BLOOM DISPLAY

Gisborne Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22314, 26 April 1947, Page 3

BLOOM DISPLAY

GARDENING CIRCLE RANGE OF EXHIBITS An excellent display of blooms was on display on Wednesday when the P. 3. Gardening Circle's chrysanthemum show was held in the Parish Hall in aid of the building fund for the new Heni Materoa Children’s Home. The entries in all sections were excellent, especially in view of the recent unfavourable weather, and aroused considerable interest amongst flower lovers. Apart from the exhibits in the various classes, which covered a wide range, there was a most interesting display of chrysanthemums which had been arranged bv Messrs. R. Stephens, W. Stubbings "and Gault and which was viewed with interest. Mrs. R. P. Baigcnt. president of the P.B. Gardening Circle, called upon Mrs, H. G. Wellborne, chairman of the Cook County Women’s Guild, to officially open the show. Mrs. Wellborne described the need for the new home and thanked all members of the gardening circle, exhibitors and others who had made the show such a successfu 1 one. She presented the trophies and special prizes to the winning exhibitors, and was herself the recipient of a floral spray. Results:— Cut Flowers.—Large decorative dahlias, 3 stems in 3 vases: Mrs. Walls, 1; Mrs. F. Birkett, 2. Vase charm dahlias, 3 stems: Mrs. W. H. James, 1: Mrs. F. Birkett, 2. Vase pom-pom dahlias, 3 stems: Mrs. M. Williams, 1; Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson, 2. Three kinds of outdoor grown cut flowers in 3 vases: Mrs. F. Birkett, 1: Mrs. J. W. Owen. 2. African marigolds: Mrs. F. Wynne-Jones, 2. Zinnias: Mrs. F. Wynne-Jones. 1. Asters: Mrs. R. P. Baigent. 1. Carnations: Mrs. R. P. Baigent, 1: Mrs. B. H, Dodge, 2. Bulbous flowers: Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson, 1: Mrs. F. Wynne-Jones. 2. Gerberas: Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson. 1: Mrs. F. WynneJones, 2. Most artistic display of cut

shrubs: Mrs. Athol Allan. 1: Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson, 2. Any other flower: Mrs. J. W. Owen, 1; Mrs. R. P. Baigent, 2. Decorative Classes. —Jug or jar of chrysanthemums: Mrs. L. Fade, l: Mrs. E. Woodrow and Mrs. P. Mclntyre, equal. 2: Mrs. P. Mclntyre. 4: Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson, h.c. Basket of chrysanthemums for against wall: Mrs. Woodrow, 1; Mrs. R. P. Baigent, 2; Mrs. E. Crone, 3: Mrs. E. Woodrow, h.c. Most artistic display of fruit and foliage in any container: Mrs. E. L. Walton. 1: Mrs. F. Roberts, 2: Mrs. F. Williams. 3: Mrs. A. R. Mann, h.c. Centrepiece for tabic: Mrs. R. Orchiston, 1; Mrs. Walton, 2; Mrs. R. P. Baigent, 3. Miniature trough of mixed flowers for table: Mrs. J. T. Langford. ]; Mrs. R. Orchiston, 2: Mrs. H. R. Kendon. 3. Posy bowl: Mrs. P. Mclntyre, 1: Mrs. E. Woodrow, 2; Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson. 3. Shoulder spray: Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson, 1: Mrs. J. W. Owen, 2 and 3. Simple floral decoration for breakfast tray: Mrs. J. T. Langford. 1: Mrs. Walton. 2; Mrs. Mann, 3. Juniors (10 and under) flat arrangement of flower-heads on plate: Sonia Rule. 1; Jennifer Baigent. 2: David Baigent, 3. Floral necklace: Robin Mann, 1: Sonia Rule, 2: Pat Dodge, 3. Juniors (12 and under), miniature garden in tin: Jennifer Baigent, 1. Special Prizes.—Mrs. J. Dunlop’s prize for most points in chrysanthemum classes: Mrs. R. P. Baicent. Mrs. J. Read's prize for most points gained by circle member in chrysanthemum classes: Mrs. R. P. Baigent, Mrs. T. Gresham's prize for basket of chrysanthemums: Mrs. E. Woodrow. Mrs. Baigent's prize for jug or jar of chrysanthemums: Mrs. L. Eade. Mrs. Bnigent’s nrize for simple floral decoration for breakfast tray: Mrs. J. T. Langford: Stonebam Cup. most points in cut flowers: Mrs. E. E. Jenkinson. Mr. Cook’s prize for the most artistic display of shrubs: Mrs. Athol Allan. The judges for the decorative work were Mesdames S. D. Nathan and F. Wrey Nolan, Mr. E. Calcott judged the chrysanthemums, Mr. G. T. Maunder adjudicated for the cut flowers, and Mr. W. D. Cook judged the shrubs. The stewards were Mesdames F. Wiliams, R. Stephens, and J. Hanes, cut flowers, and Mrs. L. F. Williams, decorative. Afternoon tea was served by Mrs. F. Wickens and many willing heloers. and a vegetable stall under the charge of Mrs. J. Kape did good business.