SHOW AT ELTHAM

Hawera Star, Volume L, 5 March 1931, Page 6

SHOW AT ELTHAM

rr—r rr*SESSIONS PROVE POPULAR HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION SPECIAL AWARDS AND PRIZES. The Eltham Horticultural Society’s summer show was successfully concluded at the Town Hall, Eltham, last evening when several handsome challenge trophies and special prizes were presented to the winners. I here was a large attendance of town and district residents. . The afternoon session also was well attended. Although outdoor weather conditions were decidedly wintry the display indoors gave ample evidence that summer had but temporarily flown. Perhaps never before has the society displayed such a wealth of beautiful gladioli and dahlias. On every

hand glorious red orange and lemon I colours flamed against the rich velvety hues of maroon and purple contrasting with a dull bronze background of old gold and brown tinted here and there with the lighter autumn shades. In the cut flower (amateur) classes were some splendid blooms, particularly asters, and colour ran riot everywhere. The decorative work was greatly admired, both for tasteful arrangement and the artistic blending of colour. Even in the children’s classes the same care had been exercised and the whole setting was most pleasing in effect. The season has been a favourable one for - vegetables if the garden produce classes may be taken as. a criterion. Entries came forward in large numbers and on the whole the section was well supported. One of the features of the display was the local school’s potato competition for the challenge shield, valued at £l9 Ilfs, presented by the Eltham branch staff of the Farmers Co-op., and won by ftiverlea. The potatoes grown were exceptionally line, both for size and quality, and the chart work in the majority of schools was and executed with careful attention to details. Thanks are due to Mr. Rod Syme, of Hawera. for his interest in the competition and the care taken in mounting the produce and charts for exhibition. Other features of the show were floral displays arranged by Messrs. A. J. Shader (Palmerston North), W. Moss (Ngaere) and B. Ziimbach. (New Plymouth). All three gentlemen acted as judges in various sections and to them is due the thanks of the society. Thanks are due also to Mrs. H. T. Lovell (Hawera) and Mr. It. H. Gover (Eltham) for their assistance as judges and their interest in the work of the society. Special reference must be made of the secretarial work very ably carried out by Miss M. E. Gardiner. Miss Gardiner, besides attending to the records, was ever ready to give assistance when called upon. The following is a. full list of cups and special trophies and prizes awarded in their respective sections: CUPS AMD SPECIALS. Championship challenge bowl, presented by Mi'. G. H. P. Fitzgerald for the best dahlia exhibited at the show; open to amateur members only.——Mrs. A. Chrystai. Championship challenge bowl presented by Dr. H. A. Cooper, for best vase of sweef peas.—Mrs. Cook, Stratford. Special trophy presented by Dr. Saunders for the best collection of 12 distinct varieties of sweet peaa (named). —Mrs. F. Cook, Stratford. Championship challenge bowl presented by Mr. G. H. P. Fitzgerald lor best collection of liliums. —Mrs. C. Willis. Challenge trophy presented by Mr. C. A. Wilkinson for tbo best collection of 12 asters, double variety any colour.—Mr. T. Stanners. i Championship Challenge Bowl presented by Mrs. Fever, for best codec lion of six gladjpli.—Mrs. D. Mourie. Points prize for sweet pea-s douatei by Mr. H. G. Carman. —Mrs. F. Cook ' Mr. C. A. Wilkinson’s special troph; for most points in pot plants section.— Mr. F. R. Peppered. Mr. R. E. Harrison’s special troph; for most points in gladioli classes.— Airs. D. Mourie. Air. A. J. Shader’s special trophy fo most points in cut flower classes. —Mr C. Willis. Mr. J. McKay’s special trophy fo most points in decorative classes.Mrs. H. Calder. Mrs. F. R, Pepperell’s special troph; for most points in decorative classes for children under 16.—Jean Campbell Airs. F. Radford’s special trophy fo most points in decorative classes fo children under 14. —Shirley Stanners. Air. T. Fountaiiie’s special troph; for most points in vegetable classes.— Airs. C. Wills. Gladioli championship - Taranaki ope] championship for gladioli, collection o 12 varieties (named if possible). First award, silver cup valued at £8 Bs, donated by Air. .Ira J. Bridger, also miniature.—Mr. C. E. Rowe 1. Dahlia championship; Taranaki o'pei championship for dahlias, collection o 12 varieties (named) to include not lest than three cactus varieties. Firs award, the .society’s challenge cii] valued at £l6 15s; second award, Air C. C. Rasmussen’s special.—Mrs. F Cook (Stratford) 1, E. Zumbaoh (Nev Plymouth) 2. The following judges’ awards are ii addition to those published in yester day’s late edition of the “Star”: CUT FLOWERS. Antirrhinums, collection six varieties. —Mrs. J. T. Scott 1. Antirrhinums, collection 12 varietie: (Messrs Lester Bros.’ special).—Airs C. Willis 1. Calendula, three.- —Airs. A. J 5. Stev ens 1, F. B. Pepperell 2.Carnations or picotees, collectioi three varieties.—Mrs 1). M-ourie 1 Airs. D. Syme 2. Carnations or picotees, collection si: varieties.—Airs. C. Willis 1. Chrysanthemums, summer collection nor more than six varieties. —Airs. P Henry 1. Airs. H. Sharp (Matapu) 2. Daisies, six blooms. —All's. T). Afou rip l. Mrs H. Sharp 2.Diantlms, colled ion three varieties Airs. ft. Sharp I and 2. Eseholtzia. six blooms.—Mis. D Alourie 1. Airs. H. Sharp 2. Fuchsias, three single varieties.— Airs. D. Mourie I. F. R. Pepperell 2. Fuchsias, three double varieties.— Mrs C. Willis 1. Gaillardia. six blooms.—Afi'.s. ,). T Scott J. Airs. D. Mourie 2. Geranium, three single heads. —F. 11 Pepperell I, Airs. D. Syme 2. Geranium, collection six beads. —F R. Pepperell 1, Airs. C. Willis 2. Gerbera. three blooms. —Airs. D Syme 2. Hollyhocks, collection three blooms —Mrs. If. Calder I, R, Lewis 2. Hydrangea.—Mrs. 1). Syme* I, Airs M. Me Garry 2, Mrs. W. Thornhill 2. Hydrangea', collection of three.— Mrs] M. McGarry 1, Airs. I). Mourie 2. Lupin, collection of three. —Airs. P. Henry 2. Alarigolds, collection of six. —Airs. D. Svme 1.

