Horticultural Society

New Zealand Mail, Issue 422, 13 March 1880, Page 6

Horticultural Society

AUTUMN SHOW.

The last show of the season given under the j auspices of the Horticultural Society is gene- : rally looked upon as essentially a fruit show Excepting a few varieties of small fruit which ripen early iu the season, there is nothing ; which could grace the dessert table to be seen at the early shows. Strangely enough, the exhibition which was held in the Arcade on March 4 did not bring together such a large | collection of these choice and very desirable prolucts, although there is every reason to believe that the season has been an excep- | tionally favorable one ; indeed, had it not been for a considerable quantity of apples which had been sent down by Mr. McCardie, of Mas- : terton, there would not have been a better 1 show of fruit than there was at the spring exi hibition. The arrangements were a little i different to those at the preceding show. The | side table on the right side near the entrance j was set aside for gardeners' fruit, the first ' central table being taken up by a collection of | bouquets. On the last occasion this space was j filled up with gardeners' tools and implements. The change was undoubtedly an improvement, especi fly as the bouquets were of a very superior class. In this class Miss Hales was even more successful than usual, for she not only succeeded in carrying off first honors for hand and bridal bouquets, but also for the best dressed flower-stand. Miss Bramley obtained first prize for a very handsome bouquet of native flowers. In other cut flowers, which were also arranged on the central tables, we noticed a well-grown collection of phloxes, but with rather limited variety, shown by Mr. T. Mason. Mr. H. H. Travers had a splendid exhibit of six verbenas, the varieties being most striking. The show of dahlias was not so good as at the summer exhibition, owing to the less perfect growth of the specimens, but there could be no doubt that the sorts were equally choice. There was a splendid display of asters by Captain Johnston and Mr. J. A. Salmon, both of whom had exhibits which were far superior to those entered by gardeners. Of special interest was a collection of native plants in pots, exhibited by Mr. H. H. Travers, and another of the same, cut, bv Mr. Bramley, all in the latter being carefully labelled with their scientific names. The most attractive exhibits in Class 111. were three entries of grapes (gardeners), in which Mr. Cooper secured two first prizes, and Mr. McKay a second. Mr. P. Laing had a splendid sample of peaches, and also a nice collection of fruit, the latter being capitally arranged on a tray. Mr. T. Mason supplied citrons, lemons, and oranges, all apparently of a very superior class. In dessert apples Mr. McCardle secured first place with some .excellent ripston pippins, Mr. H. H. Travers taking similar honor's with the same variety in the amateur class. In vegetables, Mr. Cooper's collection, which was very neatly arranged, and contained nearly fifty sorts, was the only exhibit that required special mention. As not coming within any specified might mention a collection of vegetables for pickling, shown by Mr. F. Cooper, whichfdeserved notice on account of quality and variety. Several branches of the arbutus, or strawberry tree, with its splendid bunches of fruit, of a rich orange color, were shown by Mr. Barraud, and greatly admired. A special feature was added to the exhibition by offering a number of bouquets and pot plants, which were given by the growers for the occasion, for sale, and as the prices were very reasonable many of them were secured during the afternoon. During the evening a number ©f bouquets and a quantity of fruit was offered by auction, Mr. Sidey wielding the hammer, and some fair prices were realised. The attendance was not very large during the afternoon, but increased during the evening hours, when it appeared to be equal to that at preceding shows. The following is the prize list : CLASS I. —POT PLANTS. Judges.—The Ven. Archdeacon Stock. Mr. J. Buchanan, F.L.S., and Mr. J. Morgan. Amateurs.—Specimen plant, in flower—H. H. Travers, 1 ; No name, 2. Variegated foliage plants —H. H. Travers, 1 ; Smith, 2. Fine foliage plants—H. H. Travers, 1. Greenhouse plants, in flower—J. Burne, 1 ; W. Seed 2. Coleus—Phillips, 1 ; H. If. Travers, 2. Begonias, in flower—W. T. L. Travers, 1 ; H. H. Travers, 2. Do,. foliage—Phillips, 1 ; J. A. Salmon, 2. Geraniums, in flower—H. H. Travers, 1. Do, variegated foliage—Phillips, 1 ; Smith, 2. Fuchsias—H. Travers, 2. Achimenes —J. Burne, 1 ; J. A. Salmon, 2. Balsams —J. A. Salmon, 2. Gardeners. —Specimen plant, in flower—F. Cooper, 1. Variegated foliage plants—F. Cooper, 1 ; A. McKay, 2. Fine foliage plants —A. McKay, 1 ; E. Cooper, 2. Greenhouse plants, in flower—F. Cooper, 1 ; A. McKay, 2. Coleus—Heighton, 1 ; G. Pegden, 2. Begonias, in flower—G. Pegden, 1. Do, foliage—A. McKay, 1 ; G. Pegden, 2. Geraniums, flowering—F. Cooper, 1 ; A. McKay, 2. Do, variegated foliage—F. Cooper, 1. Balsams —A. McKay, 1 ; unknown, 2. All Comers. —Native plants, in any stage— H. H. Travers, 1. New or rare plants, flowering—H. H. Travers, 1 ; Smith, 2. Do do, foliage—A. Mackay, 2. Climbing plants, in flower—H. H. Travers, 1 ; A. McKay, 2. Exotic ferns and allies—F. Cooper, 1. Heaths, or epacris—H. H. Travers, 2. Special Prizes.—Mr. J. Burne, for four new or rare plants in flower—H. H. Travers. Messrs. Blundell, for collection of fuschias in pots—G. Pegden. Hon. J. Johnston, for three caladiums—H. H. Travers, 1 ; D. McKay, 2. Messrs. J. and H. Barber, for two new or rare exotic plants, variegated

