TAIERI HORTICULTURAL SHOW,

Otago Witness, Issue 2652, 11 January 1905, Page 10

TAIERI HORTICULTURAL SHOW,

'President, Mr D, Reid, M.H.R. ; vice-presW dents— Messrs D. T. Stand, W. Kirkland, R. Charterg, and T. Aitken; patrons — Mrs John Findaly (North Taieri), Mr W- Martin (Fajffieldjf'iiev. J. M.^M'Kerrow (Mosgiel), Mr. W. C Todd, Mr D. Reid, sen., >Dr M'Caw, Dr Allan, Mrs James Brown; committee — Mrs MoTgan, Mrs A. Johnston, . Miss Callick," Jiteasra.Wj.jJ.-Oliristie. D. L. Cliristie, P. Gib'fion, W. 3untef,"Q-. Hendry, jufl.., M, Morgan, J. Galloway; A. Grint/J. M'Taggart, T. Aitken, [ R. Aitken, W; Craig, R. 'Smeaton, S: Turni bull, J. Rowan, T. M'Fadden, A. Sinclair, S. | Sinclair, W. .Sinclair, W_ Scott (Factory), J. } Turnbull, W. TurnbaU, J. HendTy, W. Wilson, ! John Brown, William Allan,, William Smith, ; A. F. Cheyne, J. A. M'Kinnon, H. Hamilton, G. A. Keys; hou. secretary and treasurer, Mr [ G. B. Burns.

Tho Taieri Horticultural Society held its first show for 1905 at the Volunteer Hall, Mosgiel, on Saturday. The- entries were most satisfactory, and, considering the very adverse weather experienced of late, the flowers were in very fair condition. The tables had been arranged to secure the greatest possible artistic effect, and the show presented a very fine decorative spectacle. Vegetables showed a decrease in entries, but the quality all through was splendid ; indeed, in point of general quality the fruit - and vegetable section probabTy surpassed the flower classes. The pot plants, while of very good quality, did not bulk largely, and the cut flower section was much better filled. Mr 6. Hendry was by far the largest prize-taker in pot plants, and amongst other successful exhibitors were Messrs W. Smith, J. Sinclair, and S. Sinclair. Mr G. Hendry exhibited a, particularly fine hydrangea, some splendid geraniums, and a very fine show pelargonium. Mr W. Smith had a very good regal pelargonium in this section. Many of tho roses shown were weather-beaten, and thus several classes were disappointing. The most successful exhibitors of roses were Mrs P. Gibson, Mr J. W. Smith, Mr J. Hendry, and Mrs W. W. Turnbull ; and Mr J. Hendry was awarded the prize for best rose in the show. The 10-week stocks shown by Mr D. L. Christie were especially fine specimens and of beautiful form and colour, and Mr J. Hendry 'was responsible for a remarkably good collection of annuals and ' some good phlox. Mr W. Smith's antirrhinums were worthy of special notice, and Mr D. L. Christie's 12 different varieties of annuals was a collection of very high merit. There was only one collection of cut flowers in stands, and this was shown by Mr J. Hendry, who succeeded in presentiug a particularly pleasing lot. Tho decorative section was one of the features of the show, and noticeable amongst the exhibits was a beautiful epergne of flowers shown by Mrs A. Johnston. This was a scheme in Ice-land poppies, grasses, etc., which, for decorative effect, would be hard to beat. The' bouquets and buttonholes were all good, and some of them gave evidence of very fine and careful artistic taste. The school children's competitions were well contested, and the exhibits were of considerable merit. The sweet peas were few in number, but for form and colour they stood out as a feature, of the show. The decorated baskets deserved special mention for the very fine decorative effect secured. Table decorations provided some close competition. In this class Mrs W. W. Turnbull exhibited a scheme in white and sulphur Iceland poppies, asparagus fern, and grasses, presenting a most beautiful and graceful effect; and Mrs Morgan secured second prize with a very pretty arrangement of white Iceland poppies, spirea, and grasses. Mr S. Cousins had a stand of roses on view for exhibition only, and included in his collection were some very fine specimens of the Liberty, Zephyr, Princess Bonnie, Ard's Royer, and Papa Goutier varieties. In "the fruit section the strawberries and currants formed splendid collections, and there were also some very good gooseberries. The bread and cak© section induced some good competitions. Messrs Hart and Williamson, of Dunedin, acted as judges in the pot plants, cut flowers, and fruit and vegetable sections;, and Miss Kempshell, of Maungatua, judged the- bread and cake section. Especial credit is due to the honoray secretary, Mr Gi B. Burns, for the very capable and thorough manner in which his department was managed. The prize list was as follows : — -

POT PLANTS

Single geranium. Three entries — G. Hendry, sen., 1, W. Smith 2, G. Hendry 3. Hydrangea. One entry — G. Hendry, sen, 1. Light fuchsia. One entry — G. Hendry, sen.,

Light geranium, single. Two entries — G. Hendry 1. T. Aitken 2. Dark fuchsia. Two entries — S. Sinclair 1, J. Hendry 2. Double geranium. Three entries — G. "Hendry 1, T. Aitken 2, W. Smith 3. One plant fern. Two entries — S. Sinclair 1, Miss- Riddell 2. /

Two pot plants, distinct genera. One entry — G. Hendry 1. Show pelargonium. Three entries — G. Hendry, sen., 1, W. Smith 2 and 3. Two plants petunia, d.v. Two entries — G. Hendry 1 and 2.

