FLOWER SHOW

New Zealand Times, Volume L, Issue 11422, 19 January 1923, Page 9

FLOWER SHOW

NEWTOWN EXHIBITION ST. THOMAS HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. SOME SPLENDID EXHIBITS. The Summer show of St. Thomas’s Horticultural Society was opened on Wednesday in the hall at Newtown by Mr A. L. Monteitb, tho member for the district, who was received on his arrival by the president, the Rev. W. Fancourt. Mr Monteitb, in wishing the show suocess, spoke of gardens and the comradely spirit engendered in gardenem, and hoped that spirit would be fostered by all the Newtown residents joining the society. The display of flowers ia not so extensive as usual owing largely to the weather, and a great many entries which were received fell through at the last moment. There wap, however, a good display of vegetables, and it was “quite surprising to realise what good samples are grown in Newtown. There were many entries of beans, and among them were some blue beans of almost a violet shade, which, however, bcil greet like the other variety. Among the vegetable growers were a number of children, and a notable display was mado by Miss E. "Watts, of Hataitai, whose potatoes were of champion size and shape. There was also a fine display of Dahlias, some very large varieties of the cactus dahlia being seen. The champion, a large yellow bloom, was grown by Mr R. Hoverd; who also displayed others, including some beautiful scarlet ones. Mr Hoverd was also an extensive prize winner in other sections, notably the pot plants, which were very good, pansies and «weet peas. In the pansies W. R. Griffith won the first place, and was also a prize winner in roses. The gladioli which are usually a feature of this show, were not so good as usual, or the carnations, Mrs Russell, who usually shows a large number of these, being disqualified this year as no longer an amateur.

There were not many decorated tables, Mrs Garnham gaining first prize with decoration of mauve .pincushions, and Mr T. R. Bo yes, second. There were decorated tables also for children. Miss Violet Hoverd gaining first prize, also baskets and buttonholes,, and many entries had been received in the cookery section. Although no section for the younger folks here, one display was made by a young hoy who sent biscuits, cake and a pie, quite a useful member of society. Here was also a good collection of photographs which gained much appreciation. Among th e visitors yesterdav afternoon .was Mr Hnroourt, president of the Wellington Society. - THE PRIZE LIBT

The following is a list of the prize winners: -

FLOWERS, ETC.

Rose Section; judge, Mr Jeffrey.— 3 red, Mr Lippitt 1; 8 pink, Mr Griffiths 1, Mrs Lever 2; 3 yellow, Mr Griffiths 1; 3 any other colour, Mr Lippitt 1; 3 distinct colours, Mr Griffiths 1, Mr Lippitt 2; 3 with foliage, Mrs'Morrison 1, Mrs Lever 2. Carnations; judge, Mr G. Jeffrey.— 3 self; C. Young 1, Mr Patching 2; 3 fancies, Mr Hoverd 1, Mr Patching 2 ; 3 picoteea, C. Gomez 1; 8 blooms, distinct, T. K. Boyes 1, Mr Hoverd 2; 6 blooms picotees, Mr Hoverd 1; 6 blooms, one vase, Mr Hawkins 1. Sweet Peas; judge, Mr Jeffries. — 6 spikes white, J. G. Cooke 1 and 2; 6 spikes pink, J. G.Oooke 1 and 2; 6 spikes maroon* J. G. Cooke 1, A. Russell 2; 6 spikes crimson or scarlet, Sturm 1, Cooke 2 and 3; 6 spikes orange, Choke 1, Sturm 2; 6 spikes lemon, Cook 1 and 2; 6 mauve, T. R. Boyes 1, Cooke 2 and 3; 6 spikes piootee edged, Cboke 1, Hoverd 2: 6 spikqh striped, Hoverd I; 6 spikes any other, Sturm 1, Cooke 2 and 3; collection, Choke 1 (excellent). Pansies: judge. Mr Healey.—3 masterpiece, T. R. Boyes, 1; D. droll, 2; 3 self, Mr Hoverd 1, D. Cross 2; any other, W. R. Griffiths 1, D. B. Oroll 2; 3 self violas, M r Griffiths 1, Mrs Lane 2; any other variety, Mrs Lane Gladiola: judge, Mr McKenzie.—3 spikes maroon, G. H. Wilson 1, Mr Garnham 2; 3 spikes blue, Mrs Filsou 1; 3 spikes yellow, Hoverd 1, Wilson 2; 3 spikes pink shades, Hoverd 1; 3 spikes white, Wilson 1 and 2; collection, Mrs Jeffs I, Wilson 2. Dahlias.—Single, M. Greenside 1 and 2; 8 collarette, R. Hoverd I and 2, Green 3; 6 collarette, Green JL Hoverd 2; 3 cactus, Patchett 1, Hoverd 2, Green 8; 6 distinct (cactus), Hoverd 1, Green 2; collection, Patchett I,' Hoverd 2; 3 other variety, A. Russell 1, Grenside 2.

