TAIERI HORTICULTURAL SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 12395, 7 January 1905, Page 4

TAIERI HORTICULTURAL SHOW

_ MSBGIEL. Jannary 7* The laieh Horticultural Society's show opened this afternoon. The exhibits, as arranged in the Volunteer Hall, made a very creditable display. The show is oonSwered satisfactory, considering the recent rough weather, and quite op to last year's strength, except in vegetables, but these, though few in nnniber, are excellent in vnalily. Cut flower* are «, feature of the show, tie exhibits of twelve different vane ties grown in the open being deserving of Specie! rhentitou. Amongst them are some fine white geiaiinlins. The roses generally arte very good, considering the Weather conditwrtS The ten-week stocks also deserve mention. The annuals are very good all rtntikL TiHs sweet peas have withstood the weather well, and show good coloring and torn. Fruit is exceptforially good! bfeok euflrahte 6rid sHAwberries w beml issl pednJlt fine. Tl», table decorations ate tastetully arraaged, and the cakes, etc; are strohgly; presented and temptinjzloOking. Messrs Hart find Williamson judged the fruit, flowers; and vegetables, and Miss Eern|ehiWr the cokes, ete. Prizelist:—«

.Geirtu&rm, singfe—G. Hendry sen. 1 W. Smith 2, G. Hendry 3.Hydrangea.Ms. Hendry, sen., L Plattt, light fncsiav—G. Hendry sen. 1. T^Gtken 6 a^ Wii ' 16 - -0 - SeiiAy 1, fuchsia,—g. Sinclair 1, J. Hendry

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Two plants petunia.—G. Hondry 1 and 2. JL"wo foliage plants.—J: Sinclair L .Ji -?!?«* «** fe*ranjnm.-G. Hendry ffeh. 1 arid 2, W. Smith 3. One plant pelargonium, regal.--.W. Smith q Bgcirheii plant in flower,—W. Smith i, -lifri pl f i fi A "% Sinclair 1, J. G. Hendry 2. Six blbtrinS roses, hot less than three diffeteht /*afieilfes.—Mrs P. Gibson 1, j, W Shiltfl 2, J. Hendry 3. Four SpikeS sweet-william, not less than two different varieties.—W. M'Fadden 1, A. Smaaif 2, Ceylon Tea Gardens 3i iL Sii ,% om * show pansies, not less than three different varieties.—J< Hendry 1 and

Hand bOTcruet. unwirwL—ir&bei Prentice 1, Mrs W W. Turnbuil 2. ;***» obms roses > 3 different varieties. W; W. Thnibtill 1, J. Hendrt 2 and 3.

Four Spikes ten-week 3*loollß, four different yarietks~-D. L. Christie 1 ahd 2, J, Hendry 3. Two spikes phlox herbaceous, different varieties,—J. Hendry 1, Miss Kerhpshell 2. Six bunches annuals, six different varieties.—J, Hendry 1, D. L. Christie 2, T. Aitken 3.

. Three bunches antirrhinum, ;iot less than three different varieties.—W; Smith 1, Miss Kerhpshell 2.

Three spiked penStetndris, three different varieties.—Miss Turnbuil 1, Miss Kempshell 2. •

Four blooms carnations, four different Varieties.—J. Hendry 1 and 2. Three spites herbaceous or bulbous plants, three different varieties.—Mrs Morgan 1, A. Grant 2, Miss Kempshell 3. Three splke3 delphinium;— Bella Naismitli 1, S ; Sinclair 2; W Smith 3. Twelve buhches annuals, twelve different varieties.—D* L. Christie , 1, J. Hendry 2, Mrt W* Turabtdl 3.

. Collection cub flowers in stands, Hendry 1. Eperghe of flowers.—Mrs A. Johnson 1; Bridal bouquet—Miss M. Prentice L Mrs W. Ttttibull 2.

Four trusses of pelargoniums, four different varieties,—W. Smith 1 and 2.

Four blooms fancy pahsies, four different varieties.—J. Hendry 1 and 2, T. Aitken 3. Best-ftrfahged basket of cut flowers, grown in open by exhibitor,—Miss N. Riddell 1, Mrs W. Turnbuil 2..

bowl of roses.—Miss M. Stewart 1» Jro. Turnbuil 2, Mrs P. Gibson 3.

Best rose.—sT. Hendry 1. Mrs P. Gibson 2 and 3.

Hand bouquet, wired;— Mrs W. W. Tnrnbull 1, Mabel Prentice 2. Sir bunches sweet pease, different *a+ rietieg.—Miss N. Ee*l 1, Ceylon Tea Gardens 2, Miss N. Beid &

. Gentleman's buttonhole.—Mr A. Johnson 1, 2, and 3. Lady's dress A. RiddelL Twelve flowers, grown in open.—Miss N. Beid 1, Mrs R. Morgan 2, Mrs R; Muirbead 3.

