FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 28 February 1929, Page 6

FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES

SHOW AT MATAPU. AN EXCELLENT DISPIAY. Quite the best display of horticulture in all branches, vegetables and roots, home industries and cooking, was made at the fourth annual show, held at Matapu yesterday. The hall was gay with cut blooms, pot plants and decorative effects, while in the tent there was a large collection of vegetables of excellent quality. The display would have done more credit to a larger centre, in fact a-s Mr. C. A. Wilkinson. M.P., said, one would rarely see so good a show in the larger towns. Particularly good were the gladioli, the geraniums, the phloxes, the stocks, the zinnias, the asters and the dahlias. The pot plants and decorative section were also exceedingly good. The vegetables, said the judge, Mr. I Gillandens, were distinctly creditable. The potatoes for evenness and variety, the onions, the carrots, peas and 1 beans were excellent and the collections were good. OPENING CEREMONY. j The president. Mr. W. A. Guy,! briefly welcomed and introduced Mr.) C. A. Wilkinson, M.P., who he said, had oomei by special invitation to open the show. He said it »vas their best and he cordially thanked exhibitors whose work was a credit, the judges for their kindly assistance, and the donors of prizes and trophies. Mr. Wilkinson expressed his pleasure at being present, and said be was ' gratified to see such a fine collection of exhibits. It was good tq see the people , of a country district taking such an ) interest in horticulture and a good sign to see them cultivating their gardens, because they were an asset to the homes and the work was a fine hobby He urged them to continue the good work year after year and secure the same good results. He understood from the president that this was the best show in the history of tho district and he congratulated the committee on having exhibitors who would give their time and their money in helping the show. He considered the judges wore entitled to their sincere thanks for coming from a distance to do their work. He apologised, for not having brought his cup trophy but would send a good one to the secretary. He had great pleasure in declaring the show open to the public. JUDGES AND STEWARDS. The judges and stewards were: Cut flowers.—Judge, Mr. A. S. Rogetrs; stewards, Mr. and Mrs. H. Sharp. Vegetables.—Judge, Mrs. F. Gillanders; steward, Mr. W. T. Seed. Children’s section .—Judge, Mrs. A. S. Rlogers; stewards, Mrs. Calder. Mrs Willes, Miss Nicklesen. Home Industries. —Judge, Mrs. Edwards ; stewards, Airs, and Miss Seed. Decorative.—Judge. Mrs. A. S. Rogers; stewards, Mrs. Calder, Mrs. E. Wills, Miss Nicklesen. Sewing.—Judge, Mrs. Archbold ; stewards, Mrs. W. B. Carter, Mrs. A.) Thomas. Pot plants.—Judge, Airs. A. S. Rogers; stewards, Mrs. Seed and Mrs Willis. SPECIAL TROPHIES. Special trophies awarded were : Bennett and Sutton’s rosebowl (points in cut flowers), Aliss D'. Willis; next in order, Airs. Sharp and Airs. D. Mourie. , . C. A. Wilkinson cup (points m home industries), Mrs. Thomas; runner-up, Airs. Seed. • J PRIZE LIST. CUT FLOWERS. Asters, one.—C. E. Rowe 1, Aliss D.; Willis 2. Asters, six.—C. E. Rowe 1, Aliss D. Willis 2. Asters, twelve.: —Airs. G. Harrison 2. Asters, double, twelve. —Aliss D. Willis 1. Dahlias, three. —Airs. D. Alourie 1, Airs. H : . Sharp ZZ. Dahlias, collarette. —Aliss D. Willis 1 and 2. Dahlias, double. —C. E. Rowe 1, Miss D. Alourie 2. ' Dahlias, cactus. —AXis. Alourie 1, C. E. Rowe 2. Dahlias, peony.—C. E. Rowe 1, Mrs. D. Alourie 2. Dahlias, decorative.—C. E. Rowe 1,1 Airs. D. Alourie.2. Pansies, six.—Airs. D. Alourie 1 and 2. Roses, one.—Airs. H. Sharp 1 and 2. Roses, six.—Airs. D. Alourie 1, Airs. F. Hoskin 2. Sweet peas, three.—C. E. Rowe 1, Airs. H. Sharp 2. ’ 1 Sweet peas, vase. —C. EL Rowe 1, Airs. H. Sharp 2. Sweet peas, orange.—Aliss D. Willis I and 2. Sweet peas, maroon.' —Aliss D. Willis 1. C. E. Rowe 2.

Sweet peas, blue.—C. E. Rowe 1, Miss D. Willis 2. Sweet peas, collection.—C. E. Rowe 1, Mis® D. Willis 2. _ Delphinium, one. —Miss D. Willis 1. Delphinium, three. —Miss D. Willis 1.

Gladiola, one—C. E. Rowe 1, Mrs D. Mourie 2.

