PICTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIII, Issue 103, 29 April 1909, Page 5

PICTON HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The Autumn Show of the Pioton. Horticultural and Industrial Society, which was held in Fay's Hall yesterday afternoon, was a great success as •regards the exhibits, which were very numerous and of excellent quality. There was a. particularly fine display of pot plants, giving evidence of great cairo on the part of exhibitors. Where all was so excellent, the task of laAvatrding prizes was very difficult, but in this case the prize for the best plant in the room, awarded to a lovely hrugmamsia, met with general approval. The autumn leaves and berries were displayed to great advantage, the color effects being very charming. Cut flowers, bouquets and floral devices were all well represented, and the domestic produce, fruit and vegetable departments were above the average. The children's exhibits were numerous, and all of excellent quality. Delicious afternoon tea was provided, ■and also light refreshments during the evening. Owing to various counterattractions the attendance of the public was not quite so large <as usual. A .number of visitors from Blenheim were present, and were loud in their j praise of the show. The president, (Miss Dart), .secretary (Mrs J. H. G. Macalisteir), and the Society generally aire to be heairtily congratulated on the success of their efforts. The judges w«re : Pot plants, Mr Fraser; bouquets and floral devices, Mesdames Clouston and Richmond; clirysajiithenmins and cut flowers, Mrs Fryetr and Dr. Redman; domestic produce, Mesdames A. J. Litchneld -and F. Brown; vegetables, Mr Aberhaa-t. The following is the prize-list:—

CLASS I.—POT PLANTS (Foliage

Only.) 1 Foliage Plant: Mrs Riddeli 1, 2 Begonias: Mrs Riddeli 1 and 2. Geranium, foi-coloa-: Mrs Esson 1, Mrs Riddeli 2. Geranium, tri-color: Mrs Esson 1. 1 Fuchsia: Mrs Riddeli 1. 2 Ccleus: Mrs Oxley 1, Mrs Riddeli

2. 3.Exotic Ferns: Mrs Rdddell 1, Mies

Dart 2. r . _ , 3 New Zealand Ferns: Miss Dart 1. 1 Climbing Plant: Mrs Riddel!' 1, Miss Dart 2. Variegated Foliage Plant: • Mars Kiadell 1, Miss Dart 2. T.railing Plant: Mies Dart 1, Mrs Rdddell 2.

CLASS lI.—POT PLANTS (in flower.) 2 Begonias: Miss Dart 1. Geranium, single: Mrs Riddeli 1, Miss Bart 2. Geranium, double: Miss Dart 1. Fuchsia, variegated foliage: Mass Dart 1, Mrs Riddeli 2. 3 Plants in flower, not grown under glass: Miss Dart 1. Cactus: Mrs Eteson 1. Bouvairdia: Mrs Riddeli 1. Pot Plant, grown by child under 12 years: E. Jackson 1, A. Jackson 2. New on- rare plant: Miss Dairt 1. Best Plant in the Room: Miss R. Maoalister 1. Abutillon: Miss Dart 1, Mrs Ivacldell 2. .

CLASS 111. (Novices Only.) 3 Pot Plants: Miss R. Maoalister 1, F. Law 2. 6 • Chrysanthemums: Miss ±t. Macalister 1 and 2. 6 Cut Blooms: Miss R. Macalisterl. CLASS IV.—BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DEVICES.

Bridal Bouquet: Mrs Riddeli 1, Miss Greensill 2. ~.,-. -, ■Bridesmaid's Bouquet: Miss Fryer 1, Mrs Riddeli ,2. . >r __ Posy of Chrysanthemums: Mrs McIritosh 1, Miss McMahon 2. Ladies' Spa-ay: Miss Fryea* 1. Basket-of Flowers: Mtre Mclnto>sh 1, Miss Jennings 2. „.,-,„, Shower Bouquet: Mrs Riddeli 1, Miss Greened!! 2. Dressed Flower Stand: Miss Dart 1, Miss Harrison 2. Cross: Miss Daa-t 1, Miss Macaluster 2. Button-hole Bouquet: Miss Fryer 1, Miss Greensill 2. Floral Device: Mas Riddeli 1. Wreath: Miss Dart 1. Basket of Flowers, aavramged by girl under 16 years: Miss M. Ctragg 1. Bouquet of Berries and Leaves: Miss Dart 1 and 2. Bouquet, one sort 'and color: Miss Fuller 1, Miss Fryer 2. Table Decoration: Miss Macalist&r 1, Miss Edwards 2. Decorated mantel-shelf: Mrs Riddeli 1, Mrs Mclntosh 2. Epergne Chrysanthemums: Mrs Mclntosh 1. Epergne Cactus Dahlia: Mr® Mclntosh 1, Mass Dart 2. Shower Bouquet, dahlias: Miss Greeineill 1, Miss Fryer 2. Bouquet of Vegetables: R. T. Cragg 1, Misis Dart 2. CLASS V.—CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. Basket of Flowers, by children, under 12 years: H. Fredericks 1, H. Olson 2, E. Jackson 3, F. Smith 4. Hand Bouquet: E. Fredericks! 1, A. Smith 2, I. Lewis 3, F. Curnow 4. Button-hole Bouquet: R. Clements 1, P. Burroughs 2, F. Winstanley 3, F. Couch 4. Under 10 yeairs. Basket of Flowers: E. Esson. 1, D. Martin 2, A. Swanwick 3, D. Bridge 4. Button-holei Bouquet: C. Pugjh 1, E. Swanwick 2, K. Onacroft 3, M. Kelly 4. Under 8 years. Posy of Flowers: D. Burgess 1, I. Smith 2, C. Brunsell 3, D. Judd 4. CLASS VI.—POT PLANTS (Chrysainthemumis. > Best trained Plant: Miss Dart 1, Mais Riddeli 2. 3 Plants: Miss Dart 1. 3 Plants (Japanese): Miss Daa-t 1 and 2. CLASS VII— CUT FLOWERS (Chrysanthemums only.) ■ 12 Japanese: Mrs Riddeli 1, Miss Dart 2. 6 Japanese: Mrs Riddeli 1, Miss Dart 2. 6 Chinese, incurved: Miss Dart 1 aaid 2. 6 Chinese, .reflexed: Miss Dart 1. 6 Anemones: Miss Dart 1, Mrs Riddeli 2. 24 varieties: Mrs Riddeli 1, Mass Dart 2. 6 Pom-poms: Miss Dart 1. 1 Specimen: Mrs Riddeli 1 and 2. CLASS VIII.—CUT FLOWERS. (Shown singly.) 6 Herbaceous Flower®: Miss Dart 1. 6 Dahlias (cactus): Mrs Riddeli 1, Miss Daa-t 2. 6 Cosmos: Mrs F. J. Smith 1, Mrs Riddeli 2. 6 Roses: Mrs Riddeli 1 and 2. 6 Indian Pinks: Mrs Riddeli 1 ■and 2. \ 12 Phlox Drummondi: Miss Smith 1. 3 Gaillardiias: Mrs Riddeli 1. 12 Dahlias: Miss Dart 1. 6 Dahlias: Mrs Riddeli 1, Miss Daai; 2.

