DUNEDIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18676, 4 October 1922, Page 4

DUNEDIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

'ANNUAL SPUING SHOWFINE DISPLAY OF DAFFODILS. KEEN PUBLIC INTEREST. Coming as it does after the long months of winter there is a. special attractiveness about the Spring Show of tho Dunedin Horticultural Society, and in addition to this effect of contrast there is tho charm and radiance of tiio flowers with which Nature docks the earth at this season of tho' year, These factors, together with the increased interest which has been manifested in all branohe.s i of liorlioulluio dining the last year or two, ensure the success of tho show which was opened in tho Art, Gallery Hall yesterday, and which will be continued to-day. It is a show in which the society Ims'much reason to feel pride, and tho interest of the public as reflected by. the largo attendances during the afternoon must have been very gratuying to the committee and to the treasurer in particular. ~ One, of the first things that strikes the visitor is perhaps the fact that the society has departed this year from its usual custom in tho manner of setting up tho exhibits, and it can bo said at onco that the new method met with general favour. The former staging of tho blooms in 0110 tier around the walls with separate tables in tho centre has given place on the present occasion to a- tiered table round two sides of the hall with two double-tiered tables occupying tho central space. In the case of tho daffodils more especially this method achieves a bold massed effect, which is xeiy pleasing, and owing to tho characteristic drooping habit of tho blooms it enables the public to look up at them ns they pass around and admire them with greater ease than formerly. Naturally, tho daffodil queen of the spring flowers —is the feature of the show.-and although the entries are not. quite up to those - of last year, the quality and colour are exceptionally good, and the whole display is a splendid tribute to the high standard of 'horticultural achievement in Dunedin and throughout, the province -generally. Apart from tho local entries there is the usual contingent of blooms from Lawrence. _ The daffodil, it may bo remarked in passing, is a very suitable flower fof competitive purposes not only because it is so widely grown, but because growers by pitting their flowers against one another are enabled to institute' instructive comparisons, and thereby adopt improved methods of cultivation. Generally speaking tho past season lias been a very favourable one from a horticultural point of view. There has been no really rough weather to damage the blooms, "and llio season has been so varied that with tho different aspects and locations of the gardens from which tho blooms arc drawn there is displayed almost a complete range of daffodils from the big Trumpets to tho Poeticus and Barrii —the former from llio late gardens and the latter from the earlier gardens. In daffodils alone the show is an education of tho endless variety of Nature assisted by the art of man; but while the ‘’yellow flowers” are |tlio. central feature there are many other

Jrttractive sections which well repay ex•amination. In tho open championship competition for narcissi, 50 blooms, three of each, there were three entries, and Mr B. S. Irwin’s trophy was again won by Mr T. 11. Clark, of Lawrence, last year’s winner. The ,-plen<3id quality and rich colour which are invariably characteristic of the Lawrence daffodils, are the features of Mr Clark’s collection, in which some of tiro more notable varieties are Potentate, Hon, R. J. ■Soddon, Crcesus. Groat XX'arley, XXTrilo. Emperor. Best Man, Queen of tho XX’est. Queen of (he North, Purity, and Swarthy Perfection. as well as some seedlings of his own. Mr Clark’s collection scored over its competitors by reason of the quality, colour, and substance of the blooms. The second prize-winner was Mr G. 11. Brownlie, of Sawyer's Bay, who put forward a nice collection, including, as some.,, of the best varieties, XX r . T. Hill, Sunrise, Trixie Hill. IJJva. and Artist. Tho Moss Memorial Orarnpiqnship, open or amateur, for 12 distinct varieties of limited value, was won by- Mr J. Fleming with a collection of blooms in the pink of condition, notable among tho. number being a nice Sunrise, Bernardino, Lord Roberts, Flcelwing, The Fawn, and a very fiho Lord Kitchener. Mr A. J. M’Kinlay was second in this competition with a collection of blooms which did not appear to be so far forward as the winner’s. Tho individual classes for open competition drew very fair entries, and the many handsome blooms placed on exhibition called forth much admiration from flower lovers and visitors generally. Many former competitors who continue to support tho society wore again successful, and new names are also met with hero and there. The amateur championship competition in narcissi was won by Mr R. M'Garrigle, of Anderson’s Bay, who scored a narrow vicbv half a point over Dr Sutherland, opfw-wrence. The winner staged a Very fine exhibit, which was nicely set up, and which included tho following striking varieties:—Great XVarley, Nalete, Acme, Red Beacon, Harmony, Mrs Robert Sydenham, ■'VeSnrs,. and Cassandra. Notable blooms in Ur 'Sutherland's almost equally fine collection were a beautiful fiat red-cup called Pioneer, a .handsome Lord Roberts, Colonel Dryden, Vestal Virgin, and Talisman. In the remaining amateur classes marry of the red-cups were especially fine, notably Mr Gill’s Cossack and Dosoris and Mr Morris Red Beacon and Croesus. The