Gladioli, three. —C. E. Rowe 1, Mrs D. Mourie 2. Lilium auratum. —Mrs F. Hoskin 1, Mrs N. Brisco 2.

Lilium, a.o.v. —Miss D. Willis 1, Mrs A. Phillips 2. ' Lilium, collection. —Mrs F. Hoskin 1, Miss D. Willis 2. Sunflowers, three. —Mrs F. Hoskin 1, Mrs H. Sharp 2. Antirrhinums, six.—Mrs A. Phillips

Balsams, collection. —Mrs H. Sharp 1 and 2. Carnations or picotees.—Mrs D. Mourie 1, Miss D. Willis 2. Chrysanthemums.—Mrs H. Sharp 1. Daisies, six.—Mrs F. Hoskin 1, Mrs H. Sharp 2. Dianthus, three.—Mrs N. Brisco 1, Mrs A. Phillips 2. Dianthus. six.—Mrs N. Brisco 1, Miss D. Willis 2. Escholtzia.—Mrs D. Mourie 1, Mrs H. Sharp 2. Fuchsia, three.—Mrs Seed 1, Miss D. Willis 2. ■ Fuchsia, double, three.—Miss D. Willis 1 and 2. Gallardia, six.—Mrs D. Mourie 1, Miss D. Willis 2. Geranium, single.—Mrs H. Sharp I, Miss D. Willis 2. Geranium, double.—Miss D.. Willis 1, Mrs H. Sharp 2 Geranium, collection.—Miss D. Willis 1 1, Mrs H. Sharp 2. Godetia, three.—Mrs H. Sharp 1 and 2. Hollyhock, three.—Mrs H. Calder 1. Larkspur, six.—Mrs H. Sharp J and 2. Marigold, six..—Mrs D. Mourie 1. Nemesia, six.—Mrs F. Hoskin 1 and 2. Nasturtium.—Mrs H. Sharp 1 and 2. Phlox, herbaceous.—Miss D. Willis 1, Mrs F. Hoskin 2.

Phlox, Drummondi. —Mrs N. Brisco 1, Miss iV. Warner 2 Penstemon, three. —Miss D. Willis 1, Mrs Hoskin 2. Poppy, a.o.v.—Mrs A. Phillips 1. Pelargonium, collection. —Mrs D. Mourie 1, Mrs H. Sharp 2. Salpiglossis, six.—Mrs N. Brisco 1. Salvia, three.—Mi's D. Mourie 1. ' Salvia, a.o.v.—Miss D. Willis 1, Mrs A. Phillips 2. Scabiosa, six. —Mrs ‘H. Sharp 1 and 2. Shrubs, collection. —Mrs D. Mourie 1, Mrs F. Hoskin 2. Verbena, three. —Mi's N.. Brisco 1, Mrs F. Hoskin 2. Zinnias.—Miss 1). Willis 1. Zinnias, six.—Miss D. Willis 1. Zinnias, three.—Miss D. Willis 1. Perennials, 12. —Mrs D. Mourie 1, Mrs* F. Hoskin 2. Blue flowers.; —Mrs D. Mourie 1. Yellow flowers.—Mrs I). Mourie 1. CHILDREN’S SECTION. Sweet peas, vase. —T. Carter 1, M. Bosson 2. Sweet peas, bowl.—T Carter 1, J. Thomas 2. Basket.—Jean Thomas 1. Buttonhole.—J. Brisco 1, M. Kelly 2. Lady’s spray —Jean Thomas 1, T. Carter 2. Saucer, decorated. —M. Hogan 1, G. Nicholas 2. Bowl flowers.—T. Carter 1, J. Thomas 2. Vase sweet peas.—T. Carter 1, R. Startup 2. Buttonhole. —Jean Thomas 1, W. Startup 2. Saucer, decorated.—F. Nicholas 1, E. Hurley 2. Victorian posy.—Joyce Thomas 1. Victorian posy, over 10. —T. Carter 1, Jean Thomas 2. COOKING.

White loaf.—Mrs Thomas 1, Miss F Seed 2. / Brown loaf.—Mrs Thomas 1, Miss F, Seed. 2.

