FLOWER SHOWS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 19737, 13 March 1926, Page 8

FLOWER SHOWS.

TUAPEKA SOCIETY* (Fbom Otra Own Cobeespondent.) LAWRENCE. March 11. . The autumn show of the Tuapeka Horticultural Society was held in the Lawrence Town Hall yesterday. From every standpoint it was a great success, and was one of the best exhibitions the society has held for years. Features of the display were the flowers forwarded by Alessrs Hamel Bros. (Dunedin), Cousin Bros. (Mosgielj, E. O. Reilly (Dunedin). G. Attwood (Sawyer’s Bav) and 3liss Mill (Port Chalmers). The following is the prize list:— BORDER PLANTS. (Judge: 31 r H. Clark. Dunedin.) Three pansies, varieties—A. M'Cunn 1, J. J. Woods 2. Six pansies, varieties —A. M'Cubh 1* J--3 Woods 2. One lily—3liss G. Dwyer. One gladioli—lD Findlay 1, A- M Gunn 2. Three gladioli, varieties —A, M‘Cunn 1. Six gladioli, varieties —J. Arnold 1, A. M’Cum: 2. . One rose —J B. M’Kinlay 1, T. H. Clark a Three roses, varieties —T. H. Clark 1, J. B. M’Kinlay 2. . Six roses, varieties —Mrs W. G. M’Kinlay 1. T. H. Clark 2. Va=e of decorative rose, one variety— Miss G. Robertson 1, T. H. Clark 2 Champion card for best rose—3lrs W. G. MK inlay. Przie for most points in rosea —T. H. Clark. . . , Three verbenas, varieties, one of each —A. Al’Cann 1. . ... Three spikes ten-week stocks, varieties, laterals r*mioved —A. M’Cunn X, Mrs 33. G. M’Kinlay 2. . Six spikes tan-week stocks, varieties, laterals removed —R- Grey 1* Mrs W, G. M’Kinlay. Three vases sweet peas, six stems —A. M'Cunn 1. Six vases sweet peas, six stems —Mrs K. Walker 1. Three asters, varieties —A. M'Cunn 1. A. D. King 2. . Six asters, varieties —A. L. King 1, ID Grey 2. . , Six phlox, perennial, one spike of each— A. MCunn 1. . . Three spikes antirrhinums, varieties —A. L. King 1, A. M’Cunn 2. Three double dahlias, varieties—D. Martin 1. . . W I.' Three cactus dahlias, varieties —D. Martin L Collection of nine annuals —A. M’Cunn 3, Mrs 3Y. G. M’Kinlay 2. Collection of nine perennials—A. L. King 1, 3lrs J. B. Thompson 2. Collection of any flower not in schedule — T. H. Clark. . , J 3 T ase of anv flower not in schedule —Mrs R. C. Moore* 1, 3lrs 3V. G. M’Kinlay 2. Collection of ornamental shrub berries — Mrs D Munro 1, T. H. Clark 2. DECORATIVE. (Judge: Mr H. Clark, Dunedin.) One vase sweet peas—3lrs 33’right 1, Mrs R. C. Moore 2. Bowl of roses, unwired—Mrs G. Robertson 1. 3liss L. Hopkins 2. Basket of sweet peas, unwired—Mrs Haworth 1, Mrs 33 right 2. Basket of flowers —31 rs 33'right 1. Bowl of flowers, unwired —Mrs 3Vright 1 and 2. One gentleman’s buttonhole —3lrs Wright 1 and 2. Ladies’ dress spray —Mrs Wright 1. and 2. Hand bouquet, wired —Mrs Wright 1 and 2. FRUIT. (Judge: Mr H. Clark, Dunedin.) Five apples, dessert, locally grown—R. Grev 1 and 2. Five apples, cooking, locally grown—F. Martin 1. J. Forbes 2. Five varieties of apples, five of each, locally grown—Miss E. Fahey 1. Twelve apples, dessert, three varieties, four of each—D. Martin (Beaumont) l._ Twelve apples, cooking, three varieties, /our of each —D. Martin. 