seedling classes are a special feature bf ; ,interest this year, a fact which is the direct outcome of the efforts of the Daffodil Club,,, the members of which are keenly interested in the creation of new species from seed. It. is very gratifying to know that such high-class blooms, which in a number of instances compare more than favourably .with the expensive imported varieties, can be produced by our local growers, and it is to be hoped that (hey will bo rewarded bv a continuance of their present success. The challenge cup pre-r sen led by Mr Arthur Barnett for the best Otago-raised seedling was won by Mr 11. T. Trevena with a flower which the judge (Mr 0. S. Longiict) classed as distinctly a •’Giant Leedsii. The awards taken by this ‘ flower were—best Otago-raised seedling, premier Leedsii bloom in the show, first for best Giant Lcedsii seedling in tho show, and first in « collection of six blooms for Sir Goorgo Fenwick's trophy for six distinct seedlings grown in Otago of Southland. The judge- described it.as the best flower in the show and as representing a “break’’ so far as the Leedsii variety is concerned. Its quality and substance .were exceptional, and its texture generally was very fine. Nothing like it of - its class had previously hern seen in Dunedin, either among local or imported daffodils. The entries in the seedling classes totalled 72, and included all sections. . Among tho outstanding ones, apart from . that staged by Mr Trevena, were Mr A. M ‘Carthy’s Barrii. Mr XV. I). M’Garthy’s Incomp. and XXTrite Trumpet, Mr A, Millar’s Triandrus, and Dr Sutherland’s Yellow Trumpet, The section for cut flowers other than narcissi make a bright display of colour. In. the open classes Mr E. O. Reilly has an attractive exhibit which gained the first award, and which contains heaths, azaleas, rhododendrons, daffodils, cineraria, prinuiJus. and berberis. The nrimrose polyanthus Mctioirs make _ a delightful showing by jmasorr of (he rich colouring and large size 2Tthe flowers. Mr R. Fountain being the meat successful competitor with a number of remarkably fine oranges and yellows. In the. amateur classes Mr XX 7 . Dunne showed the best collection with some welljtrown polyanthus, double Arabis, wallflower. and Kerria. Mr J. J. Berry exhibited a nice lot of primrose polyanthus, the blooms being very clean and of good eize. - afld Mrs Rrown’s entry of anemones jrom Moagiel made a very bright display, {first prize for the, collection of Alpines {(open) went to Mr E. O. Reilly in a class of three, his principal varieties being viola jrracilis, double, Arabis, red saxifrage, and purple aubretia. Only one ola.ss is represented in not admits, Mrs Dondeward receiving a first prize ' for a Doutzia, an adiantum, and Bn aspidistra. _ t The decorative room is nicely laid out. dm tables, baskets, howls, and vases making .'very picturesque display. A new feature ficre.i? setting up of two of (he fables *' ‘ ’ ;l dark background instead of (lie customary white tablecloth, and in each case first award was pained. Miss A. M'Tnlvre «cain' figured prominently in the prize list tor all classes of decorative work, and .Mrs fty jnnos was also successful. Among the many fine displays made for -vh-Tntioii purposes onlv nothing is more tasteful than that staged on a corner table

by tho Gardening , Circle of (lie Otago Women’s Club. A most - pleasing effectlias been obtained by an arrangement of cut flowers, including ranunculus, scarlet windflowers, anemones, {ritillarias, some remarkably early sweet peas ami pansies, amt violas set out very effectively in flat dishes. Exhibits of Ibis kind add interest to I lit* show, and are welcomed by the committee. Another fine exhibit consists of a wide range of primrose polyanthus from Hr M’Carthy’s garden at Belleknowcs, a feature of these blooms being the number of blue shades. Mr White, of _ lawyers’ Hay. has some anemones on exhibition, and also a number of fancy violas in art shades, while the George, Street School has a small stand of flowers from the school garden. The first prize for the best novelty na» won by Mv E. A. Hamel with a brown. Imperial. . , The children’s classes, which attracted a fair entry, show that the society is desirous of encouraging a love of flowers among tno young. ~ The general arrangements for the conduct of the show w'orked as smoothly as usual, and the judging was completed m good time. The president- (Sir _ Gcoigo Fenwick) was in at tendance during tho greater part of the day, and the members of Iho committee lent assistance wherever it was required, while the secretary (Mr A. D. Miller) was at all times courteous ami obliging. ... The following is (he prize-list: — NARCISSI. (Open Classes). CHAMPION COMPETITION. Judge; Mr C. S. Lougnet Collection of narcissi, 50 vaiietiea, three blooms of each. First prize, trophy valued £'! Ts (presented by Mr B. S. Irwin) and 11.H.5. medal; second. 21s; third, 10s. Tiophy to bo won three limes. Won in 1920 by Mr E. A. Hamel; in 1021 by Mr T. H. Clark, T. H. Clark (Lawrence) 1. C. H. Brownlee (Sawyers’ Bay) 2, A, Millar (Morniugton) 3 Twenty-four varieties narcissi, three of each—H. T. Trcvena 1. Twenty-four varieties narcissi, three of each, value limit 5s per bulb—-J. Fleming 1. Twelve varieties narcissi, three of each—A G. Bull (Christchurch! 1. Six varieties narcissi. Trumpets, throe of each—A. Millar 1, J. Fleming 2. Six varieties narcissi, Incomp. (yellow*, three of cadi—A. Millar 2. Six varieties narcissi, Leedsii (white), three of each —A. P. Bull 1. J. Fleming 2. Six varieties, Poeticus, three of each —A. P, Bull 1.

