HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20288, 22 December 1927, Page 6

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

SUMMER SHOW. SPLENDID DISPLAY OF ROSES. The Dunedin Horticultural Society held its annual show in the Pioneer’s Hall, Lower High street, yesterday, and was accorded a large measure of public support, both afternoon and evening. In the ©veiling the interior of the ha'll was like a corner in fairyland, with lanterns and streamers overhead and a wealth ol flowers of all hues on the tables, everying being shown under a light that was strong bat in no way dazzling. . The' exhibit of flowers was excellent—the best indeed, the society has presented tor several years. The frequent showers of rain to which Dunedin is becoming accustomed had not harmed the flowers, and the lack of sun, occasioned by the dull weather, had given a magnificent colour to the blooms. FOR EXHIBITION ONLY. Mr R. Nichol, of Anderson’s Bay, pul up a wonderful exhibit of roses, each variety being shown in a basket. This is a recent English idea, which enables the flowers can he seen without confusion The exhibit was undoubtedly the feature of the rose portion of the show. The outstanding baskets were Golden Emblem, Mrs Herbert Stevens, Lemon Pillar. Queen Alexandra, Madame Abel Chatenay, and Chateau de Close Voguet. A word of praise must also be given fo the collection of standard varieties. Th© Baskets wer© arranged in moss, with trailers of asparagus. A comprehensive collection of cut flowers wer© staged by Mr E. R. Burton, of Alva street. \ The principal flowers were roses, peonies, geraniums, acquiligea, lupines, and poppies. Mr John Black of Anderson’s Bay, staged a very fine exhibit. The chief flowers were iris, delphiniums, roses, peonies, and liliums. The Oriental and Shirley poppies were lovely flowers. A wonderful exhibit of delphiniums was shown by Mr A. P. Hart, of Dundas street. This was undoubtedly the finest exhibit of delphiniums ever staged at a Dunedin show, all the latest varieties being shown. The dark blues and mauves were striking features. The society was greatly indebted to the City Council for a fine display of strep to carpus, maidenhair fern, and foliage plants, which completely filled the stage and made a beautiful background for the roses.

A meritorious exhibit of liliums, peonies, and delphiniums was made by Mr J. H. Duncan, North-East Yalley. Two floating bowls of violas were a strong attraction.

Mr E. I. Halsted’s gardener, ,Mr J. Toy, was responsible for a very effective display of greenhouse plants, comprisin calceolarias, spireas, delphiniums, fuchsias, foliage begonia, and foliage plants. r This was one of the cleanest exhibits seen at the show for years. The society was generously assisted by the Dunedin Gardening Club, which made an excellent display of seasonable flowers —roses, peonies, violas, rhododendrons, antirrhinums, scarlet manuka, and cinerarias. There was also a good showing of lupine, which is popular nowadays, in different” shades. The enthusiasm of the club led it to give a willing helping hand to the parent society. Mrs Durham, Kaitangata, sent in a beautiful selection of violas and pansies, and Mrs Keith S. Ramsay, Royal terrace, and Mr G. Lawrence, Bellknowes, had good exhibits of the season’s flowers. The latter had a fine sample of lenaria.

