H. V. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Hutt News, Volume 9, Issue 16, 25 September 1935, Page 5

H. V. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

" COLOURFUL DISPLAY. r Although the entries in many classes were not as numerous as last year, owing l to the unfavourable weather, thero were many beautiful specimens to bo seen- at the H.V. Horticultural Society's Spring Show in the King George Theatre on Wednesday and Thursday last. The show was officially opened by the Minister of Lands, Hon. Sir Alfred Ransom, who was introduced by the president of the society, Mr D. S. Patrick. In addition ,to the Minister those in the official party were the Mayor (Mr J. W. Andrews), Mr Walter Nash, M.P., Mrs Knox Gilmer, president of the Horticultural Society, Mrs Norman Gibbons, Mr. H. Poole and the secretary, Mr A. J. Nieholls. At the conclusion of the show on Thursday evening, the trophies were presented by the president, and the flowers donated were sold by auction for tho benefit of the new hall fund, by Mr W. H. Leighton, and a very satisfactory mini was realised. Included in the sale was a handsome donation of a wonderful collection of polyanthus in potpS, grown by Mr Eric Riddiford, of Orongoronjg'o. Every pot found a ready introducing the Minister, Mr. Patrick said that it was a great help when public men took an interest in tho work the society was doing, as it gave them encouragement to go on with their work. He regretted the show was not quite as good as usual, although thore were some really wonderful blooms to be seen, particularly in the open classes. "I Avant particularly to congratulate Mr N. B. Gibbons," said Air Patrick, "on tho wonderful exhibit of cinerarias, also Mr Riddfurd for the wonderful show of polyanthus. Congratulations were also extended to Mrs G. A. Chapman for a magnificent collection of cinerarias. - . "I am pleased to have tho opportunity of being associated with you at the opening of the show," said Sir Alfred Hansom, who expressed his pleasure able to stand on the platform at Lower Hutt, whore ho was born. Ho had examined the exhibits • and realised their escelleiieo. If they were not uxcollont ho would have been disappointed, for from his boyhoud days ho had considered Lower Hutt one of the most favoured places for horticulture In New Zealand,

Sir Alfred said ho felt that those associated with the show should pay particular attention to the children's classes. "Try to create in the child a love of flowers, which I regard as an elevating factor in the lives of everyone," he said. * Reference to legislation put through to prevent destruction of plant life was made by the Minister, who said the Government was trying to protect the beauty spots throughout the Dominion, Apar.t from the blooms for competition, which comprise a wide variety of spring flowers, Mr N. B. Gibbons, Mrs G. A. Chapman, and Mr W. H, Barker had exhibition stands of cinerarias, Mr Gibbons'B stand being 1 specially noticeable for the perfection and delicate colours of the blooms. Mr E. L. Riddiford had a stand of modern polyanthus, which was well worth a visit. Mr H. J. Poole had, as usual, excellent stands of trade exhibits; Mr G. W. Harty a Sitand of rhododendrons; Mr A. McMillan, a trade stand oJ: shrubs and flowers; Mr T. 0. Bilby, ah exhibit of gladioli bulbs; Mr I!. H, Joliiistoii, u show of alpine and rock-garden'plants; Miriam'Jarvis, » floral display; atid tho Lower Hutb Borough reserves' committee, a beautit'ii) stand of cut flowers nmj Hjmng |}oweri(tg ivlM unfortunately were somewhat hidden behind a competitive stand, The Prize List. Points' prizes for show were awarded as follows: — Atrs E. Sanderson's bowl, sections GO6J, Alias M. Cozens and Miss K. Smith, •1 points each;' Ajrs A. (i. (.lower's tropliy, section 03, Mrs ,1. Mitchell, 3; Airs H. \V. Kerseley's rosebowl, sections (J4-GU; Aliss Cozens', Kjsie Memorial, soc|io'ns 70-72, Aliss l>; .jJliii|jslo,<! sections 77-75: N. (tyrrtytt, y. Junior, ui|i|er lj|, ft. Bell, |i; Mi®s N. (jarralt, t|; Mnj i 4, At. J-jubbs's I rophy, section 7(5, Jlqbcrt $011, t). '.fhy following awards \yere made;— R. gold medal, N. 11. Gibl'u Htj (cinerarias). Wilder medals: -li U Riddit'ord (polyanthusi; Airs G. WW Chapman (cinerarias); 11. ,1. I'oolo (trade display). llronzo medals: A. AleAllllan (trade display) ; Lower Hutt Borough Reserves (cut blooms); T. C. Bilby (trade display); li. H. Johnston \a] pi no and rock plants); Airs Jarvis (floral display). Champion of champions bloom: Alan Gibson's Faithful. Best trumpet in open class: li. Lewis's Delimore. Bes't non-trumpet: Alan Gibson's Faithful. Amateur Section. —Best trumpet: R. F. A. Jenness's Honeyboy. Best nontrumpet: Mrs John Martin's Woburn Silver. The prize-list is as follows:— Narcissi. OPEN CLASS. Points' Prize, Society's Trophy — Collection Of 18 varieties: Alan Gibson, lj'H. J. Poole, 2. Twelve varieties narcissi, six varieties Incomparibilis. six Y»riflM e | : s »*' va'rVe;c:j 'riftrfiC Ifcroo' varieties'" TozeUa,' or foietta hjrb'ridti, three varieties Doubles: H. .1, Poole, 1. Three Incompnrabilis, one yellow perianth: H. J. j'oule, I and 2. Three Incomparabilis, white Perianth: H. J. Poole I and J. Three Leedsii; giant cup: C. (v Buckingham, I';' .j. Poole, 2. "Three Leedsii, small cup: 11. J. Poole, 2. Three Bnrrii, one variety, yellow perianth: 11. .1. I'o.de. I and 2. 'Three Barr'i, one variety, white peri-

