EXHIBITIONS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXXVII, Issue 11538, 24 November 1900, Page 6

EXHIBITIONS.

HORTICULTURAL SOOTETYS SHOW. A SPLENDID SUCCESS. The annual summer exhibition of the Auckland Horticultural Society, with which is incorporated the Auckland Chrysanthemum Society and the Children's Flower Show Society, was opened yesterday afternoon. The present season, owing to the unusual amount of rain which has fallen, has been far from a good one from a gardener's point of view, but this has not hindered the present show from being the best yet held in Auckland. With a record entry of 1228 exhibits, shown by 948 different people, it will be remarkable, indeed, if the funds of the society are not largely replenished. The show was opened by the society's vicepatron, His Worship the Mayor (Mr. D. Goldie), who, in addressing the large number of lovers of flowers who were present, intimated the great pleasure which he felt in opening the annual exhibition of the society. He was especially pleased to do so, because the society had recognised children in these contests. His owp love for flowers he attributed to the fact that as a small boy he cultivated a small piece ot ground in bis father's garden. He referred to exhibitions which had been held years ago, and said that though, owing to other duties, he had not the same time to devote to the'subject as previously, he had not yet lost his interest in flowers, and he had given from time to time bulbs to the young people with a view" to encouraging in them a love for the beautiful. There were two things among many which were required to make the home attractive— musio inside and a well-kept garden outside. With these the lowliest cottage might be made a place in which the young people would delight to dwell. In conclusion, His Worship said that he understood that while Lady Ranfurly had very kindly consented to give special medals to those children who won them, for the best flower garden, no special provision had been made for those who grow vegetables. For those he was prepared to hand over to the committee one guinea a year for the next five years, to be given by the committee upon such conditions as they should think fit. (Loud applause.) In roses, as in previous years, Mr. W. E. Lippiatt stands an easy first, but it is to be remarked that signs were not wanting of a brisker competition in future years. Considering the very wet season, Mr. Lippiatt's exhibits are magnificent. Nearly every bloom which he exhibits is flawless, and everyone was pleased when it was announced that the Otahuhu floriculturist had once again been awarded the champion prize for the best rose. Curiously enough, the judges selected a bloom of the same variety as Mr. Lippiatt took honours with last year. In A. K. Williams, the variety referred to, lovers of flowers find a rose of a rich red colour. On the same stand is another magnificent bloom, a Charlotte Guillemot, a very fine white rose. Other fine blooms which Mr. Lippiatt exhibits are Susannah Marie Rhodocanachi (transparent pink) and Salamander, while in tea roses the most prominent are Emile Gonin (flesh- : coloured, with a picotee edge), Empress of Russia, Antoine Riviere, Bessie Brown, and the popular Mrs. Edward Morley. Conspicuous among many othe: fine roses is an exceptionally perfect White Marechal Niel. ~ Messrs. D. Hay and Sons are again very large exhibitors. As in former years, their groups of choice hot-house and green-house plants form some or the leading features of the exhibition. In the two groups which they are this year exhibiting are some exceedingly rare varieties, including an excellent specimen of the Cocos wedelliana, one of the finest ever exhibited in Auckland. Included in these groups are also cycads, caladiums, coleus, ferns, and other "exotics. Messrs. D. Hay and Sons also make a large display with their roses, included in which are many new varieties of tea roses from the stock of Continental roses. Among? the most notable of these are Climbing Belle Sebrechte, Madame Eugene Boullct, Maman Cochet. Philemon Cachet, and Beryl. The firm also make a large display of pansies and carnations. One of the finest displays in the exhibition is that of Messrs. Yates and Co.. who make a special feature of sweet peas. Nc less than 70 varieties of this sweet-smelling flower are shown by this firm, all of which have been 1 raised on their seed farm at Mangere. Among , the finest of these are Salopian (finest scarlet), ! Sadie Burpee (pure white), Lady Mary Currie (very bright carmine), and the famous Navy Blue. Among other exhibits of Messrs. Yates and Co. should be mentioned the fine St. Bridget double anemones, grown from this season's seed, stocks and antirrhinums, including the new dwarf variety, Tom Thumb. Messrs. Bennett and Green make a large show of pelargoniums, which are well worthy of special mention, Hei Majesty and Annie Richardson being among the loveliest. This firm also shows a fine hanging basket of ferns. Mr. J. G. McKay exhibits a stand in the centre of the hall, which attracts the notice of all. His floral emblems' and shower bouquets were undoubtedly worthy of the prizes which they obtained. The amateur and children's sections are unusually well filled, and competition was verv keen throughout. ' In the higher standards the children's exhibits showed great improvement upon former years. Taken all round the, exhibition is well worthy of a visit, and if to-day should prove fine there is little doubt that tho exhibition will be largely patronised. The work ot the judges gave great satisfaction, and great credit is reflected on Messrs. A. Taylor. J. Mclndoe, A. Hosking, A. Bennett, S. Collins, D. A. Hay, W. E. Lippiatt, and H. Sharp, and Dr. Coates, and Mesdames J. MoCosh Clark and Webster, for their exertions.

