AUTUMN SHOW

Huntly Press and District Gazette, Volume XV, 24 April 1931, Page 2

AUTUMN SHOW

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY. Keen competition in chrysanthemums was displayed at the Autumn Show held under the auspices of the Horticultural Society in the Town Hall on Thursday last. All the exhibitors were local growers, and the judge, Mr. J. Bateson, of Hamilton, commended them on the high standard of the blooms shown. There was also a good showing of dahlias and cut flowers. The Champion Chyrsanthemum bloom (J. S. Lloyd) was awarded to Mr. H. Bond, and the champion dahlia to Mr. F. Meek. The judges were:—Mr. J. Batesofi, chrysanthemums and cut flowers; Mr. J. Hedley, fruit and vegetables; Mesdames E. George and F. Meek, preserves. Following are the winners of the points’ prizes:— Harris’ Cup for the highest aggregate points for the season, W. Alvey, sen.; F. Meek, and T. Slee close run-ners-up; Chrysanthemum Cup, T. Sice; Certificate of Merit (Auckland Horticultural Society), T. Slee; Royal Horticultural Society’s Silver Medal for chrysanthemums, 12 varieties, T. Slee; amateur cup, donated by the Society, H. Bond; novice section, R. Gardner; dahlias, Mrs. T. Chisholm; cut flowers, W. Alvey, sen.; decoraitve section, W. Alvey, sen.; collection of vegetables, 12 kinds, F. Meek; vegetable section, F. Meek; fruit, J. Melling; preserves, Mrs. T. Chisholm. Following are the awards:— DAHLIAS. Cactus, f> distinct varieties —Mrs T. Chisholm 1. Cactus, 3 distinct varieties—Mrs. T. Chisholm 1. Cactus, best, 1 bloom—Mrs T. Chisholm 1. Show, best, 1 bloom—Mrs T. Chisholm 1. Pompom, 6 distinct varieties—M. Shepherd 1. Pompom, best, 1 bloom—G. A. Shaw 1. G. A. Shaw 2. Paeony, best 1 bloom—Mrs T. Chisholm 1. Decorative, 6 distinct varieties— Mrs T. Chisholm 1. Decorative, 3 distinct varieties — Mrs T. Chisholm 1, F. Meek 2. Decorative, best 1 bloom —F. Meek 1. CUT FLOWERS. 9 distinct kinds—W. Alvey. sen. 1. G distinct kinds—Mrs T. Chisholm 1 W. Alvey, sen. 2. 3 distinct kinds —W. Alvey, sen. 1. Asters, G distinct kinds—Mrs E. Smith 1. Asters, 3 distinct kinds —G. A. Shaw 1. Cosmea, single, 3 colours—W. Alvey 1. Zinnias, 6 colours—G. A. Shaw 1. Zinnias,*3 colours—Mrs R. Shand 1, G. A. Shaw 2. Salvia Bonfire, 4 spikes—G. A. Shaw 1. Phlox Drummondii, G colours—G. A Shaw 1. Phlox Drummondii, 3 colours—G. A. Shaw 1. Antirrhinums, 3 colours—W. Alvey sen. 1. Verbenas, 3 colours —W. Alvey, sen. 1. Perennial Phlox, 1 spike—W. Alvey, sen. 2. African Marigolds, 3 blooms —W. Alvey, sen. 1. French Marigolds, 3 blooms—G. A. Shaw 1. Salpiglossis, G blooms —W. Alvey, sen. 1. Any other flower not specified in schedule —G. A. Shaw 1, G. A. Shaw 2, G. A. Shaw 3. VEGETABLES Collection of Vegetables, 12 kinds— F. Meek 1. Ivumaras, 1 plate of s—Archdeacon5 —Archdeacon H. Wright 1. Cabbage, 1 drumhead—McGilp 1. Cabbage, 1 red—T. Slee 1. Carrots, 3 long red—F. Meek 1, F. Meek 2. Carrots, 3 short red—F. Meek 1. Parsnips, 3—F. Meek 1, F. Meek 2. Beans, runners, 12 pods—F. Meek I. Beetroot, 3 turnip rooted —F. Meek 1. Leeks, 3—W. Alvey, sen 1. Onions, G—D. Brown 1. Onions, Spring sown, 6 —W. Alvey, sen. 1. Celery, 2 sticks—F. Meek 1. Eschallots, large red, 12 —T. Slee 1. Eschallots, small red, 12—W. Alvey sen. 1. Tomatoes, red, plate of 6—F. Meek 1. Pie Melon, I—Mrs. T. Chisholm 1. Rhubarb, *1 bunch—F. Meek 1. FRUIT. Apples, dessert, 5 one of one variety —J. Melling 1. Apples, cooking, 5—J. Melling 1. Le lions, 4—J. Melling 1. Pears, dessert, 5—J. Melling 1. Pears, cooking, 5—J. Melling 1. Quinces, 5—J. Melling 1. PRESERVES. Bottled Tomatoes, —Mrs. T. Chisholm 1. Preserved Fruit, any kind—Mrs. T. Chisholm 1. Preserved Fruit, 3 kinds—Mrs. T. Chisholm 1. Jam, any other kind—Mrs. T. Chisholm 1. Chutney, 1 bottle—Mrs. Wrigley 1. Pickles, 1 bottle—Mrs. L. Hall 1. Sauce, any other kind—Mrs. T. Chisholm 1. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Open Class 12 •varieties, 1 bloom of each—T. Slee 1, M. Shepherd 2. 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each—T. Slee 1, M. Shepherd 2. 3 varieties, 1 bloom of each— W. Alvey sen, 1, T. Slee 2. 3 best blooms, white—T. Slee 1. 3 best blooms, yellow—T. Slee 1, F. Meek 2. 3 best blooms, pink—T. Slee 1, M. Shepherd 2. 3 best blooms, bronze—T. Slee 1, M. Shepherd 2. 3 best blooms, any other colour—M. Shepherd 1, T. Slee 2. Best bloom, white—W. Alvey 1. Best bloom, yellow—T. Slee 1, F. Meek 2. Best bloom, pink—W. Alvey, sen. 1, M. Shepherd 2. Best bloom, bronze—T. Slee 1, M. Shepherd 2. Best bloom any other colour—T. Slee 1, W. Alvey, sen. 2. 1 vase of singles—T. Slee 1, M. Shepherd 2. Amateur Classes G varieties, 1 of each —H. Bond 1, T. Slee 2.

