CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXIX, Issue 21164, 22 April 1932, Page 12

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW

MANY RARE VARIETIES. HIGH STANDARD ATTAINED. FINE DECORATIVE EFFECT. Many beautiful chrysanthemums, many being rare varieties only recently grown with success in New Zealand, make a particularly fine show at the annual exhibition of tho Auckland Horticultural Society, which commenced yesterday at Scots Hall. In spite of the present season being a poor one for chrysanthemums there is a record entry of over 300 exhibits, and tho standard is particularly high. The show was opened officially by Sir George Richardson yesterday afternoon. The lay-out of the show, Which was designed by Mr. H. L. Massey, is oxtremely effective, the interior of tho hall resembling a section of a beautiful garden. The centre of tho floor is occupied by a formal English garden, with real turf, through which there runs a crazy pavement. Tubs of chrysanthemums and a border of living French marigolds and begonias create a realistic impression, which is heightened by a number of typical garden seals arid other ornamental devices. A Japanese Garden. By way of contrast the stage has been transformed into a Japaneso garden, with a tiny lake, spanned by a rustic bridge, and quaint little gardeners working among the flowers. Dwarf trees and a profuse display of chrysanthemums add to tho Japanese appearance. The display, which is the work of gardeners of the Auckland City Council, consists of exhibits from the Domain gardens and includes tho first cascade chrysanthemums to be exhibited in New Zealand. The seeds were sent from Japan by a well-known horticulturist, Mr. Yashiroda, to an Auckland enthusiast, who presented some of the plants to the gardeners at the Domain. The flowers, which have to bo grown very carefully, are comparatively small, tile type owing its name to the peculiar cascade formation in which it grows. Champion of Champions.

The high standard of the exhibits resulted in keen competition, particularly in the championship classes. The finest bloom in the show, which received the champion of champions award, is "Annie Hamilton," grown by Mr. J. E. Simm. 'J he flower was selected on account of its almost perfect shape, its colouring and the remarkably regular formation of the thousands of petals. Mr. F. S. Mason, of To Awamutu, was one of the most successful exhibitors, securing four championships and nine first prizes with the nine blooms he has on show.

In addition to the competitive classes there are a number of fine trade and private exhibits. One of the most attractive is that provided by Sir Edwin Mitchelson, which consists of a bank of chrysanthemums interspersed with ferns and palms. Dahlias are shown by several trade concerns, while Mrs. C. J. Schnauer has a series of bowls of remarkably good-looking chrysanthemums. Additional interest is lent to the show by a number of paintings by the wellknown artist Lucretia Johnson depicting typical English and New Zealand garden stones. Cut flowers in profusion and a series of graceful decorated tables complete a very fine exhibition.

Successful Exhibitors. Details of the awards aro as follows: Championship Awards.—Champion of champions and champion white: J. E. Simm's "Annie Hamilton." Champion pink: F. S. Mason's "Pink Turner." Champion yellow and champion incurved: F. S. Mason's "Mrs. J. S. Lloyd." Champion bronze: F. S. Mason's "Edith Cavell." Champion, any other colour: Mrs. J. Empen's "Stephen Brown." Open Section.—Falls Memorial Challenge Cup. 12 Japanese, distinct varieties: Mrs. J. Empen, 1; R. Sinclair. 2. Six Japanese, distinct varieties: It. Sinclair. 1; Mrs. Emp»n. 2; W. A. Cowan, 3. Three Japanese, distinct varieties: F. Mason. 1; R. Sinclair, 2: C. P. Worley, 3. Three Japanese, white: Mrs. Empen, 1; R. Sinclair, 2. Three Japanese. yellow: F. Mason, 1; It. Sinclair, 2; C. P. Worley. 3. Three Japanese, red or bronzo; R. Sinclair, 1; J. E. Simm, 2; Mrs. Enipon, 3. Three Japanese, pink: It. Sinclair, 1: Mrs. Empen, 2. Three Japanese, ono variety: A. F. Millen, 1; R. Sinclair, 2. Three vases Japanese, three of each: Mrs. Empen, 1. Two vnses Japanese, three of each: Mrs. Empen, 1; W. A. Cowan. 2. Six Japanese: Mrs. Empen, 1. Six Japanese, distinct varieties: It. B. Hardy, 1. Best pot specimen: F. W. Rasmussen, 1; R. J. Empen. 3. Specimen Blooms.—White: F. Mason, 1; A. F. Miller, 2; W. A. Cowan, 3. Yellow: F. Mason, 1; R. Sinclair, 2; R. B. Hardy, 3. Red or bronze: F. Mason. 1; J. E. Simm, 2: W. A. Cowan. 3. Pink: F. Mason. 1; A. F. Miller, 2; R. Sinclair, 3. Any other colour: W. A. Cowan, 1. "Pink Pockett": R. Sinclair, 1; Mrs. M. Friedlander, 2. "Edith Cavell": F. Mason, 1; Mrs. .T. Empen, 2. "Louisa Pockett': A. F. Miller, .1. "Bessie Cook": A. F. Miller, 1. "Mrs. J. S. Lloyd": F. Mason, 1. "Autumn Tints": F. Mason, 1; R. Sinclair, 2; F. Rasmussen, 3. Amateur Section.—-Kohn Challenge Cup, 12 Japanese, distinct varieties: Mrs. J. Empen, 1; J. E. Simm, 2; W. A. Cowan, 3. Six Japanese. S. Danby, 1; F. Blackford, 2: R. Sinclair, 3. Three Japanese: J. E. Simm. 1: D. Cough, 2; R. B. Hardy t 3. Three blooms, white: A. F. Miller, 1: J. E. Simm, 2; R. Sinclair, 3. Threo blooms, yellow: S. Danby, ]; F. Black-" ford, 2; J. E. Simm, 3. Three blooms, pink: Mrs. M. Friedlander, 1; F. Blackford. 2: R. 13. Hardy, 3. Threo blooms, any other colour: J. E. Simm, 1: F. W. Rasmussen, 2; Mrs. Friedlander, 3. Specimen blooms, white: A. F. Miller, 1: J. E. Simm. 2; L. B. Dewar, 3. Yellow: Mrs. Friedlander, 1; D. Couch, 2; L. B. Dewar, 3. Pink: A. F. Miller, 1; Mrs. Friedlander. 2: R. B. Hardy, 3. Any other