1. Twelve plums, light—D. Martin 1 and 2. Twelve plums, dark—D. 3lartin 1 and 2. Twelve plums, red—D. Martin 1 and 2. Six dessert pears—T. H. Clark 1. Six cooking pears—T. H. Clark 1, Miss K. Fahey 2. , VEGETABLES. (Judge: Mr H. Clark, Dunedin.) Twelve long-pod beans—Miss M’Laren -1, John Arnold 2. Twelve broad beans —E. Williamson 1, D. Martin 2. Twelve runner beans— G. H. Martin 1, P. Martin 2. Three red beet, long—J. B. M’Kinlay 1. Three red beet, round—A. M’Kinlay 1, J. B. M'Kinlay 2. Two cabbages for table—Mrs G. Moyle 1, D. AlTntosh 2. One heaviest cabbage (intact)—D. MarThree carrots, long—John Arnold 1. D. Martin 2. » Three carrots, intermediate —D. Martin 1 and 2. _ , , Three carrots, short —G. Garo 1, D. MarThree parsnips—G. Gare 1, J. B. M’Kinlay 2. Two cauliflowers —R. Grey 2. Twelve potatoes, one variety—D. Martin 1 and 2. . . Twelve potatoes, any variety—F. Martin 1, C. Lennon 2. , Twelve potatoes, kidney variety—D. Alartin 1 and 2. . , Twelve potatoes, three varieties, four of each —D. 3Jartin 1 and 2. . . Collection of potatoes, varieties—D. Martin 1. . Six onions spring sown —Miss M Laren 1. D. MTntosh 2. Six onions, autumn sown—Miss 31 Laren shallots —3liss M’Larea 1. G. Bell Twelve pods peas—D 2. , Half-pint shelled peas—J. B. M'Kinlay I, D Martin 2. , r* Flint silver beet—O. Lennon 1, D. AlartirThreo white turnips—J. Arnold 1, D. Martin 2. , ... Three turnips, other than white —D. Martin 1 and 2, - Three lettuce —T. H. Clark 1 & nd 2. Six stalks rhubarb, table —G. Gare 1, J. B. M’Kinlay 2. ~ _ n One vegetable marrow, table —L. Grey 1, John Arnold 2. , . T One vegetable marroy, heaviest—L. vegetable not in schedule —J. E. M’Kinlay "l, D. Martin 2. Collection of vegetables —R. Grey i. INDUSTRIAL. Judges: Airs H. Cameron and Mrs H, P. ° Browne. Specimen of eyelet embroidery—Aliss E. Hay 1, Airs F. Adams 2. Specimen of crochet, cotton —Miss L. Grey 1, Airs J. Forbes 2. Fancy traycloth. not crochet —Airs \v. C. Al’Kinlay 1, Aliss K. Al'Neilly 2. Fancy tea cosy —Aliss L. Grey 1, Aliss R. Potts *2,, Fancy supper cloth —Aliss K. AIN eilly J. and 2. . Kiehlieu work, any article--Miss G. Robertson 1, Aliss K. Al’Neilly 2. Three d’oyleys, distinct patterns—Aliss G. Robertson 1, Aliss Al’Larcu 2. Two fancy handkerchiefs, not point lace—Aliss G. Robertson 1, Aliss K. M’Neiliy 2. x Fancv nightdress—Aliss G. Robertson 1. Specimen of work not in schedule —Airs M'Kay 1, Airs G. H. Bridgman 2. ■ Collection of fancy work —Airs Bridgman 1 and 2. Throe girdle scones —-Mrs Rattray 1, Miss E. Fahey 2. Three oven scones—Aliss Fahey 1 and 2. Three fancy scones —Airs Bowie 1, Aliss Fahev 2. Three oat cakes—Aliss Fahey 1 and 2. Plate of pikelets—Miss Buliin 1, Aliss ' Fahey 2. , Plate of pastry—Airs Bridgman 1 and 2. Plate of soortbread —Aliss Bulfin 1, Airs Bowie 2. ' Sponge cake—Mrs ATvian 1. Mrs A. M'Caiiii 2. Sponge sandwich—Airs 3 r ivian 1, Aliss Bulfm 2. Fancy sandwich calve —Airs Vivian 1 and 2. Fancy loaf —Airs Al’Cann 1, Aliss Fahey 2. Fruit cake—Airs R. Campbell 1. Half-pound home-made soap—Mia R. Campbell 1 and 2 JUWENTLE. Gentleman’s buttonhole (children 12-15 years;—Rosie Clark 1, Joan Thompson 2. Gentlemans’ buttonhole (children 9 and under 12 years)—Margaret Martin 1, Margaret Walsh 2, Allan Fisher 3. Gentleman’s buttonhole (children under 9 years) —Arthur King 1, Kathleen APKinlay 2, One vase flowers (children under 12) — Ray Al’Cann 1, Doreen King 2, Betty Grey 3. , One vase flowers (12 years and over)— Joan Thompson 1. Alabei 33'alkor 2, Jessie Al’Ara 5. Six oven scones (Standard VII)— Ruby jMTvor L