The arrangements of the exhibition were in the hands of Mr. W. Satehell (hon. secretary), T. S. Jacka (hon. treasurer), and an energetic committee, consisting of Messrs. A. Hoskine, W. Collins, A. E. Grindrod, W. Handley, E. J. Harvev. H. A. Marriner, A. Tayloi, and G. W. Wright. The children's section was well looked after by Mrs. MoKean. Mrs. C. A. Stevens, Miss K. Nelson, Mrs. J. 0. Colbeck, Miss M. Hazlett, and others. The exhibition will remain open throughout to-day. Mr. 'Marriage's band will, as during yesterday, play during the afternoon arid evening. PBIZE LIST. ALL-COMERS. Plants Grown in Pots. — Group of foliage, flowering and decorative plants arranged in a space not exceeding 40 square feet: D. Hay and Sons, 1. Group as above, in space not exceeding 20 square feet: D. Hay and Sons, 1. Ferns, three distinct varieties: D. Hay and Sons, 1; W. Wright, 2: A. E. Lipscombe, highly commended. Fern, single specimen: Leslie Giles, 1; A. E. Lipscombe, 2. Indigenous fern: H. A. Marriner, 1. Pelargoniums, regal, show, or fancy, six distinct varieties: Bennett and Green. 1 and 2. Eegal, show or fancy, three distinct varieties: Bennett and Green, 1. Single specimen: Bennett and Green, 1. Hanging basket: Bennett and Green, 1. Clinmbing plant, single specimen: Leslie Giles, 1. Single specimen pot plant: D. Hay and Sons, 1. Cut Flowers.—Roses: Division A, 36 distinct varieties: W. E. Lippiatt, 1. Twenty-four distinct varieties: W. E. Lippiatt, 1. Twelve distinct varieties: W. E. Lippiatt, 1; D. Hay and Sons, 2. Six distinct varieties: W. E. Lippiatt, 1; D. Hay and Sons. 2. Division B (not open to exhibitors in Division A— Twenty-four distinct varieties: A. Taylor, 1; J. Bailey, 2. Twelve distinct varieties: A. Taylor, 1; J. Bailey. 2. Six distinct varieties: A. Taylor, 1; J. Bailey, 2. Division Tea or hybrid, 18 distinct varieties: W. E. Lippiatt, 1. Tea only, 12 varieties: W. E. Lippiatt. 1; D. Hay and Sons, 2. Tea only, six varieties: D. Hay and Sons, 1; W. E. Lippiatt 2. Best light-flowered variety, three blooms: W. E. Lippiatt, 1: H. Burrows, 2. Best dark-flowered variety, three bloom&i W. E. Lippiatt. 1. Polyanthe only, six trusses of tw6 or more varieties: D. Hay and Sons, 1. Champion bloom* judged from all stands in the exhibition: W. E. Lippiatt. Miscellaneous.—Pansies, 12 distinct varieties, one bloom each: D. Hay and Sons, 1; A. Brown. 