SPRING FLOWERS

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 18 September 1924, Page 3

SPRING FLOWERS

ELTHAM SHOW.

A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY

One of the most successful shows held l).y the Eltham Horticultural and ProUuco bociety was conducted in the loun Hall yesterday afternoon and evening. There was a beautiful display of spring flowers, the quality of the entries and the numbers being" 100 of those of last year. Ihe entries in the daffodil section m particular were larger than those of last year, and the general effect was augmented by a special display by Mr. Robert of Manaia. In the pot plants section the entries u ere not large, but the exhibits were line inequality and made a great show. Coming to the cut flower section the exhibits were exceptionally good considering the recent rain.

Entries in the cooking section were also large and the general quality of the exhibits good. ' The entries in the decorative class were not large, but nevertheless there was a comprehensive display of good quality.

Points prizes and special prizes were awarded as follow: In the pot plants section Mr. Vincent’s trophy of IQs 6d was won by Mrs. Fever. In th© cut flowers section Mr. Moss’s special prize of 10s was won by Mrs. Fever. The rose bowl presented by Miss Quin to be awarded to the competitor scoring most points in the aneomne and rununculus classes was also won by Mrs. Fever, as was Mr. Chrystal’s special prize of 10 s 6d. In the daffodils section Mr. Gibson’s special prize of 20s worth of bulbs was won by the Rev. W. W. Avery. For the best collection of daffodils, six varieties, representing as fairly as possible the different divisions, the winner of Mr. Chrystal’s cup was the Rev. W. W. Avery. Mr. Chrystal’s cup for the champion bloom in the daffodil section went to ‘the magnificent Lord Roberts entered by Mrs. A. D. Walker, of Ngaere. Mr. Petrie’s cup for the best bloom other than long trumpet was won by Mrs. Philipson, of Wanganui. The winner of the" Cooper-cun in the open class in" the daffodil section was the Rev. W. W. Avery, and for. the three seedling? not yet in commerce Mr. C. Goodson, of Hawera, was the The winner of the points prize in the decorative section was Miss T. Connell, the prize being a- handbag presented by Mr. P. Hawke. The points prizes in the cooking classes, a Doulton rose bowl donated by Mr. Bluett, was won by Mrs. Piper, of Lowgarth.

PRIZE-LIST. DECORATIVE. , (Judge, Mrs. A. Moon, Stratford.) Bridal bouquet—Mrs. N. D. Connell 1, Mrs. L. Arthur 2. Bridesmaid’s basket —Mrs. N. D. Connell 1.

Bowl of flowers—Mrs. D. Syme 1, Mrs. T. Fever 2, Mrs. A. Chrystal 3. Vase of flowers for effect—-Mrs. de Launay 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2, Mrs. Connell 3.

Decorated table, artistic—M. E. Clotworthy 1, Mrs. de Launay 2, Mrs. Syme 3.

