ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

Lyttelton Times, Volume XCV, Issue 10889, 24 February 1896, Page 3

ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY’S SHOW.

The Ashburton Horticultural Society’s show was continued on Saturday, when there was a fair attendance. The following is tjie prize list; — Flowers (open classes). —Fuchsias, six varieties—J. Millichamp 1. One specimen plant—G. F. Dodds 1, J. Millichamp 2. Pelargoniums, ivy-leaved, four varieties — Janies Porter 2. Show pelargoniums, one specimen plant—James Porter 1. Geraniums, zonales, three varieties—J. Millichamp 1. Double, four varieties—James Porter 2. One specimen plant—J. Millichamp 1, James Porter 2 and 3. Variegated, four varieties—James Porter 1. Coleus, three varieties—J. Millichamp 1, P. Anderson 2, J. Millichamp 3, Petunias, double, four varieties—Mrs Jackson 1. Begonias, double, tuberous rooted, three varieties—James Porter 1, P. Anderson 2; single, three varieties—James Porter 1, P. Anderson 2. Foliage pot plant, ornamental—P. Anderson 2. New or rare pot plant, any kind—P. Anderson 1. Collection of plants, six varieties—P. Anderson 1, J. Porter 2. Collection of ferns—Mrs E. Cookson 1, James Porter 2. Private prizes: Collection of variegated geraniums—James Porter 1. Collection of geraniums, twelve varieties —James Porter 1, Mrs E. A. Breeze 2.

Amateur Classes.—Fuchsias, three varieties—G. F. Dodds 1, ; Mrs Jackson 2. One specimen plant—G. F. Dodds 1, Mrs T. Gates 2. Show pelargoniums, three varieties—Mrs E. Cookson 1. One specimen plant—Mrs E. Cookson 1. Geraniums (zonales), four varieties—W. J. Leggett 1, Mrs Jackson 2. One specimen plant—Mrs Jackson 1, E. A. Breeze 2. Double, two varieties—E. A. Bi’eeze 1, W. J. Leggett 2, Mis Jackson 3. Ivy-leaved, three varieties —Mrs Jackson 1. Petunias, double, three varieties—E. A. Breeze 1, Mrs Jackson 2. Coleus, two varieties—Wi J. Leggett 1, G. Anderson 2. Begonias, double, tuberous rooted, two varieties—G. F. Dodds 1; single, two varieties —Mrs J. Hunt. Ornamental pot plant—G. F. Dodds 1, Mrs E. Cookson 2. New or rare pot plant—W. C. Davis 1, Mrs Jackson 2, E. A. Breeze 3. Collection, of four pot plants —W, J. Leggett 1, W. C. Davis 2. Window plant —Mrs J. Hunt 1, Mrs. E. Cookson 2. Collection of ferns—Mrs E. Cookson 1. Maidenhair fern—Mrs R. Priedlander 1, Mrs E. Cookson 2, W. J. Leggett 3. Plant in flower—Mrs Bullock 1, W. C. Davis 2. Cactus —Kate Breeze 1, Mrs Davison 2. Private prizes.—Begonias—Mrs Cookson 1, W. J. Leggett 2, G. P. Dodds 3. Hanging plant—W. C. Davis 1. Ivy-leaved geranium—W. J. Leggett 1, Mrs Jackson 2. Collection of coleus—W. J. Leggett 1, E. A. Breeze 2. Collection of pot plants— Kate Breeze 1, Miss Cookson 2. Collection of fuchsias — Mrs E. Cookson’’ 1, G. F. Dodds 2.

