MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume 80, 29 November 1945, Page 7

MOTUEKA

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY SUMMER SHOW HIGH PRAISE BY JUDGE “The best seen in the Nelson district for the last seven years," was the opinion expressed by Mr A. White (Nelson) commenting on the cut flowers section of the Motueka Horticultural Society's Summer Show. Mr White, who judged the cut flowers section, remarked favourably on the exceptional quality of the roses displayed, to which blooms he gave pride of place in the show. He said that there was keen competition and in the novice class also a high standard was attained. Mr White made special mention of the first six roses in the Rose Bowl Class which he said were exceptional. This exhibit included the champion bloom, a McCredy’s Yellow, grown by Mr lan Hamilton. Mr White placed lupins and delphiniums as the next strongest entry after the roses. In all entries he made particular mention of the staging of the blooms, which he said was very well done.

Mrs Challies, who judged the decorative section, remarked particularly on the .'.o'our scheme in all classes, which she said was outstanding. In her opinion the bowl section was the strongest and she found the sand posies delightful. She mentioned in particular the first and second prizes in the float bowl class and the colouring m the collection of cut. flowers arranged for effect ana the decorated tables.

The show attracted what is believed to be a record crowd throughout the afternoon and evening and demon stratcJ beyond doubt that the resumption of flower shows by the Motueka Horticultural Society is very much welcomed by local residents. In the evening the Motueka Municipal Band was in attendance outside :he hall. During the evening the president. Mr R. Rowling, made a speech in which he thanked all those who hod helped to make the show possible. Ho expressed gratification at the success of the show and hoped that an even larger number of exhibitors would be attracted to the society’s next show. Mr lan Hamilton was presented with* the Rose Bowl jor his exhibit of 6 roses, different varieties named, and as this is the third time he has won the Bowl, it now becomes his property. Mrs C. W. Ihorp was also presented with the Bower’s Challenge Bowl awarded to the winner of the decorated table section.

Prizewinners are as follows: Rose Section. —Rose Bowl class, 6 roses, different varieties, named: lan Hamilton 1, Mrs E. Stilwell 2, Mrs Monahan 3. 1 rose, any variety: Mrs R. C. Scott 1, R. Rowling 2, Mrs Monahan 3 3 roses, any variety: Miss Dorothy Goodman 1, lan Hamilton 2, N. Lewis 3. 3 roses, different varieties, named: lan Hamilton 1, Mrs Monahan 2, Mrs Andrew 3, Riwaka School commended. 6 roses, different varieties, named: Mrs A. A. Wratt 1, lan Hamilton 2. Mrs R. C. Scott 3. 3 roses, red, any variety: Mrs Elliott Fry 1, lan Hamilton 2, Mrs Monahan 3. 3 roses, white or cream, any variety: lan Hamilton 1, T. Simpson 2, Mrs E. Stilwell 3. 3. roses, pink, any variety: lan Hamilton 1, Mrs A. A. Wratt 2, Mrs E. Stilwell 3. 3 roses, yellow or orange, any variety: Mrs Monahan 1, lan Hamilton 2, Mrs E. Stilwell 3. 3 roses, single, any variety, Mrs R. C. Scott 1, R. Rowling 2, Mrs Hulbert 3. 3 roses, decorative, any variety: Mrs E. Stilwell 1, Mrs A. A. Wratt 2, T. Simpson 3. 3 roses, rambler sprays, any variety: Riwaka School 1. 1 rose, best scented: N. Lewis L-

Novice Section —Roses: 6 roses, distinct, C. Gatenby 1, Mrs E. Canton 2. 3 roses, any variety, Mrs D. B. Dobbie

