FLOWER SHOW

Grey River Argus, 18 February 1932, Page 2

FLOWER SHOW

AT ST. JOHN’S HALL. There was a large and artistic display of flowers of all species and shades at the St. John’s Hall yesterday, when the annual flower show was held. The entries were large in all sections and the quality of the blooms (displayed favourably impressed all. visitors. The vegetable and decorative sections were also very attractive, while the various stalls did great business throughout the afternoon. Much of the credit for the success of the show was duo to the efforts of the energetic Secretary, Mrs C. Woods and to the stall-holders and other assistants who were as follows: Cakes, Mrs O- McLean and Mrs A. H. Paterson; Sweets, Mrs Low a.iO Mrs McDonald,,; Vegetables, Mr? C. Rose and Mrs Kyle. Tea Rooms, Mrs T Learmont and Mrs J. McKenzie; Croquet. Mrs D. Tennent and Mrs A. Smith. The judges were Mr F. Groufsky, Hokitika, cut flowers and vegetables ana Mrs Rattray and Miss F. Broad, decorative section. The winner of the trophy for the most points in, the decorative section was Miss N. Tennent, Mirs M. Clarke being runner-up, while Mrs Shallerass won the trophy for the most points in tho cut flowers section Awards were as follows:— VEGETABLES. Six Potatoes (2).—Mrs M. Clarke I, Mrs G. Wilson 2. Plate Runner Bean s (2). —Jeffrev Wood 1, Mrs G. Wilson 2. Three Beetroot (2).—Mrs H. McLaughlin 2, Mrs G. Wilson h.c. Three Carrots, shorts (1). —Mrs M. Clark h.c. Three Carrots, long (2). —Mrs G. Wilson 1, Mrs H. McLaughlin 2. Three Parsnips (I).—Mrs G. Wilson 1. Three Onions (1). —Mrs G. Wilson 1. Six Tomatoes (I).—Mrs J. Tennent 1 One White Cabbage (5). —Mr G. Wilson 1, Mrs H. McLaughlin 2. Two Lettuce (I).—Mrs H. MeLaugh. lin 1. Six Stalks Rhubarb (1). —Mrs G. Wilson h.c. Collection Vegetables (4L —Mrs J. Tennent 1, Mr W. Kyle 2. Vegetable Marrow.—Mrs Howie. DECORATIVE SECTION. Roses (1). —Misg Clements 1. Dahlias (3). —Miss N. Tennent 1. ! Mrs W. B. Hutton 2. Gladioli (2). —Mrs Oldham 1, Mrs Trott 2. Arranged large bowl, any flowers (6). —Mrs W. Tliamos 1, Miss Clements h.c. Arranged small bowl, any flowers, and foliage (9).—Mrs Oldham 1, Miss C. Brown 2, Mrs Oldham h.c. Arranged Floating Bowl (3). —Miss N. Tennant 1. Mis s Clements 2. Arranged Basket of Flowers (2). — Miss Porteous 1. Miss Jean Hambleton 2. Gent’s Buttonhole (3). —Mrs M. Clarke 1, Miss N. Tennent h.c. Gent’s Buttonhole, under 16 (4). — Zelda Peters 1 and 2, Mabel Wilson h.c. , Ladies’ Spray (s).—Mrs M. Clarke 1, Miss Tenent 2 and h.c. Decorated Table (4). —Mr s M. Clarke 1. Miss C. Brown 2 ( Miss N. Tennent h.c. CUT FLOWERS. Six distinct varieties of Sweet Peas (six spikes, in a vase).—Mrs E. Greenwood 1.

Three distinct varieties of Sweet Peas (1). —Mrs E. Greenwood 1. On? Vase Sweet Peas (6 spikes, any one variety) (1). —Mrs E. Greenwood I. Six Roses, not more than two of any one variety (4).—Mrs I. Patterson (Reefton) 1, Mrs Shallerass h.c. Three Roses, three distinct varieties (3). —Mrs E. Greenwood 1, Mrs 11. McLaughlin 2 f Mrs I. Patterso n 3. One Rose, any variety (2). —Mrs Greenwood 1. Mrs Shallerass 2. Six Carnations (I).—Mrs E. Thomas 1. Three Carnations (3).—Mr s Shallerass 1, Miss N. Tennent 2. Twelve Pansies (2).—Mrs Shallerass 1, Miss Zelda Peters 2. Six Asters (3). —Mrs Hamilton 1, Mrs Trott 2, Mrs Greenwood 3. Three Aster s (6). —Mrs Hamilton 1, Mrs Greenwood 2 Mrs Trott 3. Three Asters, any colour (1). —Mrs Greenwood 1. Six Spikes of Gladioli (2). —Mrs Greenwood 1. Mrs Naiikervill 2. Three Spikes of Gladioli (3). —Mrs Shallerass 1. Mrs Greenwood 2 Mrs C. McDonald 3. One Vase Prime Gladioli (4). —Mrs Shallerass 1, Mr s Naiikervill 2, Miss C. Wilson 2. Six Cactus Dahlias (1). —Mr F. W. Badger 1. Three Cactus Dahlias (3). —Mrs Trott 1, Mr F. W. Badger 2, Mrs Shallcrass 3. Three Peony Dahlias (2). —Miss Z Peters 1. Three Decorative Dahlias (3). —Miss N. Tennent 1, Mrs W. Hamilton 2. Mrs Trott 3. Three Collarette Dahlias (1). —Mrs Shallerass I. Three Pom Pom Dahlias (4). —Mrs | Shallerass 1 and 2. Best Collection Dahlias (3). —Mrs Shallerass 1, Mrs F. W. Badger 2, Mrs Hamilton 3. Collection of Cut Flowers (7). —-Mrs Shallerass 1, Miss C. Wilson 2, Mrs P. J. McLean 3. Collection of Perenials (4). —Mrs M. McLaughlin 1, Mrs E. Trott 2. Bowl of Verbenas (1). —Mrs Shallerass 1. Bowl of Hydrangeas (2). —Mrs Shallerass 1, Miss C. Wilson 2. Vase Iceland Poppies (2). —Mrs Shallerass 1. Miss Tennent 2. Vase Phlox Drummondi (5). —Mrs J. Patterson 1, Miss Meikle 2, Mrs PJ. McLean 3. Vase Antirrhiniums (2). —Mrs Trott 1, Mrs Shallerass 2. Vase of Stocks (5). —Mrs P. J. Me-

Lean 1, Mrs E. Greenwood 2, Mrs G. Kear 3. Vase of Fuchsia (3). —Mrs Kear 1 Mr< Oldham 2. • Vase of African Marigolds (1). — Mr. H. McLaughlin 1. i Vase of French Marigolds (4). —Mi's 1. Patterson 1, Mrs Shallcrass 2. Bowl of Colendual Marigolds (3).—. Mrs Shallcrass 1. Vase of Zinnias (5). —Rev. H. R. Fell 1. Miss N. Tennenf 2, Miss C. Wilson 3. Three Flowers, not classified (5).— Miss C. Wilson I, Mrs H. McLaughlin 2, Mrs Shallcrass 3. There were three outdoor competitions in connection with the Show. One for golfers, a putting event, was won by Mr F. W. Shallc"ass. while Mrs ShaTcras was the winner of a golf croquet competition, after having to play off three ties with Mr Shallcrass. Miss Arnott, of Reefton, won a target competition for croquet players.