HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION.

Otago Witness, Issue 685, 14 January 1865, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S EXHIBITION.

The annnal exhibition of fruits, vegetables, and flowers by the Horticultural Society of Otago, was held on Tuesday af'.ernoon and evening, in Farley's Hall, Princes street. The Society wa9 this year very unfortunate in the choice of its day of exhibition, for yesterday rain fell almost incessantly. The consequence was that the show was but thinly attended, and during the day there was almost a total absence of the tair sex. This was much to be regretted, as the Exhibition was the largest and best which this Society has yet been able to make. The Hall, which seems specially adapted for exhibitions of this kind, was tastefully decorated for the occasion with native plants, while an additional attraction presented itself in the form of a very good band, which played during the day and evening. ' n cute- ing the room the eye was arrested by a splendid collection of pot plants from the nurseries of Messrs Law, Soniner and Co, and Mr Matthews ; and a fine collection of conifera, exhibited by Robert Arroll, gardener to Mr T. B. Gillies. Further on stood the finest specimens of pot plants in the room, consisting of fuschias, geraniums, &c, exhibited by Mr James Kilgour. These were really splendid plants to have been gnwn by an amateur, and they carried off all the prizes in the Amateur class. There were two fine collections of native shrubs and plants exhibited by Messrs Gebbie and Clarkßon. The specimens of petunias exhibited by Robert Arroll, gardener to Mr T. B. Gillies, were much admired. There was a great display of many different Borfcs of plants and flowers, all evidently trained with great care, and well worthy of notice. In the class for cut flowers, the basket of native flowers grown by James Gebbie, gained the first prize. There was a luxuriant display of specimens of Sweet William, pansies, roses, piccotees, carnations, ranunculnses, and stocks, the beauty of which formed an exhibition attractive in themselves. There were not many competitors for the prize for hand bouquets, but the specimens which were sent in were very beautiful. The bouquet which gained the second prize was the finest, and would have gained the first priza, but it was larger than was permitted by the rules of the society. The only two phloxes were exhibited by Mr James Wilson, and these were indeed good. Mr Matthews, nurseryman, exhibited some beautifui specimens of pelargoniums, fuschia-fulgens, Sec, winch deserved honorable mention. Very few dahlias were exhibited, as the show was rather early in the season for this plant to be seen to the" best advantage. The show of roses was not great, owing to this season having been a very early one, and the roses, generally speaking, have nearly ceased flowering. The display of fruit was excellent, there being some fine specimens showa of cherries, goiseberries, strawberries, red and white cm rants, &c. There were also shown two fine melons grown by Mr James Gebbie, and as theae were the only two in the Exhibition, they were deserving of notice. The raspberries grown by Mr A. Young were particularly good. A counter on the one side of the room was reserved for vegetables, the specimens exhibited of which were first-class. There was a special prize in this class given by his Honor the Superintendent, which was gained by Robert Spenee, gardener to Mr IS. B. Cargill, and the second prize was carried off by William Richardson, gardener to His Honor the Superintendent. The collection to which the third prize was adjudged was grown by J. Meikltjohn, gardener to Mr W. H. Reynolds. This was an excellent lot of vegetables, and would