antli: H. J. Poole, 1. Three blooms, red cups: H. J. Poole, 1; C. E. Buckingham, a. Collection, twelve varieties: H. J. Poole, 1. I . • SINGLE BLOOM CLASS. Points Prize, Dr. G. W. Harty Trophy.—One yellow trumpet daffodil: Alan Gibson, 1; H. J. Poole, 2; C. E. Buckingham, Le. One white trumpet daffodil: Alan Gibson, 1 and 2. One bicolour trumpet daffodil: H. J. Poole, 1; C. E. Buckingham, 2. One Incomparabilis, white perianth: Alan Gibson, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. One Incomparabilis, other than red cup, C. E. Buckingham and Alan Gibson, 1, One Barrii, yellow perianth: Alan Gibson, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. One Barrii, white perianth: H. J. Poole, 2. One Leedsii, .large cup: Alau Gibson, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. One double daffodil: C. E. Buckingham, I; Allan Gibson, 2. One polyanthus, or Poetaz: C. E. Buckingham, 1; Alan Gibson, 2. One bloom, any other variety: Alan Gibson, 1; C. E. Buckingham, 2. « . N.Z. SEEDLING CLASS. Points Prize Trophy, donated by A. T. Duncan. —Long trumpet, yellow: It. Lewis, 1; C. E. Buckingham, 2. Long trumpet, white: C. E. Buckingham, 1; H. J. Poole, 2. Long trumpet, bi-colour: Mrs J. Martin, 1; R. Lewis, 2; J. Bell, h.c. Incomparabilis: Mrs J. Martin, 1; C. E. Buckingham, 2 and h.c. Leedsii: C. E. Buckingham, 1; J. Bell, 2 and h.c. Barrii: C. E. Buckingham, 1; 11. J. Poole, 2. l'oeticus: H. J. Poole, 2. Polyanthus or Poetaz: C. E. Buckingham, 1. Challenge trophy donated by Sir It. Ileaton Rhodes: 12 varieties of narcissi raised in New Zealand: Alan Gibson, 1; H. L. Lewis, 2; H. J. Poole and C. E. Buckingham, h.c, AMATEUR. Horticultural Society's Trophy.— Collection of narcissi, 12 varieties: R. Lewis, 1. Nine varieties narcissi: S. J. Hobhs, I. Six varieties: 0. W. Cairns, 1; S. J. Hobbs, 2. Points Prize.—H. J. Poole prize, three varieties trumpet daffodils: S. J. Hobbs, 1; J. S. Stalker, 2. Three blooms In comparabilis, any variety: E. N. Amoore, 1; J. S. Stalker, 2. Three blooms, red cups, any variety, E. N. Amoore, 1; J. S. Stalker, 2; G. Harding, h.c. Three blooms Leedsi, any variety: S, J. Hobbs, 1; J. a. Stalker, 2; G. Harding, h.c. Three blooms leedsii, any variety: E. N. Amoore, J; K. P. A. Jeuness, 2; J. S, Stalker, h.c. Three blooms daffodils, any variety: Mrs J. Martin, 1; J. S. Stalker, 2; E. J. Hobbs, h.c. SINGLE BLOOM CLASS. The Law Cup—One trumpet daffodil, yellow: K. F. A. Jenness, 1; K. L, Lewis, 2; E. N. Amoore, 3. One trumpet daffodil, other than yellow: S. J. Hobbs, 1; J. S. Stalker, 2; It. L. Lewis, E. N. Amoore, R. F. A. Jenness, G. W. Gaudin, h.c. (2). One Incomparabilis, yellow perianth: E. N, Amoore, lj J. S. Stalker 2; E. N. Amoore, R. F. A. Jenness, heOne Incomparabilis, white perianth: E. N. Amoore, 1; R. L. Lewis, 2. One Incomparabilis, other than red cup: R. L. Lewis, 1; E. N. Amoore, 2 and h.c. One I Barrii: K. L. Lewis, 1; R. F. A. Jenness, 2 and h.e. One Leedsii, large cup: E. N. Amoore, 1 and h.c. (2); J. S. Stalker, 2. One Leedsii, small cup: S. J. Hobbs, 1; R. L. Lewis, 2. One double daffodil: R. L. Lewis, 1; R. F. A. Jen- . uess, 2; J S. Stalker, hi.. One Tazetta hybrid: E N. Amoore, I; J. 8, Stalker, 2; R. L. Lewis, h.c, i

