RANGIORA HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Globe, Volume XXIII, Issue 2398, 9 December 1881, Page 4

RANGIORA HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Patrons : Hen. H. B. Gresson, Mr J Johnston, Mr C. Whitofoord. President: Mr H. Blackett. Vice-presidents: Messrs T. Robson, 8. Stephens, and Rev. J. N. Binsfield. Treasurer : Mr J. Fulton. Hon. secretary : Mr O. J. Jennings. Tho eleventh show of the society established here about six years ago was held on Thursday, in the hall of the Literary Institute. There was a very good show of tri-oolor geraniums, fuchsias, and cut blooms. The calceolarias of Mr Hunnibell and fuchsias of Mr Ogden wore very good, but only a small show of fruit and vegetables, which may be accounted tor by the lateness of the season. The staging was carried out very effectively by Messrs Nairn and Son. Tho judges in the various classes were —Flowers and plants : Messrs Chris. Mudd, H. Crooks and J. Joyce. For vegetables and fruit: Messrs T. French, L, Witoheli, and J. Preeoe. The following is the LIST OP AWARDS. Pot-Grown Plants. (Open class). Six distinct flowering plants in bloom —L. Hunnibell. 1 : T. Robson, 2. Three distinct flowering plants in bloom —L. Hunnibell, 1 : T. Robson, 2. Specimen flowering plant—L. Hunnibell, 1; 1, Witchell, 2. Three ornamental foliaged plants—L. Witchell, 1; S. Stephens. 2. Specimen plant—L. Hntmiboll, 1. Two calceolarias—L. Hunnibell, 1. Three begonias—S. Stephens, 1. Pelargoniums; Show —L. Hunnibell, 1; S. Stephens, 2. Fancy—T. Robson, I. Double and zonal—T. Robson, 1; S. Stephens, 2. Variegated and ivy leaved —L. Witchell, 1; T. Robson, 2. Fuchsias (three)—A. Ogden, 1; S. Stephens, 3 ; single light, A. Ogden, 1; S. Stephens. 2 ; single dark, A. Ogden, 1; T. Eobaon,_ 2. Petunias —S. Stephens, 1; J. Horniblow, 2. Cineraria —L. Hunnibell, 1 ; T. Robson, 2. Ferns and lycopods—B. Stephens, B. Atkinson, equal, 1. Amateur class. Three distinct plants in bloom—J. Q. L. Scott, X ; Mias Threlkeld, 2. Specimen plants in bloom—J. G. L. Scott, 1. Ornamental foliaged plants—R. Wright,!; G. Shorland, 2. Specimen foliaged plants—Miss Threlkeld, 1. Dark fuchsia—H. Blackett, 1. Pelargoniums (show)—G. Shorland, 1 ; fancy, B. Wright, 1; doable and zonale, Jas. Thompson, 1; E. Wright, 2 ; variegated, Miss Threltald, 1; J. Q. L. Scott, 2; ivy leaved, H. Blackett, 1. Calceolaria—J. G. L. Scott, 1. Petunias—A, Catehpole, I; G. Shorland, 2. Begonias—J. Fulton, I. Ferns —J. Fulton, 1. Cut Blooms. (Open class.) Collection —L. Hunnibell, 1 ; S. Stephens, 2. Roses (twelve)—S. Stephens, 1; Hon. H. B. Qresson, 2. Roses (six) —S. Stephens, 2. Carnations and picotees—S. Stephens, 1. Verbenas—S. Stephens, T. Robson, equal, 1. Pansies—J. Josling, I; T. Robson, 2. Antirrhinums—W. Stapleforth, 1; H. B. flreoson, 2. Table bouquet—L. Hunnibell, 1; Miss Stapleforth, 2. Hand bouquet—Miss Stapleforth, 1, Amateur Class. Collection—J. G. L. Scott, 1. Rosea (B)—H. E. Goodeve, 1. Verbenas —Mrs C. E. Tribe, 1; J. Q. L. Scott, 2, Pansies—C. S. Howard, 1 ; A, Catehpole, 2Table bouquet—Miss Wright. Hand bouquet—MissWigney, 1; Mrs Tribe, 2. Fruit. (Open class.) Cherries—L. Hunnibell, 1; H. B. Gresson, 2. Strawberries—L. Hunnibell, 1; E. Atkinnon, 2. Gooseberries—S. Stephens, 1; W. Stapleforth, 2. Amateur Class. Gooseberries —J. Carpenter, I ; C. S. Howard, 2. Vegetables. (Open class.) Collection—H. B. Gresson, 1. Cucumbers—T. Caabon, 1. Carrots—H. B. Gresson, 1; J. Horniblow, 2, Turnips— H. B. Gresson, 2, Peas—H. B. Gresson, I. Potatoes—(Kidney), 8. Stephens, 1: L. Hunnibeil, 2. (Round), H. B. Gresson, X; 8. Stephens, 2. Cabbages—H. B. Gresson, 1; T. Robson, 2. Lettuce—H. B. Gresson, 1. Culinary herbs —S. Stephens, 2. Amateur Class. Cucumbers—J, Carpenter, I. Carrots— *V. A. Burt, 1; A. Catehpole, 2. Turnips—A. Catehpole, 1 ; W. A. Burt, 2. Beans—G. Shorland, 1. Peas—W. A. Bnrt, 1; C. 8. Howard, 2. Potatoes —A. Catehpole (kidney), 1 ; G. Shorland (round), 1; A. Catehpole, 2. Lettuce—G. Shorland, 1; J. Thompson, 2. Salad—Q. Shorland, 1; C. S. Howard, 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Open Class. Mr J. G. L. Scott, 10s 6d, for the beat four pot plants in bloom, distinct varieties—T. Eobaon. The Rev. J. N. Binsfield, 10a first prize and 5s second, for a collection of the greatest variety cut blooms —H. B, Gresson, 1; 8. Stephens, 2. The Hon. H. B. Gresson, 10s, for the best stand of twflve rosea— I T. Eobaon. Mr J. Roberta, 10s 6d, for the best stand of flowers suitable for table decoration Mrs Tribe. Mr L. Hunnibell, ss. as a second prize for the above—Mias Stapleforth. Mr J. O. Jo.ding, 7s 6d, for the beat hand bonqnet—L. Hunnibell. Mr E. Atkinson, a first prize of 7s, and a second of 3s, for a stand of geranium blooms, throe trusses of each variety—T. Eobaon. Mr J. Anderson, IDs, for the best collection of conifers, not less than ttree varieties —S. Stephens. Mr T. French, 7s tjcl, for the beat brace of cucumbers—T. Caabon. Amateur Class. Mr J. Fulton, 10s Cd, for tho best general collection of pot plants in bloom —G. Shorland. Mr T. Eobaon, 10s Od, for the beat pot plant of any kind in bloom —A. Ogden. Mr S. Stephens, 5.5, as a second prizs for tho above—J. Thompson. Messrs Browne and Turner, 10s 6d, for the best stand of twelve roses—Dr. Downes. Mr W. A. Bnrt, 10s, for the best collection of vegetables, grown by a cottager—A. Catchpoio.