SECOND EDITION. PATEA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 962, 22 November 1882, Page 2

SECOND EDITION. PATEA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Spring Show of the above Society was opened to-day in the Harmonic Hall, which presents a very pleasing spectacle. The exhibits as a whole were very fine, and reflect great credit upon the growers and the district. The Committee have arranged the exhibits to the best advantage and the numerous visitors this afternoon found plenty to interest and admire. We have not time to do justice to the exhibits in detail, but we may mention one or two of the most striking features in the show. In the class for pot plants the geraniums were particularly fine, two tricolor plants exhibited by Mr Orchard attracting considerable notice. The fuchsias were good specimens, as were also the begonias and petunias. The red musk shown by Mrs E. Derrett was a finelygrown plant. The collection of ferns by Mrs Wray took first prize, but we hope soon to see considerable improvement in this class. Some of the cut flowers were very some, notably the roses, which excited the keenest competition. The bouquets were tastefully arranged with due attention to color, while the bridal bouquets, of course, had the special admiration of the fair sex. Some new features in the shape of button hole bouquets, and floral wreaths have been introduced and have brought out several competitors who have no reason to be their work. As might be expected at this season of the year, the exhibits in fruit was not Wery large, but some nice strawberries and gooseberries were shown. The vegetable class is well represented there being some really fine exhibits There are some attractive exhibits under the extra class, and Mr Laird, of Wanganui, has a fine case of ent roses which were greatly admired. We would strongly advise a visit to the show this evening when, as an additional attraction, a capital musical programme will be submitted: The following is the PRIZE LIST. Pot Plants. Fuschias, two varieties, J. Riseley, 1 Begonias,* three varieties, C. Orchard, 1 Geraniums, three single, A. W. Williamson, 1 0. Orchard, 2 Ditto, two tricolor, C. Orchard, 1 Pelargoniums, three varieties, 0. Orchard 1, A. W. Williamson, 2 Petunias, three single, Miss Williamson, 1 Ditto, three varieties, double, A. W. Williamson, 1 Specimen plant in bloom, A. W. Williamson, 1. Specimen plant (foliage) Mrs Haywood, 1 0. Orchard, 2 Ferns (collection), Mrs Wray 1, J Riseley 2 Musk, yellow, Mrs E Derrett 1 Musk-, red, J Riseley 1 Collection of plants, A W Williamson 1, J Riseley 2 Best fuschia, Miss Williamson Cut Flowers. Roses, 6 varieties, HEP Adams 1 Roses, 3 varieties, Mrs Derrett 1, Mrs Norman 2 Best rose in glass, Mrs Norman 1, HEP Adams 2 Best collection of roses, Mrs Norman, 1 Azalias, 3, R B Pearce, 1 Gladioli, 3, Mrs Coutts, 1 Petunias, 3 single, Miss Williamson, 1, Mrs Wray, 2 Antirrhinums, 4 var. AH Williamson, Pansies, 6 var. Mrs Coutts, 1 Stocks, 3 var. C Orchard 1 Carnations and Picotees,6 var. A. H. Williamson, 1 Verbenas, 6 var. Miss Williamson, I, R B Pearce, 2 Fuschias, 3 var. R B Pearce, 1 Collection of cut flowers, Gilbert Pearce, 1 Hand bouquet, Gin., Gilbert Pearce, 1, Arthur Pearce, 2. Special prize to A. H. Williamson Bridal bouquet, Miss Williamson, 1, J. Paterson, 2 Table bouquet, 12in., A. H. Williamson, 1 Table decoration, 3 vases, Mrs W, Derrett, 1, C. Orchard, £ Floral device, A. W. Williamson, 1 Stand of flowers, C. Orchard, 1, Mrs Ginger, 2 Button hole bouquet, Miss M. Turner, 1, Miss Williamson, 2 Wreath of flowers, A. H. Williamson, 1, 0. Orchard, 2 ' Collection of Geraniums, Mrs Coutts, Mrs HEP Adams Fruit. Strawberries, 12 (flavor) J Ruis 1, J Williamson 2 Strawberries, 12, (size), J Ruis 1 Gooseberries, J Williamson 1, AH Williamson 2 Rhubarb, A H Williamson 1 Jams and Jellies (last seasons), Mrs H Williamson 1

Vegetables. Turnips, A H Williamson 1 Radishes (long), A II Williamson 1 Onions, J Ruis 1 Potatoes (Kidney), Mrs Wray 1 Potatoes (Round), A H Williamson Cauliflowers, J Ruis 1 Cabbages, J Ruis 1 Cucumbers, H. E. P. Adams, 1 Carrots, H. E. P. Adams 1 Broad beans, Williams Bros. 1 Peas, C. F. Barker 1 Lettuces, H. E. P. Adams 1 Ditto (cabbage), A. H. Williamson 1 Horse radish, Mrs Wray 1 Collection of vegetables, H. B. P. Adams 1, A. H. Williamson 2 Spinach roots, A, W. Williamson 1

Extra Exhibits. G Pearce, everlastings, h.c. Mrs Coutts, 3 cut pelargoniums, c. Mrs Gowland, cactus (2), c. Mrs Derret, cactus, specially c. HEP Adams, 2 balsams, c. Williams Bros., skinless peas, special prize Miss Williams, bottled gooseberries, special prize Miss Williams, endive, special prize

Inspector Foulis is inspecting the Waverley scbool to-day, and the examination will be continued to-morrow. The Rev. R. J. Allaworth delivered his promised lecture at Waverley on Monday evening, to a moderate audience.