HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19351, 11 December 1924, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

THE SUMMER SHOW. FEWER ROSES EXHIBITED. GOOD DISPLAY OP OTHER BLOOMS. The summer show of the Dunedin Horticultural Society in the Art Gallery Hall yesterday was an event to gladden the hearts of the flower-lovers, who attended freely during the afternoon and evening. It is true that the show was not conspicuous for roses, the feature that usually characterises the summer fixture, but this was compensated for almost —in effect as well as in the aggregate number of entries—by an exceptionally strong display of cut blooms. Probably there were those in attendance, nevertheless, who felt a measure of disapnointment that there were not more roses to be seen, but the society is m nowise to blame for this; if blame is warranted at all it should be spent on the earliuess of the season and the circumstances that prevented the society from getting a suitable hall for its show while the “queen of fiowerdom” was glorious in the first blush of youth. But it must not be imagined that the display of roses was poor. On the contrary, it was quite substantial, and a number of the flowers were strikingly beautiful. Still the competition was not so keen as the society would have wished. As has been mentioned, cut flowers were exhibited in exceptionally strong numbers, no fewer than 30 distinct kinds being on view in addition to sweet peas, violas, and pansies. The entries for decorated work were quite as good as usual, and the flowers used—sweet peas, Iceland poppies, and coreopsis—lent themelves admirably to decorative arrangement. In the vegetable section potatoes, lettuce, and cabbage were the outstanding exhibits, and 19 plates of large gooseberries, along with a lovely plate of strawberries, comprised the fruit section. ON EXHIBITION. A number of displays “for exhibition only” is invariably among the most attractive features of the show, and yesterday’s fltxure was no exception in this respect. Mr L. Fraser, of Ross Creek Reservoir, hud two tables of sweet peas on view that bore evidence of good cultivation. A display of Mr E. I. Halsted had all the virtues of dainty novelty, delicate looking spiraeas, begonias, and fuchsias, artistically arranged, attracting considerable attention. In this department, however, the City corporation had the outstanding display, the stage being covered wlht a large collection of mossy hydrangeas in various shades; of pinks and whites.' This-glorious flower, which lias been growing popular during the past few . years, vyas on exhibition for the first time at a show of the sociely. Air R. Nlchol, Anderson’s Bay, who has practically withdrawn from the com petition arena, was responsible for a fine massed collection of roses. Many of the flowers were of the newer varieties, but a number of examples 6f the older kinds were in-, eluded. All the roses were of good size, and colour. Outstanding varieties were: Edith Cavcll, Airs Charles Russell, Melane Soupert, Victory, Florence 11. Vcitch, and Paul’s scarlet climber. Another rose exhibitor was Air J. H. Seldelin, of Alornington, who also had a selection of the newer varieties on view. The display' was arranged artistically in vases with suitable foliage. Particularly attractive blooms were: Howlmark Crimson, Padre, Lady Inchiquin, Betty Uprichurd, K. of K., andSunstar. The remaining exhibit was one of carnations, which was sent forward by Miss Alill from Port Chalmers. THE COMPETITION CLASSES. Mr .A. Burgess won the first prize for six varieties of roses. They were second roses, but they were a good all-round lot of good colour. The amateur championship went to Mr J. B. Downes, with a nice even lot of 12 varieties. They were splendidly staged in their own foliage. Mrs J. tl. Walsh and Avoca were the outstanding blooms. Mr Downes, having won this competition three times, now becomes the possessor of .the fiveguinea trophy presented by Mr K. Conn and of the R.H.S. medal. The pi«emier H.P. 'bloom was a beautiful Madame Melane Soupert, which was exhibited by Mr W. S. Pickard (Mornington). The best tea rose was a Mrs H. Stevens, exhibited by the Misses Summerville (Anderson's Bay), who sent forward 12 very nice even blooms.

Quito an outstanding collection was Miss J. R. Nelson’s exhibit of 12 varieties of out flowers (open), and it was well worthy of the place of honour. It consisted of delphiniums, antirrhinums, watsonias, calla lilies, roses, gladioli, . heuchenas, pyrethrunis, violas, poppies, stock, and scabious. The amateur section of the same class went to Mr P. Nelson with a tasteful selection of columbines, calla lily, campanulas, gladioli, roses, antariniums, antirrhinums, calla lilies. Queen poppies, and lupins. There were indications that the season had been propitious for sweet peas in the exhibits, which were all nice and clean. There was keen competition in this class. The first place for six varieties wont to young exhibtQfs —Messrs E. and A. C. Hamel—for .a collection of novelties— Champagne, Celiste, Radiance, Purple Perfection, Comrade, and Royal Sovereign. This was an exceptionally fine entry in a very good class. The decorative work always has a special attraction for the artistically inclined, and some of the exhibits yesterday bore evidence of a considerable appreciation of the pleasant effect possible from a nice application of the laws of arrangement and colour harmony. Miss L. Smaill’s decorated table was prettily arranged with pink and lavender sweet peas set in suitable foliage. Mrs W. M. Hogg, in the other section, had a table daintily arranged with cyanthus. Miss A. MTntyre, who was responsible for a table replete with fruit, candles, silver, finger bowls, and roses, was placed second. The colour effect : was particularly pleasing in this exhibit, and the exhibitor secured first place for hc r basket of roses and first fot a mantelpiece decorated with delphiniums, violas, and candle sticks. Her appreciation of i colour harmony persisting, Miss MTntyre also carried off the prize for a vase of | sweet peas. 'To Mrs Orr Campbell was 1 given the first prizes for a decorated basket of roses and for a vase of roses. These exhibits were beautiful arrangements.

