FLOWERS ON SHOW

New Zealand Herald, Volume LXXIV, Issue 22887, 16 November 1937, Page 16

FLOWERS ON SHOW

TAKAPUNA DISPLAY GOOD STANDARD OF ENTRIES SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITORS Entries from about SO exhibitors >irere received for the Takapuna '.Flower Show, which was opened yesterday in the Gas Company's Hall, 'Takapuna. Tho official opening will take place at 2 p.m. to-day, the ceremony being performed by Commander <C. B. Tinley, R.N. Competition was good in all classes ••and the judges, Miss N. Bostock and Messrs. Thornton and F. Pcnn, commented on the excellence of the flowers and vegetables. The champion rose of the show was Mr. F. Penn's "William Moore." Mr. Penn also won the Leefe Challenge Cup for the most meritorious exhibit of roses in the slioav, while in the decorative section a special award of a silver-gilt medal donated by Ryder and Sons (England) was won by Mrs. P. The awards are as follows: — OrEN Bo'ses.—Twelve blooms: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1; C. O'Neill, 2. Six blooms: F. Penn, 1; Mr. Wahler, 2; Mrs. Bennett, 3. Three bloom, white: Mrs. Woollicott, 1; J. C. Lewis, 2. Three blooms, yellow: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1; C. O'Neill, 2. Three blooms, pink: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1; Mrs. G. Winstone, 2; C. O'Neill, 3. Three blooms, red: F. Penn, 1; Dr. C. "W. Parr, 0. Three vases, decorative: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1; F. Penn, 2; Mrs. Tarkle, 3. Sweet peas, six vases distinct: Mrs. Bennett, 1; Mary's Flower Garden, 2. Cut flowers, six vases distinct: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1; Mrs. Winstone, 2; Mrs. Bennett. 3. Flowering shrubs, three varieties: Mrs. D'Esterre, 1; Dr. C. W. Parr, 2; W. H. Rnshbrook, 3. Collection of native plants: Dr. C. W. Parr. 1; W. H. itushbrook, 2. Annuals and biennials, six vases distinct: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1. Carnations, six vases: Mrs. Baldock, 1. Pansies and violas: Mrs. J. G. Stewart, 1; Mrs. Bennett, 2; Mrs. Bankhurst,' 3. Irises, six vases: Mrs. D'Esterre. 1. Collection of vegetables: Dr. C. W. Parr. 1; Mrs. Bennett, 2. f

AMATEUR Roses.—Six blooms: Mrs. Dicker, 1; Mrs. McEldowney, 2; C. T. M. "Wakefield, 3. Three blooms: C. T. M. Wakefield. 1; Mrs. Dicker, 2; Mrs. Hall, 3. Sweet peas, six vases: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1. Three vases: Mary's Flower Garden. 1: Mrs. Hanna, 2. Collection of cut flowers: Mrs. D'Esterre. 1-, Mrs. P. Robertson, 2; Miss M. Rusbbrook, 3. Three vases: ,T. H. Dale, 1; Mrs. P. Robertson, 2; Mrs. Turtill. 3. Delphiniums: Mrs. Robin, 1. Gladioli: Mr Norton, 1 and 2. Antirrhinums: G. Cameron, 1. Stocks: C. T. M. Wakefield, 1; H. X. Leefe. 2. Irises: Mrs. Woollacott, 1: Mrs. P. Robertson, 2; EL A. Leefe. 3. Gerberas: Mrs. Dicker, 1; C. T. M. Wakefield, 2. Carnations: W. "Woodham, 1; J. Carter, 2; C. T. M. Wakefield, 3. Bowl or vase of anv other flower: Mrs. D'Esterre, 1; Mr. Johnstone, 2. Maidenhair fern: Mrs. M. Moren, 2. Any other variety: Mrs. G. Cameron, !• . Vegetables.—Six varieties: V 7. Rushbrook, 1. Cabbage: Mrs. G. Winstone, 1; Mrs. H. N. Leefe, 2. Lettuce: W. N. Rushbrook, 1. Potatoes: J. Carter, 1; J. H. Dale,'2. Citrus fruit: Dr. C. W. Parr, 1; Mrs. D'Esterre. 2. Any other fruU: J. H. Dale, 1; W. N. Rushbrook, 2. NOVICE Roses, six blooms: Mrs. J. G. Stewart, 1; Mrs. Cameron, 2; Mr. Connelly, 3. Sweet peas, three vases: Mary's Flower Garden, 1. One vase: Mrs. Von Sturmer, 1; Mrs. Hanna. 2. Cut flowers: Miss Sinclair, 1; Miss T. E. Lorie, 2; Mrs. Herbert, 3. Ppl plant: Desmond Tomack, 2. Fruit, any kind in season: Mrs. Robin, 1; Mrs. J. Hamilton, 2. Vegetables, three kinds: J. Carter, 1.