Decorated mantelpiece—Mrs. Connell 1, Miss Carncross 2. . . POT PLANTS. (Judge, Mr. V. Davies.) Asparagus, fine—Mrs. T. Fever 1, E- R. Pepperell 2, Mrs. E A. Walsh h.c. Asparagus/coarse—Mrs. T. Fever 1, Mrs. E, A. Walsh 2. Cyclamen—Mrs. T. Fever 1 and special mention, Mrs. Arthur 2, Miss I. Slater h.c. Cyclamen, butterfly—Mrs. T. Fever 1 and special mention, Mrs. Arthur 2, F.' R. Pepperell h.c. Maidenhair—N. D. Connell 1 and 2. Fern, native—Mrs. T. Fever 1, F. R. Peppered 2. Primula—Mre. T. Fever 1 and 2, N. D. Conned h.c. Palm—Mrs. T. Fever 1, Mrs E. A. Walsh 2. ' Aspidistra—Mrs. T. Fever 1, Mrs. Arthur 2, Miss D. Swadling (Hawera) h.c. Plant, flowering—F. R. Peppered 1, Mrs. T. Fever 2. Plant, foliage—F. R. Peppered 1, Mrs. T. Fever 2 and h.c. Geranium—F. R. Peppered 1 and 2. Points prize—Mrs. T. Fever. CUT FLOWERS. (Judge—Mr. V. Davies.) Anemone, one single—Mrs. Taplin 1, N. D. Conned 2, Mrs. T. Fever h.c. Anemone, one double —Mrs. D. Nees I, Mrs. A. A. Stewart 2, H. Baker 3. Anemone, six—Mrs. T. Fever 1, Mrs. Chrystal 2, R. J. Morris (Te Kiri) h.c. Antirrhinums, six-—Mrs, -T. Fever 1, Miss D. Swadling (Hawera) 2. Camelia, one —Miss Symmans 1. Daphne, three heads —Mrs. T. Fever 1, T. Fountaine 2. Heath, one head—Mrs. T. Fever 1. Pansies or violas, six—N. D. Connell 1, Mrs, T. Fever 2, Mrs. Whittington h.c. Polyanthus, six varieties —Mrs. A. D. Walker (Ngaere) 1, Mrs. T. Fever 2, Mrs. D. Syme h.c. Primrose, three stems of six varieties —Mr,s. T. Fever 1 and 2, Mrs. A. A. Stewart h.c. Ranunculus, six—Mrs. Chrystal 1 and special mention, Mrs. T. Fever 2, Mrs. Morris 3. Rhododendrons, one head —Mrs. A. D. Walker 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Rhododendrons, six varieties —Mrs. A. D. Walker 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Stocks, six—Mrs. T. Fever 1 and 2. Mrs. D. Nees h.c. Violets, best case—M E. Clatworthv 1. Wallflowers, four —Mrs. T. Fever 1 and 2. Freesias, twelve heads —Mrs. T. Fever 1, P. J. Allen (Waitara) 2. N. D. Conned h.c. Hyacinths, six distinct varieties — Mrs. T. Fever 1, Miss E. Craig 2, Mrs. Arthur (Ngaere) h.c. Hyacinths—A. Palmer (Te Kiri) 1, Miss E. Craig 2. Lachenalia, one —Mrs A. D Walker 1, Mrs. T. Fever 2, F. R. Peppered 3. Sparaxis, twelve heads —Mrs T. Fever 1. Tulip, one —Dr. Doris Gordon (Stratford ) 1, Mrs. T. Fever 2. Blooms not otherwise enumerated — Mrs. A. D. Walker 1, Mrs T. Fever 2 and h.c. Polyanthus, twelve varieties —G. H. P. Fitz Gerald 1, Dr. Doris Gordon 2. DAFFODILS. (Judge—Mr H. Gibson.) Collection six, named—Rev. W. .W. Avery 1 and .2. Collection, twelve —Rev. W. W. Avery I,' Mrs T. Fever 2. Collection, six varieties, bulbs not to have cost over 2s 6d—Rev. W. W. Avery 1, F. R. Peppered 2. Six varieties, trurnpet—Rev. W. W. Avery 1 and 2. Six varieties, Incomparabilis—Rev. W.‘ W. Avery 1, —. Phillipson (Wanganui) 2. Six varieties, Leedsii —F. R. Peppered 1, Loftus Rea (New Plymouth)

Z. Three varieties, Incomparabilis— Phillipson 1, A. Chrystal 2. Three varieties, Barrii—Loftus Rea 1, Rev. W. W. Avery 2.

Three varieties, Leedsii—Loftus Rea1, Miss D. -Swadling 2. Three varieties, T'azetta and Tazetta hybrids—Mrs T. Fever 1, Miss D. Swadling 2.

Three varieties, Poeticus—Phillipson 1.

