GLADIOLUS SHOW

Greymouth Evening Star, 11 February 1947, Page 9

GLADIOLUS SHOW

SOUTH ISLAND CHAMPION BLOOMS LIST OF PRUE WINNERS The National Gladiolus Show for the South Island, which is being conducted in the Greymouth Town Hall in conjunction with the West Coast Horticultiiral Society’s Dahlia attracted considerable public attention when it opened yesterday, and again to-day. Large entries were received and outstanding blooms were exhibited in a number of sections. ... The champion bloom of the first day, a “Mrs. R. G. Errey,” entered by Mr. V. Stewart,,of Christchurch, which was also adjudged the outstanding bloom in the show, was displaced to-day by “Wings of Song,” exhibited by O. and J. Jackson, of Greymouth, which was selected as second-day champion. The complete list of awards in the South Island Gladiolus Show is as follows: 1 — Eighteen Distinct Varieties (N.Z. Gladiolus Challenge Cup).—O. and J. Jackson (Greymouth), 1. Twelve Spikes (West Coast Challenge Shield).—©, and J. Jackson, 1. Six Spikes.—V. Stewart (Christchurch), 1; O. and J. Jackson, 2. Three Spikes (Gilbert Challenge Cup).—O. and J. Jackson, 1; V. Stewart, 2. Three Spikes (one variety).—©, and J. Jackson, 1; D. J. Cunningham (Westport), 2. One Spike (any other colour).— O. and J. Jackson, 1 and 2. One Spike (red). —D. Cunningham, 1. One Spike (pink).—O. and J. Jackson, 1; D. Cunningham, 2. One Spike (white).—A. Wilkinson (Westport), 1. One Spike (blue).—O. and J. Jackson, 1. Three Decorative Varieties (Martin Challenge Cup).—O. and J. Jackson, 1. Three Distinct Decorative Varieties. —D. Cunningham, 1; V. Stewart, 2. Three Spikes (one decorative variety).—V. Stewart, 'l. This was selected as the premier decorative bloom. Amateur Section. Nine Distinct Varieties (Enthusiasts’ Challenge Cup).—Mrs. C. Lew (Christchurch), 1 and champion amateur bloom; B. Watkin (Cobden), 2. Six Spikes (Neville Challenge Cup).—B. Watkin, 1; Mrs. T. McLean (Cobden), 2. Three Spikes (Smith Challenge Cup).—Rev. E. O. Harding, 1: Mrs. C. Lew, 2. Three Distinct Varieties (New Zealand raised). —B. Watkin, 1. Three Distinct Varieties (Australian raised). —B. Watkin, 1. One Spike (pink).—S. Hayden (Cobden), 1; B. Watkin, 2 - . k One Spike (red).—A. Wilkinson, 1; Mrs. C. Lew, 2. One Spike (blue).— B. Watkin, 1. Mrs. T. McLean, 2. Three Decorative Varieties.—-Rev. E. O. Harding, 1; A. Wilkinson, 2. One Seedling (exhibition).— Ml. McGeorge (Westport), 1 and z.. One Seedling, (decorative).— Mi. McGeorge, 1, and decorative amateur champion bloom and decorative champion of the show. Novice Class. Three Spikes. —Mrs. C. Lew, 1; Mi. M One° r Spike (red). -Mr. McGeorge, I; One S 'siiike CW (p?nk).-Mrs. C. Lew.

11 One Spike (white).— Mr. McC 'one C ’spike (any other Mrs. C. Lew, 1, and champion bloom in the novice section. SUMMER FLOWERS ON DISPLAY ■ln conjunction with the Gladiolus show the West H licultural Society s Dahlia Sho. copened at the Town Hal J. « and in this section some fine flower . are on display. Mr. A. Soanes, who judged the gladiolus section, also Judged the dahlias, while Mi. «• Buchanan judged the cut flowers and vegetable sections and Mrs. K. f • Chibnall the decorative section. The entries were larger than usual. rl rollowing awards were made: — Dahlias. One bloom (formal decorative).— A. Wilkinson (Westport) 1 and 2. One cactus (exhibition). J. Wood 1. , , . T t One variety (two blooms).—J. JWood 1. T j One variety (one bloom).—J. J. Wood .1; A. Wilkinson 2. One variety (semi-cactus).— A. Wilkinson 1. One variety (cactus). —J. J- Wood L Two distinct varieties (cactus or semi-cactus). —J- J- Wood 1. Miniature. One distinct variety (cactus or semi-cactus).—A. Wilkinson rJ. J. Wood 2. The winner was given’ a special award for his bloom. One distinct variety (decorative).— A. Wilkinson 2. One distinct variety of pompone.— A. Wilkinson 1. One vase pompones (5 blooms). — A. Wilkinson 1. Amateur Section. One formal decorative bloom.—A. Wilkinson 1. This bloom received a special award as the champion of the decorative entry and the same bloom was made champion of champions. One informal decorative.—Mrs. Barrow 1. Three semi-cactus. —Mrs. Barrow 1 One cactus (exhibition).—H. G. Stiles 1. Medium Flower Decorative. One variety (two blooms). —Mrs. Barrow 1: Mrs. Bertram 2. One variety (one bloom). —H. G. Stiles 1; Mrs. Barrow 2. One variety semi-cactus.—A. Wilkinson 1; Mrs. Barrow 2. Miniatures. Three distinct varieties. —Mrs. Barrow 2. One vase of three blooms (formal ■decorative). —H. G. Stiles 1. One vase three blooms (informal). —Mrs. Barrow 2. Three distinct varieties (cactus or semi-cactus). —A. Wilkinson 1 and a special award. Two distinct varieties.—J. Rose (Westport) 2. One distinct variety.—A. Wilkinson 1; J. Rose 2. Two distinct varieties (decorative). j, Rose V. Mrs. Barrow 2. One distinct variety (decorative). —J. Rose 2. Three varieties of pompones.—Mrs. Barrow 1 and special award. One distinct variety (pompone).— Mrs. Barrow 1. One vase pompones (five, blooms). —Mrs. J. Keating 1; Mrs. Barrow 2.

