DOBSON LARGE ENTRIES AT SPRING FLOWER SHOW

Greymouth Evening Star, 23 September 1946, Page 2

DOBSON LARGE ENTRIES AT SPRING FLOWER SHOW

The Dobson spring flower show held in the supper room of- the-new hall attracted a large number of entries, particularly in the daffodil classes. In spite of unfavourable weather the standard of entries was well up to local championship class, being favourably commented on by the judge, Mr W. Buchanan, who also presented an excellent display of blooms. The vegetables, while not so plentiful, were also of a high standard. The home produce section was well patronised and keen competition was evident in the sponge classes. Mr G. Harker was the judge in this section. The following were the prize winners: — DAFFODILS Three daffodils, one variety: Miss L. Thomson 1, Mr Attewell 2, Mrs Hacker 3. Three daffodils, one variety: Mrs J. White 1, Mrs Fordham 2, Mr Attewell 3. Three daffodils, three varieties: Mrs J. White 1, Mis Eder 2, Mr Attewell 3. Three trumpet daffodils, three varieties: Mr Turnbull 1. Three daffodils, three varieties (cup or crown): Mr Turnbull 1, Miss L. Thomson 2. Three Incomparabilis: Mrs J. While 1, Mr Turnbull 2 and 3. Three Barrii: Mrs J. White 1, Mrs E. Peters 2, Mr Attewell 3. Three Poeticus: Mrs E. Peters 1. Three double daffodils: Mrs G. Bell 1, Mrs Fordham 2, Mrs J. White 3. JONQUILS Three stalks, one variety: Mrs A. Gutberlet 1, Mrs N. Gibson 2, Miss L. Thomson 3. Three stalks, three varieties: Mrs G. Eder 1, Mrs JI. Browning 2, Mrs G. Eder 3. NARCISSI One stalk: Mrs J. White 1 and 2, Mrs E. Peters 3. Three stalks, one variety: Mrs J. White 1, Mr Turnbull 2, Mr Attewell 3. Three stalks, three varieties: Mrs J. White 1. CUT FLOWERS Camelias: Mrs Gutberlet 1. Bowl of daffodils: Mr Attewell 1, Mrs Fordham 2. Vase of anemones: Mrs Dando 1, Mrs G. Smith 2. Vase of polyanthus and narcissus: Mrs J. White 1, Mrs W. Dando 2. Vase wallflowers: Mrs J. Wilson 1, Mrs N. Gibson 2, Mr Turnbull 3. Vase freisias: Mrs Meagher 1. collection of polyanthus: Mrs J. White 1, Graham Rutherford 2, Beverley Hall 3. Three hyacinths: Mrs J. White 1, Mrs F. Williams 2. Irises: Mrs Dando 1. Vase double stock: Mrs Fordham 1. Flowering shrubs, three vases, three varieties: Mrs W. Dando 1, Mrs Z. Browning 2. Vase any flower or shrub: Mrs Meagher 1 and 2, Mrs G. Eder 3. DECORATIVE Bowl daffodils. Mrs Fordham 1, Mrs J. White 2, Mr Atewell 3. Bowl spring flowers (daffodils excluded): Mrs Fordham 1 and 2, Mrs J. White 3, Basket of flowers: Mrs J. White 1, Mrs Fordham 2. Floating bowl: Mrs Fordham 1, Mrs Gibson 2, Nova Cutbush 3. Posy: Mrs Fordham 1. Best colour scheme: Mrs J. White 1, Mrs Fordham 2. Evening spray: Mrs J. White 1, Mrs Fordham 2. Buttonhole: Mrs Fordham 1, Mrs J. White 2 and 3. Pot plant: Mrs White 1. VEGETABLES Spring cabbage: Mr M. Hall 1, Mrs G. Eder 2. Three leeks: A. Hogarth jun. 1 and 2, H. Browning 3. Three red beet: Mrs G. Eder 1 and 2. Six rhubarb stalks: Mrs Fordham 1 and 2, G. Erskine 3. Collection of vegetables: A. Gutberlet 1. HOME PRODUCE Snonge (jam filling): Mrs Lee 1, Mrs Gutberlet 2, Mrs E. Peters 3. Sponge (other filling): Mrs Upstbn 1, Mrs Meagher 2, Mrs Wilde 3. Plate of biscuits: Mrs Batey 1 and 2, Mrs E. Peters 3. Fruit cake: Mrs Batey 1. Shortbread: Mrs Erskine senr. 1, Mrs Batey 2, Mrs A. Coutts 3. Pikelets: Mrs M. Hall 1 and 2, Mrs E. Peters 3. Dale loaf: Mrs Erskine 1, Mrs Meagher 2, Mrs Hall 3. White broad: Mrs Lee 1. Brown bread: Mrs Lee 1. Scones (currant): Mrs E. Peters 1, Mrs Gibson 2. Scones (plain): Mrs E. Peters 1, Mrs Gibson 2, Mrs A. Coutts 3. Scones (girdle): Mr Wilson 1, Mrs Erskine 2. Ginger nuts: Mrs G. Eder 1 and 2, Mrs Batey 3. Toffee: Mrs A. Coutts. Jam: Mrs E. Peters. Preserved fruit: Mrs Lee.