CHILDREN Vase of flowers: Lynne Taylor, 1; Roddie Leefe,. 2. Vase arranged by exhibitor: Patsy Herbert, 1; Diana Townshend, 2. Vase wild flowers: Tony Herbert, 1; Diana Townshend, 2. Miniature garden: Diana Townshend, 1; Graeme Corbett, 2. DECORATIVE Trade.—Decorated basket: Mrs. H. N. Leefe, 2. Bowl of flowers: Mrs. H. Corbett, 1; Mrs. Herbert, 2. Floral design: Mary's Flower Garden, 1 and 2. Amateur.—Presentation bouquet: Mrs. Sinclair, 2. Basket of roses: Mrs. Da vies, 2. Floating bowl: Mrs. P. Robertson, 1; Miss Barron, 2; Miss Turtill, 3. Bowl of any flowers: Mrs. P. Robertson, 1: Mrs. Leefe, 2; Mrs. Baldock, 3. Dinner table bowl: Miss .Barron, 1; Miss Sinclair, 2; Miss Hanna. 3. EXHIBITS AT OTAHTJHTJ OUT FLOWERS A FEATURE A splendid display of cut flowers was a feature of the fifth annual horticultural show of the Auckland \oung Farmers' Club held at the Otahuhu Technical High School yesterday. The sweet peas were not up to the standard pf previous years, the adverse 6eason retarding early growth and maturity of bloom. The champion exhibits, however, were of excellent quality and colouring. The show was formally declared open by the chairman of the club committee, Mr. J. Clark. The judges were: Mr. T. P. Whitelev (cut flowers); Mr. G. Mills (vegetables); Mrs. W. J. Nicholson and Mrs. F. W. Martin (decorative section). The Goldie Cup, for most points in the sweet pea section, was won by M. J. Muir, who also exhibited the champion collection. The champion rose was exhibited by R. Hopkins and the Yates Cup for most points in the vegetable section was won by J.. Spalding. The chief awards were: —

SWEET PEAS Six distinct varieties: M. J. Muir, ls.GLane, 2; F. Rastrick, 3. Three varieties: M. J. Muir, 1 and 2; H. Smith, 3. Collections —pink: M. J. Muir, 1; J. Spalding, 2; S. Slade, 3. While: M. J., Muir, 1 and 2; H. Smith, 3. Crimson: M. J. Muir, 1; K. Hopkins, 2; H. Mayo, 3. Dark led: F. Rastrick, 1; R. Hopkins, 2; 3. Orange: G-. Neil, X; J- Walker, -, F. Ras trick, 3. Lavender or blue: M. J. Muir, 1; M Wallace. 2; R. Hopkins. 3. Picotee: R. Elder 1: J- Spalding, 2. Colour blending: F Rastrick, 1; H. Smith. 2. Bowl: J. Spaldintr 1- F. Rastrick, 2. Vase, mixed: M. J. Muir, 1; B. Paterson, 2; S. Slade, 3. CUT FLOWERS Carnations: R. Hopkins, 1; M. Wallace, 2; L. Hipkins, 3. Pansies: R. Hopkins, 1; L Hipkins, 2; J. Spalding, 3. Collection: M. Tuck, 1; J. McLaren. 2; R. Hopkins, 8. Iceland poppies: L. Deas, 1; D. Hipkins, 2; J. Goddard, 3. Roses: A. McFlinn. 1 ; M Tuck, 2; R. Hopkins, 3. Stocks: I. Hosking 1; C. Gow, 2; M. Tuck, 3. Geraniums: D 'Whale, 3; M. Wallace, 2; T. Dicky, 3. Calendulas: G. Lane, 1; J. Spalding, 2; M. Wallace, 3. Fuchsias: R. Martin, ]; ,T. C Paterson, 2 and 3. Hydrangeas: M. Wallace, 1: M. Tuck, 2; G. Dicky. 3. Pelargoniums: D. Whale, 1; M. Wallace, 2; J. Wallace, 3. VEGETABLES Collection: J. Spalding, 1; R. fly burn, 2. Carrots: J. Spalding, 1, 2 and 3. Cabbage: !R. Tngley, 1; B. McKimmon, 2; D. King, 3. Beet: J. Spalding, 1 and 2; R. Rumminß, 3. Radish: J. Spalding, ] and 2; W. Chaplin, 3. Lettuce: R. Rawnsley, 1; P. Coppins. 2; J. Spalding, 3. Peas: H. Osmnn, 1; J. Stifchbnry, 2; W. Chaplin, 3. Rhubarb: R. Coppins, 1; E. Vine, 2; J. Spald- " ing, 31 Potatoes: J. Spalding, 1; B. McKimmon, 2; A. Telmage, 3. Broad beans: J. Spalding, 1, 2 and 3. WARKWORTH SOCIETY LARGER ENTRIES RECEIVED [from our own correspondent] WARKWORTH, Monday The'Warkworth Beautifying Society's annual' show held in the Town Hall attracted greater interest by growers throughout the county, the exhibits being much in excess of those of last year.' The blooms generally were of a high standard and in many sections were highly competitive, the judges, Miss Violet Palmer and Mr. N. Cutler, of Auckland, having no easy task in making their awards. The remarkable uniformity of the roses exhibited was commented upon by the judge, the champion bloom of this section being the' Mrs. Sam exhibited by Miss Hazel Phillips. "