Novice. - Three blooms (any variety). Mrs. Three miniatures. —Mrs. Bertram 1 Two pompones.—Mrs. Bertram 1. One cactus dahlia.-Mrs. Bertram 1 Children. Best dahlia.—Pamela Stiles 1: Miss Joyce 2. Cut Flowers. Vase six poppies.—Mrs. A. Fordham I; Mrs. P. Joyce 2. . Vase sdabiosa.—Mrs. T. McLean 1, J. J. Wood 2. Vase earnations. —Mrs. G. Kear 1, Mrs. Dodd 2. Vase gaillardias.—Miss J, Craig L Mrs. D. Butcher 2. Vase phlox drummondia. —Mrs. 1 . Joyce 1; Miss J. Craig 2. Vase three perennial phlox.—Mrs. P. Joyce 1; Miss J. Craig 2. Vase six verbenas. —Miss J. Craig Collection of annuals (three kinds). Mi ss J. Craig 1; Miss E. Prendegast 2. Vase of fiischia. —Mrs. Kear T, Mrs. T. McLean 2. . „ Vase of antirrhinum. —Miss Prendegast 1: Miss Craig 2. One stem lily.—Mrs. P. Joyce 1; Miss Prendegast 2. Bowl sweet peas.—Mrs. McLean 1. Six pansies.—Miss Craig 1. French marigolds.—Miss Craig 1; Miss Prendegast 2. African marigolds.—Mr. A. Thompson (Westport) 1. Vase larkspur.—Mrs. Kear 1. Vase coreopsis.—Mrs. Rutherford 1: Miss Craig 2. Vase any unspecified flower. —Miss Craig 1 and 2. Best three zinnia.—Miss Craig 1. Best rose. —Miss Prendegast. 1; Miss Cunliffe 2. Collection cut flowers.—Miss J. Craig 1 and 2. Posy.—Miss Craig 1 and 2. The cup for most points in this section was won by Miss Craig. Decorative Section. Three stems hvdrangea.—Mrs. Kear 1; Miss Craig 2. One stem hydrangea.—Mrs. Kear 1, Miss Prendegast 2. Vase of Primulinus. —Miss Prendegast 1: Mrs. Kear 2. Bowl of carnations.—Mrs. Kear 1; Mrs. Hart 2. Bowl sweet peas.— ; Miss Prendegast 1; Mrs. Kear 2. Low bowl of flowers.—Miss Prendegast 1; Mrs. Kear 2. High bowl of flowers.—Mrs. Kear 1; Miss Craig 2. Floating bowl., —Miss Cunliffe 1; Miss Craig 2. Dress spray. —Miss Craig 1 and 2. Buttonhole. —Miss Craig 1 and 2. B-owl hydrangea.—Mrs. Kear 1; Miss Cunliffe 2. Decorated tables.—Mrs. Kear 1 and 2. Pot Plants. Foliage.—Miss Craig 1; Mrs. Dodd 2. In flower.—Miss Craig 1. Children’s Section. Floating bowl. —Miss Joyce 1. Buttonhole. —Miss Joyce 1. Vase of flowers. —Miss Joyce 1. Vegetables. Collection. —Miss Prendegast 1; Mrs. J. Dalzell 2. Rhubarb. —Miss Prendegast 1; Mrs. Keating 2. Potatoes. —Mrs. Keating 1; Mrs. J. Dalzell 2. Carrots. —Mrs. Dalzell 1; Mrs. Bertram 2. Runner beans. —Mrs. Bertram 1. 'Peas.—Miss Craig 1; Miss Prendegast 2. Tomatoes. —Mrs. J. Dalzell 1; Miss Prendegast 2. Onions. —Mrs. Bertram 1; Mrs. Dalzell 2. Red beet. —Mrs. Bertram 1. Shallots.—Mrs. Dalzell 1. . The St. Patrick’s Horticultural Society will hold its Summer Show in Columba Hall on Thursday and Friday of this week. Following as it does the West Coast and South Island shows held in the Greymouth Town Hall, the function is assured of large entries and of a high standard ofbioorhs.