A WORTHY FLOWER SHOW

Evening Star, Issue 21715, 9 May 1934, Page 10

A WORTHY FLOWER SHOW

TRIUMPH OVER HARSH WEATHER DUNEDIN SOCIETY WRESTS A SUCCESS Lashing out indiscriminately upon friend and foe, Nature for a full week seriously hurt men and women who. pay her practical homage every day—the gardener. With wind and ram, low temperatures, and a lack of sunshine many New- Zealand gardens have been so damaged as to spoil their beauty for the season a month or more before they would take on that appearance in an ordinary season. It would not have caused surprise if. as a consequence of this general havoc, the Dunedin Horticultural Society had found it necessary to postpone or perhaps abandon the winter show that was arranged for to-day and to-morrow. But, thanks to the resource and goodwill of our gardeners, such an undesirable outcome of preparations has been averted. Professionals and- amateurs have fought the adverse conditions, and with such success as to not, only enable the society to cany on the fixture, but to make it a real success. As the Pioneers' Hall is otherwise occupied, the Horticultural Society has on this occasion made use of the spacious ballroom for the main display and found space for the fruit, vegetables, and decorative sections in the supper room. In all classes the entries are much more numerous than the committee expected, _ and it is pleasing to note that novices and beginners have come forward with excellent stuff, with the result that some classes that have been scantily patronised in the past can now show nine or ten entries. Quality is observable on every hand. Miss Cargill’s cascade chrysanthemums, remarkable for their decorative effect, are exhibited for the first time in Dunedin. Of single chrysanthemums the display is simply wonderful as to size, condition, and colour. Mr H. T. Trevena and Mr R. V. M'Garriglc have exhibits of this popular flower that outvie any of the sort ever seen before in this city, and Mr D. Brett Shand, of Timaru, has sent a collection of eighty that earn the same praise by experts, and Miss Williams, of Oamaru, sends a collection that may challenge all others. * Probably the best Japs, in the show are those that are in the collection of “ mums ” forwarded by Mr J. G. Luck, of- Timaru. That exhibitor won the H. S. Adams Cup here last year, and he is now. having another try for it, finding' Mrs Hollows and Mr Rigby competing against him. The Montecillo Convalescent Home patients supply- .a very attractive' display of the work that the disabled men turn out, and it is given a prominent place in the staging. Mrs Rhodes, of Timaru, has a comprehensive display of the plant rareties for which her garden is famous. This'is'an exhibit that botanists will take a delight IH. Amongst the pot plants is an uncommon specimen—the statice Dicksoni or tree statice in flower. It was raised by Mr E. H. Hamel, and so far as one can learn it is the first oft its kind seen in Dunedin. The. trade exhibits at this show are from' Matheson and Roberts. Skene Ltd., C. and J. Manson. and Mr J. Hollis. All.aie of a. superior order, including the newest and most serviceable type of plants and garden furnishings. Miss Cargill has forwarded not merely/the cascade chrysanthemums, but a collection of various desirable plants that her gardener (Mr J. Clark) produces—fuchsias, gloxinias, coleus ferns, chili peppers,, etc. The Judges for this show are Mr E. Page, pot plants and cut flowers other than chrysanthemums; Mr J ohn Black, chrysanthemums; Mr Neil M'Donald, fruit and vegetables; Miss Reid, decorative and floral work. The Certifying Committee met at 3 p.m. to-day to examine “mum ” seedlings and certify where worthy. To-night visitors will be pleased with the lighting arrangements, special fixings having been put in to enable the ’exhibits to be' thoroughly inspected. Mr James Nelson (president), Mr C. Rhodes (secretary), and all members of the society who have helped in the preparations have done thier work most thoroughly, and it is now for the public to show its appreciation of as pretty a show as was ever seen here. FLOWERING AND FOLIAGE PLANTS. OPEN CLASSES. One specimen chrysanthemum.—A. Jamieson 1, Miss F. M. Cargill 2." Four varieties ferns.—A. Wilson 1. One Adiantum.—A. Wilson I.‘ Two varieties foliage plants.—E. A. Hamel 1, Miss Cargill 2. - Asparagus Piumosa.—Miss Cargill 1. Aspidistra.—Mrs J. R. Brown 1, E. A. Hamel 2. Palm.—Mrs Brown 1. Hanging basket.—A. Wilson 1 and 2. ' ■ Specimen plant.—Miss Cargill 1, E. A. Hamel 2. ' Collection of flowering and foliage plants.—Miss Cargill 1. • AMATEUR CLASSES. Two varieties foliage plant's.—A. Wilson 1. Aspidistra.—A. Wilson 1, T. H. M'Kenzie 2. CUT FLOWERS. EXHIBITION SINGLES. Twelve varieties exhibition single chrysanthemums.—H. T. Trevena 1 and '2. ’ Six' varieties exhibition singles,—R. M'Garriglo 1, H. T. Trevena 2. Three varieties.—H. T. Trevena 1. One vase white.—H. T. Trevena 1. . Yellow.—H. T. Trevena I. Phyllis Cooper.—H. T. Trevena 1. Pink.—H. T. Trevena 1. Crimson.—H.-T. Trevena 1. Bronze.—H.-T. Trevena 1. Bandmaster.—H. T. Trevena 1. Any other colour.—H. T. Trevena 1. DECORATIVE SINGLES OR SEMIDOUBLES. Pink.—W. Strachan 1. Bronze.—E. A. Hamel 1. Any other.—E. A. Hamel. DECORATIVE DOUBLES. Three varieties decorative doubles.— E. A. Hamel 2. Yellow.—E. A. Hamel 2. Pink.—E. A. Hamel 2. Any other colour.—E. A. Hamel 2. OPEN OR AMATEUR CLASSES. Seven blooms, white.—D. Brett Shand 1. Bronze.—D. B. Shand 1. SEEDLING CLASSES. One var. exhibition single or semidouble.—W. Strachan 1, H, T. Trevena 2. OPEN OR AMATEUR. Collection of six berried shrubs.—E. Pilling 1, F. A. Smith 2. Collection of cut flowers.—Miss Cargill 1,

CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS. Three varieties vegetables.—John Pryde-T, Walter Hanlin 2. Vase of chrysanthemums.—Rae Garland 1. Lady’s spray.—Mabel Hadden 1, Patricia Nevin 2, Bertha Rigby 3. Buttonhole.—Patricia Nevin 1, Bertha Rigby 2, Mabel Madden 3. Bowl of floating flowers.—Patricia Nevin 1. Small tabic decorations. —Patricia Nevin 1, Alberta Troup 2, Nancy Hanlin 3. Small table decoration, open to those who have not previously won a prize. DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK. Winter table decoration.—-Miss D. M. G. Williams 3. Miss A. M'lntyre 2. Basket of chrysanthemums.—Miss MTntyre 1, Miss Duncan 2. Bowi of , chrysanthemums,—Miss MTntyre 1, Miss Duncan 2. One lady’s spray.—Miss Duncan 3, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 2, Miss Williams 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole.—Miss Duncan 1, Mrs M'Cartney 2, Miss Williams 3. OPEN OR AMATEUR. Decorated basket. —'Miss MTntyre 1, Miss Duncan 2. Bowl of flowers and foliage, other than chrysanthemums.—Miss Williams 1, Miss M'Lean 2. Decorated table.—Miss MTntyre 2. AMATEUR. Table decoration. Williams 1, Miss Troup 2, J. S. M'Cartney 3. Basket of chrysanthemums and autumn foliage.—May M'Cartney 1. Bowl chrysanthemums.—Mrs F, H. Hollingworth 1, Miss Troup 2, Miss M'Cartney 3. Vase chrysanthemums.—Miss Williams 1, Mrs Hollingworth 2. Bowl of floating flowers.—Miss M'Cartney 1, C. J. Stapleton 2. Lady’s spray.—Miss M'Cartney 1, Miss Troup 2. VEGETABLES. OPEN CLASSES. Collection of vegetables.—J. S. M'Cartney 1. Savoys.—l. Blackburn 1, Miss Cargill 2. Leeks.—J. S. M'Cartney 2. Celery.—J. S. M'Cartnev 1, Miss Cargill 2. Beet.—l. Blackburn 1. Parsnips.—l. Blackburn 2, Miss Cargill 3 Carrots, long.—l. Blackburn 1 and 2, J. S. M'Cartney 3. Carrots, intermediate.—l. Blackburn 1, J. S. M'Cartney 2. Carrots, short.—J. S. M'Cartney 1, I. Blackburn 2, Miss Cargill 3. Beet, long.—J. S. M'Cartney 2. Beet, turnip rooted.—S. Russell 1, I. Blackbm-n 2 and 3. Turnips.—J. S. M'Cartney 1, I. Blackburn 2. Brussels sprouts.—l. Blackburn 1. Five potatoes, King Edward.—S. Russell 1, G. Troup 2, W. D. Hanlin 3. Coloured, other than King Edward.— 1. Blackburn 1. Twelve Jerusalem artichokes. —J. S. M'Ckrtney 2. Onions, Otago-grown, Brown Spanish. —J. S. M'Cartney 1 -and 3, H. Stokes 2. Other than Brown Spanish.—J. S. M'Cartney 1. Heaviest vegetable marrow.—J. S. M'Cartney 1. Heaviest pumpkin.—J. S. M'Cartney 1. . . Seed potatoes, three varieties.—G. Troup 1, W. D. Hanlin 2, I. Blackburn 3. Six varieties. —W. D. Hanlin 1. OPEN OR AMATEUR CLASSES. Collection of vegetables.—W. D. Hanlin 1. AMATEUR CLASSES.. 'Collection of vegetables.—G. Troup 1, W. Blackburn 2. Table cabbages.—W. D. Hanlin 1 and 2, G. Troup 3. Savoys.—W. Blackburn 1, E. Pemberton 2. „ m Leeks. —W. D. Hanlin 1, G. Troup 2 and 3. Celery.—G. Troup 2. Silver beet. —G. Troup 1 and 2, W. D. Hanlin 3. Parsnips.—G. Troup 1 and 2. Carrots, long.—G. Troup 1 and 2. Short.—G. 'Troup 1 and 3, Mrs M. Dickel 2. Turnips.—G. 'Troup 1 and 2, W. Blackburn 3. Beet, long.—G. Troup 1, W. D. HanHn 2. Beet, turnip-rooted.—G. Troup 1 and 3, W. D. Hanlin 3. Three varieties potatoes.—W. D. Hanlin 1, 6. Troup 2 and 3. White potatoes.—G. Troup 1 and 3, W. D. Hanlin 2. Coloured, other than King Edward.— G. Troup 1 and 2, W. D. Hanlin 3. Potatoes, cooked in jackets.—W. D. Hanlin 1. Onions, Otago grown, Brown Spanish. —II. Stokes' 1, G. Troup’ 2, W. Blackburn 3. .Other than Brown Spanish.—W. D. Hanlin 1 and 2. Jerusalem artichokes.—Miss A. Cable 1, W. D. Hanlin 2. ; Shallots! —G. ’Troup 1 and 2. Heaviest vegetable marrow.—W. D. Hanlin.