Mrs Orr Campbell, Leith street, showed a very fine bowl of Oriental poppies, with prunus and birch foliage. An exceedingly attractive display of pot plants, by Mr E. A. Hamel, of Maori Hill, made a capital centrepiece for the hall. This was the first time for years that pelargoniums, spireas, and fuchsias were seen in pots. They were exceptionally well grown, the season having suited them. Potatoes were shown by Mr J. H. Vickers, of St. Clair—the Jersey Bennea variety. This is an early sort. Tho tubers were shown with the haulms in order to give growers an idea of the crop. They were very fine samples. ■ The committee decided to award the Royal Horticultural Society’s bronze medals to Messrs E. I. Halsted, E. R. Burton, R. Nichol, A. P. Hart, John Black, and the Dunedin Gardening Club for their most creditable collections. DECORATIVE SECTION. In the amateur class for table decoration, first prize went to Mrs William C. Riley, North-East Valley, whoso scheme was made of red roses, asparagus, and fern, all very tastefully arranged. Second place was awarded to Mrs Orr Campbell, the flowers used in her decoration being jrigeron, fern, and asjiaragus. The centrepiece was a little heavy, but tho rest of tho arrangement was beautifully light. The open class for table decoration witnessed keen competition. Miss A. MTntyre, of Mornington, was placed first, with a display of sweet peas, pink Rpirea, fern, and asparagus. Second place was awarded to Mrs W. Jones, Musselburgh, with irigeron, fern, asparagus, and autumn leaves. The 7ft by. 4ft table competition was won by Mrs W. Jones, with a beautiful colour scheme of bronze and coppcr-colourcd roses and fern. This was without question tho pick of all the tables. Mrs Jones also took second prize, with a tasteful display of Iceland poppies and fern. In shower bouquets Miss A. MTntyre again came to the front and took first place with an arrangement of roses, peas, fern, and ribbon, which blended well. Miss J- Pickard took second prize with pink roses, carnations, and spirea, with ribbons to match. Mrs Jones showed a very fine bouquet of crimson roses and .•fern— something original and effective, suitable perhaps for a presentation bouquet. The placed entries were of the bridal bouquet class. The ladies’ sprays and gentlemen’s buttonholes made a pretty and popular collection. Miss MTntyre again came first, •with pink roses and spirea, and Miss L. Smaill second, with orange-coloured roses, spirea, and fern. Mrs E. A. Hamel, of Maori Hill, scored first prize in the floating bowl class, with a beautiful arrangement of salmoncoloured rosebuds, azaleas, and fern, v ith bowl to match. This entry was undoubtedly a gem in the decorative section. Miss MTntyre came second, with, violas ami Iceland poppies, and Mrs Jones third, with yellow pansies.

The sweet pea section was the centre of considerable attraction. Miss Smaill took the premier honours. Mrs E. A. Hamel showed a fine bowl of pink roses, fern, asparagus, and birch, taking first prize. In baskets, Mrs Riley was lirst, with pink roses, beech, birch, and asparagus in a beautiful piece of Tiir.ro were three vases of roses. Mrs Oir Campbell's yellows were placed first, and Mrs Riley's salmon-coloured second. I; j boating bowls, amateur class, first pii/.-. went to -Mrs Camyocil, with jaoonica, viola-., and fern, a.id second j n/o to’ .Mrs R. H. ilollingwcath, wilt, '.iida-, delphiniums, a;jd .era. llnro place was taken by Mrs ’A . J- Bore, with a good bowl of ranunculus.

THE ROSES. Admiration for the roses was evident in the gaze of every patron of too show !u the open competition, first awaro went to Mr J. B. Downes, of Clarendon street, a veteran exhibitor at Dunedin shows, who is reputed for the nigh class of his blooms. Perhaps tnc bc-sf of ins , -,1 *ioi) were Alexandra EmM.e, Lemon Pillar. Candour. I.vonnaiso, and Corona Don 'one of the newer rose.-). in this exhibit was found ties premier hybrid perpetual in the show—a. Lyon rose, of beani''ul colour and form. Mr Dovvnes also won the' silver cup proson-tod Skene's, Ltd., and as this

in hb fcinl win flw cap paase» leio Mo possession. ' ~ Mr IL T. Trovena k ptaciioftto » s« hand in the showing of rosea, bni ha « coming on very well. M. M. Soupert was a beautiful flower, Lemon Pillar had excellent shape, and Mrs C. Lamplongh waa a nice flower. , Misa Burgess, Mornington, showed t splendid Victory, and an elegant David M‘Kee. , Mr J. H. Reid came all the way from Kaitangata with a splendid assortment of roses, in which were included Madame L. Constantino and Margaret D. Hamel. First prize in the open or amateur class went to Mr Downes witn six good flowers, the P'ck of which was Mrs L. Willis, of lovely colour. Mr R. a. Stevenson was second, his best blooms being Mrs Cornwallia-West and Lieutenant Chaure. Mr A. Black Jot. Clam). Mrs W. James (Musselburgh), and R. R. Cameron (Mornington) were other exhibitors of meritorious blooms. The amateur championship in josee was won by Mr R. Madden, North-East Valley. The 12 roses were genuinely admired, and it was hard to elect the best. Second award went to Mr R. H. Stevenson, whose outstanding exhibit was a Lieutenant Chaure. ... * In the class for exhibitors who had not previously taken a prize there were numerous entries and competition was close. First prize waa awarded to Mrs J. Stenhouse, Palmerston, who sent in a highly creditable entry, including the bloom that waa adjudged the premier hybrid tea rose of the show—a Mrs Alexander Hill Grey, light lemon, of exquisite form. Only a few points separated the winner from Mr J. A. Brown, of Cargill street, another new exhibitor, whose principal flowers were Frances Gaunt, Lord Charlemont and Sunstar. Other exhibitors were Mr J. W Dove, Mrs J. Rodger, Mr W. Halhday, Mr W. Blackburn, and Miss E. Burgess. TKo prize for the bowl of roses was annexed by Mrs Stenhouse. The best-scented rose was that ot Mrs W. Jones—a Richmond, a rose that is essential to every garden for its perfume. In the children’s exhibits the awards went to Miss Mabel Duncan, Miss Laura Campbell, Master Bruce Jones, and Master Allan Miller. The judges were;—Mr A. P. Hart (roses), Mr J. Roy (other cut flowers and pot plants), Mr F. H. Hollingworth (fruit and vegetables), and Mr J. Whyte (decorative and floral exhibits. The judging was started at noon sharp, thanks to° the good management of Mr H. T. Trevena (president), Mr A. Miller (secretary), and all who helped.

