TIMARU FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

South Canterbury Times, Issue 3341, 17 December 1883, Page 2

TIMARU FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Patrons—His Honor Judge Ward, Archdeacon Harper, Messrs H. J. LeCren, B. Woollcombe, Joseph Beswick, J. Jackson (Mayor of Timaru) ; President—Mr A, Perry ; Vice-Presidents— Messrs C. T. H. Perry, E. Wakefield, F. Archer, R. A. Chisholm, E. G. Kerr, 0. Bourne, D. McLean, W. J. S. Ziesler, Drs Macintyre, Hogg and Lovegrove ; Treasurer—Mr C. T. H. Perry ; Secretary—Edwin Hy. Lough; Committee of Management—Messrs J. S. Gibson (Chairman), Knowles, Mair, Morgan, J. Lewis, T. L. Harney, T. Langdon, H. Whittaker, G. J, Sealey,J. Jackson,J. Bargefrede, and A. E. Lowe. The annual exhibition of the Society was opened to-day in Maclean and Stewart’s buildings as usual, and the same enthusiasm was observable among the officers and Managing Committee as was remarked last year. The entries closed at nine this morning; and from a very early hour, Mr Lough and several members of the Committee worked assiduously to arrange the exhibits in readiness for the judges who entered on their dnties at 11 o’clock. The hall presented a very fine_ appearance indeed, the exhibits being very nnmerons and varied, and the arrangements being so well carried out that everything appeared to the best advantage. There was observable a slight falling off in the number of pot-'plant exhibits —but the bloom of nearly all was very fine—and the display of frnit was excellent. Among the extra exhibits some exceedingly 'good specimens of floral decoration were shown, together with a number of model rustic cottages and horticultural designs. The following is the prize list : CLASS A.—GARDENERS. (Open to All.) POT PLANTS. Fuaohias, 4 plants—A. Perry, 1; J. Lewis, 2. Fuschias, 2 plants—A. Perry, 1; J, Lewis, 2. Pelargoniums, 4 plants —A. Perry, 1. Pelargoniums, 2 plants—J. Lewis, I. Pelargoniums, fancy, 3 plants—A. Perry, 1 ; J. Lewis, 2. Geraniums, 4 plants—H. N. Mitten, 1; J. Lewis, 2 ; A. Perry, 3. Geraniums, 2 plants—T. Harney, 1; J. Lewis, 2. Geraniums, double, 4 plants—T. Harney, 1. Geraniums, double, 2 plants—J. LewiB f 1 ; T. Harney, 2. Do bi-colors, 3 plants—J. Lewis, 1 ; T. Harney, 2. Do tri-colors, 3 plants—H. Whitaker, 1 ; J. Lewis, 2. Do Ivy-leafed, 3 plants—H.Whitaker, 1; J. Lewis, 2. Do, 2 plants—H. Whitaker, 1 ; J. Lewis, 2. Ornamental Foliage Pot Plant—A. Perry, 1 ; T. Harney, 2 ; J. Lewis, 3. New or Rare Pot Plant—A. Perry, Ij J. Lewis, 2. 6 Pot Plant Collection—A. Perry, I. 3 Pot Plant Collection, A. Perry, 1 ; J. Lewis, 2. Ericas, 3 varieties, A. Perry, 1. Ferns and Lycopods, A. Perry, 1; J. Lewis, 2. Mimulus, 4 varieties, A. Perry, 1. Begonias, 3 varieties, A. Perry, 1. Tuberous Rooted Begonias—A. Perry, 1; J. Lewis, 2. OUT FLOWERS. Roses, 18 varieties—J. W. White, 1; J. Alston, 2; A. Perry, 3. Roses, 12 varieties—J. W. White, 1; A. Perry, 2 ; J. Alston, 3. Verbenas, 12 varieties—Mrs Luxmoore, 1. Verbenas, 6 varieties—G. J. Sealey, 1; A. Perry, 2; J. W. White, 3. Pansies, G. J. Sealey, 1 and 2 ; Mrs Luxmoore, 3. Hardy Cut Flowers, collection of 12 species—J. Lewis, 1; G. J. Sealey, 2 ; A. Perry, 3. Cut Flowers, stoved or greenhouse, 6 varieties—J. Lewis, 1; A. Perry, 2. Antirrihinums—G. J, Sealey, 1 ; Mrs Luxmoore, 2; D. Shepherd, 3. Penstemons —J. Lewis, 1. Pelargoniums, 6 varieties—J. Lewis, 1; A. Perry, 2. Dahlias, 6 varieties—A. Perry, I. Geranium Zonale— J. Lewis, 1 ; A. Perry, 2. Sweet William—G. J. Sealey, 1; J. W. White, 2; D. Shepherd, 3. FRUIT. Strawberries, best dish of 25—8. Parr, 1; W. McNaughten, 2; H. Atkinson, 3. Cherries, black, best dish of 50—T. Langdon, 1 ; J. Lewis, 2._ Cherries, white, beat dish of 50—J. Lewis, I ; T. Langdon, 2. Gooseberries—J. S. Gibson, 1 ; T. Lewis, 2 ; R. Owen, 3. Currants, black—E. Mills, 1; T. Langdon, 2. Currants, ffhite—H. J. LeCren, 1; G. Luxmore, 2. Currants, red— H. J. LeCren, 1 ; A. Perry, 2. VEGETABLES.

