NELSON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XXX, Issue 285, 2 December 1896, Page 2

NELSON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANMUAL SHOWThe Show was fairly well attended yesorday afternoon and evening Attheformal pening in the afternoon the Mayor (Mr ■ . Traslv referred in complimentary terms o the general excellence of the exhibits, nil expressed a hope that the Society rould receive substantial support from the mblic. Visitors to the Show found plenty to idmire, although, as has alroady been tated, the unseasonable weather consideribly affected the number and quality of ,he exhibits. The arrangements were all rery good, thanks to Mr A. E. Mansford's :areful supervision as Secretary. For the itaging the credit is due to Mr S. Bolton md Mrs Merrick. Afternoon tea was dispensed by Miss Bell, anssistcd by Miss Gascoigne, and in he evening pianoforte selections were played by Mrs anil Miss Greenfield and \liks Flett, and songs were contributed by Miss Hannah Beeves and Mr ■iiduey Trask. The judges were:— For bouquets, button- holes, designs, etc., Miss (Jock, ' Mrs Bannehr, and Mrs Calders ; for sut flowers and fruits, etc., Mr Bolton, jun., anil Mr S. Bolton in certain classes ; wd for sundries, Mr E. F. Bisley. The following is the THK PRIZE LIST. Pot Plants.— One fuchsia, S. Bolton 1, Mm Merrick 2; 3 fuchsias, S. Bolton 1, P. Martin 2 ; 3 geraniums double, Mrs Merrick 1, S. Bolton 2; geraniums variegated foliage, S. Bolton 1 ; 3 pelargoniums, S. Bolton 1, Mrs Merrick, 2; 3 fancy pelargoniums, S. Bolton, 1 ; 3 coleus, Mrs Merrick 1, Mrs Moller 2 ; specimen plant in flower, S. Bolton 1, Mrs Tibbie 2; specimen plant variegated foliage, Mrs I. Trask 1, Mrs Merriok 2 specimen plant foliage not variegated, Mrs F. Trnsk 1, Mrs Moller 2: 3 petunias.sine\e, Mrs Moller 1, no name 2 ; 2 petunins, double, Mrs G. Bennett 1, Mrs Chalmers 2 ; cactus, Mrs E. Sherwood 1 ; 3 New Zealand ferns, Mrs John Hale 1, is. Bolton 2 ; 3 exotic ferns, Mrs A.. Trask 1, Mr S. Bolton 2. Cut Flowers,— One Rose, J. Fiven 1, E. Hale 2 ; 6 roses, E Hare 1, S. Bolton 2, Mrs Merrick o ; 12 roses, J. Fiven 1, E. Hale 2, S. Bolton c ; 6 tea roses, E. Hale 1, and 2, S. Bolton 3; 6 pelargoniums, Mrs W, Harley 1, S. Bolton 2, Mrs Merrick c ; 6 picotees or carnations, A. Day 1, Mrs J, Bartlett 2, Mi : s C. Johnston cj 6 pinks, Miss F. Halo 1, and 2 ; 6 pansies Miss F, Hale 1, S. F. Bolton 2, A. Day c j 12 pansies, A. Day 1, >S. Bolton 2 ; 6 verbenas, A. Day 1, MrsW. Harley 2; 3 rhododendrons, E. Hale 1, and 2; 3 peonies, S. Bolton 1, K. Hale 2; collection 18 cut lloweis, S. Bolton 1, Miss G. Hale 2 ; eolleciion'24 cut flowers, S. Bolton 1, Miss G. Hale 2 ; brides' bouquet, Mrs A. Kitohing 1, M. E. Kitching 2 ; floral dosign, Mias Louie Ciouston 1, Miss Annie Clonston 2 ; hand bouquet by children under 16, Annie Jeffrey 1, M. E, Kitching 2 ; wall decorations, Miss Warren 1, Mrs J. Laird 2, Miss Mules c ;,stand of flowers and foliage, Miss Ledger 1, Miss Irvine 2. Fkuit. — Dish black cherries, Auty Harley 1, Miss M. Harley 2 ; 36 white cherries, Mis 3 Crosbie 1 ; dish red currants, Miss Warren 1, H. Johnstoue 2 ; dish white currants, H. Johnstono 2; dish gooseberries, Mrs Merriok 1, G. Day 2 ; dish lemons, Miss Warren 1 ; dish oranges, C. Harley 1, H. Harley 2. VEGETAMiiSi— Twelve potatoes, on variety, F N Jones 1, Girls' College 2 ; 12 Kidney potatoes, Girls' College 1 ; 3 cauliflowers, Bray anil Son 1, J Ward 2 ; 3 cabbages, No name 1, J Ward 2; 3 Cos lettuces, G Batchelor 1 and 2 ; 3 cabbago lettuces, Sheathor 1, J Bartlett 2; Broad beans, J Ward 1, Miss Johnstons 2; Peaa, J Ward 1, G Hinton 2; Cucumbers, D Hale 1 and 2 ; Rhubarb, D Hickson 1, Mrs Merrick 2; Carrots, F Worley 1, L Sheather 2 ; Turnips, J Ward 1, Girls' College 2 ; Onions, J Ward 1, Girls' College 2 ; Asparagus, J White 1, J Ward 2; Tomatoes, J C Burfonl 1, No name 2; Collection vegetables, J Ward 1, L Sheather 2. bUSimiKS— Collection bottled fruits, Mrs Merrick 1, Mrs Johustono 2 ; Collection dried fruits, Miss Johnstono 1, Mrs •Johnstone 2; 3 bottles pickles, Mrs Johnstone l,Mrs(Jiirk 2; Pot honey, Mrs Merrick 1 and 2 ; 3 pots jam, Mrs Merrick 1, Miss Johustonc 2. Special Prizes -Shower bouquetfprizes by Mr John Hale), Misa S Johnstono 1, Misa Irvine 2 ; 24 pansies (Dr Boor's prize), A Day 1, S Bolton 2 ; J Fiven c ; •2i roses (Dr Mackie s prizes), E Hale 1; J Fiven 2 ; Floral design, iMiss Trask's prize), Miss Louie Clouaton 1, Miss Annie Ciouston h. c ; Artistic hand bouquet (Mrs Ledger's prize), Miss Sheather ; Collection carnations and picotees (Mrs Ledger's prize , no award; 12 Charles Downing potatoes (Mr B. H. Moller' prizes), F N Jones ; Best button hole for school children (Messrs Bisley Bros, aud Co.'s prizes), George Kitching 1 , Kathleen Kitching 2, Sydney Gray 3. Tho Show was open again this afternoon, ami this evening music will bo provided and the result of tho ballot for tho best table decoration will bo nuulo known.