SHOW

Dominion, Volume 34, Issue 137, 6 March 1941, Page 10

DAHLIA SHOW

Karori Horticultural

Society

That New Zealand nurserymen and the public generally might be asked to supplement Britain's supplies of vegetable and flower seeds when the war was won was mentioned yesterday by Mrs. Knox Gilmer, officially opening the Karori Horticultural Society's dahlia show, last on the society’s schedule for its 1940-41 season. The shote* was held in the Parish Hall, and proceeds will be transferred to patriotic funds. Responsible, for no small part of the higbly-suecessful organization were the society’s secretary, Mrs. J. Wilson,, aud the assistant secretary, Mr. J. J. Whitehead.

The weather, Avhich was man’s greatest curse and greatest blessing, Avas responsible for many blooms which’might have been shown being on rubbish heaps, said Mr. R. R. Martin, president of the society, -welcoming Mrs. Gilmer. Every judge had remarked on the excellent quality of the exhibits, continued Mr. Martin, and he had been told that exhibits in the decorative section Avere Avell up to professional standard. The champion dahlia, “Mrs. C. W. Sowton,” was exhibited by Mr. C. Backhouse, and the champion hydrangea, “Parsival,” by Mrs. W. Simm. The Kiichi Gunji challenge trophy for the most points gained in decorative classes throughout the year was Avon by Mrs. R. H. Johnston; the Angus Jones trophy for hydrangeas, by Mr. R. R. Martin; the G. J. J. Feil Cup for the most points for dahlias exhibited in the amateur section, by Mr. C. Backhouse; Mrs. P. C. Jordan's trophy for the most points gained in the intermediate section throughout the season, by Miss Joyce Purdie; and both trophies offered in the vegetable section, by Mr. J. J. Whitehead. The runner-up for Mrs. P. C. Jordan's trophy. Miss Valerie Martin, Avon the R. H. Johnston special prize. Details are as follows Dahlias. ....

Champion of champions: C. Backhouse (“Mrs. C. J. Sowton”). Champion bloom in all western suburbs classes: Mrs. Crocker. Open Section. —-Six charm, not exceeding sin., no fetver than two varieties: G. Janisli. 1: D. Dinnie, 2. Six, pompom, not exceeding, 2!n. diameter, no P tver than ttvo varieties: D. Dinnie, 1 G. Janish, 2 and 3. Six decorative, no feAA-er than two varieties: C. Backhouse, 1; L. Hare, 2. Three decorative: A. Manton, 1; C. Backhouse, 2. Three, medium, decorative, 5 to 7in.: C. Backhouse, 1. All others out of class. Six eharm, not exceeding sin. diameter, no fewer than two varieties: Mrs. AV. Simin, 1; Mrs. Abernethy, 2; C. Backhouse. 3. Six pompom,- not exceeding 2in. diameter: D. Dinnie, 1; L. Hare, 2. ■ Six, any ■ other varieties: C. Backhouse. 1. Western Suburbs-grown. Amateur.—Six decorative: C. McKnvanagh, 1;. Mrs. A. I’urdie, 2.

Western Suburbs-grown, Novice:—Three decorative: Mrs; A. Waddell, 1; Mrs. A. Purdie, 2: Mrs. Crocker, 3. Three, cactus variety: Mrs. Ray, 1. Three pompom, not exceeding 21n. diameter: W. M. Veitch, 1 and 2. Three, charm variety, not exceeding Sin. diameter: Miss R. Wright, 1. Hydrangeas.