Two foliage plants, d.v., One entry — S. Sinclair 1.

Ivy- leaved geranuin. Three "entries — G. Hendary, sen., 1 and 2, W. Smith 3. Regal pelargonium. One entry — W. Smith 1. Specimen plant, in flower. Two entries— W. , Smitih 1, •G. Hendry 2. One fuchsia, any Variety. Two entries^ — S. Sinclair 1, G. Hendry '2. " ' X CUT -FLOWERS. Six blooms loses, three d.v., Four entries — Mrs P. •Gibson 1, W. Smith 2, J. Hendry 3. ':" Four spikes sweet william,.. two d.v. Nine entries— M. M'Fadden 1, A. Sinclair 2, Ceylon Tea Gardens 3. Six blooms show pansies, three d.v. Two entries — J. Hendry 1 and 2. - Hand bouquet, unwired. Two entries — Mabel 'Prentice 1, Mrs' W. W.. Turnbull 2. Three blooms roees, three d.v. Eight entries—Mrs W. W. Turnbull 1, T. Hendry 2 and 3. Four spikes 10 -weeks' stock, four d.v. Four entries—©. L. Christie 1 and 2, J. Hendry 3. Two spikes phlox herbaceous, d.v. Two entries — J. Hendry 1, Miss Kempshell 2. Six bunches" annuals, six d.v. Six entries — J. Hendry 1, D. L. Christie 2, T. Aitken 3 . Three bunches antirrhinums, tihree d.v. Two entries — W. Smith 1, Miss Kempshell 2. Three spikes penstemons, three d.v. Two entries—Mrs W. W. Turnbull 1, Miss Kempshell 2. - Four bloonia carnation.3, four d.v. Two entries—J. HendTy 1 and 2.' Three spikes herbaceous or bulbous plants, three d.v. Ten entries— Mra Morgan 1, A. Grant 2, Miss Kempahell 3. Three spikes delphinium. Six entries^— Bella Naesmith 1, S. Sinclair 2, W. Smith 3. Twelvo bunches annuals, 12 cLv. Three en-triesT-D, L, Christie 1, J. Hendry % Mrs W. W. Turnbull 3. Collection cut flowers. One entry— J. Hendry Epergue of flowers. One entry— Mrs A. Johnston 1. Bridal bouquet, other than shower, wired. Two entries— Mi3s W. Prentice 1, Mis W. W. Turnbull 2. Four trusses pelargoniums, four d.v. Two entries— W. Smith 1 and 2. Four blooms fancy pansias. f<mr dr. Three entries — J. Hendry 1 and 2, j?. Aitken 3. Best arranged basket cut flowers, grown in open by exhibitor. Two entries — Miss N. Rid•dell 1, Mrs W. W. Turnbull 2. Bosfc arranged bowl roses. Five entriesMiss M. Sitewarfc 1, J. Turnbull 2, Mrs P. Gibson 3. Best single bloom rose. Five entries— J. Hendxy 1, Mra. P. Gibson 2 ang % •- *

Best hand boquet, wired. Two entries — Mrs W. W. Tninbull 1, Mabel Prentice 2. Six bunches sweet peas, d.v. Three entries — Miss N. Reid 1, Ceylon Tea Gardens 2, Miss N. Reid 3.

Gentleman's buttonhole. Three entries — Mrs A. Johnston 1, 2, and 3.

Lady's dress bouquet. One entry — Miss A, Biddell 1.

Twelve flowers, d.v., grown in open. Two entries — Miss N. Reid 1, J. Hendry 2. Dinner table decoration. Three entries — Mrs W. W. Tumbull 1, Mxs Morgan 2, Mra R. Muirhea'Q 3. COMPETITIONS FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN. Pot plant. Thiee entries — Stuart" Hendry 1, Tohn C. Hendry 2, M. Naesmith 3. Best wreath. Two entries — Miss E. M'Gregor 1, Miss Alice Hendry 1, Gentleman's buttonhole. Three entries^— Alice HencTry 1, E. M'G-regor 2, T Grant 3. Lady's bouquet. Three entries — Alice Hendry 1, E. M'Gregor 2 and 3.

FRUIT. Twenty-four strawberries. Four entries — Oylon Tea Gardens 1, Rev. A. W. Kinmont 2, W. L. Christie 3.

Dish raspberries. One entry — Mrs J. Robertson 1.

