HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

Globe, Volume VII, Issue 747, 10 November 1876, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

The Christchurch Horticultural Society held the first exhibition of the season yesterday in a large tent in the grounds of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, The attendance during the earlier part of the day was not very large, but later in the afternoon the tent became more crowded. The exhibition as a whole was not in point of exhibits tabled equal to that of last year and some of the preceding seasons. We noticed that several old names were absent, and the want of their plants, cut flowers, and vegetables was very noticeable. Those exhibitors, however, who did send their articles, made a very fair show, and one or two new plants were sent which are decided acquisitions to the society and to the public. A new and rare plant, the ivy-leaved geranium, Konig Albert, exhibited by Messrs Duncan and Hon, attracted a large share of attention; as also did another rare plant exhibited, by Mr 'G. Gould, the Strelitza Regina. The show of orchids, rhododendrons, gloxineas, &c, was also very good. We may give special mention to the show col lection of pot plants sent for exhibition by Messrs Duncan and ton, Mr A. Davidson, gardener to Mr Gould, and Mr J. Greenaway,

In the open class, Mr D. Nairn and Son exhibited several highly creditable productions, and no doubt in the future they will be found formidable competitors. Mr Reade, as usual, sent all his exhibits clean and well got up, and the other prize takers had evidently bestowed care on their selections. The judges remarked that they desired to call special attention to the following exhibits, viz :—Mr Wallace’s twelve roses (cut blooms), Mr Gould’s, Mr Lysaght’s, and Mr Greenaway’s collections of plants (for exhibition only), Mr Craves pansies, and Mr Jackman’s two trays of roses,

The collection of vegetables sent by Mr J. Allen was excellent, as also were the cucumbers of Mr T, Wallace.

The judges were as follows :—Pot plants and cut flowers, Messrs Webb and Clarke ; fruit and vegetables, Messrs B. B. Collins, Guntripp, and Dutton. We append a list of the prizes awarded POT PLANTS. (Open class ) Orchidaceous plants, not less than two. Ist prize, Davidson ; 2nd, Duncan and Son Six Bhododendrons, not less than three varieties. Ist prize, J. Greenaway Four Ericas, varieties. Is* prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, J. Greenaway Four Azaleas, varieties. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, J. Greenaway Four Cinerarias, varieties. Ist prize, Davidson Four Begonias, varieties. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, Davidson Six Stove or Greenhouse Plants, in flower. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, Davidson One Specimen Stove or [Greenhouse plant in flower. Ist prize, Davidson ; 2nd, Duncan and Son Six fine Foliage Plants. Ist prize, Davidson; 2nd, Duncan and Son Six Pelargoniums, varieties, show. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, Davidson Six Pelargoniums, varieties, fancy. Ist prize. Duncan and Son Six Geraniums, varieties, zonale. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, Greenaway Six Geraniums, variegated—three silver, three golden. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, Davidson Four Geraniums, varieties, ivy-leafed, Ist prize, Duncan and Son Four Geraniums, varieties, double. Ist prize, J. Greenaway ; 2nd, Davidson Six Roses do. Ist prize, J. Greenaway ; 2nd, Nairn and Son Six Calceolarias, varieties. Ist prize, Duncan and Son Three Fuschias, varieties. Ist prize, Duncan and Son One Euschia. Ist prize, Duncan and Son Six Verbenas, varieties. Ist prize, G. A. Reads One new or rare Plant not previously exhibited. Ist prize, Davidson; 2nd, Duncan and Son Collection of Ferns or Ferns and Lycopods, not less than twelve varieties, native or exotic. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, Davidson Box or Basket of Bedding Plants, in pots, box, or basket, not to exceed 30 x 20 inches. Ist prize, Nairn and Son POT PLANTS—AUTUMN CLASS. Three Calceolarias, varieties. Ist prize G. A. Reade Three Cinerarias, varieties. Ist prize, G. A, Reade Three Roses, varieties, Ist prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw One specimen Plant, in flower. Ist prize, G. A. Reade One new or rare Plant, not previously exhibited. Ist prize, D. Craw CUT FLOWERS. Open Class. Twelve Roses, varieties. Ist prize, J, Greenaway ; 2nd, Nairn and Sons Twelve Pansies, varieties. Ist prize, D. Craw

