HUTT VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Hutt News, Volume 2, Issue 36, 13 February 1930, Page 11

HUTT VALLEY HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

MIDSUMMER SHOW.

The two days show of the Hutt Valley Horticultural Society held on Wednesday and Thursday, st4i and. 6th inst in the King George Theatre, was pronounced by those fully qualified to jßidge to be tie best show ever held in that hall. The main exhibits weTe' gladioli and Dahlias. The decorative" classes, witik the exception of ihe decorated tables, were of outstanding merit, this was rmaterially assisted by the artistic arrangement of . the stand upon which they were arranged. . There, were many fine stands put up for ex- -\ Mbit ion only,. the principal being a gorgeous massed displayed of begonias grown by Mr Gr, A. Chapnmn, .which had the distinction of 'being awarded the,prize for the most meritbrijus exhibit in the show. The second in point i of iuerit was that staged- by Messrs Hutt and Edwards for t&e Lowot JB!ut,t Borough Council Reserves COnimittee.

Hiis occupied a. prominent position, icross tKe hall and in front of the itage. The massed effect was" Lhe ■ subject of much admiration and general axpro.ssions of satisfactoin "were made leith the work of the Scenic Reserves Committee. ' Mr. D. S. Patrick's coleetion of hydrangeas with their novel colours. were greatly admired. Mr.3rie Riddiford (Oardener Mr. F. Gr. ?larke), staged a very large collection >£ annuals and border plants, showing videnee of careful cultivation. Mr. J. . Alexander had an interesting exhibit If seedling gladiolus .raised by nimself. I Among the trade exhibits there were tany fine stands, including a beautiful lisplay of begonias and glaxiaias by Kr W. H. BarbeT. Mr. R. -N. Wall had I beautiful display of gladioii and dahlias. Mr A. McMillan's exhibit of defcrative work formed a novel and be'auful display. Mr.- T. C. Bilby showed adioli. Messrs Pilcher and Son ■ put ■ j a very fine stand of pot plants and | >ms which attracted a great 3eal of ;tention. The visiting tradesmen were r. P. Bivrns of Aiamoho w&o staged adioli, and Messrs A. J. Shailer and m, of Palmerston North, who.showed' -hlias. ■ ■ - Inf introducing Mr. W. N^ash, M.P., b.o officially opened the s>how, Mr. S. Patrick (president), congratulated r G-. A. Chapman upon his success winning the much coveted Ooooper emorial Medal and said that Mr. Biapman was at all times willing to Xt up a fine exhibit for the. benefit I tie Society. He also congratulated Hd thanked the other exhibitors who ■d put up such fine displays and exlessed particular pleasure ' with what Id been done by t&e Borough Gouril'.< Seenie Eeserves Committee in liging such a fine exhibit. • r I SPECIAL. AWARDS. ■The F. R. Cooper Memorial gold. ■dal:-MT. Gr. A. Chapman, for his disH.y of begonias. R>oints Prizes.—The R. Wilson trophy, Kj. Burrell, 20 points. J>. 3. Patr He trophy: S. H. D. Perryman, 19 Hnts. Keraley Rose Bowl decorative Btion), Mrs. P. Gh Reid, 25 points. B^enile decorative prize, Miss* Bina 10 points. gilt medal, to the Lower Hutt Council's scenic reserves for Hplay of cut flowers. Hl silver medal to R. N. Wall lox. Hdioli, liliums, and dahlias. * Hjronze medal to F.'Westbury (sweet ■ 3 ) ; a. J. Shailer " (dahlias), CF v and Son (feins and lilies), "W. Hr^Barker (begonias), D. S. Patrick Hdrangeas), E. L. Riddiford (display Rat flowers). Horticultural Society, certifiHg to P^ Burns, of Aramoho, WangaH (gladioli), T. C. Bilby (gladioli), A.. (bouquets). awaid for the champion bloom by Mt H. E. Edwards ("Mrs detailed results are as follows:— DAHLIAS. —Collection of 12 (Mrs S. trophy): F. Burrell, 1; 3ST. 2. All other classes, F. Class (under 18).—Collection Misses M. V. and E. HelyaT, 1;. Giesen 2. ,■. ■ H SWifeET PEAS. Class.—Twelve vases: F. West-

bury,- 1; Mrs J. Mitchell, 2. Six vasea: J. J. Reich, 1 and 2j'One va3e each :(red, white and blue), F. Westbury 1; H. J. Creely, 2. One vase (cream, pink, and lavendar), F. Westbury I;.J. J. 'Reich, 2. One vase (crimson, scarlet and orange): F. W«?stbury , 1; H. J. Creely 2. One- vase (novelties): E. Westbury 1 and 2.

