SUMMER FLOWERS

Evening Post, Volume XCVIII, Issue 139, 10 December 1919, Page 3

SUMMER FLOWERS

PINE SHOW AT UPPER HUTT

"A galaxy of blooms" aptly describes the display of summer flowers at the Upper Hutt and District Horticultural Society's Show, which was opened yesterday afternoon by Mr. T. M. Wilford, I M.P. On the excellent quality of the blooms Mr. Wilford congratulated the exhibitors, and in pointing out the value of flowers he urged that school children should be encouraged more to grow flowers, and be taught their names and meaning as well as their uses, He took I tho opportunity of saying farewell to the residents of the district, which ho had represented in Parliament for over twenty years, and which was now in the Otaki electorate. Mr. and Mrs. Wilford were cordially thanked for therr ' presence. One of the most attractive exhibitions was a stand of roses, exhibited by Mr. :T. Waugh, of Lower Hutt, Among the many beautiful blooms were specimens of Madam Edward Horiot (the, Daily Mail rose), Mrs. Waddell, Madam Sagond Weber, and Melody; Mrs, Frank Bray, Terissa, Verna Mackay, Lieutenant Chance and Mrs. David MTCeo (new varieties), and Betty. A choice display oi roses by Mis 3 Charle3worth included Madam Malanie Souput (cream overlaid with orange), Harry Kirk (cream with faint red tinge), Avoca (brilliant crim. son), Terissa (orange overlaid with crimson), Pharisear (light pink deepening to darker shades), Mrs. Harold Brdcklcbank (well formed cream), J. B. Clarke (light crimson), Le Progress (cream), Mrs. Donaid M'Kee (pale cream), and Lady Robevts (light cream with orange base). The quality of pot plants and cut flowers was also excellent, while ther« was a creditable display of vegetables. The home indastries classes attracted a large number of entries, as did the cot. tage garden classes, and the judgen had difficulty in separating those who wera entitled to tho prizes. Competition in the floral arrangement classes was keen. There were a number of decorative tables, the blooms used for the purpose being mainly sweet peas, white and blue linaria, and aquilegia (granny bonnet). Mr. H. Johnson, gardener to-Mr. C. Izard, was awarded the prize for the champion rose. It was a specimen of Frau Karl Druschki (now known as Snow Queen), well formed and grown, THE PRIZE LIST. Mr. T. S. Weston's silver medal (to be awarded to the gardener whose employer gained the most points, in the cnt flower classes) was won by H. W. Lepper (gardener to Mrs. A. E. Pearce), J. Todd (gardener to Mr. C. Charles, worth) being second, and G. T. Taylor (gardener to Mr, F. Zohrab) third. For vegetables, H. W. Lepper was awarded Mr. T. S. Weston's silver medal, G. T. Taylor being runner-up. Pot Plants.—Pot plant, any variety, Mrs. C. Whitcman 1, H. W, Leppor 2; native fern, Mrs. A. Hooper; asparagus fern, Mrs. A. Anderson 1, Mrs. Swanson 2; maidenhair fern, Mrs. H., J. Creely 1, Mrs. Anderson 2; aspidistra, H: W. Lepper; geranium, Mrs. A. Anderson.

Cut Flowers. —Two vases (12 distinct varieties), Mrs. A. E. Pearce 1 and. 2; one vase (6 distinct varieties), Miss Charlesworth 1, Mrs. A. E. Pearce- 2; vase of flowering shrubs (6 varieties), H. Johnson 1, Airs. Zohrab 2. . In sweet peas, antirrhinum, larkspur, iris, Canterbury bells, and delphinium, Mrs. A. E. Pearce carried off all the awards; gallardiae, Miss Charlesworth 1, Mrs. A.^ E. Anderson 2; verbena, Mrs. Ander-* son; • pansies (best collection), Mrs. Pearce 1 and 2; six pansies, H. W. Lepper; collection of roses, Miss Charlesworth, also for 12, 6, and 3 varieties ; tea roses, Miss Charlesworth 1, G. Mason 2. ■'

Decorative Table.—Mrs. C. Whiteman 1, Miss J. Whiteman 2; bowl of roses, Mrs. A. Anderson 1, Miss I. Martin 2; vasa of roses, Miss I. Maitin; vase of flowers, Miss B. Clarke 1, Miss G. Whiteman 2; bowl of sweet peas, Miss A. Clarke; bridal bouquet, Miss M. Whiteman; floral basket, Miss R. Lepper 1, Miss V. Mountier 2; lady's spray, Miss C. Whiteman 1, Miss L.. Babbage 2; hand bouquet (for children 9 years and under). Miss J. Daroux; hand, bouquet (for children 13 years and under), Miss Margaret Kirker 1 and 2 ; children's buttonhole, Ray Lepper 1, Ivan Gibbs 2. Vegetables.—ln the vegetable classes Mrs. A. E. Pearce secured seven first and six second prizes, J. Martin two firsts, and Mrs. Zohrab and H. Johnson a first each. „ H. Johnson won the prizes for fruit, with H. W. Lepper runner-up. The following obtained prizes in the home industry classes :—Mrs. Habey (4), Mrs. Davis (2), Miss I. Whiteman, Mrs. Anderson (2)', Mrs. C. Whiteman, Mrs. J. Whiteman, Miss M. Brown, Mrs. F. Benge, Miss Lepper, Mrs. Morrison (3), Miss M. Whiteman. Miss A. Clarke (4), Miss Macintosh, Miss G. Hooper, Miss E. Paulsen, Nellie Davis (2), Margaret Kirker, Miss R. Lepper, Jessie Benge, and Nessie Anderson.

Cut Flowers (cottage garden classes). — The awards were secured by the following:—Mrs. A. Anderson (7), Mrs. H. R. Gibbs (6), Miss I. Martin (4), Mrs. Macintosh, and Mrs. A. Whiteman.

Cottage Garden Vegetables.—J. Forrest (5), J. B. Dalton (4), H. R. Gibbs, F. "Whiteman, Mrs. A. Hooper, Mrs. A. Anderson (2), T. Edser, Miss L Martin (2), W. G. Goss (5), J. Lewis, and W. Cooley. Cottage Garden Fruit.—Mrs. A. Anderson and W. G- Goss for gooseberries, and J. Lewis for strawberries.