CAMBRIDGE FLOWER AND ROOT SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XLII, Issue 12853, 29 April 1905, Page 3

CAMBRIDGE FLOWER AND ROOT SHOW.

[BY TELEGRAPH. —OWN CORRESPONDENT.] Cambridge, Friday. Splendid weather prevailed to-day for the opening of the fourteenth annual chrysanthemum and root show. There were record entries this year, except in horticultural classes, but in this latter the quality of the blooms left little to be desired. This is all the more remarkable when the nature of the past season is considered, as it has been one of the worst as regards extremes experienced in the district for years past. The exhibits of swedes and potatoes were for the same reason a real surprise, being first-class. Messrs. W. F. Buckland ' and M. P. McDermott judged horticultural classes, having in several instance* the assistance of Miss Wright. Mr. G. Treadgold judged the preserves, Messrs. U. Day and R. Fisher the roots and cereals, and Mr. J. Keeley fruit and vegetables. Mr. F. Veale, with the assistance of Mr. McDermott, carried out the secretarial duties. The following is the prize list: — CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Cut Blooms—Division I. (open to all) Thirtysix Japanese, in not less than 24 varieties: Joseph ■ Chambers 1. Twelve varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Joseph Chambers 2. Six: varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Joseph Chambers 2. Eighteen incurved, in, not less than 12 varieties: Joseph Chambers 1. Six varieties incurved, one bloom : each: Joseph Chambers 2. Division II Twenty- , four Japanese, not less than 18 varieties: Miss H. Wells 1, Miss Ewen 2. Twelve varieties Japanese, I one bloom each: Miss Hilda Wells 1, T. F. Richards i2, Miss Ewen highly commended. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each: X. Richards 1, Miss : Hilda Wells 2, Mrs. J. Sharkey highly commended. Eighteen incurved, not less than nine varieties: Mrs. J. Sharkey 1. Six varieties incurved, one bloom each: Miss Ewen 1, T. Richards 2. Ladies' class (for lady members ■ onlv)— Eighteen Japanese, not less than 12 varieties: Miss Hilda Wells 1, Miss E. Sharkey 2, Miss Ewen highly commended. Twelve varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Miss Hilda Wells 1, Miss Ewen 2. There was a difference of only one point in this class. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Miss Hilda Wells 1, Miss E. Sharkey 2. Sir varieties incurved, one bloom each: Miss Ewen 1, Miss E. Sharkey 2. Young people's class (exhibitors not over IS years of age at date of show)— Twelve varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Miss Minnie Sharkey 1, Miss It. Chambers 2. Six varieties Japanese, one bloom each: Miss Minnie Sharkey 1. Maiden —Twelve chrysanthemum show blooms: Mrs. J. Sharkey 1. Miscellaneous, open to all—Japanese variety, to be judged from all above classes: Miss Wells, (" Lady Hanham") 1. Incurved, to be judged from all above classes: Mrs. Sharkey (" General Bainbridge") 1. Six bl»oms, one variety Japanese: Mrs. J. Sharkey 1, T. Richards'2. Six blooms, one variety incurred: Mrs. J. Sharkey 1, Miss Minnie Sharkey 2. Table decorations: Miss Kate Wells 1, Miss E. Richardson 2. One rase, to contain 25 Japanese show blooms, arranged for artistic effect: Miss Ewen 1, J. Chambers 2. Vase of 25 incurved show blooms: Miss Ewen 1 and 2. Vase of 12 Japanese show blooms, arranged for effect, any foliage: Miss Ewen 1, Miss E. Sharkey 2. Vase or epergne of autumn leaves and berries, any foliage: Miss E. A 7 eale 1, Miss Eftie Young 2. Four varieties decorative chrysanthemums, grown without disbudding, shown on natural stems not exceeding 18in in diameter: Mrs. T. Wells 1, Miss Ewen 2, Vase or epergne, suitable for dinner-table: Misses Willis 1, Miss E. Richardson 2. Vase of flowers, other than chrysanthemums, arranged for effect: Miss Daisy Roberts 1 and 2. Shower bouquet: Miss Eflie M. Young 3. Hand bouquet: Misses Willis 1, Miss Jessie Brooks 2. Three buttonhole sprays: Miss G. Cave 1, Miss E. Young 3. Two ladies' sprays: Miss E. Richardson 1, Miss G. Cave 2. Twelve varieties cactus dahlias: Mrs. T. Wells 1, T. Wells 2. Six varieties cactus dahlias: Mrs. T. Wells 1, T. Wells 2. Floral Resign: Mrs. M. Sharkey 1. Display of any fliwer or flowers other than chrysanthemums, sweet peas, or cactus dahlias: W. F. Buckland' 1 and 2. Forty-eight Japanese chrysanthemums, for exhibition only: Mr. Buckland, Young people's class, riot oyer 18 years of —Table decorations: Miss Cliitty 1. Hanging basket: Miss Chitty 1. Floral design: Miss Doris Pilcher 1, Miss M. Pilcher 2. Pot Plants.