2. Pansies, six distinct varieties one bloom each: D. Hay and Sons, 1; J. B. Bull, 2- Carnations or picotees, six varieties, one bloom each: D. Hay and Sons. 1; A. Yates and Co., 2. Antirrhinums, 12 varieties, three spikes each: A. Yates and Co., 1. Antirrhinum, six distinct varieties, three spikes each: A. Yates and Co., 1. Phlox, six distinct varieties, one truss of each: A. Yates and Co., 2.. Stocks, six varieties, one spike of each: A. Yates and Co., 1. Collection of cut flowers, 24 distinct varieties, grown in open air: A. E. Lipscombe, 1; H. A. Marriner, 2. Collection sweet pea, 24 varieties: A. Yates and Co., 1; Mrs. McKean, 2. Collection sweet pea, 12 varieties: Hesketh and Aitken, 1; A. Yates and Co., 2. Floral emblems: J. G. McKay, 1. Showei bouquets: J. G. McKay, 1. Strawberries, any variety, 50: H. Burrows, 1. Vegetables.—Collection of vegetables, not less than 12 kinds: H. Burrows. 1. Cucumbers, two or more varieties: Jas. Mclndoe. 1. Cucumbers, single variety: Jas. Mclndoe. 1. Rhubarb, six stalks: H. Burrows. 1. Turnips, three bunches of three each: H. Burrows, 1. Carrots, three bundles of three each: H. Burrows. 1. Broad Beans. 60 pods: H. Burrows. 1: Mrs. J. Mclndoe, 2. Peas, two varietur, 50 pods of each: J. B. Bull. 1; A. Y?tes and Co., 2. Potatoes collection of six varieties, 12 of each: J. Mclndoe. 1; H. Burrows, 2. .Potatoes. 12 kidney. Jas. Mclndoe, 1: J. B. Bull, 2. Potatoes. 12 round: J. McIndoe. 1; J. B. Bull, 2. Twelve onions: H. Burrows. 1: A. LiDscombe, 2. Tomatoes. best variety, 12: Jas. Mclndoe, 1. Cabbage, three heads: A. Yates and Co., 1; H. Burrows, 2. AMATEURS. Plants Grown in Pots—Single snecimen in bloom: Lilian Wright, 1: Amy Shepherd, 2. Fern, single specimen: J. E. Burns, 1: Miss E. Binney, 2. Hanging basket: Miss,E. Binney, 1. - . Cut" Flowers.—Roses, 12 distinct varieties: A. Taylor. 1: Miss E. Binney. 2. Roses, six blooms, in three or more varieties: A. Taylor, 1: A. E. Grindrod, 2. Pansies, 12 varieties: Miss A. Dick, 1: Miss Bull. 2. Pansies, six varieties: Miss Bull, 1: Miss A. Dick, 2. Carnations or picotees. six varieties: A. E. Grindrod. 1: H. A. Marriner, 2. Antirrhinums, Bix varieties: A. E. Grindrod. 1. Pelargoniums,

six trusses: Miss 8011. 1. Pelargoniums, three trusses: Miss Bull, 1. ejection of cat flowers: H. A. Marnner, 1; A. E. Grindrod, 2; Mrs. McKean. highly commended. Table Decorations, Bouquets, etc. a (AmaButtonhole bouquets: Mrs. H. A. Marrtoer, 1- Miss B. C. Handley, 2. Ladies' sprays: Mrs. H. A. Majnner, .1;- Miaa Edith Fruit.—Lisbon lemons: Mrs. Smales, 1; H. Burrows. 2. Fifty loquats: Mrs. • Smales. 1. Thirty gooseberries: Mm McKean, i. V^etaWes.—Collection,' of vegetables, not less than six kinds: Mrs. McKean^ l Twelve round potatoes: J. B. Bull. 1. Twelve kidney potatoes: H. A. Marnner, 1; J. .8. Bull. 2. . CHILDREN'S SECTIONS.

