NORTH OTAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

North Otago Times, Volume CI, Issue 13235, 5 March 1915, Page 6

NORTH OTAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

AUTUMN SHOW. \ .:' President, Mr-Jas. Rodman, Yico-' presidents, Mrs J. S. Bee, Miss Jones, Mrs Dohglns, Mrs "P.; Williams,.' Mrs; Burry, Mrs Haines, Mrs W. Gardiner, ■ Mrs'D. Cameron, Dr. Douglas, Hon, Geo. Jones, Messrs W.'II. PfttersonJ" W. Strnehnn, E. Ongley, .las. Gobble, Jns. McLaren, A. Clarke, E. P. Lee, M.P., P. Williams, J. G. MeKcnzie; lion, treasurer, Mr A. F. Stock;, secretary, Mr Stock. Committee: Mesdames Or: bell, Maclean, Strncnah, Procter, Humphries and Whitton, Misses Hossack, Hill and Banks, and' Messrs'l). Burns, h S. Jones, J. Maclean, W. Pygall, G. A. Travis, A. Golding, J. Kcarns,' Dr. llargrcnves. Country Committee; Mesdames Benstead (Otckaike), Low (Ma-. lieno), W. McMillan (Herbert), % M'acaulay (Maheno), H. Barclay (Kiirow), Davis (Hampden), and Dolargv (Hakataramea); Messrs' D. "IF. Rcid (Eldcrslic), R. Dick (Weston), .1. Isdale (Weston), W. (iron (Kakanui), J. Wilson, "ami R. McGillivray (Ngnpara). -i The display at the Autumn Show of the above society was, taken all round, really excellent. Of course, the controlling factor affecting all horticultural exhibitions is a good or bad season. In this respect Oamaru has been , none too fortunate tins; year, and as a

result the entries in several'of;the-cut flower sections were not as numerous as at last year's show, . This, however, . lias been compensated by increased entries in other directions. In the decorative sections, 'especially, was this so. Again, the display.of pot plants was quite the best that has been' exhibited for a considerable number of years past. In this section :J. Mitchell scored n pronounced success, bis display of begonias being quite a feature. Mr G. S. Jones was particularly slrpng iu ferns, whilst Mr D Edwards ran a close second to Mr Mitchell in foliage plants and begonias. Mr T. Hunter showed a really fine ar-. ray of pelargoniums, both zonal and ivy-leaved. « The cut blooms sections were, from . the point of quality, if not of quantity, quite on a par with those of former years, and considering the strong winds that liave prevailed for. some, weeks past, il was really wonderful that blooms could be brought to such pet-, feotion. In the sweet peas section, Mr Victor Hamil, of Dunedin, showed a very tine collection of twelve varieties, which easily scored first place. Mr L. 11. Tempero also had a good display in this section, but owing no doubt to the unfavourable.weather Oamaru. growers have not experienced as good success this season as formerly. Special reference must be made to the splendid exhibit of cactus and show dahlias put on by Mr D. Burns, which were quite in a class by themselves, and he thoroughly deserved his double win for champion show and champion cactus dahlias. The amateur classes were in all sections fairly well filled, anil inany of the blooms were of very' Una quality. As the points earned yesterday would counf with those gained at the Summer Show, for the "Redcastle Cup," naturally a great amount of interest' was taken as to who would be the winner. This eventually proved to be. Mrs Douglas with 55J points, 5} points ahead of Mrs Hutchison. In the decorative sections, peculiarly the ladies' domain, several new competitions added interest to the contest, and not without results. One section in this class, that of decorated tlo.wer stands, showed a noticeable lack of entries, aud compared unfavourably with the exhibition held lately at Maheno. Also, from the point of view of excellence, did the mantelpiece section. As the entries in both these, classes have Been declining for some time past, it 'is evident that interest in them is waning, ami it would perhaps be wise for the Society to omit them in future exhibitions. t'Vuit aud vegetable sections were good, both in variety and quality. The display for exhibition only included a iiuo stand of gladioli (named) from Howdeu aiid Moncrieff, Ltd., Dun- ' edin, while Miss Howden exhibited a shower bouquet (a combination of cerise carnations and sweet peas), a Queen iVietoria posy of pansies and poppies, and a memorial wreath in _ white, composed of asters, roses, sweet peas, and perennial peas, relieved with maiden hair and hothouse foliage. All were of exquisite workmanship and taste. v Mr McKenzie, Curator of the Municipal Gardens, showed some collarette dahlias, and Mr F. Pollard, of Timaru, put in a really excellent exhibit of perpetual blooming tree carnations, numbering 200 blooms and 40 varieties; and ■' Mrs Dunbar (Hampden) contributed a large collection of blooms. ! ' Mr A. S.' Familton, with 39 points, won the final (four wins) for the Cottage Garden Cup in the quarter-acre garden contest, while Mr A. Golding, with oi) points, secured the half-acre garden contest for the third time. This notice would not be complete without special mention of the display made by the school children, both boys and girls, comprising baskets of flowers, prettiest arrangement of flowers, • best bouquet, and pot plants. The entries for some of the classes were particularly numerous, and the results achieved reflected the highest credit on those competing. The judges were—Mr 11. Clarke (Green Island), pot plants and cut blooms; Miss Howden (Dunedin) and Mr J. Main, fruit and vegetables, Mr J. G. McKenzie acted as judge of the cottage garden contest. Too much praise cannot be given to the officials for the excellent arrangements made. These were complete in every detail, i' Mr J. Rodman,, the Society's president, and Mr A. F.