Three varieties narcissi, doubles, three of each —T. H. Clark 1. Moss Memorial Championship, open or amateur, 12 distinct varieties, three blooms each. Value limit not to exceed 5s per bulb, Yew Zealand trade list, J. Fleming 1, A. J. M'Kiulay 2 OPEN OR AMATEUR, CHAMPION SINGLE BLOOM CLASSES. One Trumpet, div. 1 (yellotv)—T. H. Clark 1. ' , 1 One Trumpet, div. 1 (white) —R. Xl’Garrigle 1. One Trumpet, div. 1 (bi-colour) — Mrs Sutherland 1. One Xncomp., div. 2 (yellow)—T. H. Clark 1. One Incomp,, div. 2 (white)—J. Fleming 1. One Barrii, div. 3 (yellow)—G H. Brownlee 1One Barrii, div. 3 (white)—A. P. Bull 1. One giant Lcedsii. div. 4 (yellow)—H. Trevena 1. One Leedsii, div. 4 (white) —A. P. Bull 1. One daffodil from div. t 5, 6 or 7 —T, H. Clark (Lawrence) 1. One Aozetta, div. B—A, Millar 1. One Poeticus,, div. 9—H. P. Bull 1. One double daffodil, div, 10—T. H. Clark 1. SEEDLING CLASSES, raised by exhibitor in New Zealand. One Trumpet, div. T (yellow)—Dr Sutherland 1. One Trumpet, div. 1 (white) —XV. M'Carthy One Incomp. div. 2 (yellow)—R. A. M'NeiJ 1 One Incomp, div. 2 (white) —R. A. M'Neil 1. One Barrii, div. 3 (yellow)—A. M'Carthy 1 One Barrii, div. 3 (white)—A. M'Carthy 1 and 2. One giant Leedaii, div. 1 (yellow)—H. Trevena 1. One Leedsii, div. 4 (white) —H. Trevena j, G. H. Brownlee 2. One daffodil,- from diva. 5. 6, or 7—A Millar 1 and 2. One Pooticuß, div. 9—A. XV. M'Carthy 1. Challenge Oup, value £lO 10s (presented by Mr Arthur Barnett) for the best Otagoraised seedling narcissus in the show. A winning seedling ineligible to again compete for trophy. Trophy to be won three times in succession or four times at intervals. XVon in 1921 by Mr E. A. Hamel. H. T. Trevena 1 ■ Six distinct seedlings narcissi, grown in Otago or Southland, one bloom of each Special prize of £2 2s, presented by Sir Goorgo Fenwick —H. T. Trevena 1, G. ItBrownlee 2 AMATEUR CLASSES. Judge: Mr H. T. Trevene. AMATEUR CHAMPION COMPETION UN NARCISSI, 18 varieties, three of each. First prize, trophy valued £5 5a (presented by Mr A. E. Usherwood) ami R.H.S. medal. Trophy to be won three times.. XVon in 1921 by Mrs Dr Sutherland. R. M'Garrigle (Anderson's Bay) 1, Mrs Dr Sutherland (Lawrence) 2. Eighteen distinct varieties, three blooms of each; value limit not to exceed 3s per bulb. New Zealand trade list. First* prize trophy by Mrs A. Nic-hol—R. M'Garrigle 1. Twelve varieties narcissi, three blooms of each—H. L. Gill (Anderson’s Bay) 1, T. Mair' (Clarkcsville) 2. Six varieties, narcissi, three of each—H. L. Gill 1, G. Erringtcn (Kavensbournc) 2. Single X T ase Competition, three blooms to each. Emperor—J. B. Shaddock (Anderson's Bay) 1, Mrs H. E, Moller (Ravensbonrne) 2. Glory of Leiden—J. XVhyte (Anderson’s Bay) 1, G. Evrington 2. King Alfred—G. Errington 1, J. Reid (Kaitangata) 2. Monarch—J. XVhyte 1, G. Evrington 2. Lord Roberts —G. Errington 1. J. Reid 2. X T on XVavern's Giant—G. Errington 1. Cleopatra—Mrs H, E. Moller 1. Cornelia —Mrs H. E, Moller 1. Any other variety yellow Trumpet—G. Errington 1, J. J. Berry (Momington) 2. Mdme. de Graaf —Mrs H. E. Moller 1, J. J. Grant 2 , Mrs R. Sydenham—G. Errington 1, J. J. Berry 2. Any other variety white Trumpet—A. J. M'Kinlay I.' Empress—Mrs H. E. Moller 1. J. Reid 2. XVeardalo Perfection—Mrs H. E. Moller J. Any other variety bicolone Trumpet—A. J. M'Kinlay 1, J, XVhyte 2. Bernumlino —G. Errington 1, Mrs J. RodGloria L'fiitrdis —U. Errington 1, J. B. Shacklcck 2. 