HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Marlborough Express, Volume XLIV, Issue 78, 8 April 1910, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

THE AUTUMN SHOW.

Better weather than that which prevailed for the autumn show of the Marlborough Horticultural and Industrial Society's Show, which was held yesterday, could not have been desired. The day was beautifully fine, and consequently was in the Society's favour, as there is nothing which has so great a tendency to spoil any function as inclement weather. The show was disappointing mas much as there was a marked absence of flowers. Of course, this was only to be expected at this period of the year, when it is too early for chrysanthemums and too late for many other kinds of flowers. In this connection the Society would do well to consider the advisability of holding future autumn shows either in February or at the end of April or the beginning of May, in order that a better representation of the seasonable blooms might be obtained. The flowers shown, however, although numerically weak, were very fine, and the cactus dahlia for which Miss. Dart was awai'ded a championship was a particularly good specimen. A feature of the show was the number of exhibits in the vegetable and root class, and the keen competition which reulted. The principal prizes were won by Mr W. Fifield, gardener for Mr J. C. Chaytor, who exhibited some fine vegetables and roots. The domestic produce class was a strong one, the various exhibits giving the judges no easy task to determine the winners. The prizes, however, were well distributed, there being few instances where one exhibitor gained more than two first prizes. This goes to show that the ladies take a very great interest in this section of the show, which means that they strive to the utmost to improve upon the articles they exhibit at each succeeding show. Mrs and Miss Perrin were the most successful in the pot plant classes, and carried of the principal prizes with some splendid exhibits. Mrs Riddell, of Picton, carried all before her for bouquets of different kinds, and Mrs F. Redwood secured first honours for floral device, with a floral clock. This work was very much admired, and justly so, as it was undoubtedly one of the finest specimens of floral design that has ever been

seen at a local horticultural show, and clearly demonstrated that a great deal of work had been necessary to secure its state of perfection. The fruit class was a big one, and represented almost all kjnds, a feature being that they were| grown in the district. Some ; black grapes shown by Mr Vavasour came1 in for a great deal of praise arid admiration. They were a very fine sample, aSnd demonstrated beyond doubt the suitability of the district for the cultivation of grapes. In the section for,fruit for export there were some good exhibits. Mrs Conolly was awarded first prize in this section, but many thought that the exhibits of Mr Scott and Mr Holdaway were better than the winning one. From an appearance point of view that might be so, but what had to be taken into consideration was whether the other exhibis complied with the conditions governing the class. There were, in the opinion of the judges, apples in both these exhibits which were unsuitable for export, and consequently that would count against them as far as the award was concerned. The classes for school children were well filed, and the prizes evenly distributed. In the cut flowers section from school gardens the prizes were divided among the Springlands, Seddon, and Tua Marina schools, the first-mentioned gaining most honours. Marchlands school came out on top in the vegetable class, with Springlands a good second and Tua Marina third. The show, taking everything into account was very successful, and up to the usual standard of autumn shows. The Society, when drawing up its catalogue, arranged a number of special prizes for distribution among farmers for exhibits of cereals, but unfortunately only two entries were received. This is greatly to be regretted, because a good display of ; the various kinds of grain grown in the district would go a long way towards creating a considerable amourii of increased interest in the show, and would also have the effect of improving the competition in this class. There was a good attendance of the public last night, when great interest was manifested in the various exhibits, particularly in the heavy pumpkins shown by Messrs Vavasour and V. Powell, and Miss Joyce Stratford. The first prize was awarded to Mr Vavasour's exhibit, which weighed 911bs, and the second to the other two, each of which turned the scale at 831bs.