There was a fair entry in the children’s section, and some of the displays wore as good as anything of the kind in the show. Jessie Chilcott won th e decorated table competition with an attractive table of sweet peas and thalictrum, and Aide Robertson was not far behind with his table of poppies set in maidenhair fern and other foliage.

The secretary of the society (Mr A. D. Miller) aqd those associated with him saw to it that the show was conducted smoothly, and the arrangement of the display reflected great credit on those responsible. Thanks are due to M r D. Tannock for his assistance to the press. Ladies of the society conducted a tearoom during the afternoon and evening. The judges were as follows:—Roses Mr H. Clarke; pot plants, out flowers, ’and children’s sections, Mr J. Why to;’ fruit and vegetables, Mr F. IT. Hollingworth; decorative and floral work. Mrs H T Trevcna. PRIZE LIST. The following is the prize list; FLOWERING AND FOLIAGE PLANTS GROWN IN POTS, ETC. Amateur Classes. One pot plant. One entry—Mrs J. S. M'Cartnoy (Portobollo) 1. ROSES. Open Classes. Champion competition in roses. 12 varieties. One entry—A. Burgess (Mornington) One rose, premier H.P. or lI,T. in the show—W. Pickard 1. One rose, premier tea or noisette in the show. One entry—Misses E. and B. Somerville (Anderson’s Bay) 1, Amateur Classes. Champion competition in roses, 12 varieties. Two entries—J. I). Downes (Dunedin) 1, R. H. Stevenson (Anderson’s Bayl 2. Three varieties of roses, throe of each. One entry—John Whyte (Anderson’s Bay) I. Six varieties roses, H.P. or H.T.. Four ontries--J. B. Downes 1, W. Pickard 2. Three varieties hybrid teas. Two entries —John Whyte 1, J. B. Downes 2. Three red roses. Three entries—Mrs J Rodger 1, W. George (Ravensbourne) 2. Three pink roses. One entry—Mrs J Rodger 1. Three white roses. Two entries—Mrs J Rodger 1. W. Blackburn 2. Three yellow roses. Two entries—Mrs J. Rodger 1, W. Pickard 2. Open to those who have not previously won a prize for rose* Twelve roses, not less than six varieties— Misses E. and R. Somerville 1, W. George 2 One red rose. One entry—F. A. Smith

