DAFFODIL SHOW.

Manawatu Standard, Volume LV, Issue 247, 16 September 1935, Page 2

DAFFODIL SHOW.

CHOICE NARCISSI DISPLAY. HERALDS OF SPRING. Heralding the arrival of spring, and making a bold show of fragrant petalled beauty, an excellent display of narcissi and other spring flowers was on display at the Empire Hall on Saturday when the Palmerston North Horticultural Society’s daffodil show was held. With good entries, there were strong competitive classes of choice narcissi, which were very attractively displayed. In addition to stately trumpets, the decorative classes furnished many of the other beautiful flowers o 1 the season of the year, the brilliant anemones and the showy magnolias being particularly prominent.

The chairman of the committee of the society (Air A. AY. Just) apologised for the unavoidable absence of the president (Mr A. E. Mansford). He stated that notwithstanding the bad weather in the winter and early spring the show was quite a creditable one. He would like to see more people join the society and bring tho results of tlreir work forward for competition. He thanked the stewards for their labours, saying they were a happy band of workers, and expressed appreciation of tho services rendered by Mr J. Galland as bon. secretary over a period of more than twelve years. The show was officially opened by Air J. A. Nash, M.P., patron of the society, who expressed gratification at tho excellent attendance of the public. He congratulated the society on possesing such an energetic secretary and committee, also the exhibitors for tlreir support, saying that the splendid work of the society merited every encouragement. The daffodil, said Air Nash, was tho emblem of spring, and called to mind the English countryside and woodlands where it nodded its golden head. Alost flowers were credited by the old herbalists with some healing virtue, but it was strange that no such healing powers were ascribed to the daffodil. There was compensation for this, however, in that it was one of the favourite flowers of the poets. The naricssus had always been a favourite garden flower. The poets’ narcissus came from South Europe, the narcissus jonquille came from Spain in 1596, and the hooppetticoat narcissus and the narcissusTriandus from Portugal.

The Russell Cup for 18 varieties of narcissi, open to all exhibitors, was won by Afrs M. Aloorby (AVanganui), with Air G. Larsen (Opiki) second and Alessrs J. AV. and A. J. Thomson (Lower Hutt) third. There were six entries.

