NORTH OTAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1225, 20 March 1880, Page 2

NORTH OTAGO HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

President—Dr. de Laiitour ; Mr. D. S, Montagu ; Hon. Sec.—Mr, M. Spratt; Committee—Messrs Lemon, Connell, Forsyth, Hartley, Heywood, Moloney, Glen, and Earle.

The autumn show of this Society was opened at the Volunteer Hall this afternoon, and is far superior to what it was expected to be owing to the unfavorable , season. We have not space to enter into 1 details, but we may fairly say that the exhibition is well worth a visit of inspection. The collections of pot plants, fruit, yeger tables, &c., are grand, and the exhibits of cut flowers, considering the season, are very fine. The judges were—For flowers, Messrs. Lemon, Leith (Ngapara), and M'Pherson (Elderslie) ; and for fruit and vegetables, Messrs. Kidd and M'Laren. The following is the detailed prize-list :—- POT PLANTS —GARDENERS. 3 Stove Plants—J. Falconer, 1. 4 Greenhouse Plants —J. Falconer, 1 and 2, 4 Fine Foliage or Variegated Blasts—J. Falconer, 1, 4 Fuchsias (distinct) —J. Falconer, 1; A, Forsyth, 2. 1 Fuchsia (specimen)—J. Falconer, 1; A. Forsyth, 2. 6 Geraniums —J. Falconer, 1; A. Forsyth, 2. 2 Geraniums (bicolor) —J. Falconer, 1; A. Forsyth, 2. 3 Geraniums (tricolor) —A.Forsyth,!, ■ 2 Cockscombs—A, Forsyth, 1 and % 4 Balsams—Nq exhibit. 4 Petunias (distinct) —A. Forsyth, .1. 3 Lilliums—A. Forsyth, 1. 12 Native and other Ferns—J. Falconer, 1. 1 New or Rare Planfe—YV, H, Heywood, 1; J, Falooner, 2. 12 Conifera (named) —W. H. Heywood, 1; J. Falconer, 2. POT PLANTS —AMATEURS. 3 Stove Plants—No exhibit. 2 Greenhouse Plants (distinct) —F. S. Anstcd, 1 and 2. • . 2 Fine Foliage or Variegated Plants—J. Ireland, 1 and 2. 3 Fuchsias (distinct) —J. Ireland, 1; F. S. Aflsted, % 1 Fqchsja (speqij^en)—J. Ireland, Is J?. S. Ansted,. 2. 4 Geraniums—J. Ireland, 1. 3 Geraniums (variegated)—J. Ireland, 1 and 2. : 2 Cockscombs —F, S. Ansted, 1 and 2, 4 Balsams—F, S. Ansted, 1. 4 Petunias (distinct)—F. S, Ansted, 1 and 2. 2 Lilliums—No exhibit. , 6 Native or other Ferns—H. Mote. 6 Conifera exhibit. CUT FLOWERS—GARDENERS . 12 Roses (varieties)—J. Hartley, 1'; A. Forsyth, 2.. 6 Roses (varieties) —J. Hartley, 1; A. Forsyth. % 12 Dahalias (varieties)—J. Gebbie, 1; A. Forsyth, 2. 6 Hollyhocks (blooms, varieties)-—No exhibit. . 4 Hollyhocks (spikes)—No award, lg Gladiolii (spikes)—A. Forsyth, 1. 6 Verbenas (3 trusses each)—W, H. Heywood, 1 ; J, Gebbie, 2. 6 Phloxes (herbaceous) —No exhibit, 12 Asters (varieties) —A. Forsyth, 1; J. Gebbie, 2. . 12 Marigolds (6 French 6 African) —J. Gebbie, 1. 6 Ten-week Stocks, (varieties)—No exhibit. 6 Carnations and 6 Picotees—No exhibit. 1 Collection Choice Cut Flowers (12 varieties)- —J. Gebbie, 1 and 2. ' 1 Collection Cut Flowers (hardy, 12. varieties—A. Forsyth, 1 and 2. 1 Table Bouquet (not more than 14 inches diameter tied) —W. H. Heywood, 1; J.' Gebbie, 2. 1 Hand Bouquet—W. H. Heywood, 1 and % 1 Floral Device—J, Gebbie, 1, 1 Table Decoration—No exhibit. Best 0 Bouquets, (suitable for Gentlemen's Coats) —J. Gebbie, 1; W. ,H. Heywood, 2. - CUT FLOWERS —AMATEURS. ; 6 Roses (varieties) —No exhibit. - G Dahlias (varieties) —No exhibit. 4 Hollyhocks (blooms, varieties) —No exhibit. 3 Hollyhocks (spikes, varieties) —No exhibit. ' G Gladiolii (spikes)—No exhibit. 6 Verbenas (3 trusses each)—J. Ireland, 1. 4 Phloxes (herbaceous) —No exhibit. 12 Asters (varieties)—-No exhibit.