Plum pudding.—Miss F. Seed 1, Sponge cake. —Miss O. Bocock 1, Mrs Thomas 2. Sponge sandwich.—Mrs W. Guy 1 and 2. Sponge roll.—Mrs W. Guy 1, Miss F. Seed 2. ' Dark, fruit cake.—Miss F. Seed 1, Mm Thomas 2. Oven scones..—-Mrs Thomas 1, Mrs R. Bocock 2. Girdle scones.—Miss F. Seed 1. Mrs Thomas 2. Pikelets, four.—Mrs Thomas 1. Oat cakes.—Mrs Thomas 1. Sausage rolls.—Mrs Thomas 1. Dairy butter.—Mrs H. Calder 1. Separator butter.—Mm H. Calder 1. Hen eggs.—Miss R. Henry 1, Miss K. O’Sullivan 2. Hen eggs, brown.—Mrs Thomas 2. Duck eggs.—Mrs Thomas 1. Jelly, three pots.—Mrs A. Phillips 1 and 2. Jams. —Mrs A. Phillips 1, Miss R. Henry 2. / Sauce. —Mrs A. Phillips 1 and 3, Miss F. Seed 2. Pickles.—Mrs A/ Phillips 1 and 2. Preserved fruits. —Miss R. Henry 1, Miss F. Seed 2. Shortbread.—Mrs R. Bocock 1. Currant loaf. —Miss F. Seed 2. Nut loaf. —Mrs Thomas 1, Mrs W. Guy 2. Fruit cake. —Miss F. Seed 2. Cream puffs—Mrs Thomas 1. Chocolate sponge.—Mrs W. Guy 1. Ginger cake.—Mrs Thomas 1. Rainbow cake.-—Mrs Thomas 3. Lemon cheese. —Mrs Thomas 1.

Primary S. bools. Sponge roll.—Norma Thomas 1. Sponge sandwich.—Norma Thomas 1, Nita Kelly 2. Marble cake.—Norma Thomas 1. ‘ Gingerbread.—Norma Thomas 2. Shortbread. —Jack Calder 1. Pikelets. —N. Thomas 1, Winnie Startup 2. Rock cakes.—N. Thomas 1. Oven scones.—N. Thomas 1, N. Kelly 2.

SEWING. Nightdress, silk. —Miss N. Glover 1, Miss F. Seed, 2. Nightdress, cotton. Mrs H. Calder 1, Mrs A. Phillips 2. Socles, knitted. —Miss O. Bocock 1, Mrs J. Speed 2. Cushion cover. —Miss G. Beech 1, Miss O. Bocock 2. Crochet work. —-Miss D. Hoskin 1. Wooden article. —Don Giddy 1. Crochet, coarse. —Mi’s Eade 1, A. Carter 2 and 3. Worked apron.—Miss N. Glover 1, Mrs Eade 2. Cushion.—Miss G. Beech 1. Doll, paper.—Mrs H. Calder 1, Mrs Prestidge 2. Fancy crochet. —Mrs B. Harrison 1, Mrs Hoskin 2. Table centre.- —Miss G. Beech 1, Miss O. Warner 2. Tray cloth. —Mrs Eade 1 and 3, Miss P. Henry 2. ■Supper cloth*—Mrs Eade 1, Miss F. Seed 2. Knitted jacket.—Mrs F. Hoskin 1. Knitted) dress. —Mrs F. Hoskin 1, Mrs A. Prestidge 2. Wool slippers. Mrs H. Calder 1. D’oyleys.—Miss R. Henry I, Miss P. Henry 2. . Petticoat. —Mis N. Scott 1, Miss N. Glover 2. Duchess set.—Miss R. Henry 1, Miss P. Henrv 2.

Novelty.—Miss E. Seed 1, Miss R. Henry 2. Raffia, work.—Mrs B. Barclay 1. Supper cloth, white. —Mrs Fade 1, Miss Carter 2. POT PLANTS. Asparagus.—Mrs C. Willis 1. Asparagus, a.o.v.—Mrs C. Willis 1. Begonia, foliage.—Mrs Seed 1, Mrs Willis 2. Begonia, coloured-—Mrs C. Willis 1. Begonia, flowering.—Mrs C. Willis 1, Mrs Seed 2. Begonia, coloured.—Mrs. C. Willis 1. \ Fuchsia.—Mrs C. Willis L Coleus.—Mrs C. Willis 1, Mrs Seed 2. 1 Ferns.—Mrs C. Willis 1. Ferns, native. —Mrs Seed I.' Aspidistra.—Mrs C. Willis 1, Mrs Seed 2. Foliage plants.—Mrs C. Willis 1, Mrs Seed 2. Hanging basket —Mrs C. Willis 1. VEGETABLES. Beet, round. —Miss R. Henry 1, Miss K. O’Sullivan 2. Beans, broad.—F. Martin 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Beans, runner.—H. Willis 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Beans. French. —H. Willis 1, F. W. Martin 2. Beans, butter.—H. Willis 1, W. Hayward 2. Beans, collection. —H. Willis 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Peas, dwarf.—Mrs Phillips 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Peas, a.o.v.—Miss R. Henrv 1, H. H. Giddy 2. Cabbage, two.—W. H. Phipps 1, F. W. Martin 2.

Carrots, table—H. Willis 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Turnips, three.—H. Giddy 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Parsnios, three. —H. Willis 1, Miss K. O’Sullivan 2.