Cut Flowers (open class). —Roses, collection —T. Pitt 1, J. Millichamp 2. Six blooms —J. Millichamp 1, D. Thomas 2. Verbenas, six varieties—J. Millichamp 1, James Porter 2. Carnations, six varieties— T. Pitt 1. Dahlias, double, twelve varieties—James Porter, T. Pitt 2. Cactus, six varieties James Porter 1, T. Pitt 2. Marigolds, African—F. Johns 1, J. Millichamp 2, Mrs Ferriman 3. Petunias, double, collection—T. Pitt 1. Asters, six varieties —James Porter 1; collection, James Porter 1. Phlox Drummondi, twelve varieties—James Porter I. Cut flowers, twelve varieties—James Porter 1, Mrs Ferriman 2. Zinnias, six varieties— J. L. Christenson 1, James Porter 2. Gladioli, six varieties—Mrs Ferriman 2. Geraniums, double, six varieties—James Porter 2. Sweet a■, six varieties—James Porter. Private prizes.—Dahlias, collection —G. T. Smith 1, T. Pitt 2. Pansies, collection —Mrs Ferriman 1, Mrs J. Hunt 2. Petunias, collection—Mrs Ferriman 1, T. Pitt 2. Phlox Drummondi, collection— J. Porter.

Amateur Classes.—Roses, collection—T. Pitt 1, E. W. Hanmer 2. Roses, four varieties —E. W. Hanmer 1, T. Pitt 2. Verbenas, four varieties —P. Gray 1, T. Pitt 2. Carnations, four varieties—Mrs Jackson 1, B. Baker 2. Pansies, collection —B. Baker 1, Mrs Jackson 2. Dahlias —Double, six varieties, T. Pitt 1, P. Clark 2; single, four varieties, W. H. Collins 1, T. Pitt 2. Cactus, four varieties—T. Pitt 1, W. J. Leggett 2. Gladoli, four varieties —G. F. Dodds 1, Mrs Lechner 2. Asters, varieties—J. L. Christenson 1, Hugo Friedlander 2; best collection—B. Baker 1, W. J. Leggett 2. Phlox Drummondi, six varieties —E. Leggett 1, Mrs Jackson 2. Marigolds, African —T. Pitt 1, J. L. Christenson 2. Zinnias, three varieties—W. H. Collins 1, J. L. Christenson 2. Cut flowers, twelve varieties—Mrs J. Hunt 1, B. A. Breeze 2. Sunflowers, double—W. J. Leggett 2. Geraniums, double, six varieties —W. J. Leggett 1, Mrs Jackson 2. Sweet peas, six varieties —W. C. Davis 1. Private prizes.—Roses, three blooms— T. Pitt 1, E. W. Hanmer 2; collection—E. W. Hanmer 1. Hydrangea, in bloom—Mrs Jackson 1. Phlox Drummondi, collection—T. Pitt 1, W. J. Leggett 2. Pansies, collection — B. Baker 1. Petunias, collection —T. Pitt 1, Mrs Jackson 2. Bouquets—Hand bouquet, ladies only, Alice Books 1, Mrs Dodds 2; bridal bouquet, open to all, Nellie Fooks 1, Mrs Smith 2; hand bouquet, Mrs Dodds 1, Mrs Porter 2; table bouquet, Mrs Jackson 1 and 2. Private Prizes—Hand bouquet, ladies enly, Alice Fooks 1, Mrs W. C. Davis 2. Best bouquet in show, Alice Books. Children’s bouquets, girls under 15 years— Buttonhole, Florrie Elston 1, Tilly Davis 2 ; spray, Lottie Fooks 1, Kate Breeze 2 ; hand bouquet made on the morning of the show under the Spcipty’sf supervision,EvelynHanmer I‘, Viblet ‘Breeze 2;' boys under. 16 years—hand bouquet,-Master. Breeze 1; under lo years, Henry'Hanmer 1; boys or girls under 14 years, W. Smith 1, R. Smith 2; best bouquet in show by boy or girl, Kate Breeze 1.