Three varieties, double—Mrs T. Fever 1, Rev. IV. W. Avery 2. One yellow trumpet—C. E. Rowe 1, Miss D. Swadling 2. One white or bicolour trumpet— Phillipson 1, A. Chrystal 2. One Incomparabilis (yellow)—Phillipson 1, A. Chrystal 2. One Incomparabilis (bi-eolour)—N. D. Conned 1, Phillipson 2. One Barrii—Mrs A. Palmer 1, Loftus Rea 2.

One Leedsii—Mrs R. J. Peppered 1, G. H. P. Fitz Gerald 2. One Leedsii—Rev. W. W. Avery 1. N. D. Connell 2.

One Tazetta hybrid—Rev. W. W. Avery 1, A. Chrystal 2. One Poeticus—Rev. W. W. Avery 1, Phillipson 2. 5

One double—Rev. W. W. Averv 1 C. E. Rowe 2.

One variety—Loftus Rea 1, Miss D. Swadling 2. Taranaki open championship for collection of daffodils, 15 named varieties —Rev. W. W. Avery 1, C. Goodson (Hawera) 2. Three varieties seedlings, any or all different divisions not yet in commerce—C. Goodson 1, J. Gibson (New Plymouth) 2. PRESERVES, PICKLES, ETC. (Judge—Mrs H. Stanners.)

Preserved; fruits, four varieties—Mrs C. A. Cooper 1, Mrs Velvin 2. Jani—Mrs C. A. Cooper 1, Mrs J. Bonner (Ngaere) 2. Jams, three—-Mrs C. A. Cooper 1, Mi’s J. Bonner 2.

Jelly—Mrs J. Bonner 1, Mrs Velvm 2.

Jelly, three—Mrs Velvin 1, ‘ Mrs Piper (Lowgarth) 2. Marmalade—Mrs d© Launay 1. Pickles, tomato—Mrs Velvin'l. 'Pickles, three—Mrs Piper 1, Mrs Velvin 2. ' . 1

Pickles, onions—Mrs Piper 1. three—Mrs J. Bonner 1, Mrs Velvin 2. OPEN CLASSES. Soap, home-made—Mrs A. A. Stewart 1, Mrs McQueen 2. Butter from private dairy—Mrs'Velvin I.

1< ancy butte]’-—Mrs J. Bonner 1, Mrs b. R . Peppered 2. ± <!ggs } heaviest—Mrs McQueen

Hen eggs, most uniform—Mrs J Bonner 1, Mrs McQueen 2. Hen eggs, heaviest—Mrs F R Peppered 1, Mrs McQueen 2. BREAD, CAKES, ETC. (Judge—Mr T. Taylor). Biscuits, home-made—Mrs C A Cooper 1. '

i S v. OneS A- pa I te of Mrs W. Smith t, Mrs W. Crozier 2, Miss C. Walsh

Scones three of each—Mrs W. Smith 1, Mrs W. R. Prideaux 2, Mrs W Crozier 3. ’

Scones girdle—Mi’s W. Smith 1 and 2, Mrs C. A. Cooper 3. i c^ e ~Mrs Pipeir (Lowgarth) 1, Mrs C. A. Cooper 2, Mrs D. Syme t 5.

. cake—Miss Jones (Hunter Road) I, Mrs C. A. Cooper 2, Mrs Piper 3. —, -*- €£ k, cake Mrs W- R- Prideaux 1, Mrs Velvin 2, Mrs Pioer 3. Oaten cake—Mrs Piper 1 and 2 - f Po b. n <i cake—Mr? C. A. Cooper 1, Velvin 2, Mrs W. Smith 3. ! Sponge sandwich, iced—Mrs W Crozier 1, Mrs Piper 2, Mrs Prideaux 0.-

, Sponge sandwich, butter—Mrs Piper 1, Mrs Velvin 2, Mrs J. Michel senr. o.

