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HORTICULTURE

ST. JOHN’S FLOWER SHOW. Long tables, decked out with an array of many flowers, in a profusion of gay colourings, made a beautiful display at the St. John’s Hall, to-day, where a combined flower show and garden party is being, held. There is a large attendance, and a number of tastefully-arranged stalls displayed articles that found a ready sale. Croquet and putting competitions were added attractions. Arrangements for the show were.under the direction of the hon. secretary, Mrs. C. Woods, and the stall holders and other assistants were:—Cakes, Mrs. O. McLean and Mrs. A. H. Paterson; Sweets, Mrs. Low and Mrs. McDonald; Vegetables, Mrs. C.'Rose and Mrs. Kyle. Tea Rooms, Mrs. T. Learmont and Mrs. J. McKenzie; Croquet, Mrs. D. Tennent and Mrs. Alan Smith. The judges were: Cut flowers and vegetables, Mr. Groufsky (Hokitika); decorative, Miss Broad and Mrs. Rattray. Results to the time of the “Star” going to press were: — CUT FLOWERS SECTION. Six distinct varieties of Sweet Peas (six spikes, in a vase). —Mrs E. Greenwood 1.

Three distinct varieties of Sweet Peas (1). —Mrs. E. Greenwood 1.

One Vase Sweet Peas (6 spike, any one variety) (1). —Mrs E. Greenwood

Six Roses, not more than two of any one variety (4). —Mrs I. Patterson (Reefton) 1, Mrs Shallcrass h.c. Three Roses, three distinct varieties (3). —Mrs E. Greenwood 1, Mrs H. McLauchlan 2, Mrs I. Patterson 3.

One Rose, any variety (2). —Mrs Greenwood 1, Mrs Shallcrass 2. Six Carnations (1). —Mrs E. Thomas 1.

Three Carnations (3). —Mrs Shallcrass 1, Miss N. Tennent 2. Twelve Pansies (2). —Mrs Shallcrass 1, Miss Zelda Peters 2.

Six Asters (3). —Mrs Hamilton 1, Mrs Trott 2, Mrs Greenwood 3.

Three Asters (6). —Mrs Hamilton 1, Mrs Greenwood 2, Mrs Trott 3. Three Asters, any colour (1). —Mrs Greenwood 1.

Six Spikes of Gladioli (2).—-Mrs Greenwood 1, Mrs Nankervill 2. Three Spikes of Gladioli (3). —Mrs Shallcrass 1, Mrs Greenwood 2, Mrs C. McDonald 3.

One Vase Prim Gladioli (4).—Mrs Shallcrass 1, Mrs Nankerville 2, Miss C. Wilson 3.

Six Cactus Dahlias (I).—Mr F. W. Badger 1.

Three Cactus Dahlias (3). —Mrs Trott 1, Mr F. W. Badger 2, Mrs Shallcrass 3.

Three Peony Dahlias (2).—Miss Z. Peters 1. •

Three Decorative Dahlias (3). — Miss N. Tennent 1, Mrs W. Hamilton 2, Mrs Trott 3.

Three Collarette Dahlias (1). —Mrs Shallcrass 1.

Three Pom Pom Dahlias (4). —Mrs Shallcrass 1 and 2.

Best Collection Dahlias (3). —Mrs Shallcrass 1, Mr F. W. Badger 2, Mrs Hamilton 3.

Collection of Cut Flowers (7). —Mrs Shallcrass 1, Miss. C. Wilson 2, Mrs P. J. McLean 3.

Collection of Perennials (4). —Mrs H. McLauchlan 1, Mrs E. Trott 2. Bowl of Verbenas (1). —Mrs Shallcrass 1.

Bowl of Hydrangeas (2) —Mrs Shallcrass 1, Miss C. Wilson 2.

Vase Iceland Poppies (2). —Mrs Shallcrass 1, Miss Tennent 2. Vase Phlox Drummondi (5). —Mrs I. Patterson 1, Miss Meikle 2, Mrs P. J. McLean 3.

Vase Antirrhinums (2). —Mrs Trott 1, Mrs Shallcrass 2. Vase of Stocks (s).—Mrs P. J..McLean 1, Mrs E. Greenwood 2, Mrs G. Kear 3.

Vase of Fuchsia (3).—Mrs Kear 1, Mrs Oldham 2.

Vase of African Marigolds (1).~Mrs H. McLauchlan 1.

Vase of French Marigolds (4). —Mrs I. Patterson 1, Mrs Shallcrass 2. Bowl of Calendula Marigolds (3). — Mts Shallcrass 1. Vase of Zinnias (5). —Rev. H. R. Fell 1, Miss N. Tennent 2, Miss C. Wilson 3.

Three Flowers, not classified (5). — Miss C. Wilson 1, Mrs H. McLauchlan 2, Mrs Shallcrass 3.

VEGETABLE SECTION.

Six Potatoes (2). —Mrs M. Clarke 1, Mrs G. Wilson 2.

Plate Runner Beans. —(2) Jeffrey Wood 1, Mrs G. Wilson 2. Three Beetroot. — (2) Mrs H. McLaughlin 2, Mrs G. Wilson h.c. Three Carrots, shorts (1) —Mrs M. Clark h.c.

Three Carrots, short (1) —Mrs M Wilson 1, Mrs H. McLaughlin 2.

Thre Paersnips, (1) Mr G. Wil son 1.

Three Onions (1). —Mrs G. Wilson

Six Tomatoes (*1) —Mrs J. Tennent

One White Cabbage (s)—Mr G. Wil. son 1, Mrs H. McLaughlan 2. Two .Lettuce (1) —Mrs H. McLaughlan 1.

Six Stalks Rhubarb (4) —Mr G Wilson h.c.

Collection Vegetables (4) —Mrs J Tennent 1, Mr W. Kyle 2. Vegetable Marrow —Mrs Howie.

DECORATIVE SECTION.

Roses (1) —Miss Clements 1. Antirrhiniums, (2) —Mrs Trott 1, Miss N. Tennent 2.

Dahlias (3) —Miss N. Tennent 1, Mrs W. B. Hutton 2.

Gladioli (2) —Mrs Oldham 1, Mrs Trott 2.

Arranged large bowl any flowers. (6) —Mrs W. Thomas 1, Miss Clements h.c.

Arranged Small bowl any flowers, any foliage (9) —Mrs Oldham 1, Miss C. Brown 2, Mrs Oldham h.c. Arranged Floating Bowl (3) —Miss N. Tennent 1, Miss Clements 2. Arranged Basket Flowers (2) —Miss Porteous 1, Miss Jean Hambleton 2. Gent’s Buttonhole (3) —Mrs M. Clarke 1, Miss N. Tennent h.c. Gent’s' Buttonhole, under 16, (4) — Zelda Peters 1 and 2, Mabel Wilson h.c.

Ladies’ Spray (5). —Mrs M. Clarke 1, Miss Tennent 2 and h.c. Decorated Table (4). —Mrs M. Clarke 1, Miss C. Brown 2, Miss N. Tennent h.c.

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Greymouth Evening Star, 17 February 1932, Page 9

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HORTICULTURE Greymouth Evening Star, 17 February 1932, Page 9

HORTICULTURE Greymouth Evening Star, 17 February 1932, Page 9

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