CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL AND ARBORIOULTURAL SOCIETY.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XLIV, Issue 4636, 23 December 1875, Page 3

CHRISTCHURCH HORTICULTURAL AND ARBORIOULTURAL SOCIETY.

BTTMMBK EXHIBITION. There are few persons but will admit that an amalgamation of the two Hortiooltaral Societies in Christchurch has become very desirable. The exhibitions are far too numerous, and consequently suffer in the number of exhibits brought forward. The antagonism between the two societies has also become so marked of late, that the attractiveness of each exhibition is still further impaired. For some time after the second society was established the members of the parent society patronised its exhibitions, and vice vend, but this appears now to have completely died out. At the general exhibition of the former yesterday, there woe scarcely an exhibitor from the ranks of the latter, and as a natural consequence, the display was not up to the mark. Under the circumstances it was creditable to those who arranged and carried it out, but was by no means what could be fairly be expected from Christchurch, and what would certainly accrue if the two societies were combined. Thero is not room for more than one in Christchurch, and if both those now existing are continued, horticultural exhibitions will lose much of their claim on public support. The pot plants, in the open class, yesterday, were a leading feature in the exhibition, but nearly the whole of the exhibits were staged by Messrs Duncan and Son, who carried everything before them in the matter of prizes. Their collection was a very fine one. There was not a bad specimen m the lot, while many were worthy of special notice, including five plants of Croton Longifolia, a very rare plant; Alocasia Macrochiza Variegata, a plant very much noticed at Home; specimens of Ciaribel and Mrs Darling, both of which are comparatively new plants; two Calceolarias, showing a remarkably fine strain; and Ficus Parcelli, one of the best fine foliaged plantain England, which was exhibited for the first time. The ivy-leafed geraniums exhibited by Messrs Duaoanand Son were the best ever seen in Christchurch. The cut blooms in the open class were exceedingly fine. Mr Reade again distinguished himself by taking first honours for the largest collection of roses, and his exhibits fully deserved that honour. The blooms in it were all very fine. The roses shown by Messrs Duncan and Son and 0. Marsh were also superior, Messrs Duncan and Son’s blooms of pelargoniums were a decided feature in this department. The picotees, carnations, and verbenas were above the average merit. The competition in bouquets was very keen, the entries being numerous and most tastefully arranged. The fruit in the Open Claes was fairly good, but not what could fairly have been expected. The Open Class for vegetables was well filled, the exhibits being numerous and the quality superior. The rhubarb and cucumbers exhibited by Mr Wallace, and especially the latter, deserved all that could be said in their favour. The potatoes, beans, and peas were a credit to the respective prize-winners, but the cauliflowers were not particularly good. In the Amateurs’ Class for pot plants, Mr D. Naira took several prizes, and among bis various exhibits were most creditable specimens of Hoya Oaraosa and Bignonia Jaaminoides. The cut blooms by amateurs compared most favourably with those in the open class. Mr Reade’s first prize collection was good, but being at the back of the stage, could not be seen to advantage. The roses exhibited by Messrs Jackman and Fereday deserve special mention, as being well-grown and beautifully fresh. The picotees and verbenas, pansies and stocks all attracted special attention, the prize exhibits being very fine. The exhibits of fruit by amateurs were much superior to those in the open class, Mr Line’s cherries, Mr Craw’s strawberries, and Mr draw’s collection wore superior both in size and quality. The vegetables shown by amateurs were scarcely inferior to those in the open class. The potatoes wore exceptionally fine. There was only a small collection of plants, Ac., for exhibition only. The list included a nice collection of fuchsias, balsams, ferns, and geraniums, by Mr. W. Gregory, Windmill road; a pretty child’s bouquet by W. T. Davison; « collection of white, pills, find .green ixias by Mr Ashton; three ivy leafed geraniums by Mr B. Spicer; some well-grown roses,sa pots; geraniums and ferns by Mr Nairn; remarkably fine rhubarb and cucumbers by Mr Wallace; and one pot rose, Triomphe do Renes, by Mr Reade. The prize-list is appended:— Plants and Cut Blooms—E. C. J. /Sfevaaa, T. B, Fisher. Bouquets—Mesdames "Murray-Aynaley, E. C, J. Stevens, H. J. Toner ed, C'/egetables—C. Collins, Pot-Grown Plants— Open to all Coiners. Collection of six distinct Flowering Plants, in bloom—Duncan and Son, 1; H. Spicer, 2, Collection of three distinct Flowering Plants, In bloom—Duncan and Son, 1. Specimen Flowering Plant, in bloom—Duncan and Son, 1. . , _ Collection of six distinct Ornamental Foliage Plants—Duncan and Son, I. . , _ Single specimen distinct Ornamental Foliage .Plant—Duncan and Eon, 1. Oaladiums, six varieties—Duncan and Bon, 1. Begonias, six varieties, having ornamental foliage —Duncan and Son, 1. Pelargoniums, six varieties, show and fancy—- ■ Duncan and Son, 1. ~ _ _ Pelargoniums, six doable, varieties—Duncan and Son, X; H. Spicer, 2. _ . Pelargoniums, zonal, 6 varieties—Duncan and Son, 1; H. Spicer. 2. , _ Pelargoniums, variegated, bix varieties—Duncan and Son and Gregory (equal), 1; C. Marsh, 2. Pelargoniums, ivy-leafed, six varieties—Duncan and Son. 1: H, Spicer, 2. „ , Fuchsias, three distinct varieties—Duncan and 1 distinct variety—Duncan and Son, 1. Petunias, three distinct varieties—C. Marsh, 2. Three Calceolarias—Duncan and Son, 1. Six Ferns and Lycopods. Exotic—Duncan and and Lycopods. Native— Duncan and new or rare plant, not before exhibited —Duncan and Son, 1. , n Collection of Conifers—Duncan and Son, 1, D, .Nairn, FwwEaa —Open to dl comers. 'General collection—Duncan and Son, 1; Gregory,