Slock, the indefatigable secretary, were particularly conspicuous in their'efforts < to make the show the success it was. : The attendance in the afternoon was only moderate, but during the evening space, at limes, was at a premium. , The following is the prize list:— Cottage Garden. Half-acre—A. Golding, 35 points, 1. Quarter-acre—A, Familton, 39 points, Pot Hants. Collection Df 12 pot plpts (3 entries) —J. Mitchell 1, G. S. Jones 2. . Collection of G pot plants (2 entries) —D. Edwards 1, J. Mitchell 2. Twelve ferns, distinct (2 entries)— G. S. Jones 1, D. Edwards 2. Three fuschias, distinct (1 entry)— D. Edwards 1. ' • Four pelargoniums, zonal, distinct (1 entry)—T. Hunter 1. Four pelargoniums,- variegated foliage (1 entry)—J. Mitclißll 1, Three pelargoniums, ivy-leaved, distinct (1-entry)—T. Hunter I.'. ■ -.- Three petunias, distinct (2 entries)— G. S.Jones 1 and 2.

Four begonias, tuberous, distinct (S entries)—J. Mitchell 1, D. Edwards 2. Two foliage begonias, distinct (2 en' tries) —J. Mitchell 1, D. Edwards 2. Foiir fine.foliage or variegated plants distinct species (3 entries)—J. Mitchel 1, D. Edwards 2.

Cut Flowers and Decorations. '(■,;/■ Twelve sweet peas, distinct, C spikes of each (winner to hold for,4hc year the silver Challenge Bowl presented by jV :■ Mrs W. Milne), (1 entry)— Victor t-.y : . Hamil (Duncdin) 1. Nine sweet peas, distinct and named, jR (1 spikes of each (1 entry)—L. 11. £"' Tempero 1. %: Best collection of cuHowers, shown |y. \ in glasses, 30 kinds (3/Jutries) —Jas, p\ ' • v Mitchell 1, J. Keams 2.'

Best collection of cut flowers, giown in open, 12 distinct species (0 entries)— MisMfutclilson, 1, ,I.'Kcarns 2. Twelve glasses French mniigolds, !t blooms eacli (1 entry)— Mis Picston 2. Sit glasses salpaglossis, 3 spikes in each glass (1 c/itry)—Mis D. Cameron 1. Six vases dccoiativo loses, anauged for effect (2 cutiies) —Mis Douglas 1, Mrs J. McLaicu 2. ' Sit loses, distinct, named (15 cntfies) -Mrs Douglas 1, Mis J. S. Bee 2. Six trusses of begonias, single, distinct (2 entiies)-G. S. Jones 1, I). Edwards 2. _■ Six'trusses of begonias, double, 'listincf (2'eutries)—G. 1 S. Jones J, D. Edwards 2, , • ' Twelve asters, not less than nine dis-. tinct"colours (2 entries)—C. A. Irvine 1/ ' ' Six asters, not less than four distinct colours (2 entries)—R. Dick 1, Mrs Preston 2. Twelve phlox drummoiuli, distinct, not moro than twelve panicles, not exceeding nine-inches in length (11 an-. tries)—D. Burns 1, Mrs Preston 2. Twelve dahlias, distinct, show or 'fancy (I entry)—D, Bums 1. Six dahlias, distinct, show or fancy (1 entry)—!). Burns 1. Twelve dahlias, cactus, distinct (1 entry)— D. Burns 1. Six dahlias, cactus, distinct (1 entry) i —D, Burns 1. ' "