Amateur Clas3.— —Six vase's (distinct) t Gr. S. Nicholl, 1; J. Rudman 2. Three vases (distinct): G. S. Nichbll ,1; 'Mts1 J. C. Mann 2. Collection 12 stems: J. Rudman 1; G.S. Nicholl. 2. - \ .:* . ASTERS. ... . • .^\ ■Amateur "Glass.—Throe'doubles: P. F: Lister 2. ' ' ' ~ ■■'-'-. CQLLBqTION'CUT.FLOWERS Open class: Mrs Jl. M. Mitchell 1; Mr3 F. Hi Schneider 2.' . : Special 'intermediate class: »P % - F. Xister, 1; Mrs J? C. Mann/ 2; Amateur Class.—^-Collection bf dydrangeas:, Mrs W. blphert, 1; Mrs R. Wai-ke-r, 2: . Any distinct flower: Mrs -W. Olphert 1 and, 2. ' . . r Collection cut/flowers: Mrs J. M. Mitchell 1; Mrs E. L. Marehant 2. POT PLANTS. . One foliage plant: Mrs C. T. Sutcliffor 1 and 2. One flowering plant: J. J. Reich 1. ■ ■'■ :'' \ -" " > " '■". GLADIOLI. / > Open Class—Twelve spikes (any colour) : H: E. Edwards 1; W. 2. Six gladioli (distinct): H. E. Edwards, 1; "W.- Steer 2. -Six spikes primulinus:H. E. Edwards 1; W. Steer-'3. Three spikes gladioli (white > or cream): P.Burnsi 1; W. Steer 2. Three' spikes gladioli (purple or maroon): W. Steer I,^ P. Burns 2. Three spikes gladioli (scar' let or red): W. Steer, 1; H. E. Edwards 2.'i Three spikes gladioli (^salmon): W. Steer, 1; J. Burgess 2. -ThTee spikes gladioli (flake): W. Steer 1;" P. Burns 2. Thi;ee. spikes gladioli (sufflesj-i.WI Steer 1; H.-E...Edwards, 2. Three, spikes gladioli (pink and rose): W. Steer, 1;, P.BuTns, 2. One seedling gladioli: T. G. Oddy, 1; H. E. Edwards 2.- Three spikes gladioli (orange): W. Steer, 1. Three spikes gladioli (any colour): W. Steer, 1; H. E. Edwards 2. Three spikes gladioli (distinct), S.^ T.^Watkin's.trpphy: W. Steer, ,1; JVBurgess 2. Amateur Class.—'Six 'spikes: A., Jamieson, 1;. J. Ball 2. :Six opikes, primulinus: J. J. Alexander 1; S. H. D. Peryman, 2. ThTee spikes gladioli (blue or violet): J. Ball, 1; S. H. D. Peryman 2. Three spikes gladioli (sink or rose): J. Ball, 1; C. W. Duddiiag, 2., Three spikes gladioli (white or rream), A. Jamieson, IT S. H. D. Peryman 2. Tiiree spikes gladioli (puTple or maroon) :S. H, T>. Peryman 1. Three spikes gladioli (salmon): S. H. t).. Peryman 1. Three spikes, gladioli (ruffles), C, W. Dudding 1. Three spikes gladioli (any colour):. C. W'l Budding 1 and' 2. '■'•'•■ ■ ■. ■ . -■" '''

Novice Class.—Four, spites gladioli (any variety): Mra G. E. Wilton, 1;. Miss M; C. Jajniesori, 2. . One spike gladioli .(scarLet or red): J I. Alexander, 1; Miss ;M. 0. Jamieson, 2. ■ One spike gladioli (white or cream): Miss M. C. Jamieson, 1. One spilte gladioli" (pink or rose): Miss M. C. Jainieson 1; J.; I. Alexander, 2. Three spikes pr imulimas (any variety): J. 1.. Alexander 1 and 2. ... '-*'"■ f . ■.•■'■ " _ .-r~"" —"~~ '4 ' '• DECORATIVE.' Lady's spray:" Miss 'Sophia Stewart, 2; Bouquet posy: Miss E. Smith, !j Miss S. Stewart 2.; Hand bouquet:' Mrs E. Schneidfer, 1. Oentleman's .buttonhole : Miss Sophia Stewart 1; Mrs P G. Beid 2. One- vase; (arranged for efteet): Mrs Ashley. Duncan, 1; Miss E. Smii>h: 2. One "bowl sweet peas: Miss J. Fenwick,,l; Mrs P. G. Reid 2. One bowl Toses: Mrs P.: G. B«id 1; Miss E. Smith, 2.; Basket bi ,flowe,ts: Miss IT. Woodhouse 1 and 2. 'Basket of ,ferns, glasses, or foliage: Miss N. Woodhouse li Mrs P. G. Eeid^S. Floral design: JMiss Phyllis' Stupples, 2. Box of flowVers: Mrs P. G- Beid l/MissJj; Sehnei; dei "2.■.-' Bowl of c de.li]ias: Mrse P. G.; Beid 1. Juvenile Class (andetf1 15)— Decora-' t;vv horseshoe: Miss^B. CharleswOTth_l; J. Cunhinghaxo, 2. " Bowl of flowers^ Miss B.■ 1 and 2. -De-' cbrated table: Miss -Jocelyn Stutiples' 1 j Miss.Sophia Stewart 2. \ V . HOME mpiJSTRIES, ';"■' | Walnut loaf: Mrs H. n Gibbs, ij Mts' F. ill. , Scimeider; 2. Oveii Scones: | Mrs F. H.- Schneiderj 1; Miss V. li.

Eussell, 2. Gems: Miss V. L. Bussell, l; r Mrs A. G. Earle 2. Shortbread: Mrs L. M<sAughtrie ? lj Mrs: H. Gibbs: 2. Apple pie, puff pastry: Mts A; G. Earle, 1. Pikelets: Mrs i.. McAughtrie 1; Miss Stupplep 2. Cf coanut. ice: Miss Stupples, 1; Miss E. Schneider '2. Plain toffee: Miss

Stupples 1; Miss E. Schneider 2. Turk isi. delight: Miss E* Schneider 1. jVTarsi.mallows: Miss Stupples 1; Miss E^ S<*hneider 2. Fudge:' Miss' Stupples 1. Nut toffee: Miss Stupples lj Miss E. Schneider 2; Raffia' basket: Mrs" H. Gir.bs, 1 and 2. Bafßa cake tray: Mrs li Gibbs 1. .