DUNEDIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 18736, 14 December 1922, Page 2

DUNEDIN HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

’ ' ANA' UAL SUMMER SHOW. FINE DISPLAY OF ROSES. : That the rose, queen of all garden flowers, continues to hold its place in popular favour was demoostrated at the annual summer show of the Dunedin Horticultural Society yesterday, when, despite the unpleasant conditions prevailing, there was a very fair attendance of flower lovers at the Art Gallery uaJi. The show was open to the public during the afternoon and evening, and,, although the takings fell short of those, of last year, they were nevertheless quite satisfactory in view of the weather, and they afforded pleasing evidence of the keen interest which the people of Dunedin continue to show in gardening pursuits. During the past season the weather has been very suitable for the growing of roses, and as a consequence the blooms on exhibition showed admirable colour and form, and; in the case of the prize exhibits especially, the size was quite, remarkable. While the roses were, of course, the main feature of the show, there were many other attractive competitive sections and exhibits, and the .visitors spent an interesting time examining the various stands on which the flowers were arranged. me general layout of the show was very artistically arranged by those responsible for this part of the work, the main tables of roses and sweet peas in the centre of the hall being effectively set off by a background of the green foliage of the pot plants. The amateur champion competition in roses for Mr Conn’s cup produced good competiuon among a number of local growers, and Mr J. B. Downes, of Clarendon street, repeated his success of last year, so that he has now won the trophy twice out of the three times necessarv for it to pass into his possession. Mr Downes. showed ’2 magnificent blooms that were indeed the feature of the show. They were well set up with their own foliage, which was of a particularly vigorous growth, and, although the collection contained none of the newer varieties, the splendid quality of the blooms caused them to bo> much admired. The collection, ,which included British Queen, one of the premier blooms of the show, also comprised the following varieties: Margaret Dickson Hamil, Lieutenant Ohaure. Mrs Foley Hobbs, May Alex. Lippiat, Emu Karl Dreuscbki, Avoca, Marcella. J. H. Welsh. A. J. Deering, Mrs W. H. Rowe, and Caroline Testout. Mr A. G. Robertson, who occupied second place in this competition, showed some very nice blooms, notable among which were Mrs Charles Lamplough (lemon white), Florence Forrester (white), Madame C. Martel (cream), and Lyon (salmon pink). The open championship in roses was won for the second year in succession by Mr R. Nichol, of Anderson’s Bay. whose collection comprised u very nice Canfain Dayward (red), Lemon Pillar, Mrs E. J. Holland, and a good Queen Alexandra. Mr J. Re'id, of Kaitangata, was second with a number of nice blooms, but his exhibit could have been greatly improved by using some moss with which to set off. the flowers. Mr Nicol’s collection of six varieties,, which took first prize in its class, contained, a lemon yellow rose called A. H. Gray which was awarded a certificate as one of the premier blooms of the show. Good roses to be seen on some of the other stands were Mr J. Reid’s J. B. Clark, Mr R. Green’s Ha-dlev and Ard’s Rover, Miss Molly Hunter’s Queen Emblem. Mr Downes’s Edward Mawley, and Mr A. Doodeward’s Dora Von Tits. The prize for the most points m roses was won by Mr Nicol, with Mr Downes second. The section for cut flowers, other than roses wag not so well patronsied as usual. The winning stand was that of Mr W. Dunn, containing as its principal features Canterbury bells, cinerarias, and antirrhinums; but some of the other competitors, although they had good exhibits, were lacking hi quantity. The decorative section was again an attractive feature of the show, Miss A. M’Jntyre winning the open section, with a boldly arranged table in. which crimson and gold predominated. TKe -amateur section was won by Miss Molly Hunter with a tastefully arranged table of sweet- peas, delphiniums, and maidenhair fern. In the remaining classes there was a very. artistic aj. unusual bridal shower done in b)ue colours; as well as some very effectively arranged baskets and bowls, roses lending themselves admirably to a display of this Kind. Ihe children’s classes produced a good entry and interesting competition, and it is highly probable that the encouragement