Threo vases cactus dahlias, li in each vase, not more'than 3 varieties (1 entry)—t). Burns 1. Twelve glasses single dahlias, '■'• blooms in.each, not less than C varieties (3 entries)—J. Kcarns 1, T. Hunter 2. Champion show or fancy dahlias (to be selected from all exhibits)—D. Burns. Champion cactus dahlia (to be selected from all exhibits)—D. Burns. Twelve gladioli (2 entries)—Cfebbie and Son 1, T. Hunter 2. . Collection of annuals and biennials,

12 distinct species, hut'more than li of each, grown in open (" entries)—J. Reams 1, A, F. Stock ■", Four roses, named, distinct, for those not competing in open section and who have not taken two first prizes for roses exclusive of decorative.sections (3 en-

■ies)-G. A. Travis 1. J. A.Sutton 2, Twelve asters, not less than Gdis

tinct colours (3 entries)— F. Chase 1, G. A; Travis 2. Six asters, not less than 4 distinct colours (3 entries)—F. Chase 1, J. V. Sutton 2.

Twelve phlox drummondi, not less than' 6 varieties and not more than 3 panicles, not (exceeding 9 inches in length (2 entries)—G. A. Travis l;vA. Golding 2. Six dahlias, cactus, distinct varieties, for'those not competing in open section (3 entries)—*W. T. Turvey 1, G.'A. Tra- ■

Three dahlias, <!actns, named, open to those who have never won a first prize at any show (1 entry)—F. Chase 1. Six dahlias, named, shower fancy, open to those not competing in the open sections (3 entries) —G. A. Travis 1, W. H. Turvey 2. Four glasses dahlias,'single;-nof less than 4 varieties, open to those not com-peting-in open, sections (2 entries)—A. Golding 1, Jas. RodmanlV Six gladioir(3' entries)'—W. Dewar 1, John Low 2.

Three vases decorative roses, arranged for effect (2 entries)-Mrs Pygall 1. One vase sweet peas, 12 spikes, 1

variety (1 entry)— Miss Hill 1. • •Six'sweet peas, distinct, fi spikes each, open to those who have never won a first prize for'sweet peas at any show, named (1 entry)—W. McCallnm

Twelve sweet peas, distinct, C spikes of each (1 entry) —J. A. Sutton. _ 'Nine bunches of cut'flowers, different kinds, grown in the open, winner 10 hold "The Redcastlc Cupj" value 20 guineas—Mrs Douglas, 55} points, 1; Mrs -Hutchison, 501 points, 2; James Mitchell, 48i points, 3. - Collection of cut flowers grown in the open, 12 distinct species, not more than C spikes or trusses of each (4 entries) —G. A. Travis 1, A Golding 2. Decorative. Vase of flowers (2 entries)— Miss D. Williams 1, Miss E, M. Hill 2. Bowl of Flowers (5 entries)— Miss D. Williams I,' Miss Hossack 2, Best bowl of flowers,! open to those who have never won n first prize in decorative section (5 entries)— Miss M. Patcrson 1, Miss E. M. Hill 2, Miss K. Lory h. c. Best arranged basket of flowers (5 entries)— Miss R. Lory 1, Miss Murdoch 2, Mrs W. Pygall h.c, Best arranged stand of flowers (1 entry)— Miss Hossack 1. Table decoration, one colour, shaded from dark to pale from centre outwards for effect (2 entries)— Mrs Cecil Sutton 1, Miss-D.'Williams 2. Tabic decoration, autumn tints (4 entries)— Mrs R. B. Irvine 1, Miss D. Williams 2, Miss Hossack h.c. Table decoration, roses only (4 entries)— Mrs Douglas 1, Miss It. Lory 2, Mrs R, B. Irvine h.c. Rest-decorated mantlepioce, (lowers and folingo (3 entries)— Miss M. Paterson 1, Mrs R. B. Irvine 2, Mrs J. A. Sutton 3. Epcrgne of sweet peas (1 entry)— Miss D. Williams 1. . Best decorated table, sweet peas only (3 entries)— Miss D. Williams 1, Miss Hossack 2. Vegetables. Opon, Two vegetable marrows, table (2 entries)— Mrs Jos. Preston 1, A. F. Stoelc 2; Pumpkin, heaviest (1 entry)—Jos, Kearns 2. Twelve onions (1 entry)— Mrs Joa. Preston I. v • Two cabbages, suitable for table (1 entry)—W. Robertson h,c. Six carrots (3 entries)— Mrs J, Preston 1, A. F. Stock 2. Six parsnips (1 entry)—J. Kearns 1. Sis beetroots (2 entries)—ll. P. S. FamiltOH 1, Mrs J. Preston 2, Twenty-five pods peas (1 entry)—A, F. Stock 1.

