SPRING FLOWERS

Greymouth Evening Star, 17 September 1945, Page 8

SPRING FLOWERS

ST. PATRICK’S SHOW AWARDS The first Spring Flower Show .of the West Coast circuit was Held by St. Patrick’s Horticultural Society in the Columba Hall on Saturday. The Patron, Rev. Father Flaherty,, presenting the trophies, 'made reference to the standard of blooms, and congratulated all exhibitors on their effort, considering the inclement weather conditions prevailing. The highlight of the show was the display on the show bench of about 200 blooms staged by W. Buchanan, of Karoro. The premier bloom was also displayed by Mr Buchanan, being a self yellow incomparabilis named “St. Eg win"—the best flower seen on the Coast for years. W. Buchanan also won the Hannan Cup, Bellamy Memorial Cup, the Marshall trophy as well as the blue ribbon. In the amateur section Mr W. J. Preston won the Rathbun Cup and Mr D. Haglund, was runner-up. Mr E. Yates was judge of the daffodils and the other judges were:—Decorative section, Miss B. Murphy; cut flowers, W. Buchanail;, preserves, Mrs L. Mercer; vegetables, Mr J. Bourke; hative section, Mr E. L. Kehoe; and the children’s section, daffodils and decorative, Mr O. Jackson.

The following awards were made: Open Section: Twelve distinct varieties (Hannan Cup): W. Buchanan 1 and 2. Nine distinct varieties (Bellamy Cup): W. Buchanan 1 and 2. Six Trumpets distinct: W. Buchanan 1 and 2; six Cup or Crown, distinct, W. Buchanah 1 and 2; three distinct daffodils, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; three Trumpet, distinct, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; three Cup or Crown, distinct, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; three Incomparabilis, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; three Leedsii, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; three Barrii, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; three Poeticus, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; three double daffodils, W. Buchanan 1 and 2; collection (four divisions, four vases, three stems in each), W. Buchanan 1 and 2. Amateur Section:—Six distinct varieties (Rathbun Cup), W. J. Preston 1, D. Haglund 2; Trumpet, D. Haglund .1 and h.c., W. J. Preston 2: Incomparabilis, Rev. E. O. Harding 1, D. Haglund 2; Cup .or Crown, Rev. E. O. Harding 1. D. Haglund 2; Daffodils, distinct, W. J. Preston 1 and 1; Leedsii, Mrs J. Airns 1. D. Hag.und 2; Barrii, Rev. E. O. Harding 1, W. J. Preston 2; double daffodil, W. I. Preston 1, Rev. E. O. Harding 2; polyanthus or poetazn, D. Haglund 1 and 2.

Cut Flowers:—Vase of wallflowers, Miss E. Prendergast 1 and 2; vase of freesias, Mrs G. Kear 1, Miss E. Prendergast 2; collection of polyanthus, E. Prendergast 1 and 2; three hyacinths, Ngaire Hayden 1 and 2; three Irises, E. Prendergast 1 and 2; one vase (any flower or shrub), Josephine Rathbun 1, G. Kear 2, Miss Cunliffe h.c. Flowering Shrubs (three varieties). Mrs G. Kear 1, Miss E. Prendergast 2; collection (four varieties flowers, four vases, outside grown): Miss E. Prendergast 1; . three spikes double stock, Miss E. Prendergast 1. Decorative Section:—Three kinds of Spring Flowers, E. Prendergast 1; bowl of daffodils (any decorative filling), E. Prendergast 1; bowl of Spring .flowers (daffodils . excluded), Mrs G. Kear 1. Miss Cuiiliffe ,2; bowl if any flower or flowers (any filling), Mrs G .Kear 1, Miss Cunliffe 2; basket of flowers, Mrs G .Kear 1 and 2; floating bowl, Miss Ciiniffe 1 and 2; posy bowl, E. Prendergast 1, Mrs G. Kear 2; posy, G. Kear 1, E. Prendergast 2; best colour scheme bowl, E, Prendergast 1; evening spray and buttonhole, Miss Cunliffe 1, G. Kear 2; decorated table for two, Mrs G. Kear 1 and h.c., Miss Cunliffe 2. Picture garden, Miss T. McKeefry 1; this also won a special award of merit. Pot Plant Section:—ln bloom, Mrs Chunn 1 and 2; primulinus, Mr J. Dempsey 1 and 2; foliage, Mrs J. Dempsey 1 and 2; Collection of Vegetables: James Rathbun 1 and 2.

Junior Section:—Daffodils: One yellow Trumpet, Roberta Preston 1, Rayma Preston 2; white Trumpet, Mary Bell 1, Michael Bell 2; Incomoarabilis, Roberta Preston 1, Ngaire Hayden 2; Barrii, Josephine Rathbun 1, Rayma Preston 2; Leedsii. Roberta Preston 1, Rayma Preston 2; double daffodil, Ngaire Hayden 1 and 2; bicolour daffodil, Margaret O’Donnell 1. Nancye O’Donnell 1 and 2; bloom not otherwise stated, Nancye O’Donnell 1, Margaret O’Donnell‘2; presentation box of flowers to be opened by the judge, Josephine Rathbun 1. Native Section:—Collection of 20 preserved leaves or berry specimens mounted and named, John McKee fry 1, Gerald .Leonard and Dave Hanrahan 2 (equal); bowl of native flowers, foliage or berries. Josephine Rathbun 1; three varieties of native fern in pot or hanging basket. Josephine Rathbun 1, Marie Rathbun 2. Preserves:—Peaches, Mrs J. Barrow 1, E. Prendergast 2; apricots, Mrs P. O’Farrell 1, Mrs J. Barrow 2; tomatoes, Mrs J. Barrow 1, E. Prendergast 2; pears, Mrs J. Barrow 1, E. Prendergast 2; quinces, Mrs J. Barrow 1 and 2: goseberries, Mrs P. O’Farrell 1 and 2; beans, Mrs J. Barrow 1, E. Prendergast 2; nectarines, Mrs C. Duffy 1, E. Prendergast 2; plums, Mrs P. O’Farrell 1 and 2; blackberries, E. Prendergast 1; two jars of jam, Mrs J. Barrow 1 and 2: three bottles sauce, pickles and chutney, Mrs J. Barrow 1 and 2; pineapple, Mrs J. Barrow 1 and 2; cherries, Mrs J. Barrow 1 and 2.