6 Marigolds (3 exhibifc - = ■■■'". HSyl 1 6 Ten-week Stocks ; (varietifesj—fNo' exhibit. ,-K 6 Carnatitos.aSii G' Picoteesi-N'beihSit. .V;' Choice Cut 'Mowers (8 varieSes)—ifeiktiibif; c I* ?!! 1 HowerslfhaWyi 12 varieexhibits . ;£i j ) * ;] 11 Tableßouqiiet (riot; inore than 14-inches jK. Lettish. ] J 1' 1 HaH'd Boufuet —Miss Simpson. 1 Moral Device—Mrs. Clowes, 1. Best 6 Bouquets (suitable for gentlemen's , ._.r >. > F?tJIT —GARDENERS ' No exhibit. Melon—No exhibit. - - J 5 . 2 Bunches Grapes- (black)—A; Forsyth, 1. 2 Bunches Grapes (white)—A. Forsyth, 1. 18 Apples (kitchen, 6 varieties, 3 eaph)— B. Dawson and T. Hartley each Ist prize. 18 Apples (desaeirt,. 6 varieties, 3, each)— B. 1 : . 12 Pears (-3, Varieties, 4 each) —T.. Hartley, ! two, Ist prizes. i 24 Plums (4 varieties 6; e%qh)te=A. For- ! syth, 1. ' | 1 Qolieottop: IrniirrA. Forsyth, 1. f FRUIT —AMATEURS. | 2 Bunches Grapes (varieties) —No exhibit. [ 6 Apricots—No exhibit. | 6 Peaches —J. White, 1: M. Clydesdale, 2. 1 Melon—No exhibit. 6 Nectarines —No exhibit. 12 Apples (kitchen, 3 varieties, 4 each)— M. Clydesdale, 1. 12 Apples (dessert, S varieties, 4 each) — M, Clyde^dalei, I 12 (3 varieties, 4 each) —M. Clydes- ! dale, 1, 18 Plums (3 varieties, 6 each)—No exhibit. X Collection Fruit—No exhibit. VEGETABLES—GABDENERS. 3 Cabbages—T. Hartley, 1. 1 Do Red—T. Hartley, 1 and 2. 3 Cauliflowers—B. Dawson, 1. 4 Celery—M. Clydesdale, 1. 2 Cucumbers—W. H, 1 ; B. Dawson, 2, 4 Beet—A- Forsyth, }y B, Dawson, 2. { 2 Vegetable Hartley, 1; A. Forsyth, 2, 6 Parsnips—B. Dawson, 1j T, Hartley, highly co,miqended, 9 Savqys—"P.. Dawson, 1, 6 lettuce—varieties—No exhibit. : 6 Carrots—B. Dawson, 1; J. White, 2. I 6 Turnips (2 varieties) —B. Dawson, 1. 50 Pods Peas —B. Dawson, 1; W. H. Heywood, 2. 24 Pods Beans—No exhibit. 25 Pods French Beans—B. Dawson, 1 and 2. ! Potatoes—(l2 round and 12 kidney)—A. Forsyth, 1 ; M. Clydesdale, 2, 12 Onions—Dawson, 1 j A. Forsyth, 2. 6 Xieelis—:M, Clydesdale, 1. 1 Collection Vegetables—A. Forsyth, 1. 6 Tomatoes —A. Forsyth, 1. 6 Stalks Rhubarb—W. H. Heywood, 1 and 2.

VEGETABLES —AMATEURS. 6 Cabbages—J. White, 1j M* Clydesdale, 2. 3 Qabbages (red) —M. Clydesdale, 1; J. White, 2. ■■ 2 Cauliflowers—M. Clydesdale, 2. 2 Celery—Mi Clydesdale, 2. 2 Cucumbers—No exhibit. 2 Beet—M. Clydesdale, 1; J. White, 2. 4 Parsnips—J. White. 1; M. Clydesdale, 2. >■„ 6 Savoys—M.' Clydesdale, 1; J. Wfeite, 2. 3 Lettuce (varieties) —Nci exhibit. 6 Carrots—J, Winite, J ; Welsh, 2. 6 Turnips (2 varieties)— jN"o. a,wa,rd. SO Pods White, 1.; M, Clydesdale, 2," ,• ; 24 Pods Beans-JSTo exhibit, 23 Pods Fre'noh Beans—J. ! White, • Potatoes; (12 round and 12 kidney)—M. Clydesdale, 1 and commended. 12 Onions—Welsh,, 1 and 2; J. White, commended. ! 6 Leeks—J. White; 1. 1 Collection Vegetables—H. Norton, 1; Welsh,?/' ' : " ' " '-■•••; " ' •' 6 Tomatoes—No exhibit. 6 Stalks Rhubarb —Welsh, 1 and 2. ; ' . SSCIRA ; . V-"" Seedling Gl'adioiii—<T, Broughton, highly : commended.

Collection of Fruit and Vegetables—G. ; W. Draper, highly commended. , .-Collection of Apples—J. Falconer, highly' commended. Curly Greens—B.. Dawson, commended. Collection of Apples (36 varieties) —F. Bicknell, highly .commended. Honey—F.'Bicknelli highly commended. Collection Cut Flowers—W. H. Heywood, •highly commended.