HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Patea Mail, Volume X, Issue 1317, 6 March 1885, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The Patea Horticultural Society held its Autumn Show on Wednesday last, but owing to the terrible inclemency of the weather the attendance was much more limited than on former occasions. This is much to be regretted, as the exhibits were of a most superior description, and would, wc think, so far as quality is concerned, have held their own in any Horticultural Show in Now Zealand. Great praise is due to the committee for their untiring exertions, while the indefatigable secretary, HEP Adams, Esq., was simply übiquitous. Messrs Daniel Williamson and William Howitt held the responsible position of judges, which they filled to the entire satisfaction of all concerned, and the quality of many of the exhibits drew the highest encomiums from those gentlemen. The following is the list of prize winners :

POT PLANTS. Geraniums, three varieties, single. Two entries. John Paterson, 1 AW Williamson, 2 Geraniums, two varieties, double, two entries. A W Williamson, 1 J Paterson, 2 Geraniums, three varieties, tricolor. Mrs Wray, 1 (sole entry) Geraniums, two varieties, double. Mrs Wray, I (sole entry) Petunias, two varieties, single, two entries. Mrs Wray, 1 J Paterson, 2 Fuchsias, three varieties, four entries. B Mantle, 1 John Paterson, 2 Coxcombs, two varieties. J Paterson, 1 (sole entry) Musk, yellow, two entries. Mrs A H Williamson, 1 Mrs Wray, 2 Begonias, three varieties, foliage. A W Williamson, 1 Begonias, two varieties, flowering. Two entries. H B P Adams, 1 Mrs Derrett, 2 Collection ot Ferns (established). Mrs Wray, 1 (sole entry) Specimen Plant, foliage, three entries. HEP Adams, 1 A W Williamson, 2 Specimen Plant in bloom, two entries. D Paterson, I F Long, 2 Specimen Plant, foliage, for which no class, two entries. Mrs Taplin, 1 Best flowering plant in the room. HEP Adams, 1 Best collection of plants, flowering or foliage. John Paterson, 1 Best Fuchsia, four entries. B Mantle, 1 II Horner, 2 Sedums, two varieties. A W Williamson, 1 (solo entry) Coleus, four entries. II B P Adams, 1 J Paterson, 2 Cactus, one entry No prize awarded Pelargonium, two entries. J Paterson, 1 Climbing Plant, two entries. HEP Adams, 1 CUT FLOWERS. Asters, four varieties, two entries. Mrs Wray, 1 J Paterson, 2 Zinnias, three varieties, double. Three entries. Mrs Wray, 1 Zinnias, three varieties, single, two entries. Mrs Wray, 1 Carnations and Picotees, three entries. Mrs Wray, 1 Miss Parsons, 2 Gladioli, four spikes. Miss Parsons, 1 (sole entry) Roses, six varieties. A H Williamson, 1 (solo entry) Roses, three varieties. A H Williamson, 1 (sole entry) Best rose, two entries, A II Williamson, 1 HEP Adams, 2 Pansies, sis varieties, four entries. HEP Adams. 1. Verbenas, twelve varieties, four entries, Mrs Adams, 1 Mrs Wray, 2 Verbenas, three varieties, two entries. J Paterson, 1 R B Pearce, 2 Antirrhinums, three varieties, three entries. Mrs Wray, 1 J Paterson, 2 Dahlias, sis varieties, four entries. R B Pearce, 1 Mrs Derrect, 2 Dahlias, three varieties. R B Pearce, 1 A II Williamson, 2 Phlox Druminundii, three varieties. Jas Williamson, 1 (sole entry) Hand Bouquet, five entries. J Paterson, 1 A H Williamson, 2 A Pearce, highly commended Bridal Bouquet, six entries. Mrs HEP Adams, 1 Miss Parsons, 2 Table Bouquet, not more than 12 inches diameter, three entries. J Paterson, 1 A H Williamson, 2 Table Decorations, three vases (ladies only). Mrs HEP Adams, 1 Stand of Flowers Miss Monro,! Collection of Q«t Flowers, two entries. Mrs Wray, 1 J Paterson, 2 Flora! Device. A H Williamson, 1 Mrs Wray, commended Floral Wreath. A H Williamson (sole entrj-) Button-hole Bouquet Miss Williamson, 1 Miss Monro, 2 Pelargoniums, two varieties. J Paterson, sole exhibit Fuchsias, two varieties. J Paterson, 1 A H Williamson, 2 Heaths, two varieties, two entries. HEP Adams, 1 Dianthus, three varieties. Mrs Wray, 1 J Paterson, 2 Geraniums, six single. Mrs HEP Adams, 1 Mrs Wray, 2 Geraniums, three double J Williamson, 1 Miss B Wray, 2 FRUIT. Apples, desert, plate of six. J Paterson, 1 A II Williamson, 2 Apples, best collection, two entries. J Paterson, 1 (collection of 41 varieties) Pears, dessert, plate of six, four entries. Mis Derrett, 1 G V Pean e, 2 Pears, cooking, plate of six. J Paterson, 1 A II Williamson, 2 Pears, best collection. J Paterson, 1 Mulberries, plate of twelve. One exhibit, no prize awarded Blackberries, plate of twelve, two entries. J Paterson, 1 Mrs Derrett was disqualified, having sent in more than twelve, otherwise first prize would have been for her exhibit. Plums, dessert, plate of six. J Williamson, 1 Cape Gooseberries, plate of twenty. W H Williamson, 1 (sole entry) Three jellies, not less than 11b each. Mrs 11 Williamson, 1 Three jams, not less than 11b each. Mrs 11, Williamson, 1 Cooking Apples, plate of six, Mrs Derrett, 1 A W Williamson, 2 Medlars. J Paterson, 1 (sole exhibit) Rhubarb, six stalks. R B Pearce, 1 VEGETABLES, Peas, twenty-five pods,four entries, H Homer, 1

D Coutts, 2 Beans, kidney, twelve pods. • Miss Parsons, 1 R B Pearce, 2 Beet, two root?. Mrs Wray, 1 Oelfery, three sticks. Mrs Dcrrett, 1 Carrots, six, four entries. S Clover, 1 A fl Williamson, 2 Cucumbers, two. A H Williamson, 1 Tomatoes, six. S Clover, 1 Cabbages, two, two entries. Mrs Wray, 1 Cabbages, red, two. S Clover, 1, sole exhibit. Leltuces, two. A W Williamson, 1, sole exhibit. Onions, six, five entries. Mrs Derritt, 1 Parsnips, six, three entries. Mrs Derritt, 1 Pumpkins, one, two entries. Mrs Wray, 1 Turnips, six, D Coutts, 1 (sole exhibit) Potatoes, kidney, twelve entries. S Clover, 1 Potatoes, twelve, round, four entries, A H Williamson, 1 Best collection of potatoes. B Mantle, 1 Best collection o£ vegetables. Mrs Wray, 1 Best collection of herbs. A W Williamson, 1 Vegetable marrow. B Mantle, 1 Eschalots. Mrs Wraj', 1 Honey in comb. Mr II E Deane (sole exhibit) As a special entry Mr Mantle exhibited an “ observatory ” hive on the Langstroth principle and all the little necessary fixings connected with the present advanced stage of bee culture, and was also present himself to explain to any enquirer the general workings of the new principle. Many of our country friends appeared well pleased with what they saw of the Langstroth hive, and expressed their intention of using them ; several securing the services of Mr Mantle for making the necessary alterations and transfers.