A FINE DISPLAY

Evening Post, Volume CXX, Issue 124, 21 November 1935, Page 20

A FINE DISPLAY

WELLINGTON SOCIETY'S EOSE SHOW. LIST OF AWARDS The Wellington Horticultural Society's Rose Show attracted many people to the Town Hall yesterday afternoon and evening, and much admiration was expressed for the many beautiful blooms which, despite the vicissitudes of the weather, exhibitors had been successful in raising. Mrs. Knox Gilmer, president of the society, presided at the opening ceremony, which was performed by Sir Charles Statham. The latter complimented exhibitors on their success and remarked that he hoped to interest himself in gardening again now that he was, going to settle down in Wellington. The'champion bloom was a "Mrs. Charles Lamplough," grown by Mr. James Bell. Mr. R. M. Porteous won the Wellington, challenge trophy and the Izard Memorial prize. The judges were:—Roses, Mr. C. F. Pilcher; miscellaneous, Mr. E. Anstis; decorative, Miss Cooper; pansies and violas, Mr. W. F. Jacobsen. Following is the list of awards:— Roses.—Open. Twenty-four Blooms, any varieties. —E. Anstis and Son, 1; H. Poole, 2. Twelve Blooms, any named varieties.—J. 8011, 1: E. Anstis and Son, 2. Twelve Bed Blooms, any named varieties.— E. Anstis and Son, 1; H. Foolc, 2. Six Blooms, any named varieties.—E. Anstis and Son, 1; D. G. McGlrr, 2. Six Blooms, any named varieties issued as novelties in New Zealand since 1931. —E. Anstis and Son, 1. Rose*.—Amateur. Twelve Blooms, any varieties (Walker and Hall's Cup).—R. M. Porteous, 1; D. G. McGltr, 2; D. S. Patrick, 3. Six Bed Blooms, three or more varieties (\V. E. Herbert Silver Challenge Trophy).—J. Bell, 1; R. M. Porteous, 2. ' Six' Blooms, distinct varieties i (Mr. James Bell's trophy).—James Bell, 1; J. A. Barry, 2. Six Pink Blooms, three or more varieties.— James Bell, 1; 3. A. Barry, 2; G. W. T. Cairns, 3.

Three Bed Blooms.—A. Anderson, 1; G. W. T. Calras; 2.

Three Yellow or Apricot Blooms.—James Bell, .1; D. G. McGirr, 2. Three Cream or White Blooras. : —Jame3 Bell, 1; A. Anderson, 2.

Three Pink Blooms.—James Bell, 1; A, Anderson, 2; G. WV T. Cairns, h.c.

Three Blooms, any one variety.— A. Anderson, 1; J. Bell, 2. Three Blooms, distinct varieties.—J. Bell, J; D. G. McGlrr, 2.

Three Blooms, colours and varieties optional. —A. H. Johnstone, 1; W. E. Askwlth, 2. One Bloom, any variety.—W. E. Askwlth, lj G. W. T. Cairns. 2.

One Kose, judged by perfume only.—G. S. Xicoll, 1; G. W. T. Cairns, 2. . • Three Vases of Folyantha Roses.—\Y. E. Askwlth, 1. ■ .

Tbiee Stems of Decorative or Garden Roses. —A. Anderson, 1; D. G. McGirr, 2. One Full Bloom Rose.—D. G. McGlrr, 1; G. W. T. Cairns, 2; W. D. Bough, h.c. Six Blooms, with own foliage.—G. S. Klcoll, I; W. 11. P. Barber, 2; A. Anderson, li.c. Three Blooms (Hataltal, Kllblrnle, or Miramar growers).—A. H. Johnstone, 1; W. D. Rough, 2. Three Bloom 3 (Kelburn, Brooklyn, or Northland growers).—R Wltheford, 1. Three Blooms (Karori, Wadestown, Ngaio, or Khandallah growers).—G. S. Klcoll, 1. ■ • Three Blooms (Lyall Bay, Scatoun, Island Ba.v„ or Newtown growers).—D. G. McGirr, 1. Tbiee Blooms (Eastbourne, Lower Hutt, Petone, Lowryi Bay, Upper Hutt, or growers In adjacent districts).—G. W. T. Cairns', 1;' A. Anderson,' 2-; W. E. Askwilb, h.c. .

*Tvfee Blooms, distinct varieties, intermediate section.—W. D. Bough, 1; A. W. .MacGregor, 2. Three Blooms, any. varieties, intermediate section.—W. P. Hough, I; A. W. M.icGregor, 2. One Bloom, intermediate section.—A. W. MacGregor, 1, W. D. Rough, 2. Three' Blooms, novice section. —A. McEeuzie, I; John Olphert, 2.- •

Three Bed Blooms, novice section.—W. D. Rough, 1; A. McKenzle, 2. One Bloom, novice section.—John-Olphert, 1| E. Stbwers, 2. i

Panslcs and Violas,

Twenty-four. Fansles, excluding Masterpiece, and;not less than six varieties, open,. Hope Gibbons - trophy.—J. H. Morrison, 1; G. L. CorfthUl, 2. ■■■:■. -.-.'■ Twelve. Pansies, excluding Masterpiece, and not less, than three varieties, open, Hlslop trophy.—J.. H. Morrison, 1; G. L. Corkhill, 2. Three Giant Pansies, open.—H. A. Fox. 1 and , 2..