NOVICE CLASS (BOYS OR CURES iy-ii). Points prize donated by A. Naukiveil. Four varieties narcissi, 2 trumpet daffodils, one Leedsii, oqe Barrii; % Burgess, 1. Decorative Classes. The Chapman Alemorial Prize. Decorated'basket: Airs G. C. Mayo, 1; Mrs A. Ate Bain, 2; Miss M. Cozens, h.e. Bowl of flowers: Aliss E. AI. Benbow, 1; Aliss E. Smith, 2; Aliss N. Mason, 3. Still life: Aliss AI. Cozens, 1; Aliss E. Smith, 2. Points prize for the year, trophy donated by Airs A. R. Gower; Airs 11. W. Mitchell, 1; Airs A. R. Gower, 2; Airs T. Stickells, 3. Points prize, Airs 11. W. Kersley's trophy: Atiss Af. Cozens, 1; Mrs'A. AlclJiiin, '2; ' Airs'' G. C. Mayo, h.c. Bowl of iceland ponies; Aliss AI. Cozens, || Airs T. Stickells, 2. Tall vase of (lowers: Airs G. W. Cairns, 1; Miss AI. Cozens, 2. Floral box: T. Stickells, 1, 2iim| 3. Howl of daffodils: Afias 4 y.mitli, 1; Miss M- 2 ? Mrs T; dticKclls and Atra G- W- Cairns, h.c, Shoulder spray; Aliss E. Smith, I; Aliss At. Cogens, 2; Mrs T- BtickeUa, h.e, JUNIOR CLASS (AGE 10-21). Points Prize (The Elsie Alemorial Challenge Trophy).—Bowl ol flowers: Miss J. Stupples, 1; Miss A, Wall, 2. Presentation bouquet: Aliss J. Stupples, 1; Aliss A. Wall, 2. Tail vase of flowers: Miss J. Stupplos, 1; Miss A. Wall, 2. INTERMEDIATE CLASS (UNDER 18) Points Prize (Lady Bledisloe Cup).— Miniature decorated basket: Aliss N. Garra.tt, 2. Tall vase flowers: Aliss N. Garratt, 1. Bowl of flowers: Miss N. Garratt, 1. JUNIOR VP;A&i tDNDEJt 10). Points Prize (trophy donated by Airs N.' B. Gibbons). —Bowl of flowers: Robert Bell, 1; Miss N. Garratt, 2. Points' prize, bowl donated by Atrs S, M. Hobbs; Robert ':|; "Miss'' N. y, i'loriil device: Aliss H. Garratt, a. JUVENILE CLASS (UNDER 13). Floating bowl: Prudence Dudding, 1. Two gentlemen's buttonholes: Prudence Dudding, I; H. D. Poole, 2, Real horse; shoe decorated: l ] , i , ud,euce Dudding. 1. (JeneraV OPEN CLASS. Three vases polyantlios: Mrs <1. W. Cairns, I, Three vases primroses: V.