HORTICULTURAL

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LVI, 26 April 1923, Page 5

HORTICULTURAL

FRUIT AND FLOWERS FINE DISPLAY AT DRILL HALL Tho annual combined fruit and flower show was opened at the Drill Kf 11 this afternoon by the Mdyor of Nelson, Mr W. Lock. Tho display, as in previous years, is an excellent one, both as regards fruit and flowers, while 'there are again trade exhibits. A feature is the displays made by orchardists, in which some most effective decorations have been carried out. -',.,. i The numerous exhibits have taxed tho capacity of tho Hall to the utmost, and the general effect is very fine. _ • The Show will continue open till Saturday evening, when the applepacking championship will be competed for. HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY The Nelson Horticultural Society's Autumn) Show is being held in conjunction with the Apple Show.. There is a splendid display of chrysanthemums, the quality being well up to standard. Decorative exhibits are a fino feature ,• / PRIZE LIST ■ DISPLAY SECTION Most Effective Speetaculr Display, in which N.Z. grown fruit shall predominate: Redwood's Valley, 52 pts, 1 J -Gribble and Sons, 48, 2; A. Gilbert, 40, 3,. _ „_'.' Display of Egg Fruit and Chillies: M. R. Vdtetta I, A. Persico 2. Decorative Basket of locally grown fruit: Mrs A. Gilber 1. CASE APPLES Judge: Mr W. C. Hyde..- ■ , ? v Orchardists' Championship, 3 cases; Export Apples, 3 varieties: Thawley rmd Sons, 9l£ points, I; A. Gilbert, 87 2-3, 2; J. Gribble and Sons, 85 2-3, 3* ' - Cox Orange: J. Gribble and Sons 1. Jonathans: J. Gribble and Sons, 92, 1. J. Biggar and Sons, 86, -.2; A. James, 79, 3:' ' ■■- • ! -i , -' A '•** -*\l ; Delicious: H. J. M- Campbell 1. • Statesman: Thawley and Sons, 92, 1; Hurst and Stewart, 86, 2. ; . Stunners: Thawlev and Sons, 93, 1 ; M. Giblin, 92, 2; A. Gilbert, 88, 3. London Pippin: A. Gilbert 1. Dougherty: J. Gribble andjons, 9,, I, and 94, 2; K. G. Lucas", 90, 6. *> A.O.V. Apple: A. Gilbert, 96, I; R. J. Marshall, 88, 2; A. Gilbert, 86, 3.

PLATE APPLES Judges: Messrs Hyde .and Davey. Champion Plate Class,. 4 varieties, 10 o' each: T. C. C. Scott, 85pts. 1; Krfey' Bros, and Co., 83, 2r.J. Gnbble and Sons, 78, 3. : - . _ ' '■' . 5 Adams' IVnrmnin: Mental Hospital 1, Bisley Bros. 2« 6 Cleopatras: J. Biggar ly R. VMarshall 2, Mental Hospital 3. : _ fi Cox Orange: Hurst and Stewart 1, A Jame 2, J. Gribble and Sons*3. >.' i" Delicious: A. James 1, G; Heatherbeli and Son 2, R. H. Simpson 3.. 5 Dougherty: J. Gribble and Sons 1, Hurst and'Stewart 2, Bisley Bros. 3. '•'■'„ s.Dunn's Favourite: A. James 1, EL H Simpson 2, H. J. M. Campbell 3. 5 Jonathans: Thawley and Sons 1, Btsley Bros, and Co.'2, Mental Hospital 3. • . ! 5 Rokewood: A. Gilbert 1, J. Big> gar 2, J. Gribble and Sons 3.. * 5-pome Beauty: Palmer Bros. 1, Bisley Bros, and Co. 2. * » • 5 Statesman: Hi J. M. Campbell 1, Thawley and Sons, 2, J. A. Sladen 3. . 5 Sturmer Pippins: H. B. Everett 1: M. M. Giblin 2; J. A. Sladen 3.": '5. Tasma: T. C. C. Scott 1, G. Heatherbell and Son 2. .'•' •'■■•■- 5 Washington: Mental Hospital . 1, 11 wrst and Stewart 2. r ' '»'■ 5 Lord Wolseley: A. Gilbert 1, Mental Hospital 2. • "• ;: ; : " 5 London Pippin: R. H. Simpson I, ThaAvley and Son 2: ' ■' " ' :vi; ' ; -'. 5 Stayman's Winesap: J. A. Sladen 1, T"0; C. Scott 2. " : - • - -' F A.O.V. Dessert: Bisley Bros, and Co. 1, J. Gribble and Sons V,:'"' 5 A.Q.V. Culinai-y: F. B'. Dobbie 1, Hurst and Stewart 2, Mental Hospital v.h.c. ,- ..• -'V '■' ■ ',"■«

. pears, ■„, ... .; : -.;.; Judge :Mr Hyde. Orchardists' Championship, 3 standard half-bushel cases Export Pears, 1 o; mor evarieties:'—A* Galberffc 1, J. Gribble and Sons 2, Hurst and Stewart 3. ....!■ Iftl HMS

art 3. ..•■..?■ Vfi?. k&i Beurre Bosc. half-case: J. Gribble and Sons 1. ' ,■■;■■', Keiffers, do: Thawley arid Sons 1, J. Gribble aud Sons<2,v. •; - v;:i \ Winter Cale, do: Thawley.and Sons 1. J. Gribble and Sons; 2 and. 3. • Winter Nelis, do: Thawley and Son 1. A Gilbert 2.- ■ P. Barry, do: A. Gilbert 1. Vicar of Winkfield, do: Hurst and Stfwart 1. : Winter Bartlett, do: Hurst and Stewart 1.

Keiffers, do: Thawley and Sons 1, J. Gribble and Sons<2,v. •; - v;:i \ Winter Cale, do: Thawley.and Sons 1. J. Gribble and Sons 2 and. 3. •,

A.6.V. Pear, do: Thawley and Sons 1, J Gribble and Sons 2, Hurst and Stewart 3.

PLATE PEARS ,". : i Judge: Mr M. Davey. Five Easter Beurre: Hurst and Stewart 1 and 2.-. •., -.-..

Beurre Clairgeau: Thawley and Soils 1, Palmer Bros. 2. Beurre Bosc: J. Grabble and Sons 1 aud 2. ■ • \ ; " V; ; Capiaumont: Thawley and Son 1 , Kurst and Stewart 2, Keiffers: Thawley and Sons 1, J. Gribble and Sons 2, G. Heatherbell and Son 3. Winter Cole: J. Gribble and Sons 1, Hurst and Stewart 2 and 3. Winter Nelis: Thawley and Sons 1, Hvrst and Stewart 2. •„-.; j , ■.•,:'; P. Barry: A. Gilbert 1, Thawley and Sons 2. ! ' *• 1 Winter Bartlett: T. C. Scott 1. A.O.V. Pear: T. C. C. Scott 1, Thawley and Sons 2. Pears: G. Heatherbell and Sons 1. i