HAWERA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Hawera & Normanby Star, Volume XIX, Issue 3290, 1 December 1892, Page 2

HAWERA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The annual exhibition of this society was held on Wednesday. As test year there was a considerable amount of rain, and to a great extent this interfered

with the attendance in the afternoon, but apparently not in the evening, for the ball did not afford comfortable accommodation for the crowd who attended. The fact is that the hall is not sufficiently large for tbe purpose, and it would seem that an effort ought to be made to get better aocotntnodation, and the only place which suggests itself is the Drill Hall. Coming to the show itself we think that on the whole it was a distinct improvement on that of last year, and very encouraging to the society. There were a good many new exhibitors, indicating more general interest, ani it may be hoped that each year there will be an improvement in this direction. Following the order of the catalogue in our notice of the clasßes we may say that as agaal Mr. i"W. waß to tbe fore with an excellent collection of pot plants, but it 1 will be eeen oa reference to tbe prize hat that though he carried off a large number of awards, he was not without competitors. The cactus shown by Mies Maunder was generally admired for its beautful, delicate, pale yellow blossoms, though evidently tbe show had come a few days too late for the plant to be Been at its best. Miss F. Lysaght, who took second prize, alßo showed a splendid plant with very fine red blossom. Fuchsias shown by Mrs. Riohards, heath by Mr. G. VV. White, a handsome flowering plant, one of tbe jas. mine family from Mr. D. H. Williamsons', all helped to make up a very creditable display of pot plants. In the cut flower class, the roses were the most striking feature, and they were an excellent lot, quite worthy to form part of any possible exhibition of the kind. Mr. D. H. Williamson, although be had competition from New Plymouth as well as from local gardens, was invincible in all sections, taking prizes for the best twelve buds, best twelve roses, best six, three, specimen, and champion. No one would begrudge him the honors, for tbe blooms were all thoroughly worthy, and his enthusiasm deserves reward. For the information of persons who frequently are in doubt as to the kind of roses to g9t for good blooms, we print the names of the best twelve prizetakers, and the best six. Tbe twelve were : Star of Waltbam, Mrs John Juaing, Marquesse de Castleaioe, Sir Rowland Hill, Merville de Lyoa, Grand Mogul, Lady Helen Stewart, Comtesse de Serenge, Prince Camille de Rohan, Caiohne de Arden, Captain Christy, Etoile de Lyon. Six : Marie Van Houtte, Victor Verdier, Mrs John Laing, Eugene Flirst, Glone de Lyonaise, Duke of Connaught. The championship was awarded to Merville de Lyon, a handsome dead-white bloom. There have been five champion prizes offered on tbe coast between Wanganui and New Plymouth, and Mr. Williamson has secured them all. The carnations were very good, though not numerous, and the same may be said of the geraniums and phloxes. Some good varieties of verbenas were exhibited, but the rain had to a large extent spoiled the blooms. Some nice stocks were shown, and the pansies were a strong class as to size and variety. A great show of popoies brightened the tables, and a grand lot of gallardias Bbown by Miss F. Lysagbt were admired. The bouquetß, stands of flowers, and epergne were on the whole a good lot, and a floral device Dy Miss Weyergang (an anchor of statice or sea lavender with rope of white heath) was very successful. The children's classes had not filled very well. It is a feature which must be worked up. The show of vegetable garden produce, though not extensive, was very good and creditable considering the early period of the season so far as this part of the coast is concerned. Mr. H. King camo off with the honors for an excellent collection. In various sections in this class there were exhibitors from over a very wide area— Dr. Leatham, of New Plymouth, Mr. E. H. Godsal, of Otakeho, Mr. Cox, of Waitara, Mr. Lysaght, of Mokoia, Master Muir, of South road, be* sides looal growers, Mesßrs. King, Rolfe, Whitmore, and others. The potatoes were a very fine lot, Mr. Cox showing two really excellent collections of eight varieties each, and in tbe separate sections there was keen competition. Well-grown cucumbers from Dr. Leatham's garden were a curiosity. Master Muir was given a special prize for an exhibit of American Wonders. Tbe fruit was, as might have been anticipated, a weak display, bnfc Mr. Williamson had a good collection of seedling gooseberries, and aiteo showed strawberries, red, white, and blaok currants, and cherries. In preserved fruits, jam, and pickles, Mrs. C. E. Major carried off all the first prizes with very nice exhibits. The pickles were referred to m tbe judges' book as worthy of speoial mention for their excellence. There was not much competition in other olassee of the section. There was a good lot of exhibits in the miscellaneous class, and tbe extra exhibits included seaweed shown by Miss Le Boeuf, crayon drawings by Miss E. Cocker, and eeveral paintings by Mr. D. W. Fraser. It is 'believed that financially the event will have proved successful. Of course, Mr. A. G. Brett, the popular secretary, bad to bear the great burden of the work, and, it is needless to say, discharged bis duties efficiently. The lady members of the committee assisted him well, but so much can hardly be said for the gentlemen, several of whom did not keep their appointments, and, in consequence, caused delay and threw extra work on those who did. An excellent programme of music had been arranged by the musioal committee, and this was well carried out by a number of ladies ; and the refreshment Stall was not only a success financially, but of great convenience to visitors. Appended is the prize-list : —

Pot Plants.

