SPRING FLOWERS
This year, owing to the abundant moisture and absence of wind, the aprins blooms are^ exceptionally good, and the show on Wednesday and Thursday next promises to be well up to standard. This will be the first two days' spring show, held by the Wellington Horticultural Society in recent years, and the promise of support received from grpwers at a distance proves that the extended show; makes it worth while travelling to Wet lingt'on. The show will be officially opened at 3 p.m. on Wednesday, continuing afternoon and evening, and will be open again at 11 a.m. on Thursday, when it will be visited by school children of the fifth and sixth standards. In addition to the E. A, Wright competition for the most successful suburban society, a number of other trophies are available. They include the "Rosemary" trophy in the decorative classes, the Newman cup for three best blooms in amateur section, the Robert Gibson trophy for twelve distinct varietie* of narcissi, and trophies offered by Mrs. Knox Gilmer and Mrs. Rose Joseph. Polyanthus, hyacinths, pot plants, anemones, and flowering shrubs will be shown at their best and in great variety. A firstclass orchestra has been engaged, and the ladies of the society are providing dainty afternoon tea. Schedules may be obtained from any of the seedsmen, or by direct application to the secretary. Mr. J. G. MacKenzie, Town Hall. Entries for ell classes close at 5 p.m. on Tuesday.
_ The monthly meeting al the Wellington South Horticultural Society wai held last evening, Mr, T. P. Mills presiding.
The secretary reported that the patron of the society, the Mayor, Mr.. G. A.' Troup, had consented to open the evening session of the- spring show, -which is to be held in St. Thomas's Hall on the 30th September. A large number of entries has been received, and a fine, display is anticipated. There will also b« exhibits of home, industries and the girls', and boys' sections for handiwork."
Tile monthly . competition resulted inMr. Smart gaining first place for n&vcissi, Mr. Bull stecond place for hyacinths, and Mr. Smart third place for pansies.' Appreciation was expressed at the very interesting table lecture on New Zealand flora by Mr. B. C. Aston. • ~
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Evening Post, Volume CX, Issue 71, 20 September 1930, Page 7
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