HENDERSON SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LX, Issue 18346, 12 March 1923, Page 9

HENDERSON SHOW.

FRUIT MAINTAINS QUALITY. NUMEROUS EXHIBITS. AWARDS IN CHIEF CLASSES. The Autumn Show of the Henderson Fruit and Horticultural Society, was held on Saturday in the Public Hall, Henderson. So numerous were the exhibits that two large marquees had to be brought into requisition in addition. There, was a crowded attendance. In most of the classes there were larger displays than at the previous show, but in vegetables there was a decided falling off. In the classes devoted to fruit, the reputation which this 'district is justly proud of was well maintained. A feature of the show was the large number of entries in cases of fruit, packed and graded ready for market. In this section the judges had some difficulty in placing the winners, so excellent was the display generally. In one particular, however, 'it is evident the local fruitgrowers still have something to learn, for while the packing was an improvement on that of last year, there was a want of evenness— some packed too tight, others too slack—either would be a draw;back if a similar practice were followed for export. It was a subject of remark on all lianas that notwithstanding the particularly bad season for peaches, earlier in the year, the late varieties shown at this show could scarcely be excelled anywhere, colour and texture being much better than last year s exhibit. Quite a large display, too, was made of bottled fruit, and this section was particularly tine, coming in for congratulatory remarks on all hands. A 'matter worthy of consideration for the future is the advisability of holding the show of fruits in Auckland instead of in the 'district in which ttiey are grown, so that more of the outside public may see the possibilities o c . the district as a commercial orchard centre for the growing of stone, pip, and citrous fruits, Ihe secretarial duties were in the capable hands of Mr. G. A. Green. Following are the awards in the principal classes:— FLOWERS. Six Sunflowers: Miss M. Knight. 1: Miss Duncan. 2. Three Fuchsias distinct vaneties: Mrs. W. Stevens, 1. Six Phlox Drummondi, distinct varieties: Mrs. H. \\ right. 1 and 2. 6 Cactus Dahlias, varieties, one bloom each: Mr. Sara. 1 ami 2. Three Dahlias, collaretta or peony: Miss Duncan, 1 and 3; Mrs. A. Handley. 2. \ aso of any one variety Dahlia : Miss Hunt. 1 : Mrs. W. Stevens. 2; Mr. Sara. 3. Six Tansies, dist'net varieties, one bloom each: Bin. a. Wright. 1 and 2. Six Asters, distinct varieties, one bloom each: Mrs. A. Wrint, 1; Mrs. M. Knight, 2: Mr. A. Handby. 3. Three Hoses, varieties, one bloom each: Miss J. Cutler, 1; Mrs. W. Stevens. 2. One Rose, dark: Gordon Cutler 1: Miss Duncan, 2. One Rose, light: Miss Duncan, 1; J. Cutler." 2. Three Spikes Gladioli: Mrs. A. Handby, 1. Antirrhinums, variety, one bloom each: Mrs. A. Handby. 1. Three Zinnias: Mrs. A. Handby. J; Mrs. H. Wright, 2. Three Gaillardias: Mies A. Shepherd. 1; Miss Duncan, 2. Three Carnations: Mr. A. Ferris, 1: Mrs. A. Handby. 2. Three Lilies, distinct varieties: Mr. Greenwood. 1; Mr. Ingham. 2. Collection of Flowers, 12 varieties: Mr. A. Handby, 1; Miss Duncan, 2: Miss M. Knirht, 3. Decorated Bowl of Flowers: Mrs. H. Wharton, 1; Mr. A. Wright. 2. Three Buttonholes: Mrs. Osborne. 1: Miss L. Hart, 2; Mrs. C. M. Stewart. 3. One Floral Basket, natural flowers: Mrs. W. Butler, 1: Mrs. T. A. Osborne, 1. Ladies' Spray: Miss L. Hart, 1; Mrs. C. M. Stewart. 2; Miss E. Wricht. 3. Bouquet of one variety of any ki.'id of ; flower: Mr. Ingham. 1: Mrs. T. A. Osborne, 2. Twelve Stems Cosmos: Mrs. Marsh. 1; Mrs. T. A. o»borne. 2. Table Pem—tion : Miss A. Sheoherd. 1; Mrs. A. Handby, 2. Am"teur Tehle Decoration: Mrs. A. Hnndbv, 1; Miss V. E. Wilson, 2: Mrs. C. M. Stewart, - 3. POT PLANTS. Fibrous-rooted Begonia: Miss Duncan, 1; Mrs. W. M. Wright. 