Begonia, flowering — W. Nichols 1, Mrs Muir 2 Geranium, 3 double — Mrs Muir 1 Geranium, 2 double— W. Nicbols 1 Geranium, 1 double— W. Nichols 1 Geranium, 1 single — Mrs Babbage 1 Geranium, 2 single— W. Niohols 1, Mrs Muir 2 Fuchsia, 1 single— W Niohols 1 Fuchsia, 3 doable— W. Niohole Fuchsia, 1 double— Mrs Bichards 1 Fuobsia, 2 single— Mrs Biohards 1, W. Nichols 2 Petunias, 2 double — Nichols 1 and 2 Petunias, 1 doable — Nicbols 1 and 2 Cinerarias — Niohols 1 and 2 Cineraria, I—Nicbols1 — Nicbols 1 and 2 Lycopodium — Mrs Babbage 1, Mrs Walter Wilson 2 Pansiea, collection — Mrs Babbage 1, A. Clements h o Ferns, collection — C. Clements 1, W. Swinburne 2 Ferns, established — Nicbola 1, Mrs Babbage 2 Specimen plant, in bloom — D. H. Williamson 1, Mrs Babbage 2 Foliage plant— Mrs Major 1 Collection of flowering plants — Mrs Eichards 1, Miss Maunder 2 Collection foiiage plants — Mrs Biebards 1, Miss MauDder 2 Vase of growiog plants — Mrs Babbage 2 Musk, red — Miss D. Swinburne 2 Mask, yellow — Miss Kelly 1, Miss D. Swinburne 2

Cactus, collection — Nichols 1, Miss Maunder 2

Cactus, single — Mies Maunder 1, Miss F. Lysaght 2, Miss M. Bayley and Mrs J. C. Scott h.c. Geranium, collection — Nichols 1 Begonias, three flowering— Nichols 1 Native plants, collection — Nichols 1 Geraniums, ivy-leafed — Nichols h c Cut Flowers. , Rosebuds, 12— D. H. Williamson 1 and 2 Roses, 12— D. H. Williamson 1 and 2 Roses, 6— D. H. Williamson 1 and 2 Roses, 3-D. H. Williamson 1 and 2 Rose, epeoimen— D. H. Williamson 1

Rose, champion— D. H. Williamson 1 Carnations, 6 — Niobola 1, J. Hioks 2, Mrs Weyergang b.o. Picotees, 6 — Mrs Weyergang 1 Geraniums, 8 double— Mißß A. Bayly 1, A. Cox 2 Geraniums, single — Mrs J. 0. Scott 1 Pelargoniums, 6 — Miss A. Bayly 1 Verbenas, 6— Mrs W. A. Parkinson 1, Mrs Babbase 2

Phlox, Drommondi— H. Ward 1, Miss F. Lysaght 2

Gladioli, 6— A. Cox 1 I Antirrhinums— Williamson 1, Misa F. Lysaght 2 Dianthus, 6— Mrs H. King 1 Stocks, double— Mrs W. A. Parkinson 1, Mrs E. Adams 2

Marigolds— Mrs Weyergang 1, Mrs W. A. Parkinson 2

Pansies, 12— Mrs H. G. Pitcher 1, J. Hicks 2

Pansiee, 6— Mrs H. G. Pitcher 1, Miss A. Bayly 2

Cat blooms, 12— Miss M. Bayley 1, Miss M. Coffey 2 Dvg\ta\ia— Mta Babbage 1. Nichols 2 Nasturtiums — Mrs Babbage 1 Ixia, collection — J. Hioka 1 Poppies, collection— Miss Elliott 1, Miss F. Lysagbt 2, Mrs Babbage b^c. Bridal bouquet — Miss Weyergang 1, Miss F. Lyeagbt 2 Hand bouquet— Miss F. Lysaght 1, Miss F. King 2 Table bouquet— Mrs W. A. Parkinson 1, Mrs H. G. Pitcher 2 Button hole— Mrs Parkinson 1, H. Homer 2 Table decorations — Miss Bayley 1 Floral device — Miss Weyergang 2 Vase or epergne, arranged for effectMrs T. Bayly 1. Mrs W. G. White 2 Ornamental grasses — Mrs Weyergang 1, C. Clements 2, Mrs Babbage b.c. Wild flowers — Miaa A. Muir 1 and 2

Annuals— Mrs Weyergang 1, Miss A. Muir^ Native flowers — Miss A. Muir 1 Sweet pca — Nichols 1, Miss A. Bayly 2 Sweet Williams— H. King 2 Rhododendrons, collection — Miss Sowerby 1

Rhododendrons, three — Miss Sowerby 1 and 2 Mesembryantheums, Bix — Mies Mnir 1 Fuchsia buds — J. Hioks 1 Prairie grass — Mrs Muir h.c. FOR CHILDREN UNDER FIFTEEN YEARS.