2 ‘Collection of hardy blooms only-H. Spicer, and varieties—G. A. Eeade, 1 ’aoQOsttwol"® distinct varieties—Duncan and Son, Vw»k^ varieties—Duncan and Son, 1• H Snicer. 2: C. Marsh, 3. , , ’Twelve Verbenas, varieties, three trusses of each ~sS”vlrbenM! varieties, three'trusses oi each-C. 2 ’Twelve Pansies, at least six varieties—o. Marsh, Twelve Pelargoniums, at least six varieties, not more than three trusses of each—Duncan and So , best arranged Epergne of Flowers-No H. Spicer, highly commended. R n ow 1. Hand Bouquet, mode by I*dhes-Miss Bridal Bouquet—Duncan and Son, 1, u. ma , 2 Fecit— Open to all comers. Apples, collection—C. Marsh, 1. Fifty Cherries, black—No award. Fifty Cherries, white—C. Marsh, 1. Fifty Strawberries— I. 2 Fifty Baspberriea-C. Marsh, 1 S if H. Collection of Qooaebemea —C. Matsu, is Sp Colleotioi. of Currants, red, white, and black-twenty-five bunches of each-C. MjumjM VEOETOBinp*—Open to aU corners . Collection, twelve diebnot voneties-H. Spicer, I; C. Marsh, 2; W. GimWett, 3,

Cucumbers, one brace—J, Wallace, 1 j H. Bpicer, 2; C. Marsh, 3. Carrote, beat six roots—W. Gimblett, 1; H. Spioer, 2. Turnips, best six roots—H, Spicer, 1; C. Marsh. 2; 0. Hodghinson, 3, Beans, broad or long pod, tweaty.flvo pods—H. Spicer, 1 j 0. Hodgkinson. 2; 0. Marsh, 3. Peas, fifty poda-H. Spicer, 1; C. Hodgkinson, 2. Potatoes, kidney, twelve—C. Marsh, 1j H. Spicer, 2: C. tiodgkinaon, 3. Potatoes,round, twelvo-H.Spicer,ls C.Marsh. 8 S C. Hodgkinson, 3. Two Cauliflowers or Brocooli-W. Gimblett, lj C. Marsh, 2; H. Spicer, 3. TwoCabbagea-D. Hodgkinson, lj W. Gimblett, 2 j H. Spicer, 3. Fifty Asparagus—C, Marsh, 1, Rhubarb, six stalks-J. Wallace, 1 ; C. Marsh, 3. Throe Lottuces-H. Spicer, 1; C. Marsh, 2: W. Gimblett, 3. Salad—H. Spicer, 1. Culinary Herbs, collection—C. Marsh, 1. Pot-Grown Plants.— Open to Amateurs and Cottagers. Collection of four distinct Plants in Bloom—D, Nairn, 1. Specimen Plant in bloom—D. Nairn, 1. • Collection of four distinct Plants, having ornamental foliage—D. Nairn, 1, Fuchsias, two distinct varieties—D. Craw, 1, Fuchsias, single specimen—D. Craw, 1j D. Nairn, Pelargoniums, four varieties, show and fancy— D, Craw, 1: D. Naim, 2. four double varieties—J. Ashton, 1 1 D. Nairn, 2. Pelargoniums, zonal, font varieties—D. Nairn, 1; J. Ashton, 2, Pelargoniums, variegated, four varieties—D. Naim, 1; J. Ashton, 2. Pelargoniums, ivy-leafed, four varieties D, Nairn, i j J. Ashton, 2. CoHooton of Ferns and tycopods, throe native and three exotic—D. Naim, 1. Cor Flowers.—Open to Amateurs and Cottagers. General collection—D. Craw, 1; D. Naim, 2. Collection of Hardy Blooms only—D. Craw, 1; G. A, Beads, 2.