* PRIZE LIST.

The following is the prize-list:— FLOWERING AND FOLIAGE PLANTS. OPEN CLASSES. Three stove or greenhouse plants, distinct genera. One entry—E. A. Hamel 1. Three pelargoniums. One entry—L. A. Two specimen plants. One entry—E. A. Hamel 1. . _ . „ Three Yonal geraniums. One entry —A. A. Hamel 1. . , _ . * Four foliage plants. One entry—E. A. Hamel 1. AMATEUR CLASSES. Two foliage plants. One entry—Mrs W. Jones 1. . . TTr One pot plant. Two entries—Mrs W. Jones 1, Mrs F. H. Hollingworth 2. CUT FLOWERS. ROSES. OPEN CLASSES. Championship competition in roses, 12 varieties. Four entries —J. B. Downes 1, H. T. Trevena 2. _ Six varieties roses. Two entries —J. varieties roses, tea or noisette. One entry—J. Reid 1. ~ Six white roses. One entry—J. Rem Six yellow roses. One entry J. Reid I. OPEN OR AMATEUR. Six varieties roses. Seven entries J. B. Downes 1, R. H. Stevenson 2. Best scented rose. Two entries—Mrs \V. Jones 1. ..... One rose, premier hybrid perpetual or tea in show —J. B. Downes 1. .... One rose, premier tea or noisette in show —Mrs J. Stenhouse 1. Bowl or vase, 12 blooms, own toliage. One entry—Mrs J. Stenhouse X. AMATEUR CLASSES. Champion competition in roses, 12 varieties. Three entries —R. H. Stevenson I, R. Madden 2. • Three varieties roses. One entry H. Halliday 1. . . Six varieties roses, hybrid perpetual or tea. One entry —R. Madden 1. Three varieties hybrid teas. One entry—W. Blackburn 1. Three red roses. Two entries —Mrs J. Rodger 1, H. Halliday 2. . Three pink roses. Four entries —Mrs J. Rodger 1, H. Halliday 2. Three white roses. Three entries —Mrs J. Rodger 1. , . Three yellow roses. Three entries — Mrs J. Rodger 1. ; * T Best bloom in amateur classes —Mrs J. Stenhouse. SPECIAL CLASS. (Not Previous Winners.) Twelve roses, not less than six varieties Three entries —Mrs J. Stenhouse (Palmerston) 1, J. A. Brown 2. Six varieties roses. Two entries Mrs J. Stenhouse 1. Three varieties roses. Four entries— Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, J. A. Brown 2. One white rose. Five entries Mrs J. Stenhouse 1. T One yellow rose. Five entries —Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, T. W. Dove 2. One pink rose. Five entries—Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, Mrs C. Burgess 2. One rod rose. Five entries—Mrs J. Stenhouse 1, T. W. Dove 2.

PANSIES, VIOLAS, SWEET PEAS, ETC. OPEN CLASSES. Six varieties pansies. Four entries— A. R. Harris 1, F. A. Smith (Ravensbournc) 2. _ Four varieties violas. Six- entries Mrs Durham 1, E. A. Hamel 2. One variety sweet peas. One entry Mrs Durham 1. One vase antirrhinum. Two entries — J- I{cid !• , • XT. One vase delphinium. One entry—l. A. Smith 1. . Collection cut flowers, nine kinds. Ihree entries —E. A. Hamel 1, Karitane Hospital 2.