Onions, six heaviest. —W. H. Phipps 1, J. A. McCallum 2.

Onions, best. —J. A. McCallum 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Collection vegetables—W. H. Phipps

Beet. long.—Miss K. O’Sullivan 1, H. Willis 2.

Beet, silver.—H. Willis 1, Miss R Henry 2.

Eschalots.—F. W. Martin d, W. H. Phiops 2. Eschalots, golden.—H. Giddy 1 and

2. Eschalots, brown.—F. W. Martin 1, Jordan Bi-os. 2. Eschalots; white.—Miss R. Henry 1.. Cabbages, heaviest. —H. Willis T. Lettuce, cabbage.—H. Willis 1. Lettuce, a.o.v.—H. Giddv 1, H. Willis 2. f

Radish.—H. Willis 1. 9 Herbs.—W. H. Phipps 1, H. Willis j Rhubarb, six stalks. —Miss K. O’Sullivan 1, W. H. Phipps 2. —Rhubarb, winter. —H. Willis 1, W. H. Phipps 2. Marrow, heavy.—Miss K. O’Sullivan .1, W. H. Phipps 2. ) Kumikumi.—W. H. Phipps 1, W. j Hay ward 2. Cucumber, tWo.—W. H. Phipps 1 and 2. Cucumber, table.—H. Willis 1, H. Giddy 2. , Vegetables, open—H. Giddy 2. Vegetables, school.—K. O’Sullivan I, T. Carter 2. Potatoes.—Sutton’s Supreme, p Rickard 3, H. Willis 2; Bl'aek Kidney', W. Hayward 1; British Queen, W. Hayward 1; Red Rocks, W. Hay-. J Maori Chief, W. Hayward 1, W. H Phipps 2; Northern Star, W. Hayward 1- Gamekeeper, W. Hayward 1; Gamekeeper, W. Hayward i • Early Puritan, W. Hayward, 1; Robin Adair, W. Hayward 1; any other variety, H. Willis 1, ‘S. Kelly 2; collection, W. Hayward 1, W. H. Phipps DECORATIVE. Bridal bouquet.—Mrs B. Barclay 1, Mrs H Calder 2. Bridesmaid’s basket,—Mrs H. Calder 1. Shower bouquet.—Mrs H. Calder 3, Mrs A. Phillips 2. Hand bouquet.—Mrs B. Barclay 1, Mrs H. Calder 2. Bowl of flowers.—Mrs H. Calder 1. Lady’s spray.—Mrs B. Barclay 1, Mrs H. Calder 2. Buttonhole nosegay.—Mrs B. Barclay 1, Mrs A. Phillips 2. Bowl of flowers.—Mrs B. Barclay 1. Vase of flowers.—Mas H. Calder 1 and 2. Three vases flowers.—Mrs H. Calder Bowl dahlias.—Mrs F. Hoskin 1. Cross or wreath.—Mrs B. Barclay 1, Mrs H. Calder 2. . Victorian bouquet.—Mrs Sharp 1 and 2. ' ■ Vase sweet peas.—Mrs H. Calder 1. DANCE IN EVENING. A dance was held in the evening, and this made a fitting finale to the day’s outing. T, aroiLS sections of the show and ing. Hs wer& ™ charge of the follow-Hcop-la, Messrs. Rov Guy and Pat Hoskin; sweets stall, Misses Guy and Gatenby; bran tub, Misses B. Seed, Latently and L. Hoskin; sheep iudging, Messrs. Alec. Seed and G. Harrison; afternoon, tea arrangements; Messrs. W. A. Guy and W. T. Seed and Miss Bootten, with assistants. Specials for points prizes were won as follow: ' ’ , • Vegetables' (L. S- Laurenson’s special, 10s Gd) .—Mr. H. Willis, 47 points 1; Mis. W. H. Phipps, 44 points

. Fancy work (Mrs. H. Sharpe’s special, 10s 6d). —Mrs. Fade (Eltham), 15 points, 1; Mrs. Calder. 9 points 2. Pot plants (special, 10s 6d). —Mrs, H. Willis, 35 points, 1; Mrs. W. T. Seed, 14 points, 2. Decorative (Mr. G. Harrison’s special, 10s 6 cl). —-Mrs. H. Calder, 28 points, 1; Mrs. B. Barclay, IS points 2.

Class Bi (Mr. J. Crawford’s special). —Miss D. Willis, 11 points, 1 ; Mrs. F. Hoskin, 9 points, 2. Primary schools’ cooking (Mr. W. A. Gu!y’s special, ].os). —Miss N. Thomas, 20 points, 1. Children’s decorative (Mrs. Carter’s

{ special, 10s. and Mrs. Calder’ s special, ss). —Miss Trixie Carter, 1.8 points, 1; Miss Jean Thomas, 16 points, 2.