HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 103, 5 May 1904, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW,

Ewart's Hall presented a gay and animated appearance last night on the occasion of the Chrysanthemum Show. The attendance of the public daring the afternoon and evening was large, and the exhibits of the " Queen of tho Autumn" were the subject of much favorable comment* The exhibition was the best collection of chrysanthemums yet seen in this district, and in the opinion of the judge (Mr Craig, of the Government nursery, Seddon) wonld compare very favorably with exhibitions in any part of the colony. A Wellington exhibitor, Mr F. Wills, an amateur grower, sent a fine collection of blooms, but he says the Blenheim show is about ten days too late for the best of the blooms, and the cold south-east weather had adversely affected the late flowers, A small exhibit of cactus dahlias is also worth mention. Fruit and vegetables were not strong in point of numbers, but were good in quality. The dressed tables were very pretty and effective. This show they were restricted to girls under seventeen years of age. During the evening proceedings were enlivened by the strains of the Orchestral Society band, and a display of physical drill by the High School Cftdets. Following is the prize list :— Pot Plakts, (Judge: Mr J. Craig.) Best-trained Plant in Boom: Mrs Allen 2. 3 Plants, Japanese variety: Mr» Riddell 1 and 2. Extra Exhibit.—Fern: Mrs Rothwell. Cut Flowers—CbrysamsKmums, (Judge: Mr J. Craig.) Collection of named varieties, one bloom each: Mrs Riddell 1, Mr F, Wills (Wellington) 2, Miss Dart h.C 6 Incurved, distinct varieties, on* bloom each: Mr R. J. Crawford 1, Mrs Riddell 2. 12 Japanese, distinct varieties, on* bloom each: Mrs Allen 1, Mr Crawford 2. . . 6 Japanese, distinct varieties, one bloom each: Mr Crawford 1, Mra Allen 2. 6 Anemones, distinct varieties, on* bloom each: Mrs Riddell 2. 3 Anemones, distinct varieties, one bloom each: Mra Riddell 2. 24 Varieties, 12 Japanese and 12 reflexed or incurved: Miss Dart 1, Mr Crawford 2. 6 Pompoms: Mrs Walker 1. 1 Specimen, any variety: Miss Dart 1, Mr Crawford 2. 4 Best Varieties, three blooaas on a stem: Mrs J. S. Lucas 1 and 2. Collection of Cactus Dahlias: Mrs W. Fryer 1, Mrs R. F. Goulter 2. Bouquets and Floral Decorations. (Judges: Mesdames Innes and Fisher.) Hand Bouquet: Mrs Riddell 1, Miss G. Allen 2. Bridal Bouquet: Miss M. Ewart. 1, Miss Clare 2, Miss M. Nosworthy C. Bridesmaid's Bouquet: Miss Furness 1, Miss M. Ewart 2. Bouquet all one sort and color: Miss D. Clouston 1, Miss Furness 2. Posy of Flowers: Mrs Allen 1, Miss B. Griffiths .2. Lady's Spray: Miss Q. Lucas 1, Miss Furness 2. Shower Bouquet; Mrs Allen 1, Mrs Riddell 2. Floral Cross ; Miss Q. Lucas 1, Miss Spence 2. Button hole Bouquet: Frances Hut* cheson 1, Miss Furness 2. Basket of Flowers: Mrs Farmar 1, Miss L. Nosworthy 2. Table Decoration: Belle Griffiths 1, Miss E. Ewart 2. Wreath : Mrs Allen 1, Miss Dart 2. Decorated Fire Screen, or Banner: Miss Clare 1, Frances Hutoheson 2. Trimmed Hat: Miss Spence 1, May Simson 2. Original Design: Miss Allen 1, Miss Spence 2. Schcol Competition: High School 1, Borough School 2. Children's Exhibits. (Judges: Mesdames Innes and Fisher.) UNDER 15 YEARS. Hand Bouquet: Eveline Mowat 1, Myrtle Smale 2. Basket of Flowers: Muriel Farmar 1, Myrtle Smale 2. Button - hole Bouquet : Eveline Mowat 1, Lily Simpson 2. Special Exhibit, Bouquet: Miss Nellie Norgrove 1. UNDER 12 YEARS. Hand Bouquet: Effle Smale 1. Basket of Flowers: Effie Smale 1. Button-hole Bouquet: Nellie Nor* grove 1, Effie Smale 2. UNDER 9 YEARS. Basket of Flowers: Doris Clarke 1 Elsie Draper 2. Button-hole Bouquet: Doris Clarke 1, Madge McKinley 2. Fruit and Vegetables, (Judge: MrPettraan.) 6 Figs: Rewi Smale 2. 0 Pears: Mrs Wilkins 1, Mr Hounsell 2. 2 bunches of Black Grapes: Effie Smale 1, Rewi Smale 2. 2 bunches of White Grapes: Myrtle Smale 1, Effle Smale 2. 6 Quinces: Mr S. J. Furncss 1, Me J. Farmar 2. 6 Cooking Apples: Mr'R. F. Goulter 1, Miss L. Nosworthy 2. 6 Dessert Apples: Mrs Smale 1, Mr Goulter 2. Collection of Apples: Mr Goulter 1. Mr Hounsell 2. Heaviest Apple in the Rcoai; Miss Douslin 1. 2 Cucumbers: Ernest McKenzie 1. 12 pods Kidney Beans, runners: Mrs J. Berryman 1 and 2. 12 pods French Beans : Mrs Walker 1 12 pods Peas: Mr W. Simmons 1. 2 Cabbages: Mr Simmons 1, Mr P. Falkner 2. 6 Turnips: Mr Falkner 1. 6 Carrots: Mr S, Tapp 1, Ernest McKenzie 2. 2 Cauliflowers: Mr Falkner 1. 6 stalks Silver Beet; Master S. M. Penny 2.

6 Onions: Mr W. Dalziel 1, Miss A. 3 heads Celery: Mr S. Tapp 1, Mr Falkner 2. 1 Pumpkin (by weight): Mr W. Scaddea 1, Mr S. Tapp 2. 2 Vegetable Marrows: MrGoulterl'. 12 Potatoes, late varieties, dark skin: Mv W. Dalziel 2. 12 Potatoes, late varieties, white skin : Mr Dalziel 2.