DUNEDIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 17940, 20 May 1920, Page 2

DUNEDIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

WBWKKi SHOWi

Iho winter show in connection wi& the Dunedin Horticultural Society was opened yeatorday ia Herbert, Haynes's rooms, Octagon. Though the weather has not been all that could have been dosirod for the growth of ohrysanthemums, the di&pl&y compares very favourably with thoso of former years, both as regards form and oolour. The staging stewards havo aJsc clono their work well, eo that the exhibits are soon to the best advantage. The ahovt is notable for tlio foot that for the iirsi time Mr 11. T. Trevenn, secured premier ship honours. . Mr E. A. Haniol gainec tho award for the beet bloom in the show with a very lino sample of "Louisa Pockett' (white), anil also scored premiership honoun amongst tho pinks, with a very well-growi bloom of "Uallipoli." Mr Trovena was awarded prermerships in yellow and bronzo with "Airs R. O. Pulling" and "Editi Uavell" respectively, both of which ar< very admirable samples of the flowen named, and but little behind the premiei bloom of the show. To tho left, on enter nig, tho first exhibit to attract notice i a collection of ferns and foliage plants for which Mr A. Gillam gained a firs prize. The Auraoaria Exc&lsa is a ver; well-grown plant, and the adiantum is o' good colour for this time of the year. / hue table of foliage plants and flowon is shown by Mr E. J. Halstead, and growi by his gardener, Mr Roy. The plants an all clean and well grown, and are tasteful!; staged. A "Nevius" (yellow chrysanthe" muni) stands out among the flowers, and > neat edging of ornamental grass in pot completes a, collection that is certain t< command attention. Mr E. A. HameTi stand is tho only one in for open eham pionship, and it well deserves the firs prize, "Gallopoli" (pink) and "Editl Caveil" (light bronze) being amongst thi best of tho oollection, both in colour ant formation. For tho Moss Memorial Ohal lenge (open) Mr Hamel was again success ful, the two best blooms in the oolleotioi being "Lady Talbot" and "Woodside, , two yeHowe, which aro very line' in forma tion. Mr H. T. Trevena seoured secoiK honours, his "Edith Caveil" and "Mre R C. Pulling" being each the best of it kind in the show. Mr W. M. Bcal gainec third prize, has best bloom being "Louisj Pookett" Mi- H. T. Trevena has a ven fine even six (other than whites or yellows) and was an eaey first in the class, Mr W M. Boal being second.. Mr Trevena's si: Japanese varieties are a very good lot especially "Golden Champion" and "H J. Jones," two yellows. Mr Beal wai placed second with an even lot, none o which stood out. Mr E. A. Hamel's is th< only entry in the 12 varieties of Japanese for which he well deserved the first prize "Lady Talbot" and "W. Turner" are veri well shaped, though the latter is not « very large sample. Mr W. M. Beal gainec first honours for three whites and thr» yellows—a very even collection. Mr E L. Macassey practically scooped the poo in singles, the blooms ho showß beinj good in both shape and colour. In thi amateur class Mr A. Gillam gained firs: prize with an admirable collection, "Galli poli," "J. S. Lloyd," and "Wm, Turner , all being well grown and clean flowers Mr W. J. Porter was second, his besi bloom being a very nice "Williani Turner. , Mr Gilbert's win was all the more gratify ing in that it was his first exhibit at i Dunedin winter show. In Mr T. O'Brien , ! collection of six Japanese, for -which. In gained first award, the best bloom is i good sample of " Edith Caveil." A bloon of the same flower, with one of "Mrs J J. Williams" aro the outstanding feature of his colleetio"n of 12, for which he als< gained first prize, Mr A. Gillam being second with an even lot. The amatew championship for 12 varieties was carriec off by Mr O'Brien, with an even .collectioi of which the judge spoke very highly. Tin table decoration, though there are not man; entries, has brought out a considerable display of artistic taste. This is particu larly the case with the first prize-winnei (Miss A. M'lntyre), whose decoration i more, open and natural looking than tha by Mrs J. P. Johnson, the second prize winner, though this also ie conspicuous foi good taste. In the amateur class, Mm W. Jones is the prize-winner. The tabli is neatly adorned, but lacks the variety t( be found in the tables in the open class Tho first prize for a table of chryeanthe mums other than singles was carried of by Mr T. Y. Turner, with a very good clean, well-grown lot, in which "Nevius' and "AUendale Beauty" are conspicuous Mr T. O'Brien was placed second, with ai even and clean lot of blooms. The flora work-baskets, bowls, epergnes, and vasesall display considerable taste, those b; Miss M'lntyre showing out particularly ii this respect. In the amateur class Mr W. Jones was rery successful. In the po plants, Mr K A. Hamel carried off nearl; all the awards, the only other prize-winne: being Mr E. A. Gillam. In the vegetable classes, there was ai added interest in the fact that amongs the competitors is Mr E; M'Gregor, wh< das been a successful competitor in sonn 3f the beat shows at Home. His collection for which ho gained first prize, is an .espeoi ally noteworthy one. Amongst the othe: prominent prize-winners are the Karitane Harris Hospital and Messrs W. M. Beal, J £aan, and W. Sainsbury. In one coilec tion is a plate of out of season peas,,ant there are also some very fine samples o jther vegetables, particularly broccoli >nions, and carrots. The display of fruit is a satisfactory one :mt the oolour is not so good as it ha aeem in more favourable seasons. Ton sin's Trust has a very fine exhibit o ipples (eating and cooking) for export, an< Mis T. Sourr shows an exceptionally goo< ianjple of Muscat grapes, the berries o ivhioh. are large and the bunches are wel illed. In the children's collection o seeds, Audrey Hay won first prize anc 3abhie Milburn second.