The award for the best trumpet in the open section was secured by Air A. S. Brewster (Feilding) with Ins exhibit La Paloma, that for the best bloom other than trumpet going to Airs Aloorby’s exhibit, Golden Circle. Airs C. A. Leicester’s (Tangimoana) bloom Aloray was adjudged the best trumpet in the amateur section, a AA’bite Nile shown bv Airs Aloorby taking the certificate for best bloom other than trumpet in the amateur section. Mrs Aloorby’s Golden Circle was adjudged the best bloom in the show. Airs J. L. AVeightman’s Cup for twelve amateur blooms (trumpets, incomparabilis, Barrii and Leedsii) was won by Air C. Lennox (Opiki). The judges in the various sections were: —Narcissi, Air A. Gibsone, Alarton; cut flowers and vegetables, Air F. Mason, Feuding; domestic, Mrs D. Buchanan, Tiakitabuna ; decorative, Airs AV. AI. Clark, Levin. Air J. Galland again proved an efficient secretary. Stewards’ duties were carried out by Alessrs J. Adamson, G. H. Dawick, A. L. Aides, L. J. Plank, D. C. Pryor, A. AV. Just, C. J. Erenstroin, H. D. S. Smith, L. Alorine, AV. L. Chapman and H. J. Ogier, and Aiesdames Stidolph, L. T. Brown, and R. A. McKenzie. The afternoon tea arrangements were under the capable direction of Aiesdames A. AV. Just, A. J. Shader, H. D. Smith, J. Louisson, E. Dymock, and B. AI. Alunro. Details of the awards in the various classes are as follow : OPEN CLASS. Narcissi. —Twelve varieties : .A. S. Brewster (Feilding) 1; only entry. Six seedlings: A. Brewster 1; only entry. Three seedlings: A. Brewster 1, J. Tantrum 2; two entries. One seedling: _A. Brewster 1 • onlv entry. Twelve varieties : A. Brewster 1, C. Lennox (Opiki) 2; two entries. Six varieties trumpets: A. Brewster i, GLarsen (Opiki) 2; three entries. Six varieties incomparabilis: All's M. Aloorby (\A anganui) 1, Mrs J. L. Weightman 2, A. Brewster 3; five entries. Six red-stained incomparabilis: G. Larsen 1, Airs J- L. Weightman 2 and 3; three entries, ihreo yello.v trumpets: A. Brewster 1. Mrs J. L. Weightman 2; three entries. Three bicolour trumpets: A. Brewster 1. Mrs J. L. Weightman 2; two entries. Three white trumpets: A. Brewster 1, Mrs J. L. Weightman 2; two entries. Three giant Leedsii : Airs Aloorby 1, Airs J. L. Weightman 2 A. Brewster 3; four entries, -three Barrii: Airs J. L. Weightman 1, A. Brewster 2; two entries. Three poetaz: A. Brewster 1; only entry. One yetloxv truiiftpet: A. Brewster 1, Airs J. L. Weight man 2; two entries. One bi-colour trumpet: A. Brewster 1. J. lantrrum 2; two entries. One white trumpet: A. Brewster 1. J. Tantrum 2; three entries. One yellow perianth incomparabi.is: Mrs A. . Mevrfck 1, J- Dalman 2, A. Brewster 3; three entries. One bi-colour inoomparabilis : Mrs Meyrick 1, A "Brewster 2: two entries One giant Leedsii: W. A. Grace 1 A. Brewster 2, J. Dalman 3; four entries. One poetaz: Mrs J. L. Weightman 1 E. Swectman 2; two entries. One double: Airs Aloorby 1, J. Tantrum 2; two entries. One hybrid daffodil. A Brewster 1; . only entry. Other flowers.—Three single hyacinths. Mrs Stoekdale (Awapum) 1 and 2, Aire J. Louisson 3; three entries. Double hyacinth . Air? Stoekdale 1; only entry. One single hvacinth: Airs Stoekdale 1; only , en Collection anemones: H. J. Ogier 1. Mrs 1 ouis“on 2; two entries. Six varieties cyclamen’: Airs Stoekdale 1 and 2; two entries. Six freesias (one colour) : J. Tantrum 1- only entry. Six freesias hybrids: J. Tantrum 1; only entry. Collection Iceland nonniefi- Airs J. Louisson 1, J. Tantrum 2; fwo 1 entries. Six polyanthus: Alls Ongley 1- onlv entry. Three polyanthus: Alls OngfeV only entry. Single primroses: Miss Alp’vrick 1' only entry. Collection cut flowere: Mrs Stoekdale 1, Airs J. Louisson 2; two entries. AMATEUR CLASSES.

Magni coronati (trumpets).—Six blooms: "Mrs A O. Mevrick 1, Mrs H. Babmgion 2- ' 2 entries. Three varieties: Mrs Mevrick 1, Mrs C. A. Leicester 2; 2 entries Three bicolour: Mrs Leicester 1, Mrs C. 11. Handley 2; 2 entries, three white: Mrs Leicester 1; 2 entries. Three yellow: Mrs Leicester 1, .Mrs Mcyrick 2, Mrs Handley 3; 4 entries ihree yellow varieties; Mrs J. Gallaml 1, Mrs Handley 2: 2 entries. Incomparabilis. —Six blooms: Mrs Meyrick 1, Mrs Babington 2, Mrs Handley 3- 6 entries. Three varieties: Mrs Meyrirk 1- 3 entries. Three yellow perianths: Mrs Leicester 1; .only entry Three l.i----colour: Mrs Mcynck 1, Mrs Leicester 2; 3 entries. 1 One variety yellow perianth: Mrs Leicester 1; 3 entries. One variety bicolour: Mrs Leicester 1 and 2; 3 entries Three red stained: Mrs Leicester 1. Mrs Gallaiid 2; 2 entries ..... Barrii.—Six blooms: Mrs Mcynck 1, Mrs !Babington 2; 3 entries. Thrco varieties: Mrs Mcyrick 1, Mrs Leicester 2; .2 entries. Three white perianths: Mrs Leicester 1, only entry. Three yellow perianths: Mrs Leicester 1: only entry. . . Lccdsii— Six small: Mrs Leicester; only entry. Three smaJl: Mrs Leicester 1; only entry. Six giant cup: Mrs Moorby J, Mrs Leicester 2, Mrs Babington 3; 5 entries. Three giant: cup: Mrs Moorby 1, Mrs Mcyrick 2, Mrs Leicester 3; 4 entries.