Apprise Sandwich, without butter— Mrs Piper Mrs Velvin 2, Miss M. oraig (Pukeiigahau) 3. Sponge cake, butter—Mrs C A Cooper 1, Mrs J. Michelson. 2, Miss Jones 3.

Sponge cake, without butter—Mre J. Michelson 1, Mrs Velvin 2 Mrs O A. Cooner 3. ’ i

Eggless cake—Mrs C. A. Cooper 1, Mrs Piper 2, Mrs W. R. Prideaux 3. Shortbread—Miss C. Walsh 1, Miss M. Craig 2, Mrs W. Smith 3. bread—Mrs J. Symmans 1, Mrs P. Pritcher (Kaoonga) 2, Mrs Piper 3.

Brown bread—Mrs P. Pritcher I, Mrs Piper 2 and 3. Nut bread—Mrs Velvin 1, Mrs C A. Cooper 2, Mrs W. Crozier. 3. Current loaf- —Mrs Piper 1 and 9 Mrs Symmans 3.

Jam tarts, plain—Mrs W. Smith 1 arid 2, Mrs Thornhill 3. Sponge roll—Miss Jones 1, Mrs W. Smith 2, Mrs W. Crozier 3

Sausage rods—Mrs F. R. Peppered 1, Mrs Piper 2, Mrs J. Mitchelson 3. Hame-made sweets—Mrs Thornhill 1, Mrs W. R. Prideaux 2, Mrs Piper 3. Cheese cakes—Mrs J. Michelson 1 and 2, Mrs Velvin 3.

Cream puffs—Mi\ s W. Smith 1, Miss C. Walsh 2. Mrs j. Symmans 3. Gingerbread—Mrs W. Crozier 1, Mrs Donnelly 2. Mrs I>. Sym© 3. Pikelets—Mrs J. Michelson 1, Mre Piper 2, Mrs W. Crozier 3. MISCELLANEOUS. (Judge—Mrs MacGregor).

Eyelet-hole embroidered, tray, supper or tea cloth, coarse—Miss I. K. Sheriock 1.

Eyelet-hole embroidered, tray, supper cir tea cloth, fine —Miss M. Henty 1. Crochet, tray, tea or supper cloth, fine—Mrs Ace (Waitara) I,* Miss I. K. Sherlock 2.

Handworked nightdress—Miss M. Henty I. Crochet camisole top—Mrs Bert Peppered 1. Eyelet hole embroidered camisole — Miss M. Henty 1. Neatest darned sock or stocking — Mr.s C. A*. Cooper.

Exhibit fancy work —Mrs .E. Gubb 1, Mr a H. Allan (Hawera) 2. Embroidered handkerchief—Miss I. K. Sherlock 1. Article made from material costing nob more than Is—Hazel Ward 1.

Tea cosy —Miss I. Slater 1, Mrs H Allan 2.

Table centre —Miss M. Henty 1, Miss E. Gubb 2.

Hand-knitted lady’s silk jumper— Mrs Eoord 1. Exhibit of three hand-knitted articles of children’s weai —Mrs M. J. Anderson.

MANAIA SHOW. AN ATTRACTIVE DISPLAY. The fourteenth annual spring flower show conducted under the auspices of the Manaia Presbyterian Church was held in the Manaia Town Hall yesterday. Though numerically a little below last year, when outstanding figures were recorded, entries at yesterday’s show were well in advance of the average, and the standard was excellent, the display being the subject of much favourable comment by the throngs in attendance. The indications were that, had the season been normal, last year’s record would have been easily eclipsed. Mis H. T. Lovell, of Hawera, who judged the decorations, considered that the whole section maintained a high quality which commanded appreciation, and was particularly well pleased with the anemone exhibits. The judge of

the pot plants, cut flowers, and narcissi sections (Mr A. S. Rogers, of HaweraY expressed, himself as delighted with the beauty and quality in all classes. The stocks, in his opinion, were of outstanding merit. His praise of the showing in the narcissi section was equally enthusiastic, while the polyanthus and anemone specimens wouldj he thought, be difficult to excel in any show.