'Homespun—A. J. M'Kinlav 1, Mrs H. E. Moller 2. • Lady M. Boscawen—A. J. M’Kinlav 1, Mrs H. E. Moller 2. Lucifer —A. J. M'Kinlay 1, J, J. Perry 2. Great MoiTcy— Mrs H. Moller 1, J. 0. Perry 2. Orangeman—A. J. M'Kinlay 1, J. B. Shacklock 2. Noble—Mrs H. E. Moller 1, T. J. Grant 2. FUctwing -G. Errington 1, A. .J. M’Kinlay 2. .. Kir XVatkin—Miss Norah A. Roy commended. Solfaternc —Mrs H. E. Moller 1. J. B. M'Kinlay 2. Whitwell—T. J. Grant 1, J. Nelson 2 Any other variety Incomp.—A. J. M'Kmlay 1. G. Moir 2, T. J. Grant commended. Albatross—A, J. M'Kinlay 1, G. Errington Barrii Conspicuno—Mrs H. K. Moller I, J. J. Berry 2. Incognita—J. J. Berry 1, Mrs H. E. Mol'er 2. Seagull—A. J. M'Kinlay 1, G. Errington 2. Any other variety Barrii—T. Moir 1, T. J, Grant 2. Lord Kitchener —XV. Pickard 1. Evangeline—A. J. M'Kinlay 1, J. J, Berry o - Diana—G. Errington 1. The Fawn—A. J. M'Kinlay 1, White Countess—G. Errington 1. XXTrilo Lady—J. J, Berry 1. White Slave—o. Errington 1, Mrs J. Rodger 2. XVhito Queen—A. J. M'Kinlay 1. 3, J. Berry 2. Any other variety Leedsii—G. Errington 1, T. J. Grant 2. Cassandra—T. J. Grant 1, J. Reid 2. Dante —Mrs H. L. Moller - 1. Horace—T. J. Grant 1, G. Errington 2 Ibis—J. Whyte U liymster—T. J. Grant 1. XTrgil—Mias Norah A. Roy 1, G. Errington 3. Any other variety Poeticus—T. Grant 1, J. Reid 2. Double daffodil —Mrs H. E. Muller 1, Non-prizc-v. inners’ Class, throe blooms to each vase. White Trumpet—T. Moir 1. Bi-colour Trumpet—T. Moir 1. Incomp. daffodil —T. Moir 1. Barrii Lcedsii—T. Moir 1. Leedsii—T. Moir 1. Poeticus—T. Moir 1,

The special prize for the exhibitor gaming most points in the single vase competition was secured by J. B. Shacklcck. CH ILDRKN’S SECTION. Three blooms Trumpet—Car! Dickson 1, Marguerite Rodgers 2. Three blooms Barrii—Carl Dickson 1. Three blooms Lecdsii A—Carl Dickson 1. Three blooms Poeticus—Curl Dickson 1 FLOWERS OTHER THAN NARCISSI. OPEN CLASSES, Judge: Mr A. P. Hart. Twelve anemones, not less than three varieties—Airs 0. Brownlee 1. Twelve varieties polyanthus—R. Fountain 1. Six varieties polyanthus, crimson, ruby, and brown —It. Fountain 1. Six varieties polyanthus, yellow, orange, and white—R. Fountain 1. Five ranunculi, not less than throe varieties—E. Oswald Reilly 1. Six varieties auriculas, not move than three trusses of each, alpine or fancy—J. Whyte 1. Single wallflower, six strikes —R. Fountain I, Marguerite Rodgers 2. Collection of aluines. not less than six varieties—E. Oswald Reilly I, R. Fountain 2, George Street School 3. Collection of cut flowers, 12 species—E. Oswald Reilly 1. Best, novelty in plant or flower—E. A. Hamel 1, AMATEUR CLASSES. Six pansies, varieties —May Monaghan 1. Six violas—R. Fountain 1, J. Nelson 2, Collection cut flowers, six species, grown outside by exhibitor —W. Dunn 1, Miss M. Marlin 2. Three varieties hyacinths—H. L. Gill 1, A. Doodeward, jun., 2. Six varieties