2. One Pot PUnt: Mrs. B. Hart, 1. One Maidenhair Fern: Mrs. B. Hart, 1. One Fern: Mrs. B. Hart. 1. One Palm: Mrs. T. A. Osborne, 1 FRUIT. Two Bunches Black Grapes, hothouse: B. Hart, 1 and 2. Two Bunches Block Grapes, outdoor: H. Yollas, I: Mr. Angus. 2. Two Bunches White Grapes, hothouse: W. Williams, 1. Two Bunches White Grapes, outdoor: H. Yollas, 1 and 2. Five Dessert Peaches, one varioty: Huxtable. and Mackey, 1: F. Pickering, 2. Three Varieties Peaches, five of each: C. F. Beecroft, 1; Huxtable and Mackey, 2. Five Golden Oucen Peaches: Mr. J. Greenwood, 1; G. W. Avcrill, '.I. Six Nectarines, one variety: Huxtable and Mackev, 1. Case Peaches: J. Greenwood, 1: J. Piatt 2. Two Heaviest Annies: Huxtable and Mackey. 1: C. F. Beecroft, 2. Five Delicious Apnles: Mrs. Russell, 1; L. W - Russell, 2. Five Gra.venste'"n Apples: E. Pnltridge. 1; H. Wright, 0. Five Northern Spy Apples: H. Wright. 1: Dr. Magill. 2. Five Munro» Apples: E. Pnltrid<re, 1; J. , Pl "*t|. 2. Five Salome Apples: Leslie *"d Driller. I''1 '' W. M. Wright. 2. Five W'lhe Sharp Apples: H. G. Cutler, 1: H. IT;ornley 2. Five Apples, any other variety: G. A. Green 1: E. fintcliins, 2. Collection of Dessert Apples, six varieties, five of ££?,. : Huxtable and Mackey. 1; W. G. Williams. 2. Sis Varieties Culinary Apples: W M. Wright. 1: H. Wright, 2. Case Delicious Apples: H. Thornley, 1; B. Hart £ Cose Culinary Apples: R. F. Land. 1*; Huxtable and Mackey, 2. Five Bon Chretien Pears: H. Wright. 1. Five Clairpeau Pears: A. Perns 1; J. Piatt. 2. Five Bmirre Die] Pears: H. Wright. 1; W. M. Wright. 2. Five Paokhsm's Triumph Pears: J. Piatt. 1; W. M. Wright. 2. Five Beurre Boso Pears: .Piatt, 1; H. Wright, 2. Five Lemons (fresh): C. H. Scott. 1- W G Williams. 2. Five Louis* Bon de Jen-ey Pears: H. Wright 1 and 2. Five Peter Barry. Pears: M. Whit*. 1: F. Pickering, ™ lv %J^ ons (cured): C. H. Scott. 1; WO Will.-ms 2. Five Vicar of Wingfield Pears: W. G. Williams. 1; H. Wright, % . Five KjefUr'i. Hybrid Pears: W. M Wright. I, p. Pickering, 2. Five any other variety searVc5 ear Vc H . Wright. 1; Huxtable and Mackev. 2. Collection of Pears . six varieties, four of each: .Wright. 1; J. Greenwood, 2. Care of Clairireau Pears: H. Wright. 1: J. Piatt 2. Case of Lemons (fresh): W G W'l- ,'™"' t> : J- Gr ; sl "" *• Case of" ParkK"!".. Pears: F. Pokering. 1; W. M Wright, 2. Twelve Passion Fruit- E. Hutchirs 1: M. izM 2. Five Quinces: A. J. Morgan. 1: W. G. Williams. 2. One Rock Melo*: H. Harwood. 1. CLASS VEGETABLES. Six Stalks Rhubarb: W. G. Williams. 1; Mrs Bla-kwell. 2: Mrs. H. Cutler. 3. Two table Cabbage: ,T. Crowe, 1. 20 Pods French Beans: J. Singer, 1. 20 Pods Butter Beans: J. Singer. 1. 20 Pods Runner Beans: H. Wright, 1; Mrs. King, 2; W. Schramm. 3. 20 Pods Green Peas: 'irr »? Be «T hi Bix Tomatoes,-one variety; W. M. Wright. 1; W. Schramm. 2. Case of tomatoes, packed for market: G. A Green. 1. Twelve Potatoes, white: J. Crowe', L twelve Potatoes, coloured: J. Crowe 1" C. Graham. 2. Twelve Potatoes, up-to-date-J. Crowe. 1 i„ C-, Graham, 9. Six Best Onions: H. .Wright. 1; A. Bush. 2. Six Heaviest Onions: D. 4. Jones, 1. Six Turnips, white: J Crowe. 1: E. Hutchins, 2. Six Carrots, lone: H. Thornlev, 1; M Harrington. 2. Six Carrots, short: H. Thorn ley, 1: J. Singer. 2. Six Parsnips: H. Thornlev, 1; J. Crowe. 2. Three Beet, long: Mr. Ingham 1. Three Beet, round: H. Thornlev. 1 : Miss A. Shenherd. 2. One \egetable Marrow, preen: J. Singer. 1: Miss «ll« hcvrd ' .*■ c, Ol Vegetable Marrow, vellow: Miss A. Shepherd. 1. Best Tpble Pumpkin: H. Harwood. 1: W G Wil--1 Thrn' r Hcnv, '* Rt P"nu>kin: C. Graham. J. lhre c Cucumbers: E. Hutchins 1- Con 2. 8i * St'aiki- <& DAIRY PRODUCE. Ham's 111 i. C i U lh d e by « hib >r: W. G. WilMr GrVham - : Se P« to'; Butter (imprinted): Pane? ButteV \r lT \, Ba^ton ' 2 - One Plate in Ik I' : Miss M.. Roberts, 2. Honey, {rKni,),, sectlons: E. Partridge, 1 21b • De A' ? and ?• r? one y- extracted Twelve TT, V° neß ' J- : E - Faltridge, 2 H,. m if?> Eggß - w hite: E. PaltridYe 1 Hen F V CMll L an ' 2: H - Wharton 3 Twelve