ONEHUNGA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXIX, Issue 9041, 21 November 1892, Page 6

ONEHUNGA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The spring show of the Onehunga Horticultural Society took place on Saturday at the Public Hall, Onehunga. Though the display of pot plants was not no large as in former years, that of flowers was much more extensive, and in this respect the show was one of the most successful which have been conducted by the society. The array of roses of all varieties was particularly striking. In this section Mrs. Frost and Messrs. E. Lippiatt and Son were the chief exhibitors, with an exceedingly good collection. The prize for the champion rose of the show was won by Mr. W. Lippiatt, who sent only the one exhibit for competition, though he had also a fine show of rhododendrons, merely for exhibition. As usual, Mr. J. R. Stych carried off the honours for stove and greenhouse pot plants, his exhibits, which were arranged in the centre of the hall, attrecting general attention There was in the ot.t flower section a handsome display of floral crosses and wreaths, and several bouquets, all reflecting the highest credit upon the taste and industry of those who had contrived them. Fourteen exhibits were in competition for a special prize of 10s 6d, presented by Dr. Snarman for the best bouquet of violets. Miss Torrance gaining the award; while for a prize given by Mrs. Walrond for a button-hole bouquet, no fewer than thirty-seven specimens were shown, the bouquet arranged by Miss Wayland being declared the best. Fruits and vegetables were not represented to the extent which might have oeen expected. A large collection of biscuits sent by Messrs. Bvcroft and Co.. and some concentrated milk forwarded by Mr. Johns, were for exhibition only. Mr. R. A. Jackson (the secretary) and the committee of management worked well for the success of the show. The judges were Mesdames Bruford, Gibbons, Lyell, Bull, and Mr. Moody, miscellaneous; Messrs. C. T. Wren and C S. McDonald, flowers and pot plants ; Messrs. W. Mclndoe and 0. Kiinberley, fruits and vegetables. The following is the prize list — ALL-COMERS.