CHAMPION CLASS. .'-.'-■' 1 Plants in Pots.-Three ferns, distinct varieties: Harold Hodgson. 1: Isabel Russell, 2> Three flowering plants, distinct varieties: John Coopei, 1; Gwendoline Davis, 2. _ Cut Flowers.—Collection of 12 varieties: Jeffrey Mulgan, 1. Collection of six varieties: Jeffrey Mulgan.. 1; BoyNeill. 2 Six pansies. distinct varieties: William Aickin, 1; Jeffrey Mulgan, 2; Henry Butterworth, highly commended. . ... _, ~ Vegetables.—Collection of three lands: F. L. Summer, 1; Fred Walker, 2: Harold Hodgson, highly commended; E. G. M. Lamb, highly commended. FOE CHU.DEEN UNDER 15 YEARS. Plants in Pots.— ferns, distinct varieties: Mabel Chapman, 1; Kathleen Aickin, 2. Two flowering plants: Cyril D. Handley. 1; Frank Shepherd, 2. Two foliage plants: Atherton Mann, 1; Joanna Mackay, 2. One musk: Frank Shepherd. 1; B. Andrews, 2. Cut Flowers.—Collection of six distinct varieties: Cyril D. Handley. 1; Jeffrey Mulgan, 2; Lena Dunniag, highly commended; Key Neil, highly commended. Collection of three distinct varieties: Cyril D. Handley, 1; Jeffrey Mulgan, 2; B. Cadwallader highly commended. Three roses: Ruth Stevenson, 1; Kitty Kigby, 2. Three pansies: Kathleen Aickin, 1; Doris Townshend. 2; Mina Grey, highly commended; Lena Dunning, highly commended. Three.stocks: Jeffrey Mulgan. 1; W. Townshend, 2; Lena Dunning, highly commended. FOE CHILDREN UNDER 12 TEARS. Plants in Pots.— Houghton, 1; Maud Tiernan, 2; R. Warburton, highly commended: Bertie Bennet, highly commended; Rachel Littlewood, highly commended; Myrtle Lee, highly commended. One flowering plant: Stanley Porter, 1; No Name, 2; Elsie Marret, highly commended; Dora Kemp, highly commended. One foliage plant: Atherton Mann, 1; Alex. Churton, 2; Hilda Atkin, highly commended; Hazel Neil, highly commended; Annie Dent, highly commended; Ohas. Butter- ' worth, highly commended. One musk.: Rachel Littlewood, 1; Gladys Eeynell, 2; Hilda Wardell, highly commended. Cut Flowers.—Collection of six distinct varieties: Beryl Jackson, 1; Revel Kelly, 2. Collection of three varieties: Jack Lees. 1; Stan. Porter, 2; Jessie Geddes, highly commended ; B. Jackson, highly commended. One specimen of any sojrt; Hazel Eainey, 1; Allan Keid . 2 - • » . ,-, „ „v , Vegetables.—Collection of six kinds: Mabel Parsons, 1; Guy Neil, 2. Collection of three kinds: Charles Lmdlen. 1; Alf. Brown, 2; B. C. Brown, highly commended; G. Phillips, highly commended. BOUQUETS. Bouquets, made up in public schools under the supervision of teachers:— Standard VH.: Sarah Cameron. Bayfield school, 1; Mildred Tilly, Newton East, 2; George Wright, Ponsonby, highly commended; Ethel Barclay. Onehunga. highly commended Nelson Mitchell,' Parnell, highly commended. Standard VI.: Ivy Potts, Devonport, 1; Mildred Whitehead, Mount Eden, 2; Myrtle Casey, Onehunga, 3; Madge Butler, Bayfield, highly commended; Bessie Philips, Newton West, highly commended; Madge Galloway, Ponsonby, highly commended; Kathleen Heighway, Mount Eden, highly commended. Standard V.: Mamie Wilson. Mount Eden, 1; Elsie Smales, Ponsonby, 2; Minnie Ray, Newton East, highly commended; Emma Cameron, Bayfield, highly commended; Jessie Bartlett. Ponsonby, highly commended; Nellie Williams, Newton East, highly commended; Kathleen McMahon, Newton East, highly commended; Jessie Webster, Welles--street, highly commended; Adelaide Calkin, Ponsonby, highly commended. Standard IV.: Flossie Nicholls. Ponsonby, 1; Ruby Peet, Mount Eden, 2; Jessie Sco*i Parnell highly commended; Annie