AUTUMN FLOWERS.

Otago Daily Times, Issue 20962, 27 February 1930, Page 8

AUTUMN FLOWERS.

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW. FINE DISPLAY OF GLADIOLI. The brilliant colouring of the exhibits and their freedom from blemishes are the' main features of the autumn show of the Dunedin Horticultural Society, which began in the Otago Pioneers' Hall yesterday afternoon. As usual the gladioli and sweet pens are the outstanding varieties, The entries on the whole are good. Competition in cut flowers is very much teener this year. There is a better assortment of flowers than usual, and the exhibits have been well set up to form an impressive bank against one of the walls. The first prize in the open or araatenr section was won by Mr F, A. Smith, whose display contains practically all the hardy flowers grown in the garden at this time of‘the year as well as some alpine plants. The displays include gladioli, sweet peas, roses, asters, pelargoniums, and larkspur among others. The open class was won by Mr E. A. Hamel with a particularly fine display of larkspur, lilies, gladioli, sweet peas, dahlias, geraniums, roses, gillardias, and crassula. The gladioli make an imposing display, and are the feature of the show. There is a large display of beautiful spikes, large, free of blemishes, and of beautiful colouring. Mr J. S. Miller, of Sawyers’ Bay, is the most successful exhibitor in the open classes, his principal varieties being Gertrude Errey, Mrs Leon Douglas. W. H. Phipps, and White Giant. There are large entries'in, the sweet pea section, which makes a light and dainty display, the colours being excellent. Among the amateurs Mr P. O. Vallange preyed the most successful exhibitor, showing excellent examples of Del Monte, Powerscourt, Colorado, and Avalanche. Miss A. M'Crostie, of Lovell’s Flat, secured the Errington Cup for 12 varieties, making an excellent display. In the open section Mr J. Attwood, of Sawyers’ Bay, was the most successful exhibitor,. and was first in the champion competition, His chief varieties are Annie Attwood, Charming, Isobel, and Sunkiet. Mr E, A. Hamel’s collection of six varieties makes a beautiful display. Mr _H. S. Hungerford exhibits a fine collection of asters, ana on the same table are roses of good shape and size, shown by Mr R. E. Cameron. There are some fine carnations forwarded for exhibition purposes only by Miss Mills, of Port Chalmers, and some excellent examples of clematis are shown by Mrs J. H. Duncan and Mr P. Barling. An innovation is a 1 schools’ competition for the best decorated tables, the prize being the Vallange Cup. Placed m the centre of the mam hall the tables make an attractive display. The cup was won by Archerfield College, with a tastefullydecorated . table, tbe principal flowers used being sweet peas, scabias, and roses as well as a few violas, making a beautiful colour scheme. The other three schools each make attractive exhibits. Dahlias now form a very small portion of the exhibits, but there are a couple of huge, varieties which have attracted attention. The display of fruit is also very small.

The displays of cut flowers for amateur exhibitors have their own particular corner. The exhibits include all the popular varieties such as gladioli, stocks, Californian poppies, roses, sweet peas, and carnations.

. Owing to the lack of space, the decoratiyework is a little overcrowded, but the exhibits form one of the most interesting portions of the show. Mrs John Rhodes wins the Skene cup with a table decorated with sweet peas, ferns, and asparagus. Floating bowls and baskets,of flowers are also shown in attractive form. Vegetables attracted bigger entries than usual, and the exhibits occupy two tables. The potatoes, are the feature of the section. and, in addition to being of good shape and size, are free from any sign of disease. Onions, beetroot, carrots, and others are also particularly good. The competition for nine varieties was won by Mr G. H, Boyles, of Anderson’s Bay, with an excellent exhibit.

