GLORIOUS BLOOMS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 303, 21 November 1938, Page 8

GLORIOUS BLOOMS

ANNUAL ROSE SHOW. GOOD ENTRIES RECEIVED. Coming as the next display after the outstandingly successful Daffodil Show, the Rose .Show of the Palmerston North Horticultural Society, which was opened in the Empire Hall on Saturday, maintained the high standard set in the spring. The entries were large ill number and the quality excellent. Lack of rain in the last few days had allowed, the roses to gather a filial touch of excellence, while the rain earlier gave them beneficial growth. While roses of all types and hues made up the main section of the display, there was a most pleasing collection of delphiniums, and stocks were shown in large numbers. Petunias, pyrethum, gaillardias and the Yellow Queen Japanese iris added their beauty. Collections of gerberas, geraniums and peonies made for interest in another part of the hall, and Sweet William and antirrhinums, with enormous Oriental poppies, were seen. Sixteen entries had been received for the decorated tables division, and in this were to be seen some striking, and very tasteful arrangements. One of the features of the sections for roses was the competition for the nurserymen’s trophy, calling. for entries of six blooms. The class had attracted a good number of entries and made a fine show. Green and black drapings had been used effectively for the tables and stands, which had been arranged with the aim of utility as well as artistic effect. Afternoon tea was available in the small hall adjoining the main one. Commendation was extended to the exhibitors and the society by Mr J. A. Nash, the patron of the society, who opened the show. Climatic conditions had been beter this year than previously, and that had been helpful to growers, he/ added. More interest was being shown by the public in the activities of the society, and it was, accordingly, making greater headway. The exhibition that day would compare favourably with any other similar show. Mr Nash referred to the changes that had taken place of late in garden lay-outs. Fences were disappearing so that those who passed by could admire the loveliness of gardens. The opening up of the Square reserves would make Palmerston North more attractive. Mr Nash touched on the trend of economic events, pointing out how the export values were falling. He added that he was sorry Mrs Nash was not present; she was recuperating from an illness and had sent best wishes for a successful show. The president (Mr A. W. Just) thanked all who had supported the shows of the society and hoped that exhibitors would be to the forefront again next year. He mentioned that the New Zealand Dahlia Society would be holding its national display in Palmerston North next year, and the local society was fortunate in getting this display. He regretted Mrs Nash was not present and expressed the wish that she would soon be fully restored to health. The stewards were Messrs L. JPlank, A. Wylie, F. J. Melhuish, J. Adamson. W. L. H. Chapman, A. J. Shailer, Mesdames D. James. R. A. McKenzie, A. A. Graham, A. W. Just, H. Downing, J. Louisson, Fisher, A. J. Shailer, Brookfield and O’Connor.