Other classes. —Six polyanthus narcissi: J. B. Morgan 1; only entry. Six poetaz: Mrs Babington 1; only entry. Double, one variety: Mrs Moorby 1, Mrs 11. Prentice 2, Mrs Leicester 3; 4 entries. Three varieties, double: Mrs Moorby 1; 2 entries. Three varieties hybrids: Mrs Leicester 1; only entry. Six seedlings: Mrs Moorby 1; only i entry. Three seedlings: Mrs Moorby 1; only entry. One seedling: Mrs Moorby 1, Mrs Mcyrick 2; 2 entries.

Other bulbs.—Six single anemones: Mrs W. G. Perry 1, Mrs C. 11. Handley 2, 11. J. Ogier 3; 9 entries. Throe single anemones: 11. J. Ogier 1 and 3. Miss N. Stewart 2; 7 entries. Six double anemones: 11. J. Ogier 1 and 2; two entries. Three double anemones: 11. J. Ogier 1 and 2, Mrs Mortland 3; 3 entries. Snowflakes: Mrs .7. L. Wcightman 1, Mrs Barrett, 2, H. J. Ogier 3; 3 entries. Three freesias: Mrs J. L. Wcightman 1. 11. -J. Ogier 2 and 3; 3 entries. Collection frresias: Mrs Handley 1; only entry. Three single hyacinths: Miss L. Larsen 1, E. J. Hrcnstrom 2, Mrs Galland 3; 9 entries. Throe double hyacinths: Mrs Galland 1, W. L. 11. Chapman 2; 2 entries. Collection hyacinths: Mrs Galland 1, W. L. H. Chapman 2, Mrs Mortland 3; 4 entries. Single hyacinth: L. Morino 1, Mrs Handley 2, Mrs Galland 3; 7 entries. Double hyacinth: Mrs A. C. Arthur 1, W. L. 11. Chapman 2, Miss E. Choetham 3; 5 entries. Three ranunculi: Mrs J. W. Smith 1 and 2, Mrs D. James 3; 4 entries. Collection ranunculi: Miss N. Stewart 1; only entry. Any other variety bull): Mrs Galland 1, Mrs J. W. Smith 2, Mrs E. Holder 3; 6 entries. Cyclamen: 11. J. Ogier 1 and 2, Mrs Handley 3; 4 entries. Arum lily: 11. J. Ogier 1; only entry.

Gardens where labour is not employed.— Trumpet: Mrs Galland 1, C. J. Krcnstrom 2; 2 entries. Three trumpets: J. B. Morgan 1, C. J. Erenstrom 2, Mrs Galland 3; 3 entries. Incomparabilis: C. J. Erenstrom 1, Mrs Galland 2 and 3; 3 entries. Three incomparabilis: Mrs 11. Babington 1, G. J. Erenstrom 2, Mrs , Galland 3; 3 entries. Giant Leedsii: C. J. Erenstrom 1, Mrs Babington 2, J. B. Morgan 3; 6 entries. Three Small Leedsii: Mrs A. M. Jennings 1; only entry. Three pocticus: Mrs Galland 1; only entry. One pocticus: Mrs Jennings 1, Mrs Galland 2; 2 entries. Three poetaz: 0. J. Erenstrom 1, Mrs Babington 2, Mrs Galland 3: 3 entries. One poetaz: Mrs Galland 1, G. J. Erenstrom 2; 2 entries. Three Barrii: Mrs Galiand 1 and 2; 2 entries. Double daffodil: C. J. Erenstrom 1, Mrs N. pookslcy 2, Miss E. Choetham 3; 3 entries.