nodoubt have gained a higher prize bat for the confused and careless manner in which they were Dlaced for exhibition. Besides these there were many excellent specimens of vegetables, which deserved to be seen. The Prize List stood as follows :—: — POT PLANTS AND CUT FLOWESS. (GjkKDENZRS,) Judges— Messrs Warp, Brown, and Grellatly, Collection of 6 distinct varieties— lst prize. P Dick, gardener to J. Kilgour, Bsq ; 2nd do, W. Richardson, gardener to bis Honor the Superintendent. Fuschias, 4 distinct varieties — Ist prize, W. Richardson, gardener to his Honor the Superinten'tent. Pelargoniums, 3 stage, distinct varieties— lst pn'z3, W. Kichardson, gardener to his Honor the Superintendent. Pelargoniums, 1 scarlet, distinct "variety— lst prize, W. Bromley, gardener to R. Formaa, Esq . Petunia?. 3 distinct varieties —lst prize, R. .Arroll, gardener to T. B. Gillies, Esq ; 2nd do, W. Bromley, gardener to R. Porman, Bsq. Native Plants, best 12 distinct varieties— lst prize, W. Clarkson, gardener to Judge Richmond. Roses, best 12 distinct varieties— lst prize, W. Bromley, gardener to R. Formau, Esq Antirrhinums, best 6 distinct varieties — Ist prize, W. Clarkson, gardener to Judge Richmond ; 2nd dq, P. Dick, gardener to James Kilgour, Esq. Carnations and Picotees, 12 varieties— lst prize, Jaraps Gibbie. Pinks, best collection — Ist prize, David Thomson. Sweet William, best collection — Ist prize, W. Clarkson, gardener to Judge Richmond; 2nd do, Dnvii Thomson, Panties, best 12 varieties— 2nd prize, James Gibbie Annuals, best 12 varieties— 2nd prize, James Gibhie. Stocks, best collection — Ist prize, K. Arroll, gardener to T. B. Gillies, Esq ; 2nd do, James Gibhie. Basket Native Flowers — Ist 'prize, James Gibbie, Basket Garden Flowers — Ist prize, James Gibbie Bouquet for Table— lst prize, David -Thomson. Bouquet for Hand Ist prize, Mrs Qt. Matthews ; 2nd do, David Thomson. FRUIT. Judges — Messrs Armstrong, Anderson, and Diehl. Cherries, best dish, 24— 1st prize, W. Bromley, gardener to E. Forman, Esq ; 2nd do, W. Richardson, gardener to his Honor ihe Superintendent. Strawberries, best dish, I'pint — Ist prize, Mr W. A. Young ; 2nd do, R. Spence, gardener to E. B. Cargill, Esq. Raspberries, best dish, 1 pint — lst_prize, David Thomson ; 2nd do, Mr Bradley. Goo ebeuies. best 4 sorts, 12 each — Ist prize, R. Arroll ; 2nd do, W. 4 Richardson ; 3rd do, Mr Hunter. Gooseberries. 12 heaviest berries —lst prize, W. Richardson ; 2ad do, Mr Hunter. Currants, best pint, White -Ist prize, Mr Hunter ; 2nd do, W. Richardson, Currants, best pint, Red — Ist prize, R. Arroll ; 2nd do, Mr Bradley. [ Cunants, best pint, Black— lst prize, R. Arroll ; 2nd do, Mr J. Gibbie. I MeloD, best flavored — Ist prize. Mr J. Gibbie (special). VEGETABLES. Judges— Messrs Carter, Read and Sanderson. Miscellaneous collection (special,) -Ist prize, R. Spence ; 2nd do, W. Richardson ; 3rd do, J. Meiklejohn. . Cucumbers, beßt brace— lst prize, R. Specce : 2Dfi do, W. Richardson. Carrots, best 6— lst prize, W. Richarison ; 2nd do. 0 Hunter. ■ Turnips, best 6, 3 white and 3 yellow— lst prize, C. Hunter. Onions, best 12— 1st prize, C. Hunter. French Beans, best 24 pods— lst prize, T. Allm. Broad Beans, best 24 pods -Ist prize, C. Hunter ; 2nd do, W. Clarkson. Peas, be3t 3 varieties, 24 pods each— lst prize, R. Spence ; 2nd do, T. Allen. Potatoes, best 3 varietie?, 6 each— lst prize, i C. Hunter. Cauliflower, best 2— lst priz», W. Richardson ; 2nd do, C. Hunter. Lettuce, best 6, 3 Cos and 3 Cabbage— lst prize, James Gibbie. Rhubarb, best 6 stalks— lst prize, W. Richardson ; 2nd do, E. Stokes. POT PLANTS ANn CUT FLOWERS.— x (Aha.tecr'B Prizes). Collection 3 distinct varieties— lst prize, P. Dick, gardener to J. Kilgour, Esq. Single specimen plant— lst prize, P. Dick, gardener to James Kilgour, Esq. Faschias, best 2, 1 light and 1 dark — Ist prize, James Kilgour, Esq. Pelargoniums, 2 stage — Ist prize, James Kilgour, Esq. , Pelargoniums, 2, faney — Ist prize, James Kilgour, E«q. Pelargoniums, best 2, 1 scarlet— lst prize, James Kilgour, Ksq. Calceolarias, best 2— 2nd prize, James Kilgour, Esq. Petunia, best single plant— lst prize, James Kilgour, Esq. Roses, best 6 distinct varieties— lst prize, Mr Heyraanson. Verbenas, best 4 varieties - Ist prize, Mr H. Fazakerley. Antirrhinums, best 6 varieties— lst prize, Mr Heyminson ; 2ad do, Mr H. Fazakerley. Carnations and Pfcoteee, best 6 varieties — Ist prize, Mr Heymanson ; 2nd do, Mr Fazakerley. Sweet William, best 6 varieties— lst prize, Mr H. Fazakerley ; 2nd do, Mr Heymanson. Pansies, best 6 varieties -Ist prize, J. Kilgoar, Esq ; 2nd do, Mr Heymanson. Stocks, best collection— M prize, Mr H. Fazakerley. Annuals, best 6 varieties— lst prize, Mr H. Fazakerley. Bouquet Garden Flowers for table— lstprize, Mr H. Faeakerley. Bouquet Garden Flowers forhand— lstprize, Mr W. A. young; 2nd do, Mr H. Fazakerley. Extra prize Basket Garden JPlowers— lst prize, Mr H. Fazakerley. FRUIT. Strawberries, best pint— lst prize, Mr H. Fazakerley; 2nd do, P. Dick, gardener toJ. Kilgour, Esq.

Raspberries, beßt pint— lst prize, T. iogau, Esq. Gooseberries, beat dish— lst prize, Jas. Molli— son (special). Currants, best pint, Black— lst prize, Mr W. A. Youug ; 2nd do, Jas. Mollison. Currants, best pint, Red— lst prize, Jas BffolJison. VEGETABLES. Culinary Herbs, btst collection— lst prize, H. Fazakerley. Cucumbers, best brace -Ist priza, H. Fazater. ley; 2nd do, Mr W. A. Young. < 'nians. best six— lst prize, P. Dick, gardeaer to Jas. Kileour, E?q ; 2nd do, H. Fazakerley. Broad Beans, best 24 pods— lst prize, H. FazaKeriey. We understand that, in consequence of the unpropitious state of rhe weather yesterday, the exhibition will be continued daring this day and evening, when a large number of extra plants, flowers, &c, will be exhibited, which could not be brought forward yesterday.