The trade displays occupy a large amount of space. Messrs Perrett and Marshall’s display contains some of the finer types of gladioli, and there ore some excellent examples of primulinus hybrids, everlasting statice, and red hot pokers. Mr G. A. Donaldson’s exhibit is mainly composed of the larger flowered varieties or gladioli, which are remarkable for their size’-and colour. Tangerina is the principal primnlimn-- hybrid, and among. the gladioli Mrs S. Errey and' Triumphator are outstanding. The roses include Bose Berkeley (1929). Lord Castlereagh (1928) and Mrs Sam M'Credy (1930). Messrs Cousins Brothers’ display includes the good commercial kinds of roses. Among the collection 'are Simon de Chivigne and Luna. There are also varieties of climbing plants. Messrs Moacrieff and Stewart’s display includes gladioli and perennial phlox, and Mr E. Reilly’s varieties of gladioli include Mrs Anna Pfitzer, Hinerooa, Venus, and Neutrality. .Mr E, G. Duncan makes a fine display of ferns, arranged on low trestles in such a way that they are seen at their best, and another attractive exhibit is that of the employees of the Phcenix Company, who have made a mass display of gladioli, hliums, stocks, and chrysanthemums.. The exhibit is set up in an imposing and artistic manner. The show will be open to-day during the afternoon and evening. THE PRIZE LIST. The prize list is as follows: POT PLANTS. Judge; Mr J. Wh^te. OPEN CLASSES. Three greenhouse plants. One entry— B. A, Hamel 1. One hanging basket. One entry—E. A. Hap/el 1. ■ Two foliage plants. One entry—E. A. Hamel 1. One specimen plant. Three entries — E. A. Hamel 1, Mrs W. Jones ? Collection of plants, table 7it by 4ft. One entry—Miss F. M. Cargill 1. Fern growing hanging basket. One entry—E. A. Hamel 1. Tuberous-rooted begonias./ Two entries —E. A. Hamel 1. AMATEUR CLASSES. Three ferns. One entry W. Dunn I, One aspidistra. Three entries—Alfred Robertson 1, Mrs F. H, Hollingworth 2. SWEET PEAS, JUDGE; Mr F. S. Perrett. CHAMPION COMPETITION. Twelve varieties, separate vases. ' Two entries—J. Attwood (Sawyers’ Bay) 1, E. and M. Hamel (Maori Hill) 2. Six varieties. Two entries —J. Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2. Three varieties novelties. Two entries —J- Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2. Three varieties. Two entries—J. Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2. SINGLE VASE COMPETITION. „ T "'° entries—J. Attwood 1. E. and M. Hamel 2. Crimson. One entry—J. Attwood 1. bcarlet or scarlet cerise. Two entries ™rA ttwo °r3 E - and M. Hamel 2. White. Two entries—J. Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2. ’ Cream, buff, or ivory. Two entries — E and M. Hamel 1, J, Attwood 2 Lavender. Two entries—J. Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2. Two entries—J. Attwood Z, E. and M. Hamel 2. Purple. One entry—J. Attwood 1. Salmon or orange. Two entries—J. Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2. j Cense. One entry—E. and M. Hamel Picotec. Two entries—J. Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2, ’ Carmine. One entry—J. Attwood 1. Any other colour. Two entries—J. Attwood 1, E. and M. Hamel 2. AMATEUR CLASSES. CHAMPION COMPETITION. Twelve separate varieties. Two entries —Miss A. M'Crostie (Lovell’s Flat) 1. P. 0. Vallange (Roslyn) 2, Six varieties. One entry P, 0 Vallange 1. Three varieties. Two entries—P, 0. Vallange 1 and 2. SINGLE VASE COMPETITION. Pink. Two entries—P. 0. Vallantre I, Mrs M. Bx’ook 2, • Lavender. One entry—P. 0. Vallange Cerise. One entry—P. 0. Vallange L Picotee. One entry—P..o. Vallange 1. Mauve. One entry—P. 0. Vallange 1.