PANSIES, VIOLAS, SWEET PEAS, ETC. Open Classes. Four varieties violas, three blooms of each, separate vases. One entry—Miss J. R. Nelson (Mornington) 1. Six varieties sweet peas. Two entries— E. and M. Hamel (Maori Hill) 1 and 2. Three varieties sweet peas. Two entries —E. and M- Hamel I and 2. One variety sweet peas, lavender, blue, or mauve. Two entries—E. and M. Hamel 1 and 2. One variety sweet peas, white or cream. Two entries—E. and M. Hamel 1 and 2. One variety sweet peas, pink. Two entries —E. and M. Hamoi 1 and 2. One variety sweet peas, any other colour. Two entries—E, and M. Hamel 1 and 2. One vase antirrhinum. One entry—Miss J. R. Nelson 1. One vase delphinium. One entry—Miss J R. Nelson 1. Three varieties iris, three of each. One entry—Miss J. R. Nelson 1. Collection, ol 12 vases of out flowers, distinct kinds, own foliage, grown by exhibitor. One entry—Miss J.- H. Nelson 1. Amateur Classes. Four varieties pansies. Three entries—W. Pickard 1, P. Nelson 2. Three varieties violas, three blooms of each. Three entries—Miss R. Anderson (Roslyn) 1, P. Nelson 2. Three varieties of sweet peas. Three entries—J. Miller (Broad Bay) 1, Mrs W. Ovens (Brockville) 2. One variety sweet peas, white or cream. Two entries —Jas. Miller 1, Mrs W. Ovens 2. One variety sweet peas, lavender, light bHue, or mauve. Four entries—Mrs P. Barling 1, J Miller 2 One variety sweet pea, pink. Five entries —J. Miller 1, Mrs P. Barling 2. One variety sweet pea, any other colour. Four entries —J. Miller 1, Mrs P. Barling 2. One vase antirrhinum. Three entries— Mrs W. Ovens 1, F A. Smith 2. One vase delphinium. Six entries—Mrs P. Barling 1 F. .v. Smith 2. Collection of six vases of cut flowers, distinct kinds, own foliage, grown by exhibitor. Nino entries—P. Nelson 1, VV. Dunn 2. Open or Amateur. Collection of 12 Alpines. One entry— P. Nelson 2. CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS. Three varieties of roses. Two entries— Manel Duncan (North-East Valley) x, Vera Miller (Broad Bay) 2. One red rose. Six entries—Vera Miller 1, Mavis Sainshury (Mornington) 2. One pink rose. Five entries—Vera Miller 1, Eileen Burgess (Morningrton) 2. One white rose. Four entries —Vera Miller 1, Mavis Sainshury 2. One yellow rose. Three entries—Mavis Sams bury 1, Agnes Neill (Dunottar) 2. Three varieties pansies.- One entry— Jessie Chilcott l. < Three - varieties violas. One entryJessie Chilcott 1. ■ Hand bouquet, not to exceed 15 inches. One entry —Sheila M’Millan 1. Lady’s spray. Seven entries —Agnes Neill 1, Jessie Chilcott 2, Dorothy Rodgers 3. ' Gentleman’s buttonhole. Six entriesJessie Chilcott 1, Dorothy Rodgers 2, Altie Robertson 3. Six varieties cut flowers, open to children of professional gardeners Two-entries —Ella Campbell 1, Emily Rigby 2. Small table decoration, crystal vases only. Seven entries—Allie Robertson 1, Dorothy Rodgers 2, Ajjnes Neill 3. Special, prize for moat points in children’s competitions—Vera Millar and Jessie Chilcott (equal). DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK, Open Classes. Bouquet, bridesmaid’s shower. Two entries—Miss A. MTntyre (Mornington) 1, Miss L. Smaill (Dunedin) 2. Two dress bouquets (one lady’s and oue gentleman’s). Four entries —Miss A. MTntyro £ Mrs W. M. Hogg 2. One decorated basket of roses, any foliage Three entries—Miss A. MTntyre 1, Miss L. .Smaill 2. One vase sweet peas, any foliage. Four entries—Miss A. MTntyre 1, Miss L. Smaill 2.

One bowl roses, to be judged for decorative effect, any foliage. Two entries;— Mrs W.. M. Hogg 1, Miss A. MTntyre 2. Table decoration, any flowers and foliage. Three entries —Miss L, Smaill 1, Mrs W. M. Hogg 2. Open or Amateur. Decorated table. Two entries—Mrs W. M. Hogg 1, Miss A. MTntyre 2. Mantelpiece decoration. Two entries— Miss A. MTntyre 1, Mrs W. M. H,ogg 2.

Amateur Classes. Two dress bouquets (one lady’s and,one gentleman’s). One entry—Mrs Orr Campbell 1. , ■ One decorated basket of roses, any foliage. Three entries—Mrs Orr Campbell 1, Mrs J. S. M’CVtney 2. One vase roses, own foliage only. Two entries—Mrs J. J. Berry 1, Mrs Orr Campbell 2. Table decoration, any flowers and foliage. Four entriesr—Mrs J. J. Berry 1, Mrs Orr Campbell 2. Decorated basket, for competitors under 18 years. Two entries —Miss Marguerite Rodgers 1, Miss Jessie Chiloott 2. FRUIT. Open Classes. Twenty-four heaviest gooseberries. Six entries —T. Bringans (W oodhaugh) 1 and 2. Amateur Classes. Strawberries, one dish, one variety. One entry—Miss R. Anderson (Roslyn) 1. Three varieties gooseberries. Four entries—T. Bringans 1 and 2. VEGETABLES. Open Classes. Five potatoes, one variety. Three entries—W. Sainshury (Mornington) 1 and 2. Six stalks rhubarb, for table. One entry —A. Burgess 1. ‘T wo cauliflowers. One entry—W. Sharpe Two cabbages Two entries —A, Burgess 1, W. Sharpe 2. . Three turnips. Three entries —A. Burgess 1, W. Sharp© 2. . Three lettuces. Three entries—W. Sainshury 1, W. Sharpe 2. Amateur Classes. Collection of vegetables, six distinct kinds, grown by exhibitor. Two entries— W. Blackburn (South Dunedin) 1, Miss R. Anderson 2. „ Five potatoes, one variety. i’o,ur entries —J. Sainshury 1 and 2. Six stalks rhubarb, for table. Two entries—Miss R. Anderson 1, W. Blackburn 2. Six stalks heaviest rhubarb. One entry Miss R. Anderson 1. . Two cabbages. Four entries —Miss K. Anderson 1, T. Bringans 2. . Three lettuces. Five entries—Miss it. Anderson 1, Mi's J- S. M'Cartney 2.