colour: L. B. Dewnr, 1: J. E. Simm, 2: D. Goukli, 3. "Bessie Cook": F. W. Rasmussen, 1; L. B. Dewnr, 2; Mrs. Friedlander, 3. "Edith Cavell": D. Goukli, 1; L. B. Dewnr, 2; J. 15. Simm, 3. "Autumn Tints": B. B. Hardy, 1; L. B. Dewnr, 2; J. E. Simm, 3. "Louisa. Pockett": D. (rousli. 1 ; F. Raamussen, 2; A. F. Miller, 3. "Mrs. E. Alston": B. B. Hardy, 1; E. C. Danby, 2; L. B. Dewnr, 3. Six vases JnpanesA. two of each: Mrs. S. Barry, 1; F. Penn, 2. Novice Section.—Six Japanese, distinct varieties: P. Dawson. 1: R. Sinclair. 2: R. Holmes, 3. Three Japanese, distinct varieties: R. Sinclair, t: P. Dawson, 2: R. Polities. 3: Miss Rae. liiphly commended. Specimen blooms, white: R. Holmes, 1; R. Sinclair. 2; Miss P. Dawson, 3. Yellow: Miss Dawson. I: B. Holmes. 2: Mrs. E. 0. Piper, 3: Miss Rao, highly commended. Pink: Miss Dawson. I: R. Holmes. 2: R. Sinclair, 3. Any other colour: Miss Dawson, I; R. Sinclair, 2: Mrs. Hodges. 3. "Edith Cavell": R. Holmes, 1; Mrs. F. Tlinxter, 2; Mrs. Hodses, 3. Three vases, 'distinct, varieties, three of each: Mrs. F. Thaxter, I: Mrs. TTodpes, 2. ■* Table Decorations, ' Amateur Section. Chrysanthemums only: Mrs. Morley Bell, 1: Mrs. .1. Miller. 2. Any flower: Miss F. Campbell, 1 : Mir.s D. Wilson. 2. Bowls and vases, open section, bowl of chrysanthemums: Miss N. Dickson, 1; Mrs. S. Barry. 2. Vase, of chrysanthemums: Miss N. Wilson, 1: Mrs. S. Barry, 2. Vase of any flowers: Miss N. Hickson. 1: Mrs. Rostock, 2. Amateur section, bowl of chrysanthemums: Miss Martin, 1; Mrs. S. Barry, 2. Vase of chrysanthemums: Mrs. J. Turnbull, 1: Mrs. S. Barry. 2. Amateur, section, posy, any flowers: Mrs. S. Barry. 1. Children's Section,—Bouquet of chrysanthemums: Miss M. Laurie. 1: Miss /<oe Miller, 2. Banket of flowers: Miss Lawrie, .1. Decorated table: Miss Lawrie. 1. Cut, Flowers.—Best 12 varieties; F. Penn, 1. Best six varieties: Mrs. F. Thaxter. 1; Mrs. Boston!?, 2