AUTUMN BLOOMS

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22714, 28 April 1937, Page 16

AUTUMN BLOOMS

CHRYSANTHEMUM SHOW MOUNT ALBERT SOCIETY Blooms of an excellent standard were exhibited at the Mount Albert Horticultural Society's autumn chrysanthemum show, which was opened yesterday at the King George Memorial Hall, Mount Albert. Considering the adverse conditions with which growers have had to contend, the display, the third of the season, was remarkably good. The points prize, the K. W. White Challenge Cup, in the open section, was won by Mr. R. Sinclair. Tho Featherstone Challenge Cup, for most points in the intermediate section, was won by Mr. C. N. Carston, while Mrs. A. Page won the society's challenge cup and certificate in the novice division. Mrs. V. Nutsford won Mrs. MorleyBell's cup for most points in the cut flower decorative section. The champion of champions award went to Mr. R. Twentyman, whose fine yellow- chrysanthemum, "Edith McFarlane," also took the Premier Yellow certificate. The Premier White award was won by Mr. C. N. Carston with a "Louisa Pocket," and the Premier Red or Bronze certificate went to Mr. R. Sinclair's bloom, "Russell Clark." An exhibition of shrub novelties by Captain E. J. Keatley was awarded a certificate of merit. Awards were as follows: — Open Section. —Twelve blooms. distinct varieties: R. Sinclair. 1. Six blooms, distinct varieties: R. Sinclair, 1. Three blooms, distinct varieties: R. Twentyman, 1; R. Sinclair. 2. Three blooms, yellow or lemon: R. Twentyman, 1; R. Sinclair, 2. Three blooms, pink or mauve: Mrs. A. P. Miller, 1; R. Sinclair, 2. Three blooms, one variety: R. Twentyman, 1; R. Sinclair, 2. Three blooms, pink or mauve, three distinct varieties: R. Sinclair, 1. Three blooms, yellow or cream three distinct varieties: R. Twentyman, 1; R. Sinclair, 2. Three blooms, red or bronze, three distinct varieties: R. Sinclair, 1. Specimen bloom, white: R. Twrntymnn, 1. Specimen bloom, yellow or lemon: R. Twentyman, 1; R. Sinclair. 2. Specimen bloom, pink or mauve: A. P. Millar, 1; R. Sinclair, 2. Specimen bloOrn. red or bronze: R. Sinclair. 1; R. Twentyman, 2. Intermediate Section.—Six blooms, distinct varieties: C. N. Carston. 1. Three blooms, distinct varieties: Mrs. P. Thaxter, 1 ; ('. N. Carston. 2. C. N. Carston, who was the only entrant, won the eight remaining classes. Novice Section. —Mrs. A. Page, who was the only entrant, won three classes. Cut Flower Section.—Six varieties, own growing: Mrs. V. Nutsford. 1; Mrs. Pi. J. Keatley. 2. One vase cut flowers: Mrs. V. Nutsford, 1; Mrs. Anderson, 2. Decorative Section.—Bowl of chrysanthemums, any foliage: Mrs. V. Nutsford. 1; Mrs. L. M. Craig. 2. Bowl or mixed flowers: Mrs. A Pane, 1; Mrs. L. M. Craisr. 2. Basket of flowers, arranged for effect: Mrs. Cooler 1: Mrs. E. M. Miller, 2. Ploral posy: Mrs. V. Nutsford, 1 ; Mrs. A. Paste, 2. Floating bowl, any flowers: Mrs. A. Page, 1; Mrs. V. Nutsford, 2. Decorated table: Mrs. A. Paste, 1; Mrs. L. M. Craie, 2. Vase of mixed flowers, novice: Miss Idoine, 1. Children's Section. —Vase of mixed flowers: Constance Craig, 1 ; Christine Smith, 2. Under 10: Margaret Lnndon, 1; Shirley Nelson, 2. Vase of chrysanthemums: Betty Pa ire, 1; Constance Craig, 2. Under 10: Marie Sullivan, 1; Thelma Grinlinton. 2. Posy of flowers: Leslie Impey. 1; Rod Smith, 2. Under 10: Margaret Lnndon, 1; Betty Leather. 2. Dish garden: Constance Craig, 1; Phyllis Haywood, 2. Under 10: St. Francis' School B, 1; St. Francis' School A. 2. Floral buttonholes: Joyce Huband, 1; Rod Smith, 2. Under 10: Betty Woodhouse, 1; Jean Lambourne, 2.