Twenty-four reel gooseberries. Four entries — P. Gibson 1 and 2, Mrs Morgan 3. Twenty-four light goosebemes. Twelve entries — P. Gibson 1, J. Hendry 2, A. Bringans 3. Pint white currants. Four entries — J. Brown 1 and 2, Miss Wedderspoon 3.

Pint red currants. Six entries — Mrs J. Robertson 1, T. Aitken 2, Miss A. Wedderspoon 3.

Pint black currants. Eieven entries — D. Barclay 1, P. Gibson 2j W. C. Sinclair 3.

TV tarty-four cherries, one variety, dark o<r light. Five entries — Mrs Charters 1 and 2, D. Reid 3. *•

Collection ear]y fruit. One entry — Mrs Morgan 1.

Heaviest 24 strawberries. One entry — Ceylon Tea Gardens 1.

Heaviest 24 red gooseberries Three entries — J. M'Taggart 1, Miss Wedderspoon 2, Mrs Morgan 3

Heaviest 24 light gooseberries. Nine entries — J. Thomsoji 1 and 2, A. Cameron 3.

Heaviest 12 straps red currants. Eight entries — G. Hendrv sen., 1, Mrs J. Roberiaon 2, P. Gibson 3.

Heaviest 12 straps black currants. Five entries — P. Gibson 1 and 2, J. Galloway 3.

Heaviest 12 straps white currants. Three entries — P. Gibson 1 and 2, T. Aitken 3.

Heaviest 24 cherries, one variety. Three entries — Mrs Charters. 1, D. Reid 2 and 3.

Collection gooseberries, six d.v. Three entries — P. Gibson 1 and 2, Miss A. Wedderspoon 2. VEGETABL.ES. Four early carrots. Six entries — R. Eenton 1 and % A. Br^ngans 3. Best six early potatoes, round. Six entries^ — W. Marshall 1, J. Williamson 2, D. L. Christie 3. Four stalks rhubarb. Five entries — T. M'Fadden 1, Mrs J. Robertson 2. J. Brown 3. Six early kidney potatoes. Three entries — W. L. Christie 1, D. L. Christie 2 Mrs Morgan 3. Four cabbage lettuces. *' Five entries — Rev. W. A-. Kinmont 1, W. Wilson 2, T. M'Taggart 3- ■ Six early potatoes. Six entries^ — A. Bnngans 1, Mrs Morgan 2, A. Bringans 3. Four early turnips. Thirteen entries — Rev. W. A. Kinmont 1, Mrs Morgan 2, W. L. Christie 3. Twelve pods peas. Eight entries — A; Bringans I,'D. Hendry 2, A. Bringans 3. Pint shelled peas. . ' Five -entries — Mrs J v Robertson. 1, Miss A. Wedderspoon 2, E. Aitken 3. ' Twelve shallot onions. Four entries^ — J. Hendry 1, T. M'Fadden 2, J. Hendry 3> Best cauliflower. Ten entries — J. M'Leod. 1, G. Hendry 2, W. Wilson 3. Early cabbage. Thirteen entries — Miss Naesmith'l, J. Galloway 2, W. L. Christie 3. Collection vegetables. Two entries — D. L. Christie 1, T. M'Fadden 2. Small basket vegetables. Five entries — D. L. Christie 1, G. Hendry, jun., 2, J. Hendry 3. Dish parsley. Three entries— -J. Hendry 1 and 2, Miss Kempshell 3. Six green onions, one variety, i Seven entries — R. Aitken 1, W. Wilson 2, A. Cameron 3. Heaviest four stalks rhubarb. Two entries — Miss Charters 1, Mrs Morgan 2. HOME-MADE BREAD, &c. Six oatmeal cakes. Two entries — Miss M. Stewart 1 and 2. Six girdle scones. Six entries — Mrs W. Gibson 1, Mrs G. Hendry, jun., 2, Miss M. Stewart 3.

Six oven scones. Eight entries — Mrs A. Cameron 1, Mrs W. Gibson 2, Mrs G-. Hendry, jun., 3. G-ingerbread caks, 21b. Four entries — Miss M. Hiddle 1 and 2, Mrs F. Wright 3. Fruit cake. Seven entries — Mrs P. Cowper 1, Mrs W. M'Lecd 2, Mrs H. Guest 3. Pls>in cake. Six entries — Mrs G. Hendry, jun., 1, Miss M. Riddell 2, Mrs F. Wright 3. Sponge cake. Four entries — Mrs H. Guest 1, Mrs G. Hendry, jun., 2, Mrs W. M'Leod 3. Shortbread. Twelve entries — Mrs Muirhead 1, Mrs F. Wtight 2, Mrs H. Guest 3. Six pikelets. Six entries — Miss M. Stewart 1, Mrs Muirhead 2, Mrs F. Wright 3. Collection tea cakes. One entry — Miss M. Riddell 1.