The winning exhibit in the table decorations class was greatly admired, as was also the rdaced decorated mantelpiece entries. * Another feature which was accorded much attention was the imposing. array of beautiful narcissi blooms of comprehensive varieties shown, for exhibition only, bv Mr R. Gibson, of Manaia. Further attractions, which added materially to the financial results, were a number of stalls presided over by the following ladies: Misses M. Rowe and E. McDonald (hoop-la); Miss Hastie (fish pond); Mesdames H. Mclvor, T. Bridge, G. H. Meuli, and Miss Hunger (fancy work); Mesdames H. Mead, A. C. Smith, and Mr J. M. Clague (produce); Misses B. Bridge, M. Armitage, and M. Forbes (sweets). Mesdames B.i Badland, Payne, and W. Forbes, assisted by others, provided afternoon tea and supper at small tables in the prettily decorated supper room, where fruit salad also was served by Mesdames W. J. McDonald, G. Meuli, and' M. Innes.

Much credit is due to the administrative ability employed in the show organisation by the joint honorary secretaries, Miss M. Mead, and Mr T. A. Bridge, who are to he congratulated upon the marked success which attended their work.

, flowing officiated as stewards: Mrs J. Meuli (pot plants and decorations) ; Misses M. Armitage and M. Franklin (cut flowers); Mrs H. Christie and Mr G. H. Meuli (narcissi). The judges’ awards are as follows:

POT PLANTS. Cineraria, one—Mrs W. B. Vernor Cyclamen, one—Miss M. Armitage 1, Mrs W. B- Vernor 2. Fern, maidenhair, one—Miss Nola Franklin 1. Specimen flowering plant—Miss Nola Franklin 1, Miss M. Merrie 2. " Specimen foliage nlalit—Miss Nola Franklin 1. CUT FLOWERS. Champion bloom—Miss Elina Judd (double stock). : Eoints prize—Miss Washer (32 points) 1, Mrs A. H. Christie. (28 points) 2. Miss D. Mourie (20 points) 3. single, 3 distinct—Miss Washer 1, Mrs D. Mourie 2. Anemones, double, 3 distinct—Miss D. Mourie 1. Anemones, single, 3 blooms, one colour—Miss M. Merrie 1, Miss Washer Anemones, double, 3 blooms, one colour —Miss Washer 1. Anemones, collection—Mrs D, Mourie I, Miss Washer 2. Arum lilies, bowK-Mrs Allan 1, Mrs A. H. Christie 2. Camellia, one—Miss M. Camobell 1, Mrs Allan 2. Camellias, collection—Mrs J. E. Wells 1 and 2. Collection cut blooms (narcissi excluded) —Mrs D. Mourie 1. Daphne, one—Miss Bridge 1, Edna Washer 2. Forget-me-not, 3 sprays—Miss M. Campbell 1. • Freesias, 6 stems—Miss M. Armitage 1, Miss Washer 2. Ereezias, 3 varieties, 1 each—Mrs Allan 1, Mrs D. Mourie 2. Heath, 1 spike—Mrs J. Aitken 1. Hyacinth, single, one —Miss D. Swadling 1Japonica, 3 blooms, distinct—Mrs A. H. Christie 1. Mignonette, 3 spikes—Miss Washer Magnolia, 1 vai\—Mrs A. H. Christie Nemesia, collection, 3 spikes each — Miss Washer 1, Mrs A. H.~Christie 2. Pansies, 3 varieties—Mrs D. Mourie Polyanthus, 3 blooms,/distinct —Miss M. Armitage 1 : , Miss Washe, r 2. Polyanthus, collection, 3 of each — Miss Washer 1, Miss Armitage 2. i Ranunculus, 3 blooms, distinct— Miss Washer 1, Mrs A. H. Christie 2. Ranunculus, collection—Miss Washer I, Mrs A. H. Christie 2. Rhododendron, due — Mre Allan 1. Snowflakes, 3 —Mrs Allan 1, Mrs J. Aitken 2. Stocks, double, 1 bloom —Miss Elina Judd 1. Mrs D. Mourie 2. Stocks, 3 blooms, distinct —Miss Elma Judd 1, Mrs D. Moui ■ie 2. Tulips, collection—Mrs A. H. Christie

