ROSE SHOW

Manawatu Standard, Volume LX, Issue 300, 18 November 1940, Page 8

ROSE SHOW

FINE DISPLAY MADE. GREAT VARIETY OF BLOOMS. Despite the fact that the season has not been a favourable one for roses, there was a fine display at the Palmerston North Horticultural Society’s ltoso Show, held in the Empire Hali on baturday. The wind has played havoc in some gardens, with the larger blooms particularly, while the recent rain added to prospective exhibitors’ troubles. The decorative section was particularly strong and brought forward some exceptionally fine work. In the remainder of the show, the entric- were good and the hall presented ■ a particularly pleasing picture, one of the features being the displays made by the delphiniums and Russell lupins, whose spikes of flowers were arresting. In the Iceland poppy section there was good representation of the giant varieties in their numerous colours The show was declared open by Mr J. A. Nash, patron of the society. Ho was introduced by Mr A. AY. Just, tho, chairman of the committee, who ex-j -pressed regret that Mrs Nash was indisposed. . _ I Mr referring to the war, said | the successes secured by the British surely showed that we would have vie- ' tory. The people must “carry on” now; and, above ail, be cheerful. The Hor-; ticuitural Society had not lessened its activities in any way, and the fine show presented was further evidence of that. There had probably never been a better rose show than this one, which had been'favoured by excellent; growth in the rose gardens. There were, three filings in life which delighted all people—children, which were one of the |greatest blessings of God; flowers, which made us happ.v; and music, which makes us cheerful. Mr Nash concluded by praising the work’ of Mr Just and that of the secretary (Mr A. J. Galiand). and said it was the duty j of citizens to support the society bv their membership in tho great work it was doing. The patron announced that the Mrs F. J. Nathan Cup (for one rose) had been won by Airs C. C. Aikman (Russell Street) and the Nurserymen’s Trophy (for six roses) by the same exhibitor. Mrs Aikman won both trophies last year also. Tho judges were: Roses, Mr A. J. Shaker; cue blooms, Mr .15. Sweetman; fruit and vegetables, Mr A. W. Just; and decorative, Mrs J. Mason (Fcilding). The stewards were Messrs F. H. Poole, Adamson, W. L. Chapman, S. Shniier, Morgan, Krcnstrom, L. M. Boycs, J. H. Cooper, Alescames F. 11. Poole, Boyes, K. Collinson, L. T. Brown, It. A. McKenzie, and W. J. Phillips. In charge of the tearoom were Mesdames A. AY. Just, Downing, Shailer, .7. Gnltanc, Broohfielu, Poole, Ilart an« Fisher Awards were made as follow: OPEN SECTION. Twelve roses. —J. C. Glover 1. Six roses (\arictics): Mrs F. J. Nathan 1. Pink roses: C. J. Krcnstrom 1. Collection cut flowers: Mrs J. Louisson 1, Mrs A. A. Graham 2, Mrs M. E. Leicester 3. Vase, any other variety: Airs Louisson 1. Iceland poppies: C. J. Krcnstrom 1, Mrs Louisson 2. Geraniums: Airs Leicester 1. Daisies: G. Stevens 1. Best bloom : J. C. Glover (with an Earl Haig). AAIATEUR ROSES. One rose (Mrs F. J. Nathan’s trophy).— Airs C. C. Aikman 1 and 3, T. P. Ilart 2; three varieties:—J. Y. Paton 1, Aliss V. Greening 2, Air Ferguson 3. Three, ted : Air AlcGregor 1. J. K. Paton 2, Airs G. A. Eliott 3. Three, pink: Air AlcGregor 1 and 2. Cream: T. P. Hart 1. Airs Eliott 2, Airs Aikman 3. Yellow: Miss Greening 1, Air Ferguson 2. Single, three .varieties: T. P. Hart 1, Mrs 11. E. Akers 2. Full bloom: Air Ferguson. 1, Air McGregor 2, Airs Eliott 3. Scented rose: Airs Aikman 1. Polyanthus roses: Mies D’Ath 1. Roses, 6 varieties (nurserymen’s trophy) : Mrs Aikman 1. Champion rose : “Earl Haig,” shown by J. G. Glover. Best rose, McGrcedy Yellow,,_T. P. Hart. CLTI' BLOOAIS, Amateur.

