TAKAPUM SHOW.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXI, Issue 18641, 23 February 1924, Page 12

TAKAPUM SHOW.

INDOOR EXHtBITIOW.

FRUIT, PRODUCE, FLOWERS.

The annual show of the Northern Suburban Agricultural and Horticultural Association was commenced yesterday in the Foresters' Hall, Takapuna. The showis limited this year to indoor exhibits, and there are no classes for horses or cattle. Fruit, vegetables, and flowers, all of good standard, were anions the exhibits, while there were also classes for jams and preserves, needlework and children's competitions.. A splendid collection of cut-flowers was exhibited by Mr. Kenry Brett and art attractive display of pot plants and ferns by Mr. J. Collins. Mr. A. H. Andrews, ok Greenhithe, exhibited a collection of fruit, mainly apples and lemons. The show was opened *in the afternoon by the Mayor of Takapuna, Mr. A. M. Gould; and was continued in the evening. It, will be to-day. This afternoon's attractions include a baby show at three o'clock. The following are the principal awards:— FRUIT. Two bunches of grapes: M. _Arapos, 1} J Collins, 2. W'hite grapes: M. Arapoff, 1; J. Collins. 2. • Black grapes: J. Collins. ' I; A. M. Wilson, 2. Collection of grapes: J. Collins. 1. Dessert peaches, one variety: A. H. Andrews. 1; Miss Matier 2. Peaches, suitable for canning: A. M. Wilson, 1; A. H. Andrews, 2. Peaches, P.rizetaker or. Paragon: A. M, Wilson, 1. Collection -of apples: A, H. Andrews. 1. Collee..on of apples, suitable for export: A. H. Andrea's, 1". , Dessert apples: - A. H. Andrews, 1; A. • M. Wilson. 2. Culinary apples: A.' H. Andrews. 1. Gra.venstein apples; A. H. Andrews. 1; J. C. Routhan, 2. Six varieties dessert apples: A. H. Andrews, 1. Six varieties culinary apples: A. H. Andrews, 1. Collection of pears: K. Taylor. 1. Dessert Bears; A. H. Andrews. 1; K. Tavlor. 2. ooking pears: K. Taylor. 1. Heavies, pear: K. Taylor. 1. Quinces: A, H. Andrews, 1; J. Collins, 2. Cape gooeeberries: Mrs. J. J. Nicholson. 1- Mrs. E. Lisk. i'. Lemons, uncured: Mrs. E. Lisk, 1; A. H. Andrews, 2. Lemons, cured: A % H. Andrews, 1: Mrs". E. Lisk, 2. Passion fruit: A. M. Wilson, 1; Mrs. E. Lisk. 2. Case , of apples, packed for export: A. H. Andrews,, J. Case of tomatoes, packed for export S. A. H. Andrews, 1 and 2. Figs: F. Baecnman. 1. VEGETABLES. Collection of vegetables: S. E. C. Hunt 1: Miss D. Somerville. 2. Cucumbers; Mm. E. Hunt, 1. Rhubarb stalks: Mrs. Boyd, 2. Carrots, medium: J. Sim. 1: T. W. Christey, 2. Carrots, cattle: S. C. Hunt. 1. Beet: J. Sim, 1; S. C. Huni. 2. Parsnips: S. C. Hunt. 1; Miss S. Swtetman. 2., French beans: Miss E. Hunt, 1; E, C. y Brown, 2. Runner beans: Miss E. Hunt. l. Onions, three varieties J. C. Ro;ithan. 1. Onions, of greatest commercial value: J. C. Routhan, 1: G. H. Hush, 2; Mrs- E. I.isk. 3. Onions. Brown Spanish: Mrs. Boyd, 1; G. H. Rush 2. Onions, strawcoloured SpanishC. Olson, 1; S. C. Hunt, 2. Heaviest onions: S. C Hunt, 1: C. Olsen, 2. Eschalots: E. 0. Brown, 1; Mrs.' E. Lisk, 2. Potatoes, cooked: Mrs. E. Lisk, 1; Miss M. Lisk. 3. Kumaras: J. Sim, 1; S. C. Hunt. 2. Collection of tomatoes :A. H. Andrews. 1; .T. Sim. 'i. Red tomatoes: A. H. Andrews, 1. Yellow tomatoes: Mrs. Allnutt, 1. Maize cobii: p. Lisk. 1; S. C. Hurt, 2. Pumpkin: Miss N. Sheriff, 1: E. J. Drew. 2. Heaviest pumpkin: F. J. Drew. 1: F. Baechman, 3. Mangolds: S. C. Hunt, 1. Maize stalks: S.. C. Hunt, 1.

DAIRY PRODUCE. Fancy butter: Mrs. L. Hunt. 1; Mrs. L. Bruton, 2. Butter, utfsalted,: Mrs. L. Brnton. 1; Mrs. Bigwood, 2. Butter, with salt: Mrs. Bigweod. 1. Honey, in comb: Mrs. C, Push, 1: A. M. "Wilson, 2. Honey, extracted: Mrs. N. Hodgkinson, 1; Mrs. C. Pug'h, 2. Hen esgs, brown: Mrs. N. Hodskinson 1; Mrs. J. J. Nicholson. 2: G. H. E. Collins. 3. Hen eggs: Mrs. L. Hunt, 1. - Heaviest hen eggs: Mrs. W. Lawrence. 1; Mrs. L.' Hunt. 2: Mrs. E. Lisk, 3. Heav- • iest egg: Mrs. W. Lawrence. POT PLANTS AND FLOWERS. Three varieties, pot plants: J. Sim, Is M Arapoff. 2. Flowering plant: J. Sim. 1. Foliage plant; Miss I. Hanna, 1: F. Hawea. 2;. J. Sim, 3. Three ferns, distinct varieties: J. Sim, 1: M. Arapoff, 1. Three ' Nephroleptis ferns, distinct: J.J Siin, 1. ColeUs; M. Arapoff, 1. Four tuberous begonias, two or more varieties J. Sim. 1. Two tuberous begonias: M. Arapoff, 1: J. Sim,_ 2. Zinnias, distinct varieties: Mis# Sheriff, 1. Paeony coloured flowered dahlias. distinct varieties: F. H&vres, 1. Si* phlox drutnmondi: Miss Sheriff, 1 Six verbenas. .J. Sim, 3. Six antirrhinums: Mrs. Allnutt, 1; Mrs. Boyd. 2. Six petti" nias, double variety, distinct: E. White. 1. Six petunias, single variety: E. White, 1. Gladioli, two vaaea: E. White. 1. Salptglossis: J. Sim, 1. Marigold: Miss iiheritt. 1: F. Hawes. 2. Gaillardlia: ,T. Sims. 1: Mrs. Boyd, 2. Collection of asters, -si* blooms, of each variety: Miss I. Hanna. .1. Collection of asters single blooms: Miss I. Hanna, 1. Collection of cut flowers, VI varieties: J. Sim. 1; J.-. Collins. 2. Collection of cut flowers, six varieties: Mrs. . Boyd, 1. Decorated table: Miss I. Hanna. I 1 Bridal bouquet: Miss I. Hanna. 1. ' Floral wreath: Miss I. Hanna, I. Buttonholes : Miss Nicholson, 1: Miss I. Hanna, 3. Collection of annuals: J. Sim. J. Collec- : tion of roses: Mrs. Boyd, 1. Best rose: j' Mrs. Boyd, 1, _ Decorated basket: Mis® v. 0. I(, B°teSk C ß If™ 1 *° M - *' *"•* :