Fletcher, Grafton Road, highly Commended; Violet Lesty, Ponsonby, highly commended; Daisy Moore, Newton East, highly commended; Mabel Leyland, Bayfield, highly commended; Lena Stocken, Ponsonby, highly commended; Ruby Spargo, Nelson-street, highly commended; John McKay, Nelson-street, highly commended. Standard in.: Jessie Mackay, 1; Gertrude Wright, 2; Pauline Durrieu, Mount Eden, highly cc.amended; Nellie Chapman, Mount Eden, highly commended; Cecil M»issey, Ponsonby, highly commended ; Gladys Kent, Grafton, highly commended; Marion Speight, Parnell, highly commended; Annie Brewin, Grafton, highly commended; Flossie Langley, Newton East, highly commended. Bouquets and Baskets made up an Exhibition Room.— fo. children under 16: L. E. Edwards. 1; Kathleen Hickson, 2: Kelly B. George, commended; Kathleen Keogh, commended. Basket for children under 12: Annie Fuller, 1; Floral. Stewart, 2; S. Griffiths, highly commended. Bouquet for children under 16: E. Potter, 1; E. P. Sloman, 2; Hilda Donaldson, highly commended. Basket native flowers: Doris Townshend, 1; Grace Harbutt, 2. Table decorations: Miss Stella M. Rice, 1; Mrs. E. J. Harvey, 2. Countess of Ranfurly medals, for flower gardens:—Girls, under 16: Elsie Atkin, 1; Baby Kelly, 2: Ivy Pitts, highly commended. Under 12: Edith Satchell, 1; May Bell, 2; Verney Bennett, highly commended; Sophma Jorgensen. highlv commended. Boys, undor 16: Roy Neil, 1; Jeff. Midgan, 2; Cyril Handlev, highly commended; Chas. Grierson, highly commended. Under 12: Revel Kelly, 1; Jack Lees, 2; Philip Holmes, highly commended. Vegetable gardens, for children under 16: Peter Robertson, 1 and special mention; Alt'. Wine, 2; Doris Townshend, highly commended. For children "under 12: George Wine, 1; Arthur Satchell, 2; Philip Holmes, highly commended. HAMILTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S GfiOW.

The third show took place in the Volunteer Hall on Thursday, and, as regards the number and quality of the exhibits, unquestionably excelled any of its predecessors. The table decorations were particularly good, and afforded striking evidence of the taste of the exhibitors. The collection ot cut flowers was very good indeed, and showed that flower culture is receiving much attention in this district. The staging of the exhibits and other detail matters were carried out most efficiently; that this was so is to a very large extent due to the exertions of Mr. Swarbrick, the hon. secretary. There was a large attendance of the public during the afternoon, and in the evening tho hall was crowded to its utmost capacity. The visitors evidenced the keenest interest in the exhibits, and discussed the awards of the judges, which, it may be said, were almost unanimously endorsed.

The following is the prize list:— j Twelve pot plants, two entries : Mrs. Brewie 1 ; Miss Searancke, 2. Six pot plants (amateurs), three entries : Miss Sandes, 1 ; Miss Searancke, 2. One pot plant, eight entries : Mrs. Way, 1 ; Mrs. Land, 2 ; A. Swarbrick, highly commended. One pot plant (children under 14), five entries : August Swarbrick, 1 ; Miss D. Edgecumbe, 2 ; P. Edgecumbe, highly commended. Six ferns, two entries : Miss Searancke, 1 ; Miss Sandes, 2. Three ferns (amateurs), six entries : Mrs. Brewis, 1 : Miss Searancke, i. ; Miss Sandes, highly commended. One fern, two entries : Dr. Brewis, 1. One fern (children under 14), four entries : Miss P. Edgecumbe, 1 ; Miss Amy Land, 2 ; Miss S. Kirk, 3. Three begonias, flowering (amateurs), three entries : Mrs. Land, 1 ; Miss Searancke, 2 ; A. Swarbrick, highly commended. Three begonias, foliage (amateurs), four entries : Mrs. Land, '1 ; Miss Searancke, 2 ; Miss Sandes, 3. Three coleus (amateurs), one entry: Mrs. Bidler, 1. Three cinerarias, two entries: Miss Searancke, 1 and 2. Three geraniums, six entries : Miss Bothwell, 1 ; Miss McPherson, 2. Three petunias, three entries : Mrs. Bidler. 