MW———” Phlox, collection six herbaceous.— Mrs C. Willis 1, Mrs. A. E. Stevens 2. , Phlox, collection three herbaceous. Mrs. A. E. Stevens 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Phlox, collection of 12 Drummondi. Mrs. D. Mourie 1, Mrs. C. Willis 2. Penstemons, collection of three heads.—Mrs. H. Sharp 1, Mrs. F. Ho.skin 2. T Poppy, one Oriental. —Mrs. 0. Mill is Poppies, six Icelanc). —Mrs. J. r l • Scott 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Scabiosa. collection. —Mrs. F. H oskin 1 and 2. Stocks, three heads. —C. E. Rowe 1, F. It. Pepperell 2. Thalictrum.—Miss D. Swadling 1, I. R. Pepperell 2. . Verbena. —Mrs. F. Hoskm 1, Airs. C. Willis 2. , Collection blooms not otherwise enumerated, —Mrs. D. Syme 1, Airs. D. Mourie 2. Six varieties flowering shrubs (Messrs Duncan and Davies’ special).—Mrs. DSvme 1. ... , Collection six varieties of annuals (Messrs A. Abates and Co.’s special).— Mrs. I). Mourie 1, Mrs. D. Syme 2. Asters, any variety.—Airs. 1). Mourie 1, Mrs. J. T. Scott 2. . Double asters. —Airs. D. Mourie 1Double asters, six blooms.—Mrs. H. Sharp (Alatapu) 1. Double asters, 12 blooms. — 1. -Manners 1. Hoy Aldvenzie 2. Aliss G. Good

soil 3. Pansies or violas. —C. P. Ivowe 1. Roses.— H. Sharp 1, C. E. Bow 2. Collection of roses (Duncan and Davies’ special).—Mrs. D. Syme .1, v . R. Pepper el l 2. Delphiniums. —C. E. Rowe 1. Collection of delphiniums (F. /mmbacli’s special).—F. R. Peppered 2. Auratum liiium. —-Mr.s. A. F. Stevens 1. Convent 2. Any other variety of lilmm. —Mrs. D. Syme 1. ~ rt Collection of liliums.—Mrs. C . \\ dhs 1, F. R. Popperell 2. Collection of sunflowers.—Mrs. R. Svme 1. SWEET PEAS. In the sweet pea section Mrs h • Cook (Stratford) gained first awards in the following classes: White oi cream, pink or rose, crimson or scarlet orange or salmon, maroon or purple' lavender or blue, bi-colour or picotee, 12 kinds. 2s T o second awards were made. The championship tor sweet peas was awarded Mrs Cook s bloom “What Joy,” selected from a. vase of three sprays, white or cream. DAHLIAS. Cactus dahlia—. Mrs H. Sharp 1, Mrs C. Willis 2. , Paeony dahlia. —Mrs C. lllis 1, C. E. Rowe 2. _ . , Double dahlia. —Mrs D. Moune 1 and 2. _ , Decorative dahlia. —C. E. Rowe 1, Mrs H. Sharp 2. Three varieties single dahlias. Mrs F. Hoskin 1, Mrs Sharp 2. . . Collarette dahlias, three varieties, j —Mrs C. Willis 1, R. Lewis 2, Double dahlias, three varieties.— | Mrs D. Mourie 1, Mrs F. Hoskin 2. Cactus dahlias, three varieties.—Mrs A. Chrystal 1 and champion, C. E. Rowe 2, R. Lewis 3. . . Decorative dahlias, three varieties. —Mrs A. Chrystal 1, C. E. Rowe 2. Pompom dahlias, three varieties.— Mrs D. Mourie 1 and 2. GLADIOLI. Gladioli, one head. —-Mrs H. Calder 1. Mrs C, Willis’ 2. „ Gladioli, three varieties. —C. F. Rowo I. Mrs C. Will is 2. Gladioli, .six varieties (Mrs Fever s challenge trophy .cup).—Mrs D. Mourie 1, Aliss J. Phillips 2. Primulinus hybrids, one variety. Miss J. Phillips’ 1, .F. R. Peppered 2. Primulinus hybrids, three varieties. —F. R. Pepperell 1, Miss J. Phillips 2.