The various officials worked well to ensure the success of the show, and too much praise cannot be given Miss Clouston, the secretary, for the untiring energy she displayed in attending to her multifarious duties. Following are the results:— VEGETABLES AND ROOTS. (Judges: Messrs Aberhart and Bruce.) Six Carrots: W. Fifield 1, Mrs F. W. Dodson 2. Six Parsnips: W. Fifield 1, Humphrey Wolferstan 2. Three Red Beet: W. Fifield 1, Noel Clouston 2. Six Keeping Onions: W. Fifield 1 and 2. Three Heads of Celery: Mrs Conolly 1, W. Fifield 2. Two Vegetable Marrows: W. Fifield 1, G. W. Jones 2. Collection of Vegetables on tray: "W. Fifield 1, Mrs Fred Redwood 2. Three Leeks: Mrs F. W. Dodson 1, W. Fifield 2. DOMESTIC PRODUCE. (Judges: Mesdames Clouston, Aber- | hart, and Wolferstan.) , lib Fresh Butter; without salt: Mrs Fred Redwood 1, Mrs E. J. Aberhart 2. lib of Fresh Butter, with salt: Mrs Redwood 1, Mrs Aberhart 2. j Loaf of Home-made Bread: Mrs ] Wills 1 and 2. j Six Scotch home-made Scones: Mrs Petrie 1. . j Six Scones, home-made, other description : Mrs Wills 1, K. Elliott 2. 21b Bottle of Honey: Miss R. Eckford 1, Mrs J. Hodgson 2. Exhibit of Hon%y in comb: Miss R. Eckford 1. . . { Gingerbread: Mrs J. Hodgson 1, Mrs Barratt 2. Sponge Cake: Miss H. McCallum 1, Mrs Petrie 2. Sponge Roll: Mrs Copp 1, Miss H. McCallum 2. Shortbread: Miss Douslin 1, Miss H. McCallum 2. Pound Cake: Miss Douslin 1, Miss MeCallum 2. Home-made Biscuits: Mrs J. Hodgson 1 and 2. One Dozen Hen Eggs, heaviest: Miss Edna Priddle 1, Master Willie Priddle 2. Jar of Marmalade: Miss Nosworthy 1, Mrs Edinger 2. POT. PLANTS. (Judges: Dr. Redman and Mr Whiting.) Foliage Plant: Miss M. Perrin 1, J. Conolly 2. Geranium, tri-oolor: J. Conolly 1. Two Coleus: J. Conolly 1 and 2. Three Exotic Ferns: Miss M. Perrin 1. Three New Zealand Ferns: Miss M. Perrin 1. Climbing Plant: Miss M. Perrin 1, J. Conolly 2. Variegated Foliage Plant: Miss M. Perrin 1, Mrs J. Coriolly 2. Trailing Plant: Miss M. Perrin 1. POT PLANTS (in flower.) Two Begonias: Mrs N. Perrin 1, J. i Conolly 2. j Petunia, double: Mrs Perrin 1, J. Conolly 2. Petunia, single: J. Conolly 1. One Bouvardia: Mis Perrin 2. New or Rare Plant, foliage or : flower, not previously exhibited: Mrs N. Perrin 1, Mrs W. k. Sowman 2. Best Plant in the Room, flower or ; foliage: Miss M. Penin 1, Mrs Peri rin 2. BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DEVICES. (Judges: Mesdames McCallurtij Dodson and Bernett.) Vase of Flowers: Mss Chapman 1, '■ Miss Nosworthy 2. Basket of Flowers: Miss Chapman , 1, Mrs Fred Redwood 2. ! Bridal Bouquet: Miis Chapman 2. j Shower Bouquet: M\s Riddell 1. Colored Shower Bouiuet: Mrs Rid- ' dell 1. j Hand Bouquet: Mrs Riddell 2. I Bridesmaid's Bouque>: Mrs Riddell

i Lady's Spray: Miss <kmstane CJous- ■ ton 1, Miss Saunders i Button-hole Bouquit: Mrs G. I Adams 2. ■ Best arrangement of Cut Flowers on stand or table: Mis Chapman 1, Mrs Clarke 2. Bouquet, all one scrt and color: Mrs Riddell 1. Floral Device: Mrs Redwood 1, Mrs W. P. Scott 2. Table Decoration: Miss L.vjra Wolferstan 1 and specia, Mrs Griffiths 1, Mrs Hulme 2. Table Decoration bi girl: Rena Dodson 1, Doris Clarke*2.