Miscellaneous.: judge, Mr McKenzie.— 3 asters, Mrs Jeffs 1 *3 zinnias, Hoverd 1 and 2; 3 stocks, Hoverd 1, Startup 2; 3 phlox, Hawkins 1; 3 fuchsia, Mrs Oroll 1, Mrs Morrison 2: 3 geranium, Hoverd 1; 3 antirrhinum, Hawkins 1; 3 marguerites, Sargeant 1, Grenside 2; 8 delphinium, Hoverd 1; 3 any other variety, T. R. Boyes I, Wilson 2; hydrangea, Hawkins 1. Pot plants: judge, Mr McKenzie.— 1 foliage begonia, 'Hoverd 1; 1 rex begonia, Hoverd 1; 1 aspidistra, Hoverd 1; 3 pots foliage, Hoverd 1; 3 coleus, Hoverd 1 and 2; hanging basket, Hoverd 1 and 2; 1 asparagus plumeosa, Startup L Hoverd 2:1 asparagus sprengeri, Hoverd I, Sherring 2; maidenhair fern. 'Hoverd 1; any other fern, Hoverd I; 3 pot plants, Startup I; collection native trees, Startup 1; palm, Mrs Morrison 1. VEGETABLE SECTION. Mr Weethury.

Cabbages, Mr Hawkins 1, Mr Sherring 2; lettuces, Steer 1, Bull 2; peas, Hawkins I, Eileen Watts (child) I, (special); beans (French), Clapham 1. Taylor 2; beans (butter), Boyes I and 2, Eileen Watts 1, (special); beans (runner), French 1, Taylor 2: beans (broad), Hawkins I; rhubarb, F. Smith 1; onions, Mrs French 1: beet (round), Boyes 1, French 2; parsnips. Steer 1, Hawkins 2; carrots, Boyes 1, Hoverd 2, Eileen Watts 1 and special; turnips, ■ooyes 2; radishes. Hawkins 1 and 2; any other vegetable, Eileen Watts 1 and special; potatoes, Crawford 1, Hawkins 2, FRUIT. Apples, cooking, A. Russell 1, Bull 2; apples, dressed, Grenside 1, Hoverd 2