which the society gives these sections will be well repaid in the future. ■ The prize for most points in these sections was won by Miss Molly Hunter, with Miss Helen Miller second. The vegetable sections included some nice clean potatoes, turnips, and carrots, ns well as some well-grown lettuce, cabbage, and cauliflowers. Gooseberries were the principal feature of the fruit classes, but there was in addition a small exhibit of the first local ly-grdwn poaches of the season. ihe show was unusually well provided with exhibits. Notable among these was a very striking pyramid of roses set up in tho centre of the hall by' Mr Nichol, tho blooms being completely hidden in moss, and the whole being surmounted by a crown of ramblers. The collection comprised a number of well-known and well-developed varieties, and tho whole effect was very artistic. Less ambitious, but very tasteful in its way, was Mr J. FT. Duncan’s massed table of roses, which was surmounted ,by a very fine bowl of Chouteau, de Clos Vougeot. Another nice exhibit of roses was staged by Mr J. H. Seidelin, of Mornington, whoso collection included most of the newer varieties and some of the very latest, two of the features being a bowl of Queen Emblem and two vases of K of K. An exhibit of penstemons, violas, and pyrethrums was made by Mr Fawcett Clapperton, of Allanton, and on the stage the City Corporation made an effective display of pot plants, including palms, ferns, and hydranges, with a remarkably fine Cattleya as a centre piece. Another interesting exwas the display of field-grown sweet peas from the Moa Seed farm, at Dumbarton, this being nicely set out with asparagus and maidenhair fern, a definite and. very effective colour scheme being adopted. Considering that the blooms were picked from tho rows planted for seed production the quality was remarkably good, and the, varieties were very representative. The growing of sweet neas for seed is quite a new industry so far as Central Otago is concerned, and the results attained in the matter of germination have been so successful as to give, promise of tho establishment, not only of a local industry, but also of an export trade. The gardening circle of the Otago Women’s Club occupied its usual corner with a tastefully arranged display of hardy flowers, including roses, delphiniums, stocks, campanulas, sweet peas, and red manuka. Mr A. C. Broad made his usual display of pansies, the exhibit showing an advance on anything, he has previously shown 1 . In the decorative room there was an exhibit of some excellent double begonias grown by Mr Exler. One end of the ball was devoted to a table of native plants from Dr Hunter’s garden in. iviornington, which constituted a most interesting display. Among tho many specimens on i...s talne which attracted attention there were oolmisias, olearias, the very rare yellow rata, tho ordinary red rata, some pink manuka, and a native calceolaria borne of these natives were remarkable for their foliage, notably Stilbocarpa polaris. Ligusticum latifolium, and the red fuchsia. The committee of the society did everything in their power to ensure the success of tho show, and Mr A. D. Miller (ihe secretary) performed his duties courteously and efficiently. The president. Sir George Eenwick, was also in attendance during the progress of the show. The prize list is as follows: — ROSES. Judge: Mr H. Clarke. Open Classes. Champion competition in roses, 12 varieties, trophy valued at £5 ss. Two entries— K. Nichol 1, Jas. Reid (Kaitangata) 2. Table of roses,- points for quality and decorative effect. One entry—J. H. Duncan Six varieties of roses, H.P. or H.T. Two entries —R. Nichol 1, J. Reid 2. Six varieties roses, hybrid teas. Two entries—K. Nichol 1. J. Reid 2. Six varieties roses, tea or noisette. Two entries —R. Nichol 1, J. Reid 2. Six yellow roses, not less than two varieties. One entry—J. Keid 1. Open on Amateur. Best scented rose. Four entries—A. G. Robertson 1, R- Nichol 2. Premier H.P. or lI.T. in show—J. B. Downes’s British Queen. Premier tea or noisette rose in show—R. Nichols A. H. Gray. Amateur Classes. . ' Amateur champion competition in roses, 12 varieties, trophy valued at £5 ss. Eight entries —J. B. Downes 1, A. G. Robertson 2. Six varieties roses H.P. or H.T. Seven entries—J. B. Downes 1, A. G. Robertson 2. Three varieties hybrid teas. Five entries— J. ±i. Downes 1, Mrs A. Doodeward 2. Three rod roses. Six entries— r ß. Green, 1, A. G. Robertson 2. Three pink rosea. Six entries —A. G. Robertson 1, R- Green 2. Three whit© roses. Five entries—H. Green 1, W. A. Kilgour 2.