foliage—A. McKay, 1;H. H. Travers, 2. Mr. Saunders' prize—ll. H. Travers. CLASS II. —«UT FLOWERS. Judges—Messrs. J. Burne, W. Bramley, and J. Wilkinson. Amateurs.-—Collection of annuals and biennials —Phillips, 1 ; J. 11. George, 2. Verbenas —H. H. Travers, 1 ; W. T. L. Travers, 2. Asters—Captain Johnston, 1 ; J. A. Salmon, 2. Gladiolas—H. H. Travers, 1; W. Phillips, 2. Dahlias—R. Clarke, 1 ; G. Dixon, 2. Roses—H. H. Travers, 1. Pentstemon—H. H. Travers, 1 ; T. Phillip?, 2. Gardeners.—Best collection of annuals and biennials—R. Donald, 1 : T. Bosher, 2. Verbenas—A. McKay, 1 ; No name, 2. Asters—■ A. McKay, 1; T. Bosher, 2. Gladiolas—F. Cooper, 1. Collection of phloxes—T. Mason, 1 ; R. Donald, 2. Dahlias—T. Mason, 1 ; T. Bosher, 2. Roses—T. Mason, 1 ; F. Cooper, 2. Pentstemon—A. McKar, 1 ; W. Bramley, 2. All Comers —Collection of cut flowers (not less than 18)—W. Bramley, 1 ; F. Cooper, 2. Collection of na'ive plants—W. Bramley, 1. Dressed flower stand—Miss Hales, 1 ; Heighton, 2. Hand bouquet—Miss Hales, 1 ; Mrs. Bramley, 2. Hand bouquet of native flowers —Miss Bramley, 1. Bridal bouquet—Miss Hales, 1 ; Mrs. Salmon, 2. Dahlias—T. Mason, 1 ; F. Cooper, 2. Special prize (New Zealand Shipping Company) for collection of cut flowers R. Donald, 1. CLASS 111. —FRUIT. i Judges—Captain Johnston, Mr. Wilton, and Mr. G. Pegden. Amateurs. —Kitchen apples—J. Burne, 1 j H. H. Travers, 2. Dessert drto—H. H. Travers, 1 ; J. Burne, 2. Pears—H. H. Travers, 1 ; J. Burne, 2. Spanish blackberries —J. Burne, 1 ; W. Phillips, 2. White grapes —J. Burne, 1. Black grapes—T. Sitnell, 1 ; J. Woodward, 2. Walnuts— J. Burne, 2. Gardeners.—Kitchen apples—T. Mason, 1 ; C.Duncan, 2. Dessert do.—W. W. McCardle, 1 ; T. Mason, 2. Pears—C. Duncan, 2. Figs —C. Duncan, 1. Peaches—P. Laing, 1; G. Pegden, 2. Spanish blackberries—C. Duncan, 1 ; G. P-gden. 2. Oranges—T. Mason, 1. Lemons—T. Mason, 1. White grapes—F. Cooper, 1. Black grapes—F. Cooper, 1 ; A. McKay, 2. Filberts—C. Duncan, 1. Walnuts—o. Duncan, 1. All Comers.—Best collection of fruit—P. Laing, 1 ; W. W. McCardle, 2. Dessert Melon—A. McKay, 1. CLASS IV. VEGETABLE?. Judges—Captain Johnston, Mr. Wilton, and Mr. G. Pegden. Amateurs.—Rhubarb—R. Clarke, 1. Kidney beans, runners—J. Burne, 1. Beans, other kinds—J. Burne, 1; M. Read, 2. Cabbage—W. Parris, 1;J. R. George, 2. Parsnips—J. R. George, 1. Red beet—J. R. George, 1. Onions—M. Crowe, 1 ; R. Clarke, 2. Tomatoes—M. Read, 1 ; J. Burne, 2. Pumpkins—W. Parris, 1 ; VV. Phillips, 2. Vegetable marrows—J. Burne, 1 ; J. R. George, 2. Gardeners.—Cucumbers—A. McKay, 1 ; P. Laing, 2. Rhubarb—T. Mason, I; W. Prior, 2. Kidney beans, runners—P. Laing, 1. Kidney beans, other kinds—T. Bosher, 1 ; W. Heighton, 2. Broad beans—F. Cooper, 1 ; P. Laing, 2. Peas —P. Laing, 1 ; T. Bosher, 2. Potatoes, round—C. Duncan, 1 ; F. Cooper, 2. Potatoes, kidney—F. Cooper, 1 ; W. Prior, 2. Cabbage—G. Mann, 1; F. Cooper, 2. Red cabbage —F. Cooper, 1; W. Prior, 2. Turnips—No name, 1 ; F. Cooper, 2. Carrots— C. Duncan, 1 ; F. Cooper, 2. Cauliflower—F. Cooper, 1 ; G. Mann, 2. Parsnips—P. Laing, 1. Red beet—P. Laing, 1 ; F. Cooper, 2. Lettuce—F. Cooper, 1. Onions—P. Laing, 1; F. Cooper, 2. Celery—No name, 2. Tomatoes—W. Heighton, 1. Capsicums—P. Laing, 1. Pumpkins—P. Laing, 1. Vegetable marrows—F. Cooper, 1 ; A. McKay, 2.

All Comers.—Collection of salads—F.Cooper, 1 ; P. Laing, 2. Collection of vegetables—F. Cooper, 1 ; P. Laing, 2.