There were present in the afternoon the usual number of enthusiasts, who go to see the exhibits at their beat. Tho attend-

ance in the evening was much larger, and there was the added attraction of an en-

joyable programme of music supplied bj a capable orchestra. This morning th< show will be opened at 10 o'clock, to give visitors from the country who have been to see the Prince of Wales off an opportunity of viewing the exhibits before leav. ing for home. It will also be open in the afternoon and evening, and at the lattei session the orchestra will supply another programme. PEIZE LIST. Below we give the prizc,-list, the judges in the several seteions being:—Chrysanthemums, pot plants and cut flowers, Mr A. K. Wilson; fruit, Mr J. H. Thorp (Government Orchard Inspector;; vegetables and Class 110, Mr F. H. Hollingworth; decorative and floral, Mrs Trevena. POT PLANTS. Open Classes. Three varieties ehrystunthemume (two entries) —E. A. Hamel 1; one specimen plant (two entries)—E. A. Hamel 1 and 2; one chrysanthemum (two entries) —B. A. Hamel 1 and 2. Open , or Amateur Classes. One pot single chrysanthemums (three entrfee) —E. A. Hamel 1; collection of ferns and foliage plants, "at least 20 varieties (one entryj=—A. Gillam 1. Amateur Classes. One ohrystanthemuni, three blooms (one entry) —A. Gillam 1; two foliage plants (one entry)'A. Gillam 1; one aspidistra (one entry)—A. Gillam 1; one palm (one entry)—A. Gillam 1. chrysanthemums. Open Classes. champioic competition in chrysanthemums. Six Japanese chrysanthemums (three entries)— \Y. M. Bcal 1; 12 varieties Japanese chrysanthemums (four entries)—E. A. Hamel 1; six varieties Japanese chrysanthemums (four entries)—H. T. Trevena 1, W. JI. Beal 2; six varieties chrysanthemums, other than whites and yellows (four entries) —H. T. Trevena 1, W. Beal 2; one Japanese chrysanthemum, premier Japanese in show (three entries) —E. A. Hamel, "Louisa Pockett, 1; certificate for best yellow, white, pink, and dark (one entry)—E. A. Hamel 1; 12 varieties single chrysanthemums two entries)—E. A. Hamel 1; six varieties single chrysanthemums (three entries) —E. A. Hamel 1. Open or amateur Classes. Moss Memorial, six varieties Japanese chrysuinthemume (four entries) —E. A. Hamel l H T. Trevena 2, W. M. Beal 3; table of single chrysanthemums (two entries)—T. O'Brien 1; table of chrysanthemums, other than singles (foar entries)—! , . Y. Turner 1, T. O'Brien 2. AMATEUR CLASSES. AMATEUR CHAMPION COMPETITION IN CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Twelve varieties Japanese chrysanthemums (two entries)— J. Ganlt 1; six varieties Papanese chrysanthemums (two entries) — J. Gault 1, A. Doodeward 2; three varieties Japanese chrysanthemums (one entry)— J. G-ault 1; six vases Japanese chrysanthemums, three white and three yellows (one entry)— J. Gault 1; eix v-iricties chrysanthemums, other than whites and yellows (one entry)— J. G-ault 1; four Japanese chrysanthemums, in 'vases, previous winners in Duncdin Horticultural ehows excluded (two envies)—A. Gillam 1; 12 varieties Japanese chrysanthemums, grown in open ground (one entrv) —T. O'Brien 1; eix varieties chrysanthemums, irown in open ground (om>. entry)—!'. O'Brien 1 • :lircn varieties Japanese chrysanthemums, grown n open ground (one entry)—T. O'Brien 1; three ,-arieties Japanese chrysanthemums in vases, first :.xbibitors at Dnnedin Horticultural shows only