4 Geraniums: Miss Dart.l. 6 Zinnias: Mrs Rkldell 1 'and 2. 3 Pom-pom Dah}' - '." Dart I.

Cut Flowers, champion blcoii (cactus dahlia): Miss Dart 1. CLASS IX.— FRUIT. 0 ros-r:,: Mrs Yiekers 1, 31ii.s F-rycv '6 Poaches: Miss Fryer 1, NoeiClous- ! 12 Walnuts, English: Mrs Riddell 1 ani 2 French: Mrs Riddell 1 ail 6 Cooking Apples: Mrs Woodman 1. 6 Dessert Apples: Mrs Woodman 1. N. Clouston 2. Heaviest Apple: N. Clouston 1, Aus Woodman 2. 6 Quinces: Mrs Vickers 1. 3 Oranges: Mrs Wilkans 1. CL4SS X.—VEGETABLES AND ROOTS.

2 Cabbages: Mrs Da-ken 1, R- T. Cragg 2. 2 Red Cabbages: R. T. Cragg 1. 6 Turnips: R. T. Cragg 1. 6 Carrots: D. Oragg 1, R.T. Oragg

2. 6 Parsnips: D. Oragg 1, J. Hatms2. 3 Red Beret: Ma- Woodman 1, R. T. Crags; 2. 6 Keeping Onions: I\ii* Dakeii 1, iur Elsmore 2. 6 Onions, by weight: Mir Goodman 1. J. Harris 2. 3 Heads Celery: R. T. Cragg 1 and 2. *6 Tomatoes: R. T. Cragg 1 and 2. 1 Pumpkin: R. T. Cragg 1. 2 Vegetable Marrows: R. T. Cragg 1, R. Conway 2. 6 Round Potatoes, white: Miss McMahon 1. 6 Round Potatoes, red: Mrs Com way 6 Potatoes, any other vaaue'ty: N. Ckuston 1, Mr Men 2. Collection of Vegetables: R. Conway 1, I>. Con-way 2. 2 Cucumbers: R. T. Oragg 1. 3 Leeks: R. T. Cragg 1 and 2. Collection of Vegetables, grown, by chiMi-en in school gardens: Pieton School 1. CLASS XL—DOMESTIC . PRODUCE. 12 Scones: Mrs Wills 1, Mrs D. Cragg 2. Home-made Bread: M-ra Will® 1, Mais Lamb 2. Biscuits: Miss A. Smith. 1. Small Cakes: Miss A. Smith 1 and 2-. ■ . Pastry: Miss A. Smith 1 and 2. Butter, without salt: Mrs H. Smith 1, R. T. Cragg 2. Butter, with salt: R. T. Cragg 1, Mrs H. Smith 2.

Honey, in comb: H. Raven. 1, C. Petrie 2. Oat Cake: Mrs Pattersom 1 and 2. Ginger Bread: Mra Petrie 1, Mrs D. Cragg 2. Short Bread: Mrs Petrie 1, Miss A. i^matli 2. Sponge Cake: Mrs Petrie 1. Sponge Sandwich: Mrs Wills 1, Mrs Petrie 2.

Pound Cake: Miss Maealistea- 1, Mrs Wills 2. Cream Puffs: Mrs Petrie 1. 6 Pots Jam: Mrs Paititerison 1. 6 Pots Jelly: Mrs Patterson; 1. 6 Bottles Fruit: Mrs Harris 1, Mrs Haughey 2. Jar Marmalade: Mrs Patterson 1. Dozen Eggs: Mrs Petrie- 1. Tray of Sweets: Mrs Riddell 1 aaid 2. CLASS XII.—INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITS 1 Ironed White Shirt: Mrs Walk' 1. CLASS XIII.—COOKING (by schoolchildren.) Spang© Sandwich: It. Cragg 1. Scones: V. Stunner 1, L. Cragg 2. Nail-driving Competition-: Mrs D. Oi-agg 1, Miss LandaU 2. . ' . Mr Busn'is Orchestra gave a. choice musical programme during the evening. Mr J. Duncan, M.P., gave expression! to tbhe thanks of the committee to all who had coaitributed to thel success of the show.