Women’s Institutes’ Classes.—Trumpets: Mrs Larsen 1, Mrs S. Harvey 2, Mm B. hi. Munro 3; 3 entries. Three incomparabilis: Mrs Larsen 1, Miss D’Ath 2; 2 entries. Barrii: Miss D’Ath 1; only entryLeedsii: Mrs Larsen 1, Mrs Jennings 2, Mrs hlunro 3; 4 entries.

Single bloom class (narcissi). —Yellow trumpet: G. Stoodley 1; only entry. Bicolour trumpet: G. Stoodley 1; only entry. White trumpet: Mrs Leicester 1, G. Stoodley 2; 2 entries. Yellow perianth incomparabilis: G. Stoodley 1, Mrs C. H. Handley 2: 3 entries. Bieolour incomparabilis: Gi Stoodley 1, Mrs Leicester 2; 2 entries. Barrii, bicolour and yellow: 0. Stoodley 1; only entry. Small Leedsii: G. Stoodley 1; only entrv. Giant Leedsii: Mrs ter 1, Mrs "Galland 2; 3 entries. Poetaz and pocticus: G. Stoodley 1; only entry in each case. Double: G. Stoodley 1, Mrs Leicester 2; 2 entries. Polyanthus: Mrs Babington 1. G. Stoodley 2; 2 entries: Hybrid daffodil: G. stoodley 1; only entry. NOVICE CLASS. Three trumpets. —Mr Osborne 1, Mrs Barrett 2, Mrs A. C. Arthur 3; 3 entries. Three incomparabilis: hire N. Cooksley 1 and 2; 3 entries. Three Leedsii: Mrs Leeson 1, Mrs Arthur 2; 2 entries. Three Barrii: Mrs Barrett 1, Mrs Cooksley 2; 3 entries. Polyanthus narcissi: Mrs K. Kilgour 1, Osborne 2, Mrs Arthur 3; 3 entries. Yellow trumpet: Osnorne 1, Mrs Leeson 2, Mrs Cooksley 3; 4 entries. Incomparabilis: Mrs Cooksley 1, Mrs. Leeson 2; 2 entries. Giant Leedsii, Barri and poetaz: Mrs Cooksley 1; only entry in cac-h case. CUT BLOOMS (Amateur).

