RICHLY COLOURED DAHLIAS

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6867, 23 March 1929, Page 3

RICHLY COLOURED DAHLIAS

Make Effective Display AT FEILDING FLO WER SHOW Rows of richly coloured dahlias of rare size and exquisite quality greeted visitors to tho Feilding Horticultural Society’s autumn flower and produce show held at tho Drill liall yesterday, their beauty contributing to the artistic success of the exhibition and more than compensating the officials for the disappointing support. For some reason or other, the Society of late years has not flourished as might bo expected in a town which demonstrated in the numerous jiretty gardens a well developed love and appreciation for flowers. As the Mayor (Mr E. Eair), who is also patron, said in opening tho show, the Borough council set an example in the gardens at Kow-hai park and in the Square and as far as ho could sec, there was in the tow T n an evident pride taken in tho cultivation of flowers. This was reflected in the bloom exhibited, certainly, but not. to the degree the society might expect. The quality made up for the absence of quantity but it is not encouraging to tho devoted officials to deal with only a few select entries. OVviously tlie time has arrived when consideration will have to be given to methods of creating more interest in tho society’s work. The Mayor congratulated the society on the excellence of the blooms and wished the officials every success. Support in the decorative section was not good although the entries were such as to merit warm praise. In the novice section, Air. IV. B. Faulding, of Halcombe took flrst prize for the dechrativo table.

During the .afternoon, Mrs J. G. Eliott and the Misses Eliott were presented with posies by Mrs F. Y. Lethbridge and Mrs E. P. C. Swainson, in appreciation of their help to the society in -providing the musical programme. The stall holders did good business throughout the afternoon and evening and the various competitions should benefit the society. Point’s Prizes. The points prizes were awarded as follow: —Cut flowers (open), T. Mason; amateur, Mrs V. E. Smith; decorative, Mrs Paulding; vegetables and fruit, K. Boss; cookery, Mrs Rogers. *■ The Prize List. The following are the details of the awards:— Cookery. Butter, separator: No award. Jam: Mrs K. Boss 1, Miss Davies 2. Bread, white: Miss Davies 2; brown, Miss Merrett 2. Oven scones: Bliss Merrett 1. Sponge sandwich: Miss Davies 1. Shortbread: Mrs J. Rogers 1 and 2. Plum pudding: Mrs J. Rogers 1. Small cakes: Mrs J. Rogers 1 and 2. Sweets: Mrs J. Rogers 3, Miss Davies 2. Pickles: Mrs Kitchen 1 and 2. Chutney: Mrs Kitchen 1, Miss Davies 2. Sauce: Bliss Davies 1, Blrs Ross 2. Vegetables and Fruit. Tomatoes: W. Towler 1. Cabbages: W. Towler 1. Lettuces: G. Blai 3. Cucumbers' B. Blacklford 1, K. Ross 2, G. Blai 3. Bfarrow, green: G. Bfai 1; yellow, Blrs Watson 1, G. Bfai 2, K. Ross 3. French beans: G. Bfai 1, K. Ross 2. Butter beans: G. Mai 1. Runner beans: Blrs Watson 1. Peas: K. Ross 1, Mrs Watson 2, Blrs Worsfold 3. Beetroot: K. Ross 1, H. G. Whitehead 2. Table carrots: K. Ross L Turnips K. Ross 1. Onions, heaviest: H. G. Whitehead 1, W. Towler 2; quality, G. Bfai 1, W. Towler 2, K. Ross 3. Potatoes, white: Blrs J. G. Cobbe 1, Bliss A. Ross 2. Collection vegetables: W. Towler 1. Apples: Mrs Watson 1, Blrs England 2. Pears: No award. Amateur Vegetable Class. Onions, quality: H. G. Whitehead 1. Tomatoes: Bliss Bferrett 1, Blrs Mason 2. Potatoes: No awar^J. Cut Flowers (open). Gladioli (12): R. W. Haythorne 1. Gladioli (G): R. W. Haythorno 1, T. Blason 2. Dahlias, cactus (12): Blrs V. E. Smith 1, T. Mason 2. Dahlias, cactus (G): Blrs V. E. Smith 1, Bliss Aldcrson 2, Blrs A. Bade h.c. Dahlias, pacony (12): T. Blason 1. Dahlias, paeony (G): V. E. Smith 1, T. Blason 2, Bliss Alderson h.c. Dahlias, decorative (G): T. Mason 1 and 2, Bliss Alderson h.c. Roses (12): Bliss A. Thompson 3, T. Blason 2.