AMATEUR CLASSES. Four varieties pansies. Four entries —Ken Ramsay 1, M. Brook 2. Three varieties violas. Four entries —T*. Wilson 1 and 2. Three varieties sweet peas. One entry —W. Blackburn 1. One variety sweet pcatf, white or cream. Two entries—A. R. Harris 1, Mrs M'Cllashan 2. Quo variety sweet peas, pink. Two entries- —Mrs IM'Clashan 1, -A.. It. Haiiis "One variety sweet pons, any other colour —A. R. Harris 1, Mrs M'Glashan One vase delphinium. Four entries — C. H, Kitchin 1, Mrs J. Rodger 2. Collection cut flowers, six distinct kinds, own foliage. Five entries —Mrs William C. Reilly T, Mrs J. Rodger 2. ORES' OR AMATEUR.

Collection of 12 alpincs. Two entries F. G. Haigh 1, F. A. Smith 2. DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK. OPEN CLASSES. Bridesmaid’s bouquet. Five entries _Mi<s A. M'intyre 1, Miss J. Riekara •j. Miss L. Smaill o. Drew bouquets. Four entries —Miss A. MTntyre 1, Miss L. Smaill 2, Mrs W. Jones J. Decorated basket roses, any foliage. One entry —Miss A. MMntyrn I. Due vase sweet peas, any foliage. Three entries —-Miss L. Smadl 1. Due bowl vohcs. Two entries Mrs K. A. Hamel 1. bloating bowl of flowers. Four entrie: Mvs E. A. Hamel 1, Miss A. M'lntyn; Mis W. Jones J. Table decorations, 7ft by 4ft, any flowers and foliage. Four entries —Mis w. Jones I and 2, Miss L. Smaill 3,

OPEN OB AMATEDB. Decorated table, sft by T3xrea entries —Mias A. MTntyie 1, Mrs W. Jones 2. AMATER CLASSES. Two dress bouquets. On® entry—Mrs Orr Campbell 1. One decorated basket rosea. Two entries—Mrs William a Reilly 1, Mrs Orr Campbell 2. One vase roses. Foot entries^ —Mra Orr Campbell 1, Mr William C. Reilly 2. _ Floating bowl of roses. Eight entries —Mrs Orr Campbell 1, Mrs F. H. Hollingworth 2, Mrs W. J. Hare 3. Table decoration, 7ft by 4ft. Three entries —Airs William C. Reilly 1, Airs Orr Campbell 2, Mrs F. H. Holingworth 3 " FRUIT. OPEN CLASSES. Twenty-four heaviest gooseberries. Two entries —W. Bishop 1. _ Three varieties gooseberries. Two entries —T. Bringans 1 and 2. VEGETABLES. OPEN CLASSES. Collection vegetables, six distinct kinds. One entry—Karitanc-Harris Hospital 1. Two cabbages. Three entries —T. Bringans 1 and 2. . Three turnips. Two entries —kantaneHarris Hospital 1. AMATEUR CLASSES. Collection of vegetables, six distinct kinds. One entry—W. Blackburn 1. Five potatoes. Four entries —W. Bishop 1, W. Blackburn 2. Six stalks heaviest rhubarb. One entry—F. Woodcock 1. Two cauliflowers. One entry—W. Blackburn 1. Two cabbages. Three entries —C. H. Kitchin 1, W. Blackburn 2. Two lettuces. Three entries—W. .71. D. Alilne 1 and 2. CHILDREN’S COMPETITIONS. Three varieties roses. Four entries — Allan Miller 1, Alabel Duncan 2. One red rose. Four entries —Allan Aliller 1, Mabel Duncan 2. One pink rose. Five entries —Allan Alillcr 1, Bruce Jones 2. One white rose. Two entries—Alabel Duncan 1. .... One yellow rose. Throe entries —Allan Miller 1, Ken Ramsay 2. Three varieties pansies. Three entries —Lorna Campbell 1, Ken Ramsay 2. Three varieties violas. Five entries — Ken Ramsay 1, Alfie Robertson 2. Collection cut flowers, six varieties. One entry—Lorna Campbell 1. Lady’s spray. One entry—Alfie Robertson 1. Man’s buttonhole. Three entries —Alfie Robertson 1, Allan Miller 2 and 3. Small table decoration. One entry — Alfie Robertson 1. A new departure was instituted at the close of the show, when all the flowers were sold, and realised a considerable amount of money, which will go to swell the society’s funds.