3 varieties, 1 of each —H. Bond 1» W. Alvey, sen. 2. Best bloom, white—W. Alvey, sen. 1, H. Bond 2. Best bloom, yellow—H. Bond 1, I. Best bloom, pink—H. Bond 1, W. Alvey, sen. 2. Best bloom, bronze —T. Slee 1. W. Alvey, sen. 2. Best bloom, any other colour —W. Alvey, sen. 1, H. Bond 2. Decorative, G blooms —W. Alvey, sen. 1. Novice Classes 6 varieties, 1 of each —R. Gardner 1, T. Reece 2. 3 varieties, 1 of each —R. Gardner 1, T. Reece 2, James Brown 3. Best bloom, white —E. Reece 1, James Brown 2. Best bloom, yellow—T. Reece 1. Best bloom, pink—James Brown 1. Best bloom, bronze —R. Gardner 1. Best bloom, any other colour — R. Gardner 1, James Brown 2. Decorative class 6 blooms —R. Gardner 1, Mrs. C. Shepherd 2, T. Reece 3. Decorative Section Vase of dahlias —W. Alvey, sen. 1Bowl of dahlias—W. Alvey, sen. 1. Basket of dahlias—W. Alvey, sen. 1. Vase of chrysanthemums—Mrs. C. Shepherd 1. Bowl of chrysanthemums—W. Alvey, sen. 1. Basket of chrysanthemums—W. Alvey, sen. 1.