Camellias.—Mrs ~E; Kitgour (Kairanga) 1, Mrs A. 0. Hey rick 2; two entries. Six polyanthus': Mrs Mcyrick 1; only entry. Throe polyanthus: Mrs C. H. Handley 1, Mrs Meyrick 2; two entries. Single primrose: Mrs Mcyrick 1; only entry. Three primroses: Mrs Mcyrick 1, Mrs Kilgour 2; two entries. Collection double primroses: Mrs Handley 1; only entry. Iceland poppies: Mrs Arthur 1, Mrs 1). James 2, VV. L. H. Chapman 3; four entries. Collection Iceland poppies: Mrs James 1; only entry. Rhododendrons: Mrs Handley 1; only entry. Single blue violets: Miss S. Graham 1, Mrs E. Holder 2, Mrs Kilgour 3; three entries. Double violets: Miss- E. Chcetham 1 Mrs Handley 2; two entries. Collection violets: Mrs Handley 1, Mrs Munro 2; two entries. Any other variety: Mrs Arthur 1, Mrs J. A. Cheetham 2; two entries. Collection flowers: Mrs Arthur 1, Mrs Handley 2, Mrs Munro 3; three entries. DECORATIVE. Age 14-18 years. —Basket: Miss J. Stidolph 1, Miss H. Smith 2 and 3; 3 entries. Bowl narcissi: Miss H. Smith 1; only entry. Bowl flowers: Miss H. Smith 1; only entrv. Table vase: Miss J. Stidolph 1, Miss H. Smith 2; 2 entries. Mantelpiece vase: Miss H. Smith 1; only entry. Buttonholes: Miss J. Stidolph 1; 2 entries. Lady’s spray: Miss H. Smith 1, Miss Stookdale 2; 2 entries. Decorated table: Miss H. Smith 1, Miss J. Stidolph 2; 2 entries. Children under 14. —Buttonholes: Miss G. Stidolph 1, Miss L. Larsen 2, Miss P. AUwright 3; 4 entries. Decorated basket: Miss J. Baigent 1, Mite P. AUwright 2, Miss L. Larsen 3; 7 entries. Table vase: Miss G. Stidolph 1; 2 entries. Decorated table: Miss I. Smith 1, Miss G. Stidolph 2; 2 entries. VEGETABLES. Artichokes.—Mrs A. C. Arthur 1 and 2; threo entries. Round beet: Mrs Arthur 1; only entry. Short carrots: Mrs A. O. Meyrick 1, Mrs Arthur 2; three entries. Litermediate carrots: A. Smith 1 and 3, Mrs Arthur 2; five entries. Long carrots: Mrs Arthur 1; only entry. Leeks: W. L. H. Ghapman 1, A. Smith 2; two entries. Quality marrow': Mrs B. M. Munro 1, Mrs Arthur 2; two entries. Keeping onions: Mrs Arthur 1; only entry. Parsnips: A. 0. Meyrick 1, Mrs Munro 2; three entries. Quality pumpkin: Mrs Arthur 1; . only entry. Any other variety: Mrs Arthur 1; only entry. DOMESTIC (Amateur). IVhitebrcad.—Mrs Lankshear 1 and 3, Mrs A. C. Arthur 2; three entries. Madeira cake: Mrs Arthur 1; two entries. Sponge cake: Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Arthur 2, \l rs AUwright 3; three entries. Sponge sandwich: Miss K. Cheetham 1, Mrs Capp 2 Mrs Lankshear 3; five entries. Sponge roll- Mrs Capp 1, Mrs Lankshear 2, Miss E Cheetham 3; five entries. Jam tarts: 3L-S Lankshear 1, Mrs Arthur 2; two entries. Pikelets: Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Arthur 2; two entries. Sausage rolls: Mrs Arthur 1 and 2; three entries. Cream puffs: Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Arthur 2; two entries. Shortbread: Mrs Capp 1.- -Mrs Lankshear 2, Mrs Arthur 3; three entries. Plain scones: Miss E. Cheetham 1. Mrs Lankshear 2, Mrs AUwright 3; four entries. Butter scones: Mrs Capp 1, Mrs Lankshear 2 and 3; six entries. Gems: Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Arthur 2; two entries. Eruit cake: Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs J. Louisson 2, Mrs Arthur 3; three entries. Nuttics; Mrs Lankshear 1, Mrs Arthur 2; two entries.

Girls under 16 years. —Pikelets: Miss H. Smith 1; only entry.

Primary Schools. —Pikelets: Miss I. Smith 1; only entry. POINTS PRIZES. Points prizes were awarded as follow :

Open section.—Daffodils: A. S. Brewster, 82. Classes 5-16: A. S. Brewster, 30; Mrs J. L. Weightman, 24. Miscellaneous: Mrs Stockdale, 31. Magni coronati and incomparnbilis:— Mrs C. A. Leicester, 44. Barrii, Lecdsii and miscellaneous narcissi:— Mrs Moorby, 35. Single bloom class:—G. Stoodley, 51. Novice section:—Mrs N. Cooksley, 32. Other bulbs:— H. J. Ogier, 41. Non-employers of gardening labour:—Mrs J. Galland, 33. Cut blooms:—Mrs Meyrick, 21. Domestic: Mrs Lankshear, 55. Decorative:—Mrs J. Galland, 26. A competition was won by Mr A. W. Just.