OPEN OR AMATEUR. Collection of six varieties. One entry —E. and M, Hamel 1. Best variety New Zealand-raised sweet pea—lsobel (J. Attwood). Best novelty sweet pea in show—lsobel (J, Attwood). Premier vase among white, cream, ior ivory—Matchless (E. and M. Hamel). Premier vase among pinks and pink shades—Magnet (P. O. Vallange). Premier vase among crimson, scarlet, or cerise—Grenadier (J. Attwood). Premier vase among lavender, mauve, or purple—Victoria (J. Attwood). Premier vase among salmon or orange— Orange King (J. Attwood). —- Premier vase of sweet peas in the show —Charming (J. Attwood). CUT FLOWERS. Judge: Mr J. Whyte. OPEN CLASSES. Three varieties of gladioli primulinus hybrids. Two entries—J. S. Miller 1 and 2. Twelve varieties of roses. Two entries —R. R. Cameron 1, Six asters, distinct colours. Two en-' tries—H, S. Hungerford 1, H. Anderson One spike any other lily than lilium auratum. Two entries—E. A. Hamel 1, Mrs M. Brook 2. Six varieties of annuals. Two entries — E. A. Hamel 1, Boys' Home (Caversham) Six varieties of double begonia flowers. One entry—E. A. Hansel 1. One variety of clematis. One entry— E. A. Hamel 1, .Collection of cut flowers, nine distinct kinds (flowering shrubs excluded), one kind only in each vase, own foliage. Four entries.—E. A. Hamel 1, Mrs M. Brook (Caversham) 2, Miss M. Martin (Roslyn) Collection of hardy shrubs, sis kinds. One entry—Mrs M. Brook 1. OPEN OR AMATEUR. Moss Memorial, nine asters, not fewer than five colours. Four entries—H. S Hungerford 1 and 2. Most comprehensive display from competitpr’s garden (space not to exceed 2ft by 2jft). Four entries —F. A. Smith (Ravensbourne) I, P. O. Vallange (Ros>y?) 2 W. Dunn (North-East Valley) 3. Mies M. Martin (Roslyn) 4. Best display from suburban or district horticultural society (or from suburb or district, firm, or company) in Otago, of cut flowers, foliage and vegetables. One entry—Phoenix Company 1. *• AMATEUR CLASSES. Three varieties of gladioli, primulinus hybrids. One' entry—A. R. Harris I. ,-Six varieties- of roses. Three entries— Mrs C. W. Duncan I, Miss M. Duncan 2. Six asters. Three entries—J. A. Budge I, James Miller 2. _ For asters. Seven entries—J. A. Budge I, S. R, Seaton 2. . Three asters. Eight entries—Hugh Paterson 1, J. A. Budge 2. Six varieties of annuals. Three entries —Mrs J. Durham 1, W. Dunn 2. Three varieties of antirrhinums. Two entries—Mrs G. W, Brown 1, T. W. King. Three stocks, double flowering. One entry—Mrs G. W. Brown 2. Six varieties of single begonias. On .■ entry—Miss Phyllis Black 1. One variety of clematis. One entry—A R. Harris 1. Collection of cut flowers, six distinct kinds (flowering shrubs excluded), own I; M ™ W- ?eilly (North-East Valley) h.c. Collection of hardy shrubs. One entry —W. Dunn 2.Collection of cut flowers and foliage (table 7ft by 4ft), open to pupils of private secondary schools for eirls. Four entries—Archerfleld College 1, Columba College 2, St, Dominic’s College 3, St. Hilda s College h.c. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. CoHection of cut flowers (table 7ft by 4it). One entry—Lorna Campbell 1, DAHLIAS. Judge; Mr H, S. Hungerford. OPEN CLASSES. CHAMPION COMPETITION IN CACTUS DAHLIAS. Six varieties cactus dahlias. One entry —T. W. King 1. Six varieties peony-flowered dahlias. One entry—T. W. King 1. AMATEUR CLASSES. AMATEUR CHAMPIONSHIP COMPETITION. Nine varieties cactus- dahlias. One entry—J. A. Budge (North-East - Valley) Six varieties cactus dahlias. Two entries—J. A. Budge 1, W. Dunn 2. Six varieties double dahlias. One entry—J. A. Budge I. ~ Three varieties peony-flowered dahlias. \One entry—J. A. Budge I. Three varieties bamboo-stemmed dahlias. One entry—Mrs James Black (Manor place) 1. OPEN OR AMATEUR. Premier cactus dahlia in the show—T. W. King (Champion) 1. Premier double dahlia in the show—J, A. Budge (Diadem) 1. Premier peony-flowered dahlia in the show—T. W. King (Bengaria) 1.Premier bamboo-stemmed dahjia in the show—Mrs James Black (Tommy Atkins) GLADIOLI. Judge: Mr G. A. Donaldson. OPEN CLASSES. CHAMPION COMPETITION. Nine distinct varieties of gladioli, one spike of each. One entry—J, S. Miller (Broad Bay) 1. Six varieties of gladiolh One entry— J. S. Miller 1. Three varieties of gladioli. One entry —J. S. Miller 1. OPEN OR AMATEUR. John Whyte Memorial, nine distinct varieties of gladioli, one spike of each. Four entries—J. S. Miller 1, James Miller 2. pne gladiolus spike, white predominating colour. Four entries—J. S. Miller 1, H. T, Trevena 2. One gladiolus spike, pink predominating colour. Four entries —S, D. Macdonald I. J, S. Miller 2. One gladiolus spike, yellow or cream the predominating colour. One entry— James Miller 1. One gladiolus spike, scarlet the predominating colour. Three entries—A. W. M*Cunn 1, James Miller 2. One gladiolus spike, ashen or blue the predominatin g colour. Two entries— John Black •!, James Miller 2. One gladiolus spike, any other colour. Four entries—W. Strachari 1, John Black 2. One spike American Beauty. Three entries—-James Miller I, H. T. Trevena 2, One spike Hinemoa. Two entries—A. R. Harris 1, James Miller 2. One spike Marmora. One entry— James Miller 1. One spike Emele Auburn. Four entries —H. S. Hungerford 1, J. Breese 2. One spike Golden Measure. One entry —A. W. M'Cnnn 1. One spike Victor. One entry—S. D. Macdonald 1. Seedling gladiolus. Five entries— James Miller 1, J. S. Miller 2. Premier gladiolus in the show. One entry'—John Black (Mrs S. A. Errey) 1. AMATEUR CLASSES. AMATEUR CHAMPION COMPETITION. Six distinct varieties of gladioli, one spike of each. One entry—John Black (Anderson's Bay) 1. Three varieties of gladioli. Four entries—S. D. Macdonald 1, A. W. M’Cnnn 2. DECORATIVE AND FLORAL WORK Judge: Miss M. Martin. OPEN CLASSES. Champion competition for table decoration (sft by 4ft). Six entries—Mrs Orr Campbell 1, Miss A. M'lntyre (Mornington) 2. Bowl of dahlias. Three entries—Mrs F. L. Weddell 1, Mrs J. J. Berry 2. Vase of sweet pens. Four entries —Mrs Orr Campbell 1, Mrs F. L. Weddell 2. Bridesmaid’s bouquet. Pour entries —Miss A. M'lntyre I, Miss M. Duncan Decorated basket. Three entries— Mrs F. L. Weddell 1, Mrs J. J. Berry 2. Bowl of cut flowers. Four entries— Mrs Orr Campbell 1, Miss A. M'lntyre Epergne of cut flowers. Five entries— Mrs Orr Campbell 1, Mrs F. L. Weddell 2, Floating bowl of flowers. Five entries —Miss A. M'lntyre 1, Mrs Orr Campbell OPEN OR AMATEUR. Decorated table (7ft by 4ft), any flowers, foliage or accessories. Three entries—Mrs J. J. Berry 1, Miss A. MTntyre 2.