Three antirrhinums.—Mrs W. L. Chapman 1, Miss D’Ath 2, Mrs M. E. Leicester 3. Collection: Mrs Honour 1. Mrs C. L. Babington 2, Mrs Leicester 3. Aquilegia: Mrs C. W. Turner 1 and 2, Miss Akers 3. Calendulas: J. K. Baton 1, Mrs E. Holder 2, Mrs Leicester 3. Campanula: Mrs Turner 1, Mrs Babington 2. Cinerarias: Miss K. Groaning 1, Mrs Arthur 2, Mrs Handley 3. Collection of daisies: Mrs Holder 1, Mrs Babington 2, Mrs Handley 3. Three delphiniums: E. W. Poole 1, Mm Babington 2. Mrs A. K. Batchcla" 3. Eschschollzias: Miss G. E. Ranson 1, Mrs Leicester 2, Mrs Handley 3. Geranium, collection: Mrs Turner 1, Miss Ranson 2, Mrs Babington 3. Gaiilardias: Mrs Boycs 1 and 2, Mrs LTandlcv 3. Gladioli: Mrs A. C. Arthur 1. Bearded iris: Mis Handley 1 and 2. Mrs Turner 3. Any other iris but Japanese: Mrs Holder 1. Miss Akers 2. Mrs Handley 3. larkspur: Mrs Bat■chelar 1, Mrs Arthur 2. Lupin: Mm Honour 1, Miss K. Greening 2, Mrs Handley 3. Arum lily: Mrs Batehelar 1, Mrs Handley 2, Mrs Babinglon 3. Any other variety lily: Miss Greening 1. Mrs Handley 2, E. NY. Poole 3. Nasturtium: Miss D’Ath 1. Mrs Handley 2. Ncmcsia (3 trusses) : J. I\. Patou 1, Mrs Honour 2, T. P. Hart 3. Collection nemesia: Miss Greening 1, J. K. Baton 2, T. P. Hart 3. Three pansies: Mrs Batehelar 1. Six pansies'/ Mrs Batehelar 1. Mrs Babington 2, Mm Handley 3. Oriental poppies: Airs Holder 1. Mrs Arthur 2, Airs Leicester 3. Six Iceland poppies: Afrs Honour 1. 'l'. P. Hart 2. Airs I.aurenson 3. Collection Iceland poppies: Airs Honour 1, Miss Akers 2, Airs Arthur 3. Shirlcv poppies: Airs Leicester 1. AJrs Batehelar 2. Paeonv: Airs Handley 1. Aliss Vcrrv 2. Aliss Greening 3. One spike rhododendron : Aim Handley 1, Aliss, Greening 2. Three spikes: Airs Handley 1. Double stocks: Airs Babington 1. Airs Stevens 2, Airs Honour 3. Collection stocks: Airs Stevens 1. Airs Honour 2. A. V. Pizzey 3. Sweet William : Aliss Greening 1. Airs Handley 2. T,■ p. Hart. 3. Three violas: Airs C. W. Turner 1, Airs Handlov 2. Six violas: Airs Handley 1. Any other variety: J. K. Paton 1, Airs Turner 2, Airs Babington 3. Collection annuals; Airs Honour 1. Collection perennials: Airs laneostcr 1. Airs Handlov 2. Aliss Akers 3. Collection flowers snitahle for rockery: Mrs Turner 1, Airs Handley 2 and 3.

Open only to members of a ladies’ gardening cirele. —Six roses: Miss 11. E. Akers 1. Three: Aliss Akers 1, Vase, any other variety flower: Afrs Downing 1, Airs Seator 2, Airs A. E. Batehelar 3. Posy: Airs Brookfield 1. Table vase: Airs Seator 1. • SWEET PEAS.