1 and 2. Climbing plant, four entries: Miss M. McPherson, 1. Plants or ferns not included in any of the above classes, four entries : Miss Searancke, 1 : Miss Sandes, 2 and 3. Collection of cut flowers, grown in the open, 24 varieties, two entries : P. Forrest, 1; Mrs. Way, 2. Collection of cut flowers, 12 varieties (amateurs). 17 entries : Mrs. Drury, 1 ; Mrs. Douglas, 2 ; TV. . Dey, highly commended. Boßes, 24 varieties, one of each, two entries : F. Forrest, 1 ; Mrs. Seddon, 2. Eoses, 12 varietias, one of each, one entry -. F. Forrest, 2. Boses, 12 varieties, one of each (amateurs), six entries : Mrs. Drury, 1 ; W. Dey, 2. Rosea, six varieties, one of each (amateurs). 14 entries : W. Dey, 1 ; Dr. Douglas, 2 ; Dr. Brewis, highly commended. Tea roses, six varieties, one of each (amateurs), four entries: Mrs. Seddon, 1. Bose. one flower, seven entries : F. Forrest, 1 ; Mrs. Bullock-Webster. 2. Bose, one flower (amateurs), 18 entries : Miss 1. Sandes, 1 and 2 ; Mrs. Bidler, highly commended. Pansies, 12 varieties, one of each, two entries : Miss McPherson, 1; Mrs. Douglas, 2. Pansies. six varieties, one of each, nine entries : Miss McPherson, 1 ; Mrs. Way, 2 ; Miss levers, highly commended. Carnations' or picotees. six varieties, one of each, five entries : Mrs. Brewis, 1 ; Mrs. Bidler, 2. Antirrhinums, six varieties, one of each, two entries : W. Dey, 1 : W. Bright. 2. Phlox drummondii, six varieties, one of each, two entries : Mrs. Drury, 1. Stocks, six varieties, one of each, four entries : W. Dey, 1 : Mrs. Drury, 2. Fuchsias, six varieties, one of each, two entries : W. Bright, 2. Petunias, two entries : Miss M. McPherson, 1 ; Mrs. Bidler, 2. Sweet peas, six varieties, nine entries : Miss M. Searancke, 1 ; Miss A. Fitzpatrick, 2; Mrs. Drury. highly commended. Ponnieß, six varieties, one of each, six'entries : Mrs. Oldham, 1 : Miss Moore, 2 and 3. Table decoration (without accessories), five entries : Dr. Brewis, 1 ; Miss Brookfleld, 2 : Miss Farrer, highly commended. Table decoration (with accessories), four entries : Miss Jolly. 1 ; Miss Carev. 2 : Miss Searancke, highly commended. Vase of flowers, 10 entries : Miss E. Edgecumbe. 1,: Miss M. Searancke, 2 : Mrs. Long, highly commended. Bridal bouquet, three entrier : Mrs. Brewis, 1 ; Miss Swarbrick. 2 : Miss A. Thomas, highly commended. Hand bouquet (round), four entries : Miss B. Hunt, 1 : Miss Moore, 2. Hand bouquet (children untie* 14), six entries : Mis? A. Allen, 1 ; Miss M. Barton, 2 ; Miss S. Kirk, highly commended. Hand bouquet (children under 10), four entries : Miss E. Brewis, 1 : Miss G. Stevens. 2: Miss Robertson, highly commended ; Master von Sturmer. highly commended. Floral basket, seven entries : Miss I. Sandes. 1 : Miss Biggs. 2 ; Miss J. Hill, highly commended. Floral basket (children under 18). three entries : Mi3B M. Barton, 1 ; Miss C. Holloway. 2 ; Miss 8. Kirk, highly commended. Three buttonhole bouquets. 10 entries : Miss I. Sandes. 1 : Miss M. McPherson. 2 ; Mrs. Way and Mrs. Brewis, highly commended. Two ladies' sprays, eight entries: Miss Biggs, 1 : Miss M. O'Neill, 2 : Mrs. Way, highly commended.