Decorated Parasol: Miss E. Carmichael 1. Decorated Bicycle: Miss K. Aberhart 1, Miss Elsie Jenkins 2, Miss Toxa Clouston 3. Decorated Hat: Miss Penny 1, Miss Constance Clouston 2. OUT FLOWERS. (Judges: Dr. Redman and Mr Whiting.) Cut Flowers, shown singly: Mrs Copp 1, Mrs W. Lucas 2. Verbenas, varieties: Mrs G. Adams 1, Mrs W. Lucas 2. Petunias, varieties: Mrs W. Lucas 1, Mrs Perrin 2 and 3.. Herbaceous Cut Flowers, variety: Miss Eyes 1, Miss Dart 2. Six Dahlias (cactus): Mrs Clarke 1, Mrs Aberhart 2. Cosmos, not less than three varieties, three blooms on each: Miss G. Holdaway 1, Mrs W. J. White 2. Six Roses: Miss Dart 1 and 2. Six Indian Pinks: Mrs E. J. Aberhart 1. Three Gaillardias. varieties: Mrs W. Lucas 1, Miss Eyes 2. i Twelve Dahlias, varieties: Miss 1 Dart 1 Miss Hay 2. i Six Dahlias, varieties: Miss Dart 1, Mrs Hay 2, Mrs Aberhart 3. Four Geraniums: Miss Eyes 1, Mrs Conolly 2, Miss Jenkins 3. Pompom Dahlias: Miss Dart 1. Champion Bloom, cactus dahlias: Miss Dart 1. Twelve Cut Flowersj any variety: Mrs Geo. Adams 1. j FRUIT. . ! (Judge: Mr Bruce.) Six Pears, cooking: W. H. Jellvman 1, A. Bell 2. Six Dessert Pears: W. H. Jelly-; man 1, Miss Gird wood 2. Six Peaches: Mrs Holdaway 1, Mrs Fred Redwood 2. Two Bunches of Black Grapes: H. D. Vavasour 1, H. Reeves 2. Twelve French Walnuts: K. Litchiield 1, Mrs Clarke 2. Six Cooking Apples: W. P. Scott 1, Mrs Conolly 2. Six Dessert Apples: Stewart Clouston 1, Zoe Clouston 2, Mrs Holdaway h.c, Miss Brown h.c. Heaviest Apple: Mrs Aberhart 1, W. P. Scott 2. Six Quinces: Mrs F. Redwood 1 and 2. Three Oranges: Mrs F. Redwood. Three Lemons: Mrs F. Redwood 1 and 2. Best Collection of Apples: Mrs Conolly 1. Twelve English Walnuts: Miss Girdwood 1, Mrs Clarke 2. CEREALS. (Judge: Mr Bruce.) Chevalier Barley: J. F. Neal 1. Longberried Wheat: A. McCallum SCHOOL CHILDREN'S EXHIBITS. (Children under 14 years.) Basket of Flowers: Doris Clarke 1, Clarice Nosworthy 2, Eva Jordan 3. Hand Bouquet: Eva.Brayshaw 1, Doris Clarke 2, Vera Martin 3. Wreath: Marshlands School 1. Buttonhole Bouquet: Clarice Nosworthy 1, Annie Jordan 2, Gordon Adams 3. (Under 12 years.) Bouquet of Flowers: Jessie Farmar 1, Fred Adams 2, Marjbrie Clarke 3. Basket of Flowers: Ruby Robinson 1, Jessie Farmar 2, Marjorie Clarke 3, Marion Elliot 3. Buttonhole Bouquet: Jean Wemyss 1, Ivy Adams 2, Jessie Farmar 3. (Under 10 years.) Basket of Flowers: Freda Horton 1, Ron a Miller 2, Grace Cotterill 3. Buttonhole Bouquet: Harry Hale 1, Isabel Livingston 2, Freda Horton 3. (Under 8 years.) Design, square or circle: Lily Elliot 1, Elsie Roberts 2, Marjory Horton, Rene Davis, Lily Sowman each third. CUT FLOWERS, GROWN IN SCHOOL GARDEN. Three Dahlias: Springlands 1, Tua Marina 3.

Three Cosmos: Seddon 2. Three Indian Pinks: Springlands 1, Seddon 2. Three Geraniums: Springlands 1. Collection of Cut Flowers: Springlands 1, Seddon 2. VEGETABLES. Two Carrots: Marshlands 2. Three Tomatoes: Marshlands 2. Three Round Potatoes, any variety: Marshlands 2, Tua Marina 2.

One Marrow: Springlands 2. One Pumpkin : Springlands 2. Best Collection of Vegetables on Tray: Tua Marina 1, Marshlands 2.