Collection of Twenty-four Pansles, open.— Mrs; C.'Jones (Otaki), 1. . Collection of Twelve Pansles, amateur. —Mrs. C. Jones, li G. L. Clarke, 2. Six Show Pansles, amateur.—L. McKenzle, J. Six Fancy tansies, amateur. —Mrs. C. Jones, 1.

Six Decorative Pansles. amateur.—G. L. Clarke, 1 and 2. Twelve Violas, not less than four varieties,— Chambers, 1; Mrs. C. Jones, 2.

Six Violas, not less than two varieties.—D. 0. McGirr, li Mrs. C. Jones, 2. .Threo Blcolour Violas.—Mrs. C. Jones, 1; 1). li. McGirr, 2.

Miscellaneous Classes,

Kod Rhododendrons. —Mrs. Knox Gilmer, 1, 2, and 3. Pink Rhododendrons.—Mrs. Knox Gilmer, 1 and 2; T. B. X. Seddon, 3. White .Rhododendrons. —Mrs. Knox Gilmer, I and 2. Rhododendrons of any other colour.—T. E, V. Seddon, 1 and 3; Mrs. Knox Gilmer 2. Azalea Indlca.—\V. D. Rough, ]. ; Trade Display.—A. McMillan, 1; T. Waugh and Son, 2. Collection of Six "Vases of Cut Flowers.—Mrs. C: Jones, 1 and 2. Three Vases of Cut Flowers.—Mrs. 0. Jones, 1. and 2. .One Vase of Cut Flowers.—Mrs. C. Jones, 1 a,nd 2. , Anemones.—D. G. McGirr, 1 and 2. Ranunculus, red.—D. G. McGirr, 1. • Ranunculus, pink.—D. G. McGirr, 1. Ranunculus, any other colour.—D. G. McGirr,

Antirrhinums.—Mrs. C. Jones, 1 and 2. Aquilegias.—L. McKenzie, 1; A. W. McGre-

Lupins.—Jean Gilmer, ]. • Iris.—Mrs. Ashley Duncan, 1; Mrs. n. D. Bonnett, 2; J. B. Tonne, 3. Iceland Popples.—Mrs. C. Jones, 1 and 2. Oriental Popples.—Mrs. C Jones, 1. Collection of Perennial Flowers.—Mrs. C. Jones, I and 2.

Decorative Classes

Decorated Table.—Mrs. John Mitchell, 1; Miss Jean Gilmer, 2.

Dish Garden, actually growing.—Mi&s Haylock, 1.

Vase of Hoses.—Mrs. John Mitchell, 1; Miss E. A. Beagley, 2; Mrs. U. W. T. Cairns,

Vase of Single Roses.—Miss E. A. Beagley, 1. Vase of Flowers.—Mrs. E. Henderson, 1. Receptacle of Flowers grown by exhibitor.— Miss E. A. Beagley, 1; Mrs. E. Henderson, 2.

Bowl of Red Roses.—Miss E. A. Beagley, 1; Mrs. E. Henderson, 2. Bowl of Roses other than Red.—Miss E. A. Baegley, 1.

Low Bowl of Flowers for Dining Table.— Mrs. H. Roberts, 1.

Early Victorian Posy.—Mrs. Jcrris, 1 ; Mrs. K. Henderson and Mrs. C. Corrlgan, 2; Mrs. I). A. Isaacs, h.c.

Basket of Roses, large. Miss E. A. Beagley's trophy.—Mrs. John Mitchell, 1; Mrs. A. J. du Font, 2.

Basket of Roses, medium.—Miss E. A. Beagley, 1; Mrs. E. Henderson, 2. Basket of Flowers, other Ihan roses.—Miss E. A. Beagley, 1. Float Bowl.—Mrs. E. A. Bcaglcv, I Ladles' Spray for Day Wear*.—Mrs. H. Roberts, 1; Mrs. V. S. Jervis, 2. Ladies' Spray for Evening Wear Miss E. A. Beagley, t; Mrs. H. IS. Iturdekin, 2; Mrs. H. Roberts, h.c.

Original Floral Design.—Mrs. E. Hendersou 1 and 2.

Vase of Flowers, novice.—Mrs. E. Furdle, 1 Mrs. Furness, 2.

Bowl of Mixed Flowers, novice.—Mrs. H, Roberts, 1; Mrs. E. I'urdie, 2; Mrs. Furncas, b.c.

Medium Basket, novice.—Mrs. H. Roberts, 1 Miss L. Rowntree, 2.

Gentleman's Buttonhole and Ladles' Spray children.—Marian Bunlekin, 1 and 2 Small Posy, children.—Marian Burdekin, I; Elizabeth Taylor, 2.

Vase of Flowers, children.—Marian Burdekin ; Joyce Purdte. 2.

Small Basket of Flowers, children.—Marian Burdekin, 1 and 2; L. M. Corrlgan, h.c Dish of Damp Sand Decorated with Flowers Purdio, I;■ Marian Burdekin'