Twelve Ranunculus, not less than six varieties, Ist prize, Nairn and Son Collection of cut blooms. Ist prize, Nairn and Son; 2nd, Davidson ; 3rd, J. Greenaway Band Bouquet, not to exceed eight inches in diameter. Ist prize, Duncan and Son ; 2nd, Nairn and Son Bpergne or Vase of Flowers. Ist prize, Nairn and Son Collection of Bulbous or Tuberous Plants. Ist prize, Davidson Twelve Pelargoniums, at least six varieties, rot more than three trusses of each. Ist prize, Duncan and Son, and commended CUT FLOWERS. (Amateur Class.) Six Roses, varieties, Ist prize, G. A. Reade; 2nd, S. Jackman Collection of Cut Blooms, bulbous or tuberous. Ist prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, S. Jackman FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. (Open Class.) Twenty-five Cherries. Ist prize, T. Allen Twenty-five Strawberries. Ist prize, Rev F. Hare Six Stalks Rhubarb, heaviest. Ist prize. J. Greenaway ; 2nd, T. Wallace Two Cucumbers, Ist prize, T. Wallace Fifty Asparagus. Ist prize, Davidson Fifty Pods Peas. Ist prize, H. J. Hill; 2nd, Davidson and Allen equal Twelve Potatoes, round. Ist prize, T, Allen Twelve Pototoes, kidney. Ist prize, H. Crooks ; 2nd, Nairn and Son ; 3rd, Davidson Six Turnips. Ist prize, Davidson; 2nd, T. Allen ; 3rd, W. Gimblett Two Cauliflowers or Brocoli. 3rd prize, J, Allen and T. Allen, equal Three Cabbages, fit for table. Ist prize, Davidson and J. Allen, equal Six Lettuces. Ist prize, T. Allen ; 2nd, H. J. Hill; 3rd, Nairn and Son and Davidson, equal Six Carrots. Ist prize, T, Allen Collection of Vegetables, at least nine sorts. Ist prize, T. Allen Salad—3rd prize, Nairn and Son FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. (Amateur Class) Twenty-five Strawberries. 2nd, D. Craw Six Stalks Rhubarb, heaviest, Ist prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw Fifty Asparagus. Ist prize, S. Jackman Fifty Pods Peas. Ist prize, S. Jackman ; 2nd, D. Craw Twelve Potatoes, round, 2nd prize, S, Jackman Twelve Potatoes, kidney. Ist prize, 8, Jackman Six Turnips. Ist prize, 8. Jackman Two Cauliflowers or Brocoli. 2nd prize, S. Jackman Three Cabbages, fit for tabic. Ist prize, T. Gordon ; 2nd, S. JackmanSix Lettuces. 2nd prize, S. Jackman Six Carrots. Ist prize, S. Jackman Collection of Vegetables, at least nine sorts. Ist prize, S. Jackman Salad. Ist prize, 8. Jackman First class certificates of merit were awarded to Mr Ginrblett for a collection of vegetables, also to Mr T. Wallace for rhubarb.

EXTRA PRIZES. Sir C. Wilson will give £1 5s and 15s for the choicest collection of eighteen Coniferous Plants. Ist, J. Greenaway Mr W. Schmidt will give 10s 6d and 7s 6d for the best brace of Cucumbers. Ist prize, T, Wallace ; 2nd, Nairn and Son Mr D. Robertson will give 10s 6d for the best three Roses in pots, grown by amateurs. Ist, S, Jackman Mr D. Craw will give 10s for the best twelve Seedling Pansies. Ist, B, Line