Fruit (open classes). —Back Grapes—P. Anderson v 1. Blackberries —Mrs W’ Mitchell 1 and 2. Peaches—T. Rollitt 1. Nectarines —J. Millichamp 1, P. Anderson 2. Apricots—B Baker 1, W. St George Douglas 2. Plums —T. Rollitt. Apples— Dessert, W. H. Collins 1, James Porter 2 ; cooking, W. H. Collins 1, James Porter 3; best collection, J. Millichamp 1, James Porter 2. Filberts, Mrs R. Priedlander 1, W. H. Rule 2 ; honey in comb, P. Anderson 1, E. Stephens 2. Any other variety of fruit—P. Anderson 2. Collection of plums—J. Millichamp 1. Amateur Classes.—Grapes—D. Thomas 1 and 2. Peaches —Mrs R. Friedlander 1 W. C. Davis 2. Nectarines—Mrs R. Friedlander 1, W. B. Denshire 2. Apricots—Mrs W. Mitchell 1, B. Baker 2. Plums, varieties- —E. Stephens 1, H. W. Barrett 2.

Heaviest—Miss P. C. Paul 1 and 2. Apples, dessert—E. Stephens 1. W. H. Collins 2. Cooking—W. C. Davis 1, W. H. Collins 2, D. Thomas 3. Cclleotion —W. H. Collins 1, W. C. Davis 2. Filberts —Mrs E. Friedlander 1 and 2. Any other variety of fruit —B. Stephens 1 and 2. Apricots—B. Baker 1, W. St G. Douglas!,

Vegetables (open classes). —Cucumbers— T. Jackson 1 and 2. Outdoor grown—Mrs Eandell. Vegetable marrows—Mrs Bandell 1, F. Johns 2.~ Tomatoes—Mrs Bandell 1, F. Johns 2. Best collection —P. Anderson I. Celery James Porter 1. Cabbages, red—James Porter 1. Cauliflower —T. Jackson 1. Carrots—W. H. Rule 1, J. Millichamp ~2. Onions-—W. Hoakin 1,. James Porter 2. Leeks-—James Porter 1, T. Jackson 2. Parsnips—James Porter 1. Beetroot—James Porter 1. Beans, broad —Mrs Lechner 1, Mrs Randell 2. French— Mrs Bandell 1. Scarlet runners—Mrs Randell 1. Savoys—T. Jackson 1. , PotatoesKidney, J. Millichamp 1, G. Cates 2 ; round, J. Millichamp 1, P. Johns 2. Rhubarb—B. W. Hanmer 1, F. Johns 2. Collection of vegetables —P. Johns 1. Collection of tomatoes- —T. Jackson 1. Collection of vegetables (special prize)—Janies Porter 1, F. Johns 2. Collection of potatoes—J. Millichamp 1, P. Johns 2. Collection of onions—J. L. Christenson 1, W. Hoskin 2. Amateur Classes.—Cucumbers —T. Jackson 1, B. Baker 2; outdoor-grown, Mrs J. Hunt. Cabbage—Red, T. Jackson 1. Cauliflowers—T. Jackson 1. Vegetable marrow—J. Tucker 1, E. Stephens 2. Celery—W. J. Leggett 1. Rhubarb —W. H. Rule 1, E. W. Hanmer 2. Carrots—B. Baker 1 and 2. Turnips—Mrs Lechner 1, Stanlpy Barrett 2. Onions —T. Jackson 1, E. W. Hanmer 2. . Leeks —W. J. Leggett 1, T. Jackson 2. Parsnips—W. J. Leggett 1. Beetroot—H. W. Barrett 2. Lettuce — W. J. Leggett. Beans —Broad, Mrs Lechner 1, W. J. Leggett 2 ; French, Mrs Lechner 1; scarlet runners—B. Baker 1, H. W. Barrett 2. Savoys—T. Jackson 1. Potatoes—Kidney, E. Stephens 2 ; round, W. J. Leggett 1, E. Stephens 2. Collection of vegetables—W. J- Leggett ’l, E.: Swann 2. Collection of tomatoes —T. Jackson 1. Collection of potatoes —F. Clark 1, T. Jackson 2. Best dinner table decorations—Mrs Makeig 1, Miss Coster 2.