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The annual flower show of the Women's Institute was held at the meeting in September. Miss Aikman was elected a member. Flower show results were:—Section A, bulbs: Trumpet varieties Barrii and Leedsii, Mrs Proctor 1 in each; polyanthus narcissi, Mrs Hughes 1. 2 and 3; hyacinths, collection, Mrs Hughes 1; freesias, 3 varieties, Mrs Lealey 1; any other variety, Mrs Proctor 1; grape hyacinth, Mrs Hussey 1; collection bulbous blooms, Mrs Wells 1; Mr Murphy's special prize for, champion bulb, Mrs Proctor 1. Section B: Pansies, Mrs Hughes 1,2 and 3; polyanthus, collection, Mrs Proctor 1, Mrs Hughes 2, Mrs Hussey 3; primulas, Mrs Hughes 1; anemones, Mrs Brooks 1; wallflower, Mrs Wells 1, Mre Shortt 2, Mrs Merriman 3; Iceland poppies, Mrs Hughes 1,2 and 3: collection" six 'outdoor species, exclusive of bulbs, Mrs Wells 1, Mrs Merriman. 2 and 3. Section C: —Decorative: Bowl of spring flowers, Mrs Shorfct 1,2 and 3; small novelty bafiket, Mrs Brooks 1, Mrs Hughes 2, Mrs Shortt 3; shoulder spray, Mrs Brooks 1, Mrs Hughes 2 and 3; decorated jug, Mrs Brooks 1 and 2, Mrs Shortt 3; decorated vase for table, Mrs Brooks 1, Mrs Shortt 2, Mrs Hughes 3; men's buttonholes, Mrs Hughes 1 and 2, Mrs Brooks 3; decorated table, Mrs Shortt 1 and 3, Mrs Brooks 2.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume LXV, Issue 258, 29 September 1945, Page 7
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