Twenty-live Fieneh or r\jun'cS beans (3 entries)—Jl. P. S. Familton 1, A. F.' Stock 2, Collection of potatoes 6 \fliictitw, C of each (1 entry)—W. Robeson 1, Best collection of vegetable? (Ij cu« ( ' tiies)-A. P, Stock 1, Mrs J. Pieblon 2,' i ; ,'Araateur. ' • Tw vegetable marrows (I entry)— A. S. Familton 1. Twolvo onions (2 entiles)—F. Rus> 'batch 1, Jno, lionaido 2, Two cabbages, table (1 entiy)—Jno> Tionsido 1. Six carrots (G varieties)—G, A. Travis 1, W. Pygall, junr. 2, Six parsnips (1 ontry)-rF. Rusbatch Six beetroots (1 entry)— Mrs Jas. Robertson 1. • Twenty-ilvo pods peas (3 entries)—A, Golding 1, A. a Familton Twonty-flve French or runner bonus (2 entries)—A. Golding 1, Jno, Iron'*' side 2. . ' ■•'.'< Collection tif potatoes, .'I varieties, C of each (!) entries)—A. S. Familton .1, F. Rusbatch 2. Collection of vegetables, 0 distinct kinds, to be grown aud shown by oxliibitor, who has never taken a fust 'prize for a collection of vegetables in any show (It entries)—Jno. Ironsido 1, •IW. Bgadcn 2, Mrs Jas. Robertson 11. » Collection of vegetables, quality and variety first, consideration (2 entries)— A. G. Golding 1, Mrs Jas. Robertson 2.. Frult.-rOpen. Twelve peaches (1 entry)—Mr?; Douglas 1, ' ; Thirty apples (kitchen), (i varieties,. 1 15 of each (2 entries) —Jas. Mitchell 1, : Mrs A. Wilson 2.

Thirty apples (dessert), G varieties',' sof each (2 entries)—Jas. Mitchell 1,Mrs A. Wilson X Twenty-four pears, 0 varieties, 4 of; each (2 entries)— Mrs A, Wilson \ Mrs; Jos, Preston 2, Grnpes, 2 bunches, dark (1 entry)— E. G. Naish ]'. I Six apricots (1 entry)— Miss il. M.'' Hill 2. ' Six peaches (4 entries)—l, R. Robins 1 and 2. Fifteen apples (kitchen), 3 varieties, 5. of each, (3 entries)—C. A, W. Irvine 1, Mrs E. Milne 2, Eighteen plums, 3 varieties, (i of each (1 entry)—Misa E, M. Hill 2. Children'c Competitions. Basket of flowers, to be arranged by. girl attending primary school—M. Bee 1, E. Barley 2, R. Roxby 3. Under 11 vears—N. M'Laren 1, B. Stagpoole2 s 'R. Ward 3. Basket of flowers, arranged by. boy (any age), attending primary school— A. Chase 1, J. McLaren 2, W. Sea'rle 3. ' . . Prettiest arrangemont of flowers in tumblers, girl or boy under twelve years of age—E. Foote 1, R, Seivcwright 2, A. Chase 3. F. Kibblewhitc 4. Best bouquet, made by girls under twelve years; to be made up at school —Nettie Bee 1, Annio Bond 2, Jessie Russell 3.

Two pot plants, grown by girl under fourteen years of age—Dora Mulligan 1, Zola Grave 2.

Two pot plants grown by boy under fourteen'vears of age—lrviu Jones 1, R. Knight 2, Pot plant, grown by boys under age of twelve—B. Paters'oqi l", J. Henderson 2, S. Holt 3, J. Hiepbum h.c. Pot plant, grown by girls under age of twelve-N. Bee 1," M. Farr 2, May Knight 3.