Stove and Greenhouse plants, in pots.— Collection of pot plants : J. R. Stych, 1. Collection of pot plants, four varieties, not less than two in bloom: J. R. Stych. 1. Three ferns: J. it Stych, 1 ; W. F. Stevenson, 2. Hanging basket or pot of plants : C. C. Fleming, 1. COT Flowers.—Thirty-six roses, distinct varieties : K. I.ippiatt, 1. Twenty-four roses, distinct varieties: E. Lippiatt, 1; Mis. Frost, 2. Twelve roses, distinct varieties: K. Lippiatt, 1. Twelve roses, six light and six dark, distinct variation: Mis. Frost, 1; 15- Lippiatt, U. Six roses, three light and three dark, distinct varieties : E. Lippiatt, 1; Mrs. Frost, 2. Three roses, dark, distinct varieties : Mrs. Frost, 1 ; K. Lippiatt. 2. Three ro-es, light, distinct varieties : Mrs. Frost, 1; E. Lippiatt, 2. One rose, light: K. I.ippiatt, 1 ; Mrs. Frost, 2. One rose, dark : E. I.ippiatt, I ; Mrs. Frost 2. Champion rose of the show: W. Lippialt, 1. Six tea roses: E. I.ippiatt, 1. Six Noisette roses : E. Lippiatt, 1. Twelve carnations or picotees, distinct varieties: E. I.ippiatt, 1. _ Twelve pansies, distinct varieties: Miss Hull, 1. Six pansies, distinct varieties: Miss Bull, 1. Six gladioli: Mrs. 11. G. J off cry, 1. Twelve bulbous or tuberous, distinct varieties: C. A. Bruford, 1 ; J. R. Stych, 2. Six bulbous or tuberou*. distinct varieties: J. R. Stych, 1. Six verbenas, distinct varieties, three trusses each: Mrs. Frost, I. Six antirrhinum*, distinct varieties: Mrs. It. G. Jeffery, 2. Collection cut flowers, twenty-four varieties, grown in the open air: J. R. Stych,l; Mrs. Frost, 2. Collection cut flowers, twelve varieties, grown in the open air: Mrs. Frost, 1. Collection of annuals, six varieties: J. R. Stych, 1 ; Mrs. Frost, 2. Three button-hole bouquets: Miss Gib-bons-Heed, 1 ; Mrs. Frobt, 2 ; Mrs. Chappell, 3 ; Sirs. Gibbons, highly commended. Three ladies' sprays : Miss Ilia Fleming, 1; Miss White, 2. Six fuschi&s : Mrs. Frost, 1. Fruits.—Collection of citrons : C. C. Fleming, 1. Twelve Lisbon lemons : C. C. Fleming, 1. Dish of an/ other local fruit: W. F. Stevenson, 1, with ail exhibit of cherries. Vegetables.—Three cabbages : Mrs. R. J. Jefferey, 1. Twelve potatoes, kidney: W. F. Stevenson, 1. AMATEURS AND COTTAGERS. Stove and Greknhousk Plants, in Pots.— Three distinct, and one in bloom : One entry, but no award. One single specimen : E. and 1.." Cunnigham, 1. • One specimen foliage plant: J. R. Stych, 1; K. and L. Cunningham, 2. One coleus: C. C. Fleming, 2. One specimen fern or lycopoil : E. and 1.. Cunningham, I. One calceolaria: C. C. Fleming, 1. Two show pelargoniums : C. Martin, 2. One cactus, in bloom : C. C. Fleming, 2. Hanging basket or pot of plants : E. and L. Cunningham; !';' C. C. Fleming, 2. Musk : Miss A. Ternaban, 1. " CUT Flowers.—Twelve roses, distinct varieties : C. C. Fleming, 1; Mrs. Chappell, 2 Six roses, distinct varieties : E. and 1.. Cunningham, 1; Mrs. Frost, 2. Two rosea, one light and one tl:«rk : Mrs. Fiost, 1; C. C. Fleming, 2. Six carnations, distinct varieties Mrs. Barnes, 1; Mrs. Frost, 2; Miss Bull, commended. Six pansies : Miss Bull, 1. Six gladioli : Mrs. R. G. Jeffery, 1. Six verbenas, distinct varieties, three trusses each : Mrs. Frost, 1; Mrs. J. W. Jeffery, 2. Six antirrhinums, distinct varieties, single spike : _ Mrs. R. G. Jeffery, 2nd. Six pelargoniums, distinct varieties, single or double, >lireo trusses each: Miss Bull, 1; J. R. Stych, 2. Three pelargoniums, three trusses each : Mrs. Frost, 1; C. C_ Fleming, 2. Hand bouquet: Mi>s Bull, 1. Table decoration : Mrs. Scoft, 1. Twelve varieties annuals : J. R. Stych, 1; Mrs. Chappell, 2. Collection cut flowers, twelve distinct varieties: J. R. Stych, 1; Mrs. Chappell, 2 ; Mrs. Gatland, 3. •>ix picotees or carnations: Mrs. Barnes, 1; Miss A. Stevenson, 2. Six dianthus, distinct varieties, one bloom each: Mrs. R G. Jeffery, 1; C. A. Bruford, 2. Three sweet Williams, distinct varieties : Mrs. Hutchison,l ; C. C. Fleming, 2. Six , fuchsias : Mrs. McFarlane, 1; Mrs. Frost, 2. i Fituns.— lemons: Mrs. Chappell, I. Fifty gooseberries: C. C. Fleming, 1. Twenty • live loquats : Mm. Chappell, 1. vegetables -Twenty-five pods broad beans : Adam Lay bourne, 1. Four beet, long or round Adam : I .ay bourn, J. Thirty pod* peas : Adam Lay bourn, 1. Collection vegetables, ten distinct varieties: There was only one exhibit, which was disqualified, owing - to non-compliance with the conditions. Potatoes, four varieties, six of each: Mrs. Hutchison, 1. One pumpkin : T. Williams, 1. Special Phizes.— special prices presented by various friends of the Society were awarded as follow :—Bouquet of violets : Miss Torrance, 1; Miss Frost, 2; Mrs. Stych, 3. Gentleman's buttonhole bouquet : Miss Way land, 1; Mrs. Stych, 2; Miss Jackson, 3. Hanging ba-kot of flowers and ferns : Miss Amie Stevenson, 1. Hxnd bouquet; Miss Hannah Brown, 1; Mrs. Bruford, 2. Two pounds of print butter: W. Hayter, 1. Plate of cocoanut ice : Miss I. Fleming, I. Plate of green peas : Adain Laybourn, 1. Largest hen eggs, one dozen : C. Martin, 1. Pot of maiden-hair fern : J. R. Stych. 1. Floral cross : Miss Phillipson, 1 ; Miss Elizabeth Fleming, 2.- Bouquet of flowers in horse-shoe shape : Mrs. Stych, 1. Floral crown : Miss L. Jeffrey, 1. Floral table decoration: Miss Torrance, 1 ; Mrs. Scott, 2. Lettering in natural flowers of the word "floral":. Mrs. Pegler, 1; Miss Gibbous-Reid, 2. Table bouquet: Mrs. J. W. Jeffrey, 1; Mrs. Stych, 2. Preserved fruit: Mrs. Hutchison, 1. Floral wreath : Miss Phillipson, 1; Miss A. Jeffrey, 2. Madeira cake, 2lb in weight: Miss J. Hills. 1. Sponge cake, 21it in weight: E. and L. Cunningham, 1. One pound of butter with salt: W. Hayter, 1. Plate ■■{ scones made with Bycroft and Co.'s flour : ; Miss L Brookfield, 1. Plate of show-bread ; Mrs. L. Stevenson, J.

Plate of oatmeal cakes : Miss Annie - Stevenson, 1. Three pounds butter : Mrs. Daveuey, 1. : Bottle of home-made tomato' sauce : Miss Jackson, 1. Heaviest pumpkin, T. Williams, I. Six stalks rhubarb : Mrs. Gibbons, 1; K. Webb, highly commended. Plate of broad beans Miss Ida Brookfi<The show was well-attended by the public. On Saturday evening a promenade concert was given under the direction of Mr. L. H. McAlnine, when the hall was crowded. J