Amateur Section.—'Six, no fewer than ■ three varieties: R. R. Martin, 1; Miss R. I Wright, 2. Six, distinct pinks and/or reds, no fewer than two varieties: R. R. Martin, 1; Mrs. W. 'Simm. 2. Six blue autl/or midcolours. no fewer than two varieties: R. R. Martin, 1 and 2. Six, chosen for colour and form only: R. R. Martin, 1; T. E. AVilkiuson, 2. Three, distinct varieties: F. Hilton, 1; Mrs. Simm, 2. Three, distinct pinks and/or reds: T. E. Wilkinson, 1; Mrs. Crocker, 2. Three, mid-colours: F. Hilton, 1; T. E. Wilkinson, 2. One hydrangea: F. Hilton, 1 and 2. Western Suburbs-grown. Novice.—Three hydrangeas: Mrs. S. Morgan, 1 and 2. Cut Flowers. Open Section.—Collection of cut flowers, six vases: Mrs. G. J. Feil, 1; Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 2. Amateur Section.—Antirrhinums, two vascis, three stems iu each: Mrs. A. Purdie, 1. Asters, two vases, three stems iu each: P. F. Stevena, 1; F. Hilton, 2. Carnations, one vase, six blooms: . ! Mn». A. Purdle, 1; Peggy Baker, 2. Fuscliia, one .vase, three sprays, single: Mrs. G. J. ‘Feil, 1. Fusehia, one vase, three sprays, double: Mrs. G. J. Feil, 1. Geraniums, one vase, three blooms, double: -Mrs. A. AVaddell, 1; Mrs. J. Wilson, 2. -Marigolds, African, one vase, six stems: Mrs. Abernethy, 1; Mrs. Crocker, 2. Marigolds, french, one vase, six stems: Mrs. W. M. B. Veitch, 1. Marigolds, tree, one vase, six stems: Mrs. A. Purdie, 1. Pansies, six blooms: Mrs. J. AA'ilson, 1 and 2. Petunias, one vase, three stems: Mrs. A. Purdle, 1 and 2. Roses, three blooms: Mrs. Ray. 1. Scabious, one vase, six blooms: Mrs. Abernethy, 1; Mrs. A. Purdie, 2. Sweet peas, three vases: Mrs. A. Purdie, 1. Zinnias, two vases, three blooms in each: Mrs. J. Wilson, 1; F. -Hilton,'2. Any other flower: Mrs. Whittington, 1; Mrs. .Stevens, 2. Three distinct kinds, grown -outside, iu three society’s vases: Mrs. A. 'Purdie. Decorative. Basket of dahlias, any foliage: Mrs. G. S. Nieoll, 1; Mrs. R. 11. Johnston, 2; Mrs. G. S. Nieoll, 3. Basket of hydrangeas: Mrs. G. S. -Nieoll, 1 and 2. Basket ot flowers', excluding hydrangeas: Mrs. G. S. Nieoll, 1; Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 2; Mrs. G. S. Nieoll. 3. Bowl of dahlias, any foliagfe: Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 1,2, and 3. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 1; Mrs. G. 8. Nieoll, 2 and 3. 80-wl of hydrangeas: Mrs. R. R. Martin, 1; Mrs. H. Martin, 2. Box ot flowers, open, for presentation: Mrs. G. -8. Nieoll, 1; Mrs. H. Martin, 2; Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 3. Bouquet: -Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 1; Mrs. R. R. Martin, 2. Receptacle of flowers, grown by exhibitor: Mrs. G. S. Nieoll, 1; 'Mrs. K. H. Johnston, 2; Mrs. AV. M. B. A’eitch, 3. Vase of flowers: Mrs. R. R. Martin' 1; Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 2 and 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole; Mrs. H. Martin, 1; Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 2. AVomen’s spray: Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 1; Mrs. H. Martin, 2; Mrs. Whittington, 3. Floating bowl: Mrs. tR. H. Johnston, 1 and 2. Floral device: Mrs. R. H. Johnston,, 1 and 2. Basket of berries aud foliage: Mrs. R. R. 'Martin, 1; Mrs. R. H. Johnston, 2; Mrs. G. S. Nieoll, 3. Intermediate Section. Victorian posy: Joyce Purdie, 1; Valerie Martin, 2. Bouquet: Joyce Purdie, 1; Valerie Martin, 2. Gentleman's buttonhole: Valerie Martin, 1; Joyce Purdie, 2.. AVomen’s spray: Joyce Purdie, 1; Valerie Martin, 2. Receptacle of flowers; Joyce Purdie, 1 and 2; Valerie Martin, 3. Vase of flowers: Nancy Caldwell. 1; Joyce Purdie, 2. Floating bowl: Joyce Purdie, 1; Valerie Martin, 2. Children’s Section. Under 14 Years. —Basket of flowers: Yalmal Dinnie. Posy: Dorothy Wood, 1; R. Simmonds, 2. Gentleman's buttonhole: Lorraine McTaggart, 1 and 2; R. Simmonds, 3. AYoinan’s spray: Valmai Dinnie, 1; Lorraine McTaggart, 2; R. Sim; monds, 3. Novel floral device: Valmai Dinnie, 1. Vase of flowers: Orione AA’ood, 1; Dorothy AVood, 2. Floating bowl: Dorothy AVood, 1; K. Simmonds, 2.. Small dish garden; Bruce I’urdie, 1. Under 10 Years.—Basket of flowers: Margaret Stevens, 1. Gentleman's buttonhole; Richard Caldwell, 1 and 2. AVomau’s spray: Peggy Pritchard, 1: Norma Maxwell, 2. Novel floral device: Peggy Pritchard, 1; Norma Maxwell, 2. Vase ot flowers: Norma Maxwell, 1. Vegetables. Amateur Section. —Collection of vegetables, space not to exceed 12 sq. ft.: J. J. AVhitehead, 1; AV. Newcombe, 2. Beans, runner, six pods: J. J. AVhitehead, 1 and 2. Three beet, long: J. J. AAhitehead, 1. Three beet, round: J. J. AA hitehead, 1 and 2. One cabbage, drumhead: A. Crawford, 1. Three carrots, short: F. Hilton, 1 and 2. Three carrots, intermediate: F. Hilton, 1; Mrs.'A. Waddell, 2. Three carrots, long: Mrs. A. AVaddell, 1, J J AVhitehead, 2. Two lettuces, cabbage- J. Cable, 1. One marrow, quality: S. Fraser 1; J. J. Whitehead, 2. One tqarrow, b'v weight: F. Hilton, 1; Mrs. 1. C. Jordan. 2. Three onions, weight: I. Hilton 1 and 2. Three onions, keeping: S Fraser, 1. Three parsnips: J. Cable, 1'- -S Fraser, 2. Five potatoes, white, oval:' S. Fraser, 1; J. J- Whitehead, 2. Five potatoes, round, coloured: J. J. AA'liitehead, 1. Five potatoes, round, white: j j Whitehead, 1. One pumpkin, quality: J. .1. AVhitehead, 1; F. Hilton, 2. One pumpkin, bx weight: F. Hilton, 1. Six shallots large: J. J. AVhitehead. Six shallots, pickling: J. J. Whitehead, 1 and 2. Silver beet, one head: J. J, AVhitehead, 1' Six tomatoes, grown, outside: J. J. AVhitehead, 1 and 2; F. Hilton, 3. Six tomatoes, greenhouse grown: Mrs. Crocker, 1. Three turnips, white: J. J. AVhitehead, 1. Two swedes, garden: J. Cable '1; F. Hilton, 2. Any other vegetable- F. Hilton, 1. Four apples, desert: W F. Newcombe, 1. Four apples, cooking: AV. F. Newcombe.