Viola, collection, 3 of each —Mrs A. H. Christie 1. Violets, vase 24 —Miss Washer i, Mrs A. H. Christie 2. Violets, collection 12 each —Mrs A. H. Christie 1. Wallflowers. collection Miss M. Armitage 1, Mrs Allan 2. Collection flowering shrubs —Mrs A. H. Christie 1. NARCISSI. Champion bloom, late Mr L. W. Meuli’s challenge bowl and special prize—Mrs D. Mourie (Long Trumpet). Points prize—Mrs D. Mourie (20pts) I, Mrs P. F. Hammonds (14pts), H. Vinten (Ilpts). \ Collection, twelve varieties —Miss D. Swadling 1, Mrs .T. Innes 2, Mr.s. P. F. Hammonds 3. Leedsii, three blooms, one variety— Miss M. Campbell 1, Miss D. Swadling 2, Mrs. P. F. Hammonds 3. Leedsii, three blooms, distinct varieties—Mrs. J. Aitken. 1, Miss M. Campbell 2. Long trumpet, three blooms, one variety—Mrs. P. F. Hammonds 1, Mrs. D. Mourie 2. Mrs. W. T. Wells 3. Long trumpet, three varieties, one of each—Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Mrs. H. Vinten 2, Mrs. P. F. Hammonds 3. Long trumpet, six varieties, one of each —Mrs. D. Mourie 1. Incomparabilis or medium trumpet, three blooms, one variety, for exhibitors who have never won a prize—Miss M. Merrie 1. Incomparabilis, three blooms, one varietv —Mrs. P. F. Hammonds 1 and 2, Mrs. 11. Vinten 3. Incomparabilis, three varieties, one of each —H. Vinten 1 and 2, Miss M. Merrie 3 Incomparabilis, six varieties, one of each —Mrs. D. Mourie 1. Barl’ii, or small cup trumpet, three blooms, one variety—Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Mrs. P. H. Hammonds 2. Barrii, three varieties, one of each — H. Vinten 1, Mrs. T. Innes 2, Mrs. I. Aitken 3. Barrii, six varieties, one of each — Mrs. T. Innes 1. Double, three blooms, one variety— Mrs. A. H. Christie 1. Double, three varieties, one of each — Mr.s. D. Mourie 1. Polyanthus, three blooms, one variety —Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Miss D. Swadling 2, Mrs. P. H. Hammonds 3. Polyanthus, three varieties, one of each —Miss D. Swadling 1. DECORATION. Japonica, bowl—Mrs. A. II Christie I. Bouquet of violets —Miss Washer 1, Mrs. A. H. Christie 2. Bridesmaid’s basket—Miss Hastie 1. Bowl of flowers, one variety and colour —Miss Campbell 1, Mrs. A. H. Christie 2.

Bowl 'of flowers, collection—Mrs. Allan 1 and 2. Vase of flowers, for effect —Margaret Mclvor 1, Miss M. Campbell 2. Decorated mantelpiece—Miss Elma Judd 1, Miss Bvrn 2. Table decoration, special—Miss Hastie 1, Miss Elma Judd 2. Gentleman's buttonhole, for children under 14 —Margaret Mclvor 1. Table decorations, for 'girls under 14 —Margaret Mclvor 1. Lady's spray, for girls under 14 — Margaret Mclvor 1. Lady’s spray, for girls under 14 — Margaret Mclvor 1.