While. —Aliss Ilarwood 1. Airs J. Wills 2. Crimson: Mrs O. B. Hunt 1. Bose: Mrs Hunt 1, Airs Will 2, Airs Honour 3. Pink: Airs Hunt I, Airs Honour 2. Aliss G. E. Ranson 3. Blue: Airs Hunt 1. Aliss Harwood 2. Lavender: Airs Hunt 1, Alns Will 2. Airs Honour 3. Mauve: Airs Hunt 1, Aliss Ranson 2. Alaroon: Airs Hunt 1, Aliss Ranson 2. Cream: Airs Will 1. Any other colour: Airs Hunt 1, Airs Honour 2. Three varieties: Airs Hunt 1, Airs Will 2. Six varieties: Aliss Ranson 1. FRUIT. Gooseberries. —Airs Akers 1. Airs A. C. Arthur 2, Airs Babington 3. Bed currants: Mrs Arthur 1. Strawberries: Air Alltrcc 1. VEGETABLES. Broad beans. —J Young 1, Aliss Evans 2. Mrs Arthur 3. Cabbage : Mr,s Arthur 3. Airs Honour 2. Cos lettuce:-Airs Arthur 1. Spring onions: Airs Arthur 1. Peas: Mrs Arthur 1 and 2. Airs Honour 3. Round potatoes: Mrs Arthur 1. Kidney shaped', potatoes: Aliss ilarwood 1, Airs Arthur 2. Quality rhubarb: Airs Downing 1. White turnip: Afrs Arthur 1. Any other variety: Airs Babington 1, Airs Arthur 2 and fc 3. Collection: Airs Arthur 1. AAIATEUR DECORATIVE.

Small basket. —Airs B. AI. Brookfield 1. Basket of flowers and fruit: Airs Brookfield 1, Airs Healey 2. Large basket: Airs Irvine 1, Airs Brookfield 2. Bowl of roses, (not more than Bin., bowl 9in. and over), bowl of sweet peas, bowl of- flowers, not more than Bin, bowl (9in and over/, bowl (not over 12in. in height), Airs

Brookfield 1 in each. Table vase: Airs E. Holder 1, Airs Brookfield 2, Airs F. NY. Poole 3. Alantclpiecc vase: Airs Brookfield 1. Vase of sweet peas: Airs Brookfield 2. Evening spray: Airs NV. Child 1, Aliss D’Ath 2, Airs Seator 3. Buttonholes: Aliss D’Ath 1, Airs Brookfield 2. Posy: Aliss D’Ath 1, Airs Brookfield 2. Floating bowl: Airs Brookfield 1. Presentation box (length 12in. or under): Airs Child 1, Airs Poole 2. Airs L. Al. Bores 3. Presentation box (12in. and over): Airs Brookfield 1. Jug of flowers : Airs J. Louisson 1, Airs Brookfield 2. Airs Seator 3. Hand bouquet: Aliss D’Atb 1 and 2, Airs Brookfield 3. Decorated dinner table: Miss D’Ath 1, Airs Brookfield 2. Embellished table: Airs Brookfield 1, Airs V. Al. llealey 2. For those who have not won more than live first prizes in adult section. —Basket, Sin bowl of roses and Sin bowl of flowers : Airs V. Al. llealey 1 in each. Table vase : Aire Healey 1, Aliss Harwood 2, Airs Boycs 3. Alantel vase: Aliss Harwood 1. All's Healey 2. Buttonholes: Mrs Healey 1. Lady’s spray: Airs Healey 1. Aliss N. Cook 2.Table : Airs Honour 1, Aire Healey 2. Children’s classes. —Buttonholes : J. Alanson 1, J. AlcGregor 2, N. Childs 3. Basket : Miss Lankslioar 1, J. Alaeon 2, Fay Petersen 3. Table vase : Aliss • Lanksbear 1, N. Childs 2, B. Ncsdale 3. Table : Aliss Lankehear 1, AI. Fraser 2, N. Lake 3. Saucer: Aliss Lankshear 1, Al. McGregor 2, Fay Petersen 3.

POINTS PRIZES. , Open section. —Airs J. Louiseon, 13 points. Roses (amateur): Airs C. C. Aikman, 17 points. Sweet peas: C. R. Hunt, 15 points. Cut blooms: Airs C. H. Handley, 57 points; Airs P. Honour and Airs C. NV. Turner, equal, 32 points. Vegetables: Airs A. C. Arthur, 59 points. Decorative: Airs B. Al. ' Brookfield, 82 points. Miss N. Nathan’s special was won by Airs F. NY. Poole.