Three yellow roses. Six entries —A. G. Robertson 1, W. A. Kilgour 2. Classes fob Non-Prize-winners. . Twelve roses, not less than six varieties. One entry—R. M'Gamglo 1. , ’ _ Three varieties roses. On© entry—W. W. Holmes 1. One white rose. One entry—W. W. Holmes One yellow rose. -One entry—W. W. Holmes 2. . ' , , , One pink rose. Two entries—P. Nelson 1, W. W. Holmes 2. „ , T , One red rose. Two entries—P. Nelson ,1, W. W. Holmes 2.- , , , T „ Most points in rosea—R. Nichol 1, J. B Downes 2. Children’s Classes. _ Three varieties roses. Six entries —Helen Miller ,1, Molly Hunter 2, One red rose. Nine entries —Helen Miller 1, Molly Hunter 2. One pink rose. Eight entries —Molly Hunter 1, Winifred Comer 2. One white rose. Eight entries —Mary Comer 1, Daisy Patterson 2. One yellow rose. Seven entries —Molly Hunter 1, Helen Miller 2. CUT FLOWERS OTHER THAN ROSES Judge; Mr John Whyte. Amateur Classes. Six varieties pansies. Three entries—C. L. Burden 1, W. Lamb 2. Six varieties violas. Two entries—E. C. Reid 1. One vase antirrhinum. Four entries—A. Wilson 1. One ..vase delphinium. Two entries—W. H. Earland 1, A. Wilson 2. , Collection of cut flowers, six species, grown by exhibitor. Four entries—W. Dunn 1, Mrs A. Doode-ward 2. Open or Amateur. Collection of native flowers, or flowers and fruit and foliage. Two entries—Mrs Dr Hunter 1, J. MTntyre 2. Children’s Classes. _ Three ..varieties pansies. Two entries—Evelyn Burden 1. Daisy Patterson 2. Three varieties violas. Three entries— Molly Hunter 1, Daisy Patterson 2. Hand bouquet. Two entries-—Molly Hunter 1, Effie Chapman 2. Lady’s spray. Six entries—Molly Hunter I, Marguerite Rodgers 2. Gentleman’s buttonhole. Ten entries — Marguerite Rodgers 1, Miolly Hunter 2. Most points in children’s classes—Molly Hunter 1, Helen Miller 2. POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr John Whyte. Open Classes Two specimen plants. One entry—C. A. Beal 1. Collection of plants, flowering and foliage. One entry—G. Edwards 1. Two foliage plants, distinct genera. .Two entries—Miss A. Seaton 1, A. Wilson 2. Plant grown in hanging basket. On© entry—Miss A. Seaton X. One pot plant. Two entries —Miss A. Seaton 1, A. Wilson 2. ! SWEET PEAS. Judge: Mr W. Exler. Amateur Classes. One variety sweet peas, white or cream. One entry—W. Carr 1. One variety lavender, light bln© or mauve. One entry—W. Carr 1. One variety pink—Two entries—P. Nelson 1 and 2. DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK. ‘ Judge; Alias M. Martin. Open Classes . Bridesmaid’s shower. Two entries —Miss A. MTntyre 1, Mrs E. Hamel 2. Dress bouquets, lady's and gentleman’s. Two entries—Mrs E. Hamel 1, Miss A. MTntyre 2.Decorated basket, roses, any foliage. Two entries —Miss A. MTntyre 1, Mrs B. Hamel 2.. ■ _ Vase of sweet peas, any foliage. Two entries —M'rs E. Hamel 1, Miss A. MTntyre 2. Bowl of roses, judged for decorative effect, any foliage. Three entries —Mrs E. Hamel 1, Miss A. M’lntyre 2. Table decoration, any flowers and foliage. One entry—Miss A. MTntyre 1. Open oai Amateur. Decorated table. One entry—Miss A. MTntyre 1. Amateur Glasses. Decorated basket of loses, any foliage. Two entries —Molly Hunter 1, Marguerite Rodgers 2. Vase of roses, own foliage only. Two entries—Constance Rodgers 2. Table decoration, any flowers and foliage. Two entries—Molly Hunter 1, Eileen Reddington 2. FRUIT. Judge: Mr F. H. Hollingworth Open, Classes Twenty-four heaviest gooseberries. Five entries—T. Bringans 1, C. L. Burden 2. . Amateur Classes. Three varieties gooseberries. Five entries. —T. Bringans 1, W. H. Earland 2. VEGETABLES. Judge.:, Air F. H. Hollingworth. ' Open Classes. Five potatoes, one variety. Two entries — j. Sainsbury 1 and 2., Six stalks rhubarb, one? variety. One entry—J. Moncriefi 1. i Six stalks heaviest rhubarb, one variety. One entry—J. Aloncricff 2, Two cabbages. One entry— C. A. Beal 2. Three turnips. One entry—C. A. Beal 2. Three lettuces. On© entry—C. Mathieon 1. - Amateur Classes. Collection of vegetables, six species, grown by exhibitor. One entry—W. Sainsbury 1. Five potatoes, one variety. Three entries —J. H. Vickers 1, W. Sainsbury 2. Two cabbages. Two entries —J. HVickers 1, Three 'carrots, short-rooted. Two entries — A. Doodewara i. Three turnips. Three entries—A. Burgess 1, T. Bringans 2. Three lettuces. One entry—a. Burgees 1.