JL, Mrs E. Canton 2, Miss J. Drury 3. T rose, Mrs D. B. Dobbie 1, Mrs G. Burk 2, Mrs E. Canton 3. Miscellaneous: 3 sprays white sweet peas, Mrs V. Wilson 1. 3 sprays red sweet peas, Hau School 1. 3 sprays pink sweet peas, Hau School 1, Mrs Clayton Inwood 2. 3 sprays orange sweet peas, Hau School 1. 3 sprays dark maroon •sweet peas, Hau School 1. 3 sprays sVeet peas heliotrope or mauve, Mrs F. Clarke 1. 3 sweet peas, different varieties, Miss A. D. Heath 1. 6 sweet peas, different varieties, Miss A. D. Heath 1. 12 pansies, Mrs Monohan 1. 6 pansies, Mrs Monahan 1, Mrs Hulbert 2, Mrs E. W. Robinson 3. 6 violas, Mrs Hulbert 1. 1 delphinium, Mrs V. Harris 1, Mrs Elliott Fry 2. 3 delphiniums, Mrs R. Rowling 1, Mrs Cameron 2. 3 antirrhinums, Mrs Hulbert 1, Mrs Muir 2, Mrs J. C. Fowler 3. 6 antirrhinums, Mrs Roy Drummond 1, Mrs J. C. Fowler 2. 6 pyrethrums, Mrs Andrew 1. 6 nasturtiums, Mrs R. Rowling 1. 3 geraniums, Mrs C. W. Thorp 1, Mrs V. Harris 2. 3 iris, Mrs. Muir 1, Mrs Andrew 2, T. L. Cooper 3. 3 schizanthus, Mrs Clayton Inwood 1. 3 stock, Mrs E. Stilwell 1, Mrs G. Burk 2, Mrs Elliott Fry 6. 6 sweet William, Mrs Clayton Inwood 1, Mrs E. W. Robinson 2, Mrs J. C. Fowler 3. 6 cineraria, Mrs E. W. Robinson 2. 3 lupins, Mrs N. Lewis 1, Mrs Andrew 2, lan Hamilton 3. 6 lupins, Mrs Andrew 1, Hau School 2. 6 nemesia, Mrs Clayton In wood 1, Mrs Hulbert 2. 6 poppies, Shirley, Mrs A. A. Wratt 1. 6 poppies, Iceland, Mrs A. A. Wratt 1, Mrs Monohan 2, Mrs Elliott Fry 3. 3 poppies, Oriental, Mrs N. Lewis 1, T. L. Cooper 2. 3 anemone, Mrs G. Burk 2. 6 calendula, Mrs G. Burk 1. 12 varieties cut flowers in one vase, Hau School 1, Mrs G. Burk 2, Mrs R. Rowling 3. Best bloom or head of bloom, Mrs Cameron (delphinium) 1.

Decorative section —collodion cut flowers arranged for effect: Mrs G. Burk 1, Mrs Hulbert 2. Vase of flowers, Mrs Silke 1, Mrs Hulbert 2, Mrs R. Rowling 3, Mrs G. Burk c. Bowl of flowers, Mrs G. Burk 1, Mrs Hulbert 2, Mrs G. Maunder 3. .Floating bowl of flowers, Mrs Hulbert 1 and 2, Mrs Silke 3. Basket of flowers, Mrs R. P. Cook 1, Mrs G. Maunder 2, Mrs Hulbert 3. Decorated table, Mrs C. W. Thorp 1, Mrs N. Lewis 2. Posy bouquet, Mrs Hulbert 2. Victorian posy bouquet, Mrs Silke 1. Shoulder spray, Mrs R. Rowling 1, Mrs G. Maunder 2, Mrs Silke 3. Posy bowl of flowers, Mrs Silke 1, Mrs R. P. Cook .. Sand bouquet of flowers raised, Mrs L'clbert 1. Sand bouquet of flowers flat, Mrs G. Maunder 1, Mrs Hulbert 2 and 3. Gift box original, Mrs R. P. Cook 1, Mrs Hulbert 2. Novice—decorative: floating bowl of flowers, Mrs lan Hamilton 1, Miss L. Ingram 2. Shoulder spray, Miss J. Drury 1. Sand bouquet of flowers flat, Miss L. Ingram 2. Pot plants: cineraria, Mr S. B. Dobbie 1 and 2. Children’s section —under 12: miniature garden, Hau School 1,2 and 3. Sand posy raised, Janet Cook 1. Sand posy flat, Hau School 1, John Andrew 2, Janet Andrew 3. Gift box, Janet Cook 1. Buttonhole bouquet by girls, Janet Cook 1, Joyce Clinch 2, Hau School 3. Buttonhole bouquet by boys, Hau School 1 and 2. Over 12: buttonhole bouquet by girls, Merle Clinch 1. Fruit and vegetables: 24 gooseberries, Susan Rogers 1, S. B. Dobbie 2, A. L. Drury 3. 6 lemons, G. Clinch 1. 6 sticks rhubarb giant, S. B. Dobbie 1. 3 cabbage lettuce, Brown 1, Twinkle Black 2.2 cabbages, Twinkle Black 1, W. Bowers 2. 12 pods broad beans, Susan Rogers 1, A. L. Drury 2. 14 pods peas, Susan Rogers 1. 12 radishes turnip rooted, W. Bowers 1. 5 potatoes new, Brown 1.