Six oven scones (Standards V and Vl) Jessie M‘Ara 1, Mabel Walker 2. Sponge cake (Standard VII) —Ruby MTvor 1. Sponge cake (Standards V and Vl) Mabel Walker 1, Jessie Al'Ara 2. Flower study in plasticine (Standard IV and under) —Phyllis Parkhill 1, Barbara Gunn 2, Nell Thompson 3. Specimen of knitting (Standard V and over) —Mabel Wa!kor 1. Specimen of plain sewing (Standard IV and under) —Frances Moyle 1. Collection of vegetables, not more than six varieties —J. Forbes 1, J. Fahey 2. Throe carrots —G. Bell 1, L. Gare 2. Four potatoes, any variety—G. Bell 1. One cabbage—G. Bell 1, L. Gare 2. MORNINCTON PUBLIC ■SCHOOL. The annual horticultural show In connection with the Mornington Public School was held yesterday in the school .gymnasium. There was a large attendance of visitors, and keen interest was taken in the exhibition. There were large entries, and the quality of some of the exhibits was warmly praised by the judges. The cut flowers were a specially good section, and attracted large entries. Some excellent blooms were forward. In carnations Dorna Dowrie gained first honours in a class of 33 competitors, with three excellent blooms of the Dame Clara Butt variety, M. Swan being second and third. In the class for gentleman’s buttonhole Margaret Robertson was first in a class of 30 competitors. Dorna Lowrie being second. The following is the prize list:— POT PLANTS. (Judge: Mr James Rennie.) Flowering plant, any variety. Four entries —Inez Herrick 1. Aspidistra. Five entries —Elsie Porteous 1, Bertha Thompson 2. Asparagus. Six entries—lnez Herrick 1, Norma Marshall 2. Fern. Five entries —Helen Dodd 1, M. Haig 2. Hanging Plant One entry—Betty Webster 3. Foliage Plant Three entries—Greta Walker 1. - CUT FDOWBRS. Three roses. 31 entries —M. Groom 1, B. Barton 2, G. Dickel 3. Three double dahlias. Eighteen entries —M. Groom 1, A. Waite 2, W. Sutherland and N. Sutherland (equal) 3. Three gailardias. Ten entries—George Dawrence 1, Molly Groom 2, Peggy Dawrence 3. Three pansies. Nineteen entries—U. Dickel 1, M. Groom 2, M. Swan 3. Three violas. Fourteen entries —Molly M'Arthur 1, B. Barton 2, M. M’Arthur 3. Throe varieties sweet peas, four of each. Tweiuv-four entries —Alan Peake 1, Isabel Sutherland 2, Rachel Robinson 3. Three cactus dahlias. Twelve entries R. Robinson 1, A. Waite 2. Carol Smith 3. Three collarette dahlias. Twelve entries —3l. APArthur 1, Molly Gollon 2. Three African marigolds. Two entries M. Groom 1. ■ . ~ _ , . Three French marigolds. Seven entries — 0. Sainsbury 1, M. Groom 2. Three asters. Thirty entries —M. Swan 1. J. Charndley 2, Olive Lovatt 3. . Three stocks. Thirteen entries —G. Robinson 1, O. Gustafson 2. A, Nauman 3. 1 Three gladioli. Eight entries —G. Robertson 1, O. Sainsbury 2. . Three carnations. Thirty-three entries— < Dorna Lowrie 1, 31. Swan 2 and 3. .’ Three antirrhinums. Nine entries — Marg. M’Arthur 1, M. Groom 2. DECORATIVE WORK. (Judge: Mr J. Rennie.) Bowl of cut flowers, arranged in school. Five entries —Nancy Haig 1, Lorna Lowrie 2. Basket of flowers, arranged in school. Five entries—B. Barton 1, Nancy Haig 2. Collection of cut flowers, six distinct varieties, S©v<?ti ©ntrics-'-.A.ngus aito It George Lawrence 2. 