(one entry)—A. GUlam 1, W. J. Porter 2; three varieties single chryeanUiemtune (two entries)— E. L. Macusscry 1; one vaeo singlo ohryeanCheinnms (two entries) —E. L. Macasscy L OPEN TO MEMBERS OV TUB OHBYSAJfTjnanrB CJ,CB WHO IIAVB KOT pnBVIOTJSIiY EXHIBITED. One variety decorative (<mo entry)—lt L. Macassey 1; throe varictios decorative (ono entry)—l3. h. Ifucassey 1;' one variety etngle (odr entry)—E. L. Macaeeoy 1; Hiteo Tarictiee oingle, three elems (one entry)—B. Mooaseey DKOORATIVE AND FT/JBAE WOHK. Open Classes. Winter table decoration, foliago, ontamn leaves, eta (threw entries)— Hiss A .M'lntyre 1, Mrs J. P. Johnson 2; basket chrysanthemums and antnmn foliage (three entries) —Miss A. M'lntyre 1, Mrs J. P. Johnson 2; Itowl chrysanthemums, any foliage (three entries)— Mrs J. 1 , . Johneon 1; eperj,«e of chrysanthemums, any foliage (Uiree entries)— Miss A. M'lntyre 1; two dress bouquets, one lady's and one gcntleman'e (two entries)— Miss A. M'lntyrn 1, Mrs J. P. Johnson 2. AItATKUB CfLASSKS. Table decoration, chrysanthemums and foliago (two entries)— Mrs W. Jones 1; basket ohryßanthemums anil foliage (two entries)— Mrs W. Jones 1; bowl chrysanthemums, any foliage (two entries) Mrs W. Jones 1; vase ohrysantjhemmns, any foliage (two entriee)—Mrs W. Jonca 1; dress bonqnete, one lady'e and ono gentleman' 6 (two entries)— Mrs W. Jones 1. COMPETITION FOE SCHOOL OHILDBEN TOfDER 18 YEARS. One lady's spray (two entries)—llene Johnson 1; ono gent's buttonhole (two entries)—llene Johneon 1 and 2. FETJIT. Open Classes. Two bunches grapes, Muscat (one entry)— Mrs D. Scurr 1; two bunches grapes, any other variety (one entry)—F. Ouming 1; three varieties apples, dessert—Trustees Tonkin 1; five apples, dessert, one variety (four entries)— Trustees Tonkin 1 and 2; five apples, cooking, one variety (five entries)—Trusteea Tonkin 1 and 2; export cast oomDetition, one case of dessert apples (four entries)— Trustees Tonkin 1 and 2; one case of cooking apples (two entries) Trustees Tonkin 1 and 2. Amateur Classes. Two btwohes grapes, one variety (two entries)— Mrs W. King 1 and 2; five apples, dessert, on* variety (three entries)—W. H. Earland 1; five apples, cooking, ono variety (two entries)—W. H. Earland 1; five pears, dessert, one variety (three entries)—W. H. Earland 1, W. Dunn 2; five pears, cooking, one variety (two entries)— Mrs W. King 1, W. H. Earland 2; six varieties apples, five of eaeh (two entries)—W. Dunn 1. vegetables. Open Classes. Three,, sticks celery (four entries)—S. M'Grcgor 1, J. Kaan 2; collection of vegetables, nine species (two entries)—Karitane-Harris Hospital 1, J. Kaan

OrEN 'Oβ Amateur, Classes. > Two savoys (three entries)— Wm. Beal 1, J. H. Vickers 2; two broccoli (four entries)— Harris Hospital 1, J. Kaan 2; two table cabbages (three entrieii)— Wm. Beal 1, Karitane-Harris Hospital 2; one dish Brussels sprouts (two entries)— J. Kaan \\ Karitane-Harris Hospital 2; three turnips (two entries)—Jas. Beid 1, Karitane-Har-ris Hospital 2; three parsnijw (three entries)— J. Kaan 1, A. Gillam 2; three carrots,, shortrooted (nine entries)—Sharpe 1, G. M'Gregor 2, J. Kaan 3; three oarrots, long variety (five entries)—W. Sainsbnry 1 and 2; three beet, lone variety (six entries)-J. H. Viekers 1, B. Tonne 2, three varieties of potatoes, six of eaeh (two entries)—Kantanc-Harris Hospital 1, James Beid 2; six onions, Otago-gWn, Brown Spanish (five entries)—lt. Young 1, Karitanc-Harris Hospital 2 J. 11. Tickers 3; twelve onions, Otago-grown, other than Brown Spanish (five entries)—R. Young 1, J. Kaan 2; twelve tubers Jerusalem artichokes two Kaan 1, B. Bush 2; three leeks (three entries)-G. M'Gregor .1, Karitane-Harris Hospital 2; six potatoes, white (seven entries)— Karitane-Harris Hospital-1, Margaret M'Arthnr 2 SPECIAL COMPETITION- IN VEGETABLES. Four species of vegetables—three potatoes, three onions (Brown Spanish), three parsnips, three carrots (long) (fonr entries)—Karitane-Harris Hospital 1, R. Young 2. Ajuteub classes. Four distinct varieties of potatoes, six of each (two entries)— J. H. Viekers 1, Jas. Reid 2vegetables, nine species, only one variety of each species (two entries)—G. M'Gregor 1, it. Young CHILDREN'S COSfPETITION. Best collection of seeds gathered by any child under 14 (two entries)— Audrey Hay 1, Cathie Milburn 2.