—Adiantum fern: Mrs. T. Wells 1. Pot plant in flower, other than begonia: T. Wells 1. Foliage plant, other than palm: Miss M. Langmuir 1 and 2. Palm: T. Young 1, T. Wells 2. Three pot plants, in flower: T. Wells 1. Group of pot plants, arranged by exhibitor in own material: Mrs. T. Wells 1, Miss M. Brooks 2. School Children's Class. 10 years to 14 yearsBridal bouquet: Miss D. Pilcher 1, Miss M. Pilcher 2. Hand bouquet : Miss M. Pilcher 1, Miss D. Pilcher 2. . Children under 10 yearsßridal bouquet: Miss ,T. Sharkey 1. Hand bouquet : Mrs. J. Sharkey 1, Miss Appleby 2. PRODUCE. Show of white oats, quarter-bushel: G. J. Neal 1. Wheat, any variety, quarter-bushel: M Butler 1, W. T. Wallace 2. Chaff, all-round quality: E. Allen 1, W. Gray 2. Potatoes—Red, other than Late Rose, 121b: J. D. P. Morgan 1, J. Russell 2. ate Rose: G. J. Neal 1, W. H. Mackereth 2. Round, other than red: J. Gane 1, J. Hooker 2. Twelve distinct varieties: G. J. ' Ne'al 1 and 2. Carrots— red: J. Fitzgerald 1 and 2. White Belgian: G. J. Neal 1 and 2. Yellow: G. J. Neal 1 and 2. Sugar beet: G. J. Neil 1 and 2. Manff.iMs— Globe or tankard: C. Crouch 1 and '' T.ong red.: C. Crouch 1, J. Hooker 2. Swedes: T. Simpson 1, G. J. Neat 2, J. Fitzgerald ?\ich!v commended. Turnips white: H. Peppercorn 1, G. J. Neal 2. Soft yellow: G J. Veal 1. Special prizes presented by G. E. ( Uric: and Sons for roots, 11 classes, as under:—Hurst s Monarch swede: J. Forrest. 1, J. Wallis 2. J- Resell 3, E. Allen 4, A. A. Fitzgerald 5, J. Taylor hiffhlv commended. Hurst's Perfection swede: H. W. Mackereth 1, G. 3. Neal 2 and 3, E. Allen 4, J. Anderson 5, W. Gray highly commended. Imperial Green Globe turnips: G. .T. Neal 1. Purple, or green top Aberdeen turnip: G. J.' Neal 1 ana 2. Giant Wiltshire carrot: J. Allwill 1 and 2. Yellow Giant intermediate carrot: W. Tucker 1, W H Mack"! 2. Mammoth long red mangold: J. Aliwill 1. H. W. Mackereth 2, McMillan commended. Yellow Globe mangold: S. Baldwin 1, H. W. Mackereth 2. Golden tankard mangold: J. All will 1 and 2. Collection of vegetables: Jos. Sharkey 1. Mr. James Keelev, as agent for John King and Son. England, gave 3 guineas in prizes for best, six John Bull swede: G. J. Neal 1, E. Mien 2 and 3, G. ,T. Sea! 4, J. Wallis 5. Garden Produce—Collection of vegetables: Miss J. Brooks 1, Robert Sharkey 2. Drumhead cabbage: C. Crouch 1. Onions, six: W. N. Sturges 1 W ' Tucker 2, J. Hooker 3, J. MrCann 4. Onions, six heaviest: .T. McCann 1. W. N. StnrgCsS2, W. Crisp 3, ,T. Chambers 4. Eschalots: J. Latrobe 1, W Tucker 2. Leeks: A. Sharkey 1 and special. Parsnips: W. Tucker 1. G. J. Neal 2. Pumpkins: •T. Latrobe 1, H. W. Price 2. Vegetablemarrow: H. Peppercorn 1, V. H. Price 2. Roekmelon: Miss Wells 1. Yeeefablemarrow: Alan Willis 1 and 2. Piemelon: Miss H. 'Wells 1. J. Latrobe ... Beetroot: J. Forrest 1, James Sharkey - Carrot«, table: W. Tucker 1, Leslie Keeley 2. Carrots, red: W. Tucker 1, J. Allwell 2. Celery: R. Sharkey 1. Red pickling cabbage: L. Keeley 1. Potato "onions: W. Tucker 1. ' » MISCELLANEOUS. Fruit—Cooking apple: J. Gane 1, R. Appleby 2. Dessert, apples: J. Keeley 1 an( ' -• Quinces: L. Tucker 1, John Sharp 2. Pears: J. Forrest 1, E. Veale 2. . ' Preserves, etc—Jam, four varieties: Mrs. J. Forrest 1, Mrs. Christie 2. Telly: Four varieties: Miss Richardson 1, Miss Langmuir 2. Preserved fruit: Miss Richardson 1. Honey, in comb: R. ,T. Melville 1, A. Bear 3. Honey, strained: Mrs. E. Brindle 1. Mrs. E. Veale 2. Dairy butter: Mrs. H. W. Mackereth 1, Mrs. Forrest 2. Separator butter: Miss Hooker 1.