CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AT CAMBRIDGE.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXIV, Issue 10425, 24 April 1897, Page 3

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW AT CAMBRIDGE.

The sixth annual exhibition of the Cambridge Chrysanthemum Society was opened yesterday afternoon by Mr. W. Herries, M.H.R. The attendance gradually increased during the afternoon, a large number of visitors arriving by the special excursion train from Auckland. The blooms, though not exceeding in quantity those of last year, show a decided improvement in cultivation and appearance. The table decorations are more original and varied than at any previous shows; in fact, I the same may be said of all the ladies' exhibits. Owing to this being holiday week there is a falling off in the number of children's bouquets, etc., though some very original designs are represented, including a stork, windmill, bellows, tent, pyramid, etc. The first prize for a vase or twenty-five Japanese blooms of one variety was awarded to Mr. T. Wells, out of six entries. This stand forms a striking feature of the show. Some very good pot plants are exhibited. Refreshments were dispensed _ by ladies during the afternoon, while at intervals an excellent orchestra, under the leadership of Mr. J. H. Edwards, performed selections. The marquee is beautifully decorated with bush foliage. The following is the prize schedule OPKN CUSS. Cut BLOOMS-CHRVSANTBEMCMS - 48 varieties, •Japanese, 1 bluom each : T. Wells 1. 12 blooms, large anemone (including Japanese anemone) in six varieties, two blooms each : Jos. Chambers 1, M. P. McDermott i. .Six blooms, one variety Japanese ; Thus. Wells 1 and 2, Miss Peppercorn 3, J. Chambers highly commended. Six blooms, one variety incurved ; .Mrs. Richardson 1, Miss Peppercorn 2. Miss Kwen 3. Mix blooms, hirsute Japanese, not less than three varieties or more than tiro blooms of ich: Thos. Wells 1, Jos. Chambers 2. Six varieties Japanese white, one bloom each: Thos. Wells 1, Jos. Chambers 2. Three varieties Japanese, yellow, one bloom each: Thos. Wells 1, Miss Peppercorn 2. Three varieties Japanese, any shade or combination of red, one bloom each: Thos. Wells 1, Jos. Chambers 2. Three varieties Japanese, any shade of pink, one bloom each: Thos. Wells 1, Jos, Chambers 2. Three varieties Japanese, one bloom each, of the Mowing varieties :-Cbas. Davis, Mons. Pankoucke, and Viviantl Morel: Thos. Wells 1. Jos. chambers *2. One bloom Japanese: Thos. Wells 1, Mi<s If. G. Dixon 2. One bloom incurved: Miss Even 1, Miss Peppercorn i. 'fable Decorations : Mrs. Wells l, Mrs. Richardson 2, Miss Willis 3. Special extra prize.-One vase to contain 25 show blooms, arranged for effect, one variety Japanese, chrysanthemum foliage only: Thos. Wells 1, Mrs. Iticbardson 2, Miss Kwen 3, M. Mc> Dermott 4. One vase or epergne, suitable for a dinner table : Miss Willis 1, Miss Peppercorn 2 and 3. One hand basket: Mrs. Richardson 1 and special. Hiss Even 2, Miss Onions 3. One bridal bouquet: Miss Onions 1, Miss R. Forrest 2, unknown 3. One band bouquet: Mrs. lirennan 1, Miss It. Forrest 2, Miss E. Dixon 3. One buttonhole spray, any flowers or foliage: Miss K. Wells 1, Miss Willis 2, Miss E. Willis 3. Collection op Cut Flowers.-Stand of cut flowers, arranged for eflect: Miss K. Wells I. 12 double dahlias, distinrt: M. P. MclJermott 1, Miss K. Wells 2, J. Sharp 3. 12 cactus or decorative dahlias, distinct: Miss Wells 1, J, Sharp 2. Pot Plants. specimen chrysanthemum, In not exceeding loin, pot: Mervyn Wells 1, Miss Wells 2. Three specimens chrysanthemums, in not exceeding Sin. pots, to carry one bloom each: T. Wells 1. Best fern or foliage plant, other than chrysanthemum : Mrs. Richardson 1, Mrs. Wells 2 and 3. Best put plant in flower, other than chrysanthemum : Miss Badham 1 and '>.

NURSERYMEN AND GARDENERS' CUSS. __ CUT BLOOMS (CHRYSANTHEMUMS).—26 varieties, being ISincuived, and 18 Japanese, one bloom each. First prize. National Chrysanthemum Society's Bronze Medal and £1, second 15s: Hay and Son 1, J. Chambers 2. 12 varieties incurred, one bloom each : J. Chambers 1. Six varieties inclined, one bloom etch: Hay and Son 1, J. Chambers 2. 12 varieties Japanese, one bloom each : Hay and Son 1, J. Chambers 2. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each: J. Chambers 1 and 2, AMATEUR CLASS. Cut Bloom (Chrysanthemums). varieties, being 18 incurved and Is Japanese, one bloom each. First prize, Bronze Jubilee Medal, presented by the National Chrysanthemum Society, and £1 Is: Thos. Wells 1 and 2. 24 varieties Japanese, one boom each: Tims. Wells I and 2. 12 varieties Japanese, one bloom each : Thos. Wells 1, M. P. McDermott '2. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Thos. Wells 1, M. P. McDermott 2, 12 varieties incurved, one bloom each : Mr. Pitcher l, M. P. McDermott 2, Six varieties incurved, one bloom each: Mis* Kiren 1, Mrs, Richer 2. Twelve varieties Japanese, one bloom each: A. Forbes 1, W. F. Buckland 2. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Mrs. Richardson 1, Miss Ewen 2.

SPECIAL CLASSES. For liIDY Members OSLV.--12 varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Mrs. Richar&ton 1, Miss I'.wen 2, Mrs. Pitcher 3. Six varieties incurved, one bloom aach: Mrs. Richardson 1, Miss M. Peppercorn 2. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Mrs. Kirhariison 1, Miss Peppercorn 2. FOR YOUNG People. -Twelve varieties Jap mese, one bloom each: A. Hicbardson 1, Miss Pepiiercorn 2, Miss M. E. Chambers 3. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each : Miss £. G. Dixon 1, Arthur Uichardson 2, Miss M. Peppercorn 3. Three varieties anemone, including Japanese anemone, is not lees than three blooms each, with their foliage: Kva Richardson 1, Emily Young i, (Catherine Young 3. Three sprays of pompons, three varieties, not less than six blooms on a spray, to be shown with their foliage: Mervyn Weill 1. Lillian Chambers 2. NoTICh CLASS -Twelve varieties, large flowering, one bloom each: W. F. Bucktand 1, Miss Pilcher 1