and 3; plums, Mrs Jeffs 1; loganberries, Mrs Tayjor 2. HOME SECTION. (Judge, Mr Gulley.) Plain scones, Mrs A. Russell, senr. 1, Mrs Boyes 2; pikelets, "Mm Garter 1, Mrs Russell, sent,, 2; sponge (sandwich), Mrs Carter 1, Mrs Stark 2; fruit cake, Mrs Perry 1, Mrs Black 2;- bread, Mrs A. Russell 2; pickles, Mrs Perry ly sauce, Mrs Perry I y jam; Mrs Croll 1, • Mrs Perry 2; -marmalade, Mrs Boyes 1, Mrs Barr 1 2"; sweets, Mrs "Blackett. Young Ladies’ Section.—Scones, Hilda Russell 1; junior, Winifred Furby 1; sponge, Reta Steptoe 1, Hilda Russell 2; camisole, Hilda Grenside. LADIES’ DECORATIVE, - Lady’s spray, Mrs E. Baillie 1; vase carnations, "Mrs Oroll 1, Mrs Bsrr 2; vase sweet-peas, Mrs Barr 1, Mrs "Garnham 2; basket roses, Miss E. Baillie 1; Dutch bouquet, Miss E. Baillie; bridal bouquet, Miss E. Baillie; decorated table, Mrs Garnham 1, Mrs Boyes 2. CHILDREN'S SECTION. Children's decorated table; Violet Hoverd; buttonhole, Jean Morrison 1, V. Hoverd 2; lady’s spray,-V. Hoverd 1 and 2; rase flowers, J. Morrison 1, V. Hoverd 2; other device, E. Watts 1, V. Hoverd 2; collection cut Sowers, V. Hoverd 1; pot plants, E. Watte 1, V. Hoverd 2. Children under n.—Buttonhole, E. Watts 1 and 2; lady’s spray, E. Watts 1 and 2; decorated vase, E. Watts 1 and 2. MISCELLANEOUS. Soap, Mrs Blackett 1; article from sugar-bag, Mrs Furby 1, Mrs Black 2; woodwork, G. Taylor I and 2; meccano, G. Taylor 1; photo of flowers (boys), G. Taylor. CHAMPION BLOOMS.

In roses, a ‘‘George Dixon,” shown by Mrs Griffiths, was awarded the championship. In gladiola, Mrs Jeff’s “Hinemoa” was champion. In dahlia, Mr R. Hoverd, with a “Pierrott.” An excellent exhibit of photographs were lent by Mr Robson. Mr Turrell's orchestra added to the pleasure of the show, as also did many vocal items by Mrs and Messrs Stark, Miss Sawyer, and Mr Boardman. A similar programme is arranged for this evening.

BROOKLYN SHOW

BEAUTIFUL FLOWERS. The Brooklyn Horticultural Society held its summer show yesterday in St. Matthew's Hall, which was opened lv Cfelqnel G. R. Mitchell, patron of the society. As usual Brooklyn residents seemed to have done wonders with their gardens. Ouca more the gladioli shown by Mr Jackson were wonderful, of a vidsiaags of colourings, and very large ana fine blooms. Mr Jackson dagzfM off most of the prizes in this section, and Mr J. J. Jackson, jiinr.. showed the champion bloom, “Tutnnckai.” Mr R. N. Wall was the ju<h_>o of this section. Beautiful pansies were also exhibited, and the size and shape of some of these flowers wore remark-

able. Mr W. Rice was the grower of the champion, and displayed many beautiful specimens. In this section Mr G- H. P. Chapman was the judge. Mr W. Rice also carried off the honours in carnations, Mr Sievers coming very closb to hinK Carnations were not so good as usual owing to the weather, bat growers managed to make a mood show. Mr G. Jeffrev was the judge. Mr H. A-Jfos judged both dahlias and eweetpeasy- quid •in the- - latter section the principal exhibitors were Messrs Gaily. - Hoverd, and W. Jackson. In the roses the champion bloom was displayed by Mr J. Clark, who also exhibited other bountiful flowers'.- Mr J. G. Helver was the judge. Miss Murray,- who exhibited a beantifnl basket of pansies, judged the decorative exhibits. The prize for decorated tables went to Mrs Sievers, and for the children’s to Miss Hoverd. These was -a particularly good display of vegetables; m which Brooklyn always excels, - ofr Wostbury having a fine exhibit. The prinaipal prize-winners in this section were: F. Pettingell, Gully, and England. while in the home industries, where there was also a number of entries, Mrs Humphries carried.' off the honours. Mrs Brocklebank judge! these. Mr Westbury the vegetables, and Mr J. D. McKenzie the pot plants. The show reflected great credit" on all concerned. It will be continued today.