FLOWER SHOWS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIII, Issue 22402, 24 April 1936, Page 18

FLOWER SHOWS

, JIT. ALBERT DISPLAY CHRYSANTHEMUM EXHIBITS DETAILS OF THE AWARDS Although the quality of the flowers and the colourful displays at the Chrysanthemum Show, organised by the Mount Albert Horticultural Society, which was opened yesterday at the King George Hall, was well up to the standard of previous shows, thero were considerably less entries. In spite of the adverse conditions, however, to which could be attributed the fall in entries, growers achieved most praiseworthy results. Most competition was found in the cut flower section, in which Mrs. V. Nutsford, with some particularly fine displays, won the points prize, while in the amateur section, Mr. 11. Sinclair, in winning 18 out of the 19 classes, displayed many outstanding blooms. Mr. R. Twentyman, of Thames, provided the champion of champions bloom with "The Melba," while other entries from this well-known grower, "Louisa Pockett," and "Mrs. E. Alston," added considerably to the fine display of colour and variety. The judges of the chrysanthemums were Mr. George Mills, Mr. A. W. Palmer and Mr. W. Dale, while Mr. F. Penn judged the cut flower section. Following are the awards:— CUPS AND TROPHIES K. W. "White Challenge Cud, points prize in open section.—A. Millar and A. Watts, equal. R. Stott Challenge Cup, first prize in amateur section for nine Japanese distinct varieties.—R.. Twentyman. Featherstone Challenge Cup, points prize in amateur section.—R. Sinclair. Society's Challenge Cup, first prize in novice section for six Japanese distinct varieties.—Mrs. V. Nutsford. Mrs. Morley Bell Challenge Cup. points prize in the open decorative section.—Mrs. V. Nutsford. OPEN SECTION Japanese Types.—Twelve varieties: R. Twentyman, 1; R. Sinclair. 2. Six varieties: A. Millar, 1; A. Skilton, 2. Three varieties: A. Watts. 1; A. Millar. 2. White, one variety: A. Millar, 1, A. Skilton, 2. Yellow or cream, one variety: A. Watts, 1: A. Millar, 2. Pink, one variety: A. Millar. 1. Red or bronze, one variety: R. Sinclair, 1; A. Skilton, 2. Any other colour, one variety: A. Watts, 1; A. Skilton. 2. Yellow or cream, three varieties: A.. Watts. 1: A. Millar, 2. Pink, three varieties: A. Watts. 1. • Specimen Blooms.—White: A. Watts. 1: A. Millar. 2. Cream or yellow: A. Watts. 1: A. Millar, 2. Pink: A. Watts, 1: A. Millar, 2. Red or bronze: A. Watts, 1; A. Millar. 2. Any other colour: A. Watts. 1. "Annie Hamilton": A. Millar, 1. "Bessie Cook": A. Millar, 1. AMATEUR SECTION Japanese Varieties.—Nine s-arieties: _R. Twentyman, 1; R. Sinclair. 2. Six varieties: R. Sinclair. 1; Mrs. F. Thaxter. 2. Three varieties: R. Sinclair, 1; Mrs. F. Thaxter, 2. White, one variety: R. Sinclair. _l. Yellow or cream, one variety: R. Sinclair. 1. Pink, one variety: R. Sinclair, 1. Red or bronze, one variety: ft. Sinclair. 1. Any other colour, one variety: R. Sinclair. 1. ".Amaranth," three varieties: R. Sinclair. 1. Yellow or cream, three varieties: R. Sinclair, X. Red or bronze, three varieties: R. Sinclair, 1. . Specimen Blooms. —Whiteß. Sinclair. 1. Yellow or cream: R. Sinclair. 1. .Pink: R. Sinclair. 1. Red or bronze: ft. Sinclair. 1. Any other colour: R. Sinclair. 1. Autumn tints: R, Sinclair. 1. Gallipoli: R. Sinclair. 1. Madame Maggie Stirling: R. Sinclair. 1. NOVICE SECTION Japanese Varieties.—Six varieties: Mrs. V. Nutsford, 1. Specimen Blooms.—Premier, white* R. Twentyman, with "Louissa Packett." 1. Yellow: R. Twentyman, with "The Melba." I. Pink: R. Sinclair, with "Pink Packett." 1. Red or bronze: A. Watts, with "The Jason," 1. Japanese incurved: ft. Twentyman. with "Mrs. E. Alston." 1. Champion of champions: R. Twentyman, with "The Melba." 1. CUT FLOWER SECTION Collection of cut flowers:, Mrs,- V. Nut?ford, 1; Mrs. E. J. Keatley, 2. Bowl' of chrysanthemums: Mrs. V. Nutsford, 1: Mrs. ! A Watts, 2 Bowl of dahlias: Mrs. E. J. Keatley, 1; Mrs. L. M. Craig. 2. Vase of 1 mixed flowers: Mrs. V. Nutsford, 1: Mrs. I A. Page. 2. Vase of chrysanthemums: Mrs. V. Nutsford, 1: Mrs. E. J. Keatley. 2. Bowl of autumn foliage: Mrs. A. Page. 1: Mrs. L. M. Craig. 2. Floating bowl: Mrs. L. M. Craig. 1: Mrs. A. Page. 2. Best floral posy: Mrs. V. Nutsford, 1: Mrs. A. Page. 2. Dish garden: Mrs. H. O. Smith, 1. CHILDREN'S SECTION Vase of mixed flowers: Heather Smith. 