Roses ((5): Mrs Wilson 3, Mrs Galland 2, Miss A. Thompson h.c. Specimen rose: T. Mason 2. Collection annuals and perennials: T. Mason 1, Miss Merrebt. 2. Any other variety: T. Mason 1 and 2, J. F. Pawson h.c. Amateur Class. Asters, collection: Mrs V. E. Smith 1, Mrs Thomasen 2, May Pearson h.c., Mrs Galland c. Dahlias, cactus (6): Mrs V. E. Smith 1, A. Fades 2, Mrs Galland h.c., Miss E. Shannon c. Dahlias, cactus (?): A. Fades 1, Miss Aldersou 2, Miss E. Shannon h.c., Mrs V. E. Smith c. Dahlias, paeouy (6j: Mrs V. E. Smith 1, Mrs W. T. Wilton and F. Colson equal 2, Mrs Meyrick c. Dahlias, paeony (3): Mrs V. E.

Smith 1, Blrs Bleyrick 2, Blrs Gulland h.c. Dahlias, decorative: Blrs V. E. Smith 1, Blrs W. T. Wilton 2 and h.e. Dahlias, collarette: Blrs W. T. Wilton 1 and 2. Dahlias, single: A. Eades 1 and h.c., ( Mrs J. G. Cobbe 2. Petunias: Bliss Aldcrson 1 and 2, 1 Mrs It. Fergusson h.c. Roses: Blrs W. T. Wilton 1 and lue. ’ Specimen rose: R. Worsfold 1, Mrs 1 Galland 2, Miss Thompson h.c. Zinnias: J. P. Fawson 1, Mrs V. E. i Smith 2. f Decorative dahlias: AY. Bond 1, Blrs 1 A". E. Smith 2, Mrs Bleyrick h.c. 1 Gaillardias: Bliss Alderson 1. Salvia, bonfire: Bliss C. Lucas 1, Blrs Worsfold 2, Bliss Thompson h.c. Blarigolds, African: G. Mai 1, Blrs 1 AV. T. Wilton 2, Mrs J. G. Cobbe h.c. Marigolds, French: 01. Blai I, Blrs AA'atsou 2. Any other perennial: Mrs WorsfSld I, Blrs Galland 2 and h.c. Hydrangeas: Blrs Tankerslcy 1, Blrs . J. Or. Cobbe 2. Fuchsias: Blrs Worsfold 1. Phlox Drummondii: Bliss Alderson 1, H. Dowick 2.

Decorative Classes. Shower bridal bouquet: Mrs Faulding 1. Show bouquet coloured: Blrs Paulding 1, Bliss Johnski 2. Hand bouquet coloured: Blrs Faulding 1. Posy bouquet: Blrs Paulding 1, Bliss Johnski 2, Blrs Watson h.c. Buttonholes and lady’s spray: Blrs Paulding 1, Bliss Holmes 2, Bliss Johnski h.c. BowL of Dahlias: Blrs Paulding 1. Bowl of flowers: Blrs Faukling J. Basket of Dahlias: Blrs A r . E. Smith 1 and 2.

Basket of flowers: Bliss Johnski 3. A'aso of Dahlias: Blrs Paulding 1. A'aso of flowers: Blrs Paulding 1, Bliss Johnski 2. Basket of berries and autumn foliage: Bliss Johnski 1, Blrs Paulding 2. Bowl of berries and autumn foliage: Mrs Paulding 1. Decorated table: Miss Johnski 1, Blrs Paulding 2, R. Blcßlurray h.c. Novice Section. A r ase of flowers: Blaurice Faulding 1. Decorated table: AV. B. Paulding 1. School Pupils Class. Collection of native plants, mounted and named: Neville Blerertt 1. Collection grasses, mounted and named: Novillo Blerrctt 1. Children’s Clases (under 14 years) Bouquet: J. BlcDowall I, Laurie Paulding 2. Vase of flowers: P. BfcCorkindalo 3, J. BlcDowall 2. Basket of flowers: J. BlcDowall 3, P. BfcCorkindalo 2. Bowl of flowers: J, BlcDowall 3, s Smith 2. Decorated table: J. McDowall 1 P. BfcCorkindalo 2. ’