31argaret Groom 5. Lady’s sprav. Eight entries —Margaret Robertson 1. Jessie Dodd 2. Lorna Lowrie Gentleman’s buttonhole. Thirty entries —Margaret Robertson 1, Lorna Lowrie 2, Marion Davie 3. COOKERY. Judge: Mrs Sawera. Girdle scones. Twelve entries—Erio Smart 1, Mattie Sutton 2, Zana Naumann Oven scones. Thirty entries Harold White 1, Iris Patey 2, Lily Robinson 3. Pikelets Twenty-two entries—lsa Dickel 1 Tom Kennedy 2. Alexander Ramage 3. Sponge sandwich (iced). Four entnesPhyllis Christie 1, Isabel Sutherland 2. Sponge sandwich (not iced). beven ontrieS_Pearl Wylie 1, Joyce Birt 2, Isabel Sutherland 3. , Shortbread. Seven entries—E lon Wood 1, Phyllis Christie 2. Willie Sandford 3. Brovvn loaf. Five entries—Molly Collier 1, Allan Peake 2. . , , _ , , Nut loaf. Six entries —Isabel Wood 1, Joan Thomas 2. Molly Collier 3. Cocoanut ice. Thirteen entries—David Finlayson 1, Inez Hernch 2, Molly M Arthur 3 ’Turkish delight. Three entries—l. Herrl<Fruit toffee. Three entrica-Georga L pfa t i t n l ’ toffee. Twelve entries—Rosa Procter 1, Frances Patton 2, Molly of Three entries— Molly M'Arthur 1. tegetables> Judge: Mr F. Hollingworth. _ Twleve broad beans. Eight entries— Thelma Wylie 1, Hilda Wilson John Webster 3. , . Twelve French beans. Three entries Olive Lovett 1. , ~ , , Twelve runner beans. One entry Ralph Naumann 2. , Three beetroot, turnip-rooted. Fouitoen entries-Mavis Jack 1, Jim Fraser 2, Edith beetroot, long root One entry— S. Swan 2. . T . Two table cabbages. Six entnes-y-Jack Sainsbury 1, Jack Sparrow 2. Richard Brown 3. „ , . -m Heaviest cabbage. Seven entries W. Condor 1, A. Birt 2, S. Swan 3. One cauliflower. One entry Jack SainsbU Three carrots, stump-rooted. Twenty entries —Jack Kcnn 1> James Waugh 2, Elsie Porteous 5. , . Three carrots, long-rooted. Eighteen entries—Mabel Patton 1, James Robinson 2, Jack Sainsbury 3. Twelve pods peas. Eleven entries—Cliff Swannerton 1, Bernard Bishop 2, Mattie Sutton 3. . . rn „„ Three spring-sown onions. Three entries—'Wm. Brown 1. . Three autumn-sown onions, r ive entries —Betty Etheridge 1, Miro Kenn 2. Three white turnips. Seven entries John Scoones 1, Wm. Brown 2, Olive Three yellow turnips. One entry—John i. Three swede turnips. One entry—Jack Tvson 2. . T v. Three parsnips. Seven entries—John Williamson 1, Russel ATKay 2, Jack Sainsbury 3. , , , . T . Two lettuces. Eight entries—Jack Sainsbury Agnes YVuite 2, Jack Webster 3 ’Two roots silver beet. Two entries— Thelma Wylie 1. Three stalks rhubarb. Twenty entries— Murray Swann 1, Lilian Cooper 2, Mattie Sutton 3. . , , r ~ One green marrow. One entry—Myrtle Fairley 1. , Six white potatoes. Twenty-two entries—Jack Sainsbury 1, Jock Tyson 2, Owen Sainsbury 3. Six white potatoes, round. Three entries —Jock Tyson 1. Six red or pink potatoes. Eight entries —Jock Tyson 1, Geo. Lovett 2. FRUIT. Judge: Mr F. Hollingworth. Six dessert apples. Seven entries — Myrtle Wylie 1, Allan Davie 2, Mabel Patton 3. Six cooking apples. Fourteen entries — Flora Sainsbury 1, Jack Williamson 2, Ellen Wood 3. . Six cooking pears. Two entries —John Williamson 1, Six dessert plums, light. Two entries — Harold White 1. Six cooking plums, dark. Two entries— Joan Smith 2. , Six tomatoes. Four entries —Isobel Wood 1, Tom Kennedy 2. Six hens’ eggs. Six entries—Taylor Rutherford 1, David Eeade 2, Violet Stewart 3. Six ducks’ eggs. Two entries —Stanley Swan 1.