Competitions for School Child ren.—Pot plant i Stewart Henry 1, J. C. Hendry 2, M. Naismith 3. Wreath: Miss E. M'Gregor 1, Alice Hendry 2. Gent's buttonhole: Alice Hendry 1, E.* M'Gregor 2, I. Grant 3. Lady's boufrneb i Alice Hendry 1, E. M'Gregor 2 and 3. Four eariy carrote—4i. Renton. 1 and 2, A. Brihga-ns 3. Six early potatoes Marshall 1, D. L. Christie 3. ' Four stalks rhubarb.—T. M*Fadden 1, Mrs J. Robertson 2, John Btowa 3. Six early kidnev tie 1 and 2, Mrs Morgan 3. Four cabbage lettuce.—* Rev. A. W. K3hmont 1, W. Wikon 2, J* MTTaggart 3. Six early potatoes Rrmgans 1, MM Mcrgitei, 2, A. Bringaiis 3. Four eariv ttSnipß.~Rev. Kininont 1, Mrs Morgan," % W. L. Christie 3. Twelfe pods peas.—A. Bringaos 1, G. Hendry % L Brihgafcs 3.

One pint shelled peas.—Mrß J. Robertson 1, Miss A. WeddeJSpooa 2, R. Aitken

Twelve shallot onidns.—J. Hendry 1, T. MTadden 2, J. Hendry 3. Cauliflower.—J. Mlieod 1 4 G. Hendry sen. 2, W. Wilson 3. Early cabbage.—'Miss Naismith 1* J. Galloway 2, W. L. Christie 3. Collection vegetables.—D, hj. Christie 1, T. MTadden 2.

Small badcet mixed vegetables.—D. L. Christie 1, G. Hendry jtin. % J. Hendry

Dish Parsley.—J. Hendry 1 and 2, Miss Kempshell 3. Six green onions (one variety).—lt. Aitken 1, W. Wilson 2, A. Cameron 3.

Heaviest rhubarb.—.Miss Charters 1, Mrs Morgan 2. Six oatmeal cakes.—'Miss ML Stewart 1 abd g.

She girdle scones.—Mrs W 4 Gibson 1. Mrs Geo. Hendry juh. 2,. Miss ML. Stewart 3. Six oven scones.—Mrs A, Cameron 1, Mr? W. Gibson 2, Mrs G. Hendry jiin. 3. Gingerbread cake.—Miss M. Saddle 1 and 2, Mrs Frank Wright 3. Fruit cake.—Mrs P. Couper 1, Mrs H. Mleod 2, MriS H, Guest 3. Cak* without fruit. ~*Mis Geo. Hendry jutt. 1, Miss Riddle 2,.Mrs Frank.Wright 3, Sponge cake.—-Mrs H. Guest 1, Mrs Geo. Hendry jun. 2, Mrs W. M'Leod 3. Shortbread.—'Mrs Muirhead 1, Mrs F. Wright 2, Mrs H. Guest 3. Six pikclefe.-41is3 N. Stewart L Mrs Muirbead % Mrs F. Wright 3. Collection small tea cakes.—Miss M. Biddie 1. Tweniy-fcfur strawberries.—Ceylon Tea Garden I, B£v. 2, \v". L. Christie 3. Raspberries. —Mre S-. itobertson 1. Twenty-four red gooseberries.—P.'Gibson 1 and 2, Mrs Morgan 3. Irffrnt <jeoseberries.-4*. Grbsttn 1, J. Hendry 2, Alex. Brinsuns 3 Pint picked white ctifranta.—J. Brown 1 and 2, Miss A. WejJderspooii 5. Pint picked Mack currants.—P; Gibson 2, W. Sinclair 3;

Twenty?fottr cherries, one variety, dork or tight—Mrs Shifters 1 ru<l 2, P. Raid 3. GoSection of .eartv fruit.—Mrs At Morgan i- -,. Heaviest 24 Tea Gardens L

Heaviest 24 red gooseberries.— J. M"Tagsfctrt 1, Miss Wedderspoon 2, Mrs Morgan o. . '

Thomson 1 and 2, Ai Cameron 3. . Heaviest 12 straps red currants. G. H«idry . sfe'h. 1, Mre 1 Boberteen 2, P.

Gibson 1- "aad' %J. Gallwfcwy 3.C i 1 *"•; „t -*i Heaviest : 12 straps white\OTrrantai»—R GEbaoa'l mil 2; T. Aitken 3. >"" "Heaviest 5 24 cherries, one vftriety.-Multt Ohartea 1, D. Rati 8 arid 3. - ; ObDectiota. gooseberries, gbc different varieties.—P. Gibson 1 and 2> Mias A. Wed<ka* spoon 3. ~