1: Ray Keatley, 2. Floating bowl: Christine Smith, 1; Heather Smith, 2. Dish garden; Jean Lambourne. 1: Heather Smith, i, % TE AWAMUTU AUTUMN FIXTURE CHRYSANTHEMUM SECTION [by telegraph—own correspondent] TE AWAMUTU, Thursday The Te Awamutu t Horticultural Society's autumn show opened yesterday afternoon in the Town Hall, where there is on exhibition a wonderful display of autumn blooms. The chrysanthemum section is particularly strong, over 300 entries having been received, including many from outside districts. Other strong sections include displays of dahlias, cut flowers, vegetables and fruit. The show will conclude this evening. The judges' awards were as follows: — Champion Blooms.—White: A. Wheatley. William Turner. Yellow: J. Brown, Lord Somers. Pink: E. McDonuld, Florence. Red: R. Simpson, Jason. Bronze: A. Wheatley, Bronze Turner. Champion of champions: A. Wheatley, Bionze Turner. Chrysanthemums.—Open Class—Twelve varieties: M. H. Williams, 1. Six varieties: M. H. Willliams. 1. Three varieties: A. Wheatley. 1; M. H. Williams. 2. Amateur Classes —Twelve varieties: J. Brown. 1; J. Marquess, 2; R. Simpson (Cambridge). 3. Sis varieties: A. Wheatley, 1; J. Brown, 2; R. Simpson, 3. Three varieties: A. Wheatley, 1; J. Brown, 2; J. Marquess, 3. Three white, one variety: A. Wheatley, 1 and 2; E. McDonnell, 3. Three yellow: J. Brown, 1; E. McDonnell, 2: A. Wheatley, 3. Three led: J. Marquess, 1; J. Brown, 2; R. Simpson, 3. Three bronze or chestnut: A. Wheatley. 1: A. H. Roberts, 2: E. McDonnell, 3. Three pink: E. McDonnell, 1; R. Simpson. 2; 'A. Wheatley, 3. Specimen blocm—Pink: E. McDonnell, 1; J. Marquess, 2: A. Wheatley, 3. Yellow: J. Brown, 1; R. Simpson, 2; A. Wheatley, 3. White: A. Wheatley, 1: E. McDonnell. 2: J. Marquess. 3. Red: R. Simpson, 1; J. Brown. 2; E. McDonnell, 3. Bronze or chestnut: A. Wheatley, 1: J. Marquess, 2; A. H. Roberts, 3. J. S. Lloyd: J. Marquess, 1; E. McDonnell, 2; A. H. Roberts, 3. Edith Cavell: J. Marquess. 1: E. McDonnell, 2; J. Brown, 3. Annie Hamilton: J. Brown, 1; J. Marquess, 2; H. C. Rainey, 3. Autumn Tints: E. McDonnell. 1: J. Marquess, 2: J. Brown, 3. Single, 3 varieties. 3 trusses each: A. J. Shepherd. 1. Novice Class—Six varieties: Paul Brown, 1; C. S. Moule, 2; ltay Marx, 3. Three varieties: C. S. Moule, 1; P. Brown, 2; A. F. McKenzie, 3. Three white: A. F. McKenzie, 1; P. Brown, 2; R. Marx. 3. Three yellow: Mrs. G. Hall, 1; P. Blown, 2. Any other colour: Paul Brown, 1; C. S. Moule, 2;, A. F. McKenzie, 3. One white: P. Brown. 1; R. Marx. 2. One yellow? Mrs G. Hall, 1: Paul Brown. 2: A. F. McKenzie. 3. One of any other colour: C. S. Moule, 1; Mrs. G. Hall and P. Brown (equal), 2. Dahlias.—Six blooms, three or more varieties: A. C. Marx, 1; Mrs. W. Jeffery, 2. Hybrid cactus, three varieties: A. C. Marx, 1. Hybrid cactus, one variety: A. C. Marx, 1. Decorative, six varieties: A. C. Marx. 1. Three varieties: A. C. Marx, 1. One variety: A. C. Marx 1. Charm dablins, three varieties: A. C. Marx. 1 and champion. Pompom, three varieties: Mrs. W. Jeffery. 1: A. J. Shepherd, 2. Cut Flowers.—Collection, six varieties: Mrs. G. Hall. 1; R. Marx, 2. Cosmeas. single: Mrs. W. Jeffery, 1. Double: Mrs. Marquess, 1; Mrs. D. Bockett. 2. Zinnias: A. C. Marx, 1; J. Marquess. 2. Marigolds, Dwarf French: J. J. Daley, 1; Mrs. D. Bockett, 2. French (hybrid): Mrs. W. Jeffery, 1; J. J. Daley, 2. African: A. J. Shepherd, 1 and 2. Gerberas: Mrs. W. Jeffery, 1; Mrs. D. Bockett. 2. Salvia, bonfire: Mrs. J. Sutherland, 1; Mrs. D. Bockett, 2. Climbing plant: Mrs. A. H. Storey. 1 and 2. Any other flower: Mrs. G. Hall, 1; Mrs. Pearte, 2. Collection of flowering shrubs: Mrs. W. Jeffery, 1; Mrs. G. Hall. 2. Decorative.—Decorated table: Miss Brooks. 1. Bowl of flowers: Mrs J. Oliphant, 1: Miss Mandeno, 2. Bowl of chrysanthemums arid autumn leaves: Miss Burke, 2; Mrs. Burchell, 3 (no first prize awarded). Any centre-piece of flowers: Miss Burke, 1: Miss Mandeno, 2. Tall vase (if flowers and autumn leaves: Miss Burke, 1: Mrs. Oliphant. 2; Miss Mandeno, 3. Bowl of berries and leaves: Mrs Oliphant. 1; Miss Burke, 2. Basket of flowers: Mrs. W. P. Locke, 1. Floating bowl:- Miss. Burke, 1. Basket of fruit: Miss Burke, 1; Mrs. Pearte; 2. Basket of vegetables: Mm. Oliphant, 1; Mist Burke, 2