Boses, twelve distinct varieties—S. Jackman, I; Mrs Hawkins, 2. Boses, six distinct varieties—E, W. Fereday, 1; S. Jackman, 2, , Six Pinks, at least three varieties—D. Nairn, 1; D. Craw and D. Nairn (equal), 2. Six Carnations and Picotees, at least three varieties— B. bine, 1. Six Sweetwilliams, at least three, varieties—D. Craw, 1; S. Jackman, 2.' Six Antirrhinums, at least three varieties—D. Craw, 1; D, Nairn, 2. Six Pentstemons, at least three varieties E. Line, 1; D. Craw, 2. Twelve Verbenas, varieties, trusses, three of each —D. Craw, 1. Six Verbenas, varieties, trusses, three of each— S. Jackman, X; D, Craw, 2, Twelve Pansies, varieties—D. Craw, 1; E. Line, 2 Six Pansies, varieties—D. Craw. 1; D. Nairn, 2. The most tasteful stand of flowers for table decoration—W. J. Davidson, 1. Hand bouquet—W. J. Davidson, 1; Miss Dilivier, 2, Fruit— Open toAmateurs and Cottagers, General collection—D. Craw, 1; 3. Jackman, 2; D. Nairn, 3. Fifty Cherries, black—E. Line, 1; C. Howard, 2; S. Jackman, 3. Fifty Cherries, white—D. Craw, 1; C. Howard, 2. Fifty Strawberries—D. Craw, 1; S. Jackman. 2 ; E. Line, 3. Fifty Raspberries—D. Craw, 1; B. Line, 2; S, Jackman, 3. . Collection of Gooseberries—D. Craw, 1; S. Jackman, 2; D. Nairn, 3. Collection of Currants, red, white, and black, twenty-five bunches of each—S. Jackman, 1; D. Craw, 2. Vegetables— Open to Amateurs and Cottagers, Collection, nine distinct varieties—S, Jackman, 1. Carrots, best six roots—C, Howard, 1; E. Spicer, 2; S, Jackman, 3. Turnips, best six roots—S, Jackman, 1; C. Howard, 2; E. Spicer, 3, Beans, broad or long pods, twenty-five pods—E. Spicer, 1j S. Jackman, 2; B. Line, 3. Peas, fifty pods—S. Jackman, 1; C, Howard, 2. Potatoes, kidney, twelve—S. Jackman, 1; C. Howard, 2 j D. Naim, 3. Potatoes, round, twelve—S. Jackman, 1; E. Spicer, 2; C. Howard, 3. Two Cauliflowers or Broccoli—S. Jackman, 1; E. Line, 2. Two Cabbages—D. Craw, 1; D. Nairn, 2; S. Jackman, 3. Asparagus, 50 beads—D, Craw, 1; S. Jackman, 2, Ehuburb, six stalks —D. Craw, 1. Three L«ttucea~S. Jackman, 1; D. Nairn, 2. Salad— E, Spicer, 1; S. Jackman, 2. Culinary herbs, collection—S. Jackman, lj D. Naim, 2; J, Ashton, 3. Extra Prizes.

Mr Jackman’s prize, XOa foPtha best fifty Strawberries, Kean’s Seedling—H, Spicer, lj 3. Jackman, 2. Mr Schmidt’s prizes, first prize, 15s, second prize, 10s, for the best brace of Cucumbers—H. Spicer, 1; C. Marsh, 2. Mr Spicer’s prize, for Bouquets made by children under 13 years of age, first prize, Ss, second prize, 3s—Lizzie Marsh, 1; Rose Spicer, 2. Mr E. S. Gilmour’s prize, 10s for the best twenty-four pods of Blue Peter Peas—3, Jackman, 1. Mr D, Craw’s prize, Ss for the best six Spikes of Delphiniums, varieties—D. Craw, 1. Mr J, Ashton’s prizes, 6s first prize, is second prize, the Society to give 2s for third prize, for tenweek Stocks, no less than six varieties—S. Jackman, 1; H. Spicer, 2; D. Nairn, 3. Mr Craw’s prize, 5s for a six stand of Mimuius, at least six varietiesj open toall—Duncan and Son, 1; D. Craw, 2. Mr Milne’s prize, Ss for ihe best twelve Ranunculuses, by amateurs—No exhibit. Mr Norman’s prizes, for six Pelargoniums, three show and three fancy, first prize, 7s, second prize, 3s—Duncan and Son, I. Mr C. C. C. Duncan’s prize, 10s for the best Bouquets made by ladies, or a Book on Flowers of that value—Mrs Marsh, 1. Mr B. Macfarlane’s prizes, 21s for Bouquets made hy hoya or girls under 15 years of age, first prize, 13s, second prize, Ss—W. Spicer, 1; Jas. Craw, 2. Mr J. W. Hill’s prize, 5s for the best plate of Salad in a soup plate; for amateurs only—D. Naim, 1; 3. Jackman, 2.