AMATEUR CLASSES. Champion competition for table decoration (sft by 4ft). Two entries —Mrs John Rhodes 1, Mrs F. H. Hollingworth 2. Decorated basket. Two entries —Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 1 and 2. Bowl of dahlias. One entry—Mrs J.' S. M'Cartney 1. Bowl of cut flowers. Four entries—Mrs F. H. Hollingworth 1, Miss J. Robb and Mrs J. S. M'Cartney (equal) 2. Vase of sweet peas. Three entries— Mrs F. H. Hillingworth 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 2. Floating bowl of flowers. Two entries —Mrs John Rhodes 1, Mrs F. H. Hollingworth 2. Bridesmaid’s bouquet. One entry—Mrs John Rhodes 1. Epergne of cut flowers. One entry—• Mrs F. H. Hollingworth 1. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Hand bouquet. _ Two entries —Alfred Robertson 1, Sylvia Emery 2. Lady’s spray. Three entries—Alfred Robertson I, Sylvia Emery 2. Gentleman’s buttonhole. Three entries —May M'Carten 1, Alfred Robertson 2. Bowl of flowers. Four entries—May M'Cartney 1, Sylvia Emery and Alfred Robertson (equal) 2. Small table decoration. Three entries— May M'Cartney 1, Sylvia Emery 2. FRUIT. Judge: Mr W. K. Dallas. OPEN CLASSES. Two bunches of grapes, \ black. Two entries—M. S. Hungerford 1, J. M. Pratley 2, Ten apples, cooking. One entry—J. M. Pratley 1. Peaches. One entry—J. M. Pratley 1. Plums, cooking. One-entry—J. M. Pratley 1. _ Apples, cooking. Six entries—John Curne 1, G, Mitchell 2, Miss A. Cable 3. Plums. One entry—Miss A. Cable 1. VEGETABLES, Judge: Mr H. Clarke. OPEN CLASSES. ' (Suitability for Table First Consideration.) Championship collection of vegetables, nine distinct kinds (table 6ft by 2Jft). Pour entries—6. H, Boyles (Anderson’s IwO 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney (Porlobellp) 2. Six stalks of rhubarb. Two entries— W. Bishop 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 2. Vegetable marrow. Two entries—Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 1 and 2. Two lettuces. One entry—Boy’s Homo (Caversham) 1. Three carrots, short-rooted. Four en.tries—W. Bishop 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney Three turnips. Five entries—J. W. Vickers 1 and 2. Three turnip-rooted beet. Five entries —W. Bishop 1, Mrs J. S. McCartney 2. Twelve beans, broad. Two entries—J. W. Vickers 1 and 2. Twelve pods peas. Three entries—l. Blackburn 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 2. _ Fifteen potatoes. Six entries—Mrs J S. M'Cartney 1, I. Blackburn 2. Five potatoes, white. Four entries — W. Bishop 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney 2. Five potatoes, coloured. Seven entries —I. Blackburn 1, Mrs J. S. M'Cartney Five tomatoes, Seven entries—H. S. Hungerford 1, Mrs W. King 2. Five onions. Five entries—W. Park 1 and 2 : . AMATEUR CLASSES. Championship collection of vegetables, six distinct kinds, tomatoes excluded (table 6ft by 2Jft). Three entries—T. W. King 1, Mrs J. Durham 2. , ■ Two cauliflowers. One entry—Mrs .J. 1 Durham 1. j Two cabbages. Four entries—Mrs J. Durham 1. R. H. Rushbridge 2. , Six stalks rhubarb. Bis entries—Mrs - J. Durham I, T. Bringans 2. > Two lettuces. Two entries—R. H. Rushbridge 1 and 2. Three carrots, short-rooted. Six entries—Miss B. Durham 1, Miss A. Cable 2. Three turnips—W. King 1, T. Bringans Three_ turnip-rooted beet. Five entries —T. Bringans 1, 6. S. Tomkinson 2. Twelve beans, broad. Three entries— Miss B. Durham 1, Mrs J. Durham ,2. Twelve beans, scarlet runner One entry—Mrs J. Durham 1, Twelve pods of peas. Seven entries-, Mrs G. W. Brown 1, T. ,W. King 2. Fifteen potatoes. Three entries—T. W. King 1. Mrs J. Durham 2. Five potatoes, white. Three entries— Miss A. Cable 1, W. Blackburn 2. Five potatoes, coloured. Five entries —W- Blackburn 1, Mrs J. Durham 2. Six tomatoes, dessert. Four entries— P. O. Vallange 1 and 2. Five onions. Five entries—W. F. Bayne 1 and 2. CHILDREN’S CLASSES. Three distinct kinds vegetables. One entry—Erwin M'Cartney 1. Five potatoes. One entry—Erwin M'Cartney 1.