anemones—Mrs M. Brown 1, Mrs H. Shea-LowSor 2. Six varieties primroses—lV. Dunn 1, J. J. Berry 2. _ „ Six varieties polyanthus—J. J. Berry 1, v\ . Dunu 2. Six ranunculi —Airs H. Sbea-Lowlor 2. Four varieties ranunculi, alpine or fancy Constance Rodgers 1, J. Nelson 2. POT PLANTS, Judge: Air L. Page. OPEN CLASSES. Three stove or greenhouse plants, distinct genera —Mrs A. Doodeward 1, C. A, Beal 2. CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS. Gentleman’s , buttonhole—Marguerite Rodgers (Arthur street) 1, Joy Stanton (StLeo,yards) 2. DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK. Judge: Mrs H. T. Trevcna. OTHER CLASSES.

One bowl narcissi, decorative, any foliage —Miss A. M'lntyre (Momington) 1. One bowl flowers, other than narcissi— Mias A. M'lntyre 1. Decorated floral basket —Miss A. M Jntyra 1. Bouquet bridal shower—Miss A. M'lntyre Id. Two dress bouquets, one lady's and one gentleman's—Miss A. M'lntyre 1. Epergne of flowers, other than narcissi Miss A. M'lntyre /I. Table decoration (7ft x 4ft), narcissi, any foliage—Miea A. M'lntyre 1. Table decoration ("ft x 4fl), flowers other than narcissi—Miss A. M'lntyre 1. AMATEUR CLASSES. One vase narcissi, any fo,liage—Mrs \V. Jones 1, Miss A. Cable 2. Decorated floral basket—Mrs XV. Jones 1. Bouquet bridal shower —Mrs XV. Jones 1. Two dress bouquets, one lady's and one gentleman’s—Mrs XV. Jones 1 and 2. One bowl of narcissi, any foliage—Mrs W. Jones 1 and 2. Table decoration, any foliage—Mrs W. Jones X and 2. Table decoration ("ft x 4fl), any flowers and foliage; for those who have not won a prise for table decoration at any show of the society—Constance Rodgers 1, May Monaghan 2. One decorated basket, for competitors under IB—Molly Hunter (Momington) 1, Constance Rodgers 2. Marguerite Rodgers 3. Lady's spray—Molly Hunter 1, Marguerite Rodgers 2. Gentleman’s button-hole—Molly Hunter 1, Marguerite Rodgers 2. SPECIAL PRIZES. Most points in single vase competition — G. J, Erringlon. 1 Moat points in children’s classes.—Carl Dickson. INTERPROVINCIAL COMPETITION TO-DAY. Tho chief attraction to-day will he the inlerprovincial competition between Canterbury and Otag;o for the Otago Daily Times Cup. For this contest, the best blooms will be picked out of the various sections and pitied against each other. The competition is arousing much interest. Tho Canterbury blooms that are competing in the interprovincinl championship to-day arrived by the express last evening, and were found to be in good condition when unpacked. A hasty glance Inst evening warrants the assumption that the contest between the two provinces will bo a really close one, and tho combined exhibit of the selected blooms will be quite an outstanding horticultural feature. Much keenness is being shown by. those interested, and both Otago and Canterbury are striving their utmost to have the honour of Winning the first interprovincial championship. The judging will take place curly to-day, and tho result should be available shortly before noon. The exhibit, which will be on view till 9.30 p.m., is sure to attract, much attention. The show will be open to tho public during the afternoon and evening.