Bridal bouquet — Miss Olive Mnir 1 Hand bonqaet— Mies May ParkinsoD 1, Miss Gladys White 2 •

ButtoD -hole— Miss Maud Coffey 1, Mibb Beatrice King 2, Miss Gladys White and Miss May Parkinson h.o. Floral design — Miss 0. Muir 1 Bouquet native flowers — Miss 0. Muir 1 Table bouquet— Miss May Parkinson 1 Pot musk— Mies Olive Kelly 1, Misß Ethel Muir 2 Pansies— Miss E. Hicks 1, A. Clements 2 Cut flowers— H. T. Babbage 1, Mies 0. Muir 2, Miss E. Hicks b.o. Lettuce — Miss Elliott 1 Radishes, six— W. King 1, L. Elliott 2 Radishes, twelve — A. Clements 1

Farm and Gabdbn Produce.

Turnips, 6 — E. H. Godsal 1, Mrs Lysaght 2 Carrots, shorthorn — J. Whitmore 1, Mrs Lysaght b c Beets, 6— Mrs Lyeaght 1 Cucumbers — H. B. Leatham 1 Cabbages, 2— J. Rolfe 1 Cauliflowers — J. Wbitmore 1 Lettuce, 8 cabbage — Mrs Lysagbt 1 and 2 Lettuoe, 6— Wbitmore 1, E. H. Godsal 2 Beans, broad — H. B. Leatbam 1, E. H» Godsal 2 Rhubarb— H. King 1, Mrs Lysagbt 2 Vegetables, collection— H. King 1, Mrs Lysagbt 2, H. B. Leatham h 0 Peas— Whitmore 1, Mrs Lysaght 2 Parsnips, 6— Whitmore, h 0 Potatoes, collection — A. Cox 1 Potatoes, round— T. Bayly 1, Master A. Muir 2 Potatoes, kidney— H. B. Leatham, A. Cox 2 Potatoes, new variety — Master A. Mnir 1 Parsley — Miss Lysaght 1, H. King 2

Faun. Six apples, dessert — Miss A. Muir 1, Miss M. Coffey 2 Strawberries, 24— D. H. Williamson 1 Strawberries, collection— D. H. Williamson 1 Gooseberries, collection — D. H. Williamson 1 Currants, black— D. H.Williamson, h.c. Currants, red — D. H. Wil'iamson 1 Currants, white— D. H. Williamson 1 Cherries — Mrs Major 1 Preserves, etc. Bottled fruit— Mrs Major 1, Mrs Ricbardß 2

Jam, 3 varieties — Mrs Major 1, Mrs Riohards 2

Jelly, 3 varieties— Mrs Major 1, Mrs Richards 2

Pickles, 1 variety— Mrs Major 1 (very good) Sauce— Mrs Richards 1 Home-made wine — Mrs Major 1 Bread— Mrs Richards 1. Mrs J. Hicks 2 Plain cake — Mrs J. Hioka 1, Mrs Pitcher 2 Fruit cake— Mrs Pitcher I, Mrs Richards 2 Biscuits— Mrs J. C. Scott 1 Biscuits, fancy— Mrs J. C. Soott 1, Miss Muir 2 Sooneß— Miss P. Wortley 1 Pastry (girls under 20)— Misa Muir 1 Fanoy bread (girls under 20)— Miss Potroz 1, Mies Muir 2 Butter, fresh— Mrs Walter Wilson 1 Hen eggs— Miss E. Mnir 1, Mrs Babbage 2 Vinegar — Mrs Muir 1 Xmas oako— Miss Mnir 1

Miscellaneous. Freehand drawing— Miss Foy 1. E. H, Boyd2

Painting, animal, fruit, or flowers— H. T. Babbage 1, Mrs Major 2 Picture frame— Mibb E. Muir 2 Best heeled and toed stocking— Mrs Clarke 1 Catskins and bearskins— Mrs Mnir h.o. Handwriting, boy or girl— Louis Elliott 1, Stanley Hutchison 2 Dried ferns— Mrs Pitcher 1 Best kept and furnished cottage, flower, and vegetable garden, within half-mile ot Hawera borough ; no labor used outside competitor's family. First prize, £4 4s ; Becond, £1 Is ; third, 10s :— H. Ward i J. Eolfe 2 Mrs. Yeats 3 D. Whiting n .c. Mrs. Milne b.o.