Cucumbers, best brace —A. Perry, I; Mrs Luxraoore, 2. Cabbages, best 3 4 heads—R. Irwin, 1 ; D. Shepperd, 2. Cauliflowers or Brocoli, 3 best heads —T. Langdon, 1; A. Perry, 2. Carrots, bunch of 6—J. Blaokmore, 1; Mrs Luxmoore, 2. Turnips, bunch of 3—T. Langdon, 1; J. Blackmore, 2. Onions, bunch of 6—T. Langdon, 1; E. Irwin, 2. Lettuce, best 3 of any variety—H. J. LeCren, 1; T. Langdon, 2. Potatoes, kidney,slbs—Mrs Luxmoore, 1; T. Langdon, 2. Potatoes, round, 51bs—D. Shepherd, 1; Mrs Luxmoore, 2. Peas, 50 pods—J. W. White, 1; J. Lewis, 2. Beans, broad, 25 pods—A. Perry, 1; J. White, 2. Rhubarb, best 6 stalks—T* Langdon, 1; Mrs Luxmoore, 2. Rhubarb, heaviest 6 stalks—T. Langdon, 1 ; E. Irwin, 2. Best collection of Vegetables, not exceeding 9 varieties—J. White, 1; Mra Luxmoore, 2. Artichokes, globe, best 3—Mrs Luxmoore, 2. Asparagus, best bundle of 25—A. Perry, 1 ; A. McDonald, 2. CLASS B-AMATEUES. (Open to Amateurs Only.) POT PLANTSFuschias, 3 plants—J- Hatton, 1 ; Captain Cain, 2. Fuschias, 2 plants—J. Hatton, 1. Pelargoniums, 3 plants—J. Hatton, 1; H- Whittaker, 2. Pelargoniums, 2 plants—J. Hatton, 1. Pelargoniums, fancy, 3 plants—J» Hatton, 1. Pelargoniums, fancy, 2 plants—J* Hatton, 1. Geraniums, 3 plants—J. Hatton, 1; H. Whittaker, 3. Geraniums, 2 plants—H. Whittaker, 1; G. T. Whitaker, 2 ; Capt. Cain and J. Hatton, equal, 3. Geraniums (double), 3 plants, Capt. Cain, 1; J. Hatton, 2 ; H. Whittaker, 3. Geraniums (double), 2 plants, Capt. Cain, 1 ; G. T. Whittaker, 2; J« Hatton, 3.

Geraniums (double) 3 plants, variegated, H. Whittaker, 1; J. Hatton, 2. Geraniums (double), 2 plants variegated, Capt. Cain, 1 ; E, Whittaker, 2, J. Hatton, 3. Ornamental Foliage Pot Plant, J. Hatton, 2 ; J. Johnson, 3. New or Rare Pot Plant, Capt Cain, 1. Collection of 4 Pot Plants, H. Whittaker, 1; J. Hatton, 2. Best collection Perns in cultivation — H. Whittaker, 1 ; Miss Wilson, 2. Three Calceolarias—J. Hatton, 1. Cactus—J. Hatton, 1. OUT FLOWERS, Roses, 12 varieties. Five entries— All disqualified, but equally commended. Roses, 6 varieties—J. Mair, 1; J. Hatton, 2. Verbenas, 6 varieties—J - . Mair, 1; A. Hart, 2 ; Archdeacon Harper, 3. Pansies, 6 varieties—J. Mair, Ij Captain Cain, 2 ; J. Johnston, 3. Collection Out Flowers, 6 species— Jas. Mair, l;John Mair, 2j Captain Cain, 3. Antirrhinums, 6 varieties—A. Hart, 1; J. Johnston, 2 ; Captain Cainj 3. Penstemons, 6 varieties—A. Hart, 1. Geranium Zonale, 4 varieties —J. Hatton, 1. Sweet Williams, 4 varieties—Mrs H. Oxby, 1; J. Mair, 2. FRUIT. Strawberries, J. Mair, I; Johnston, 2; H. Exley, 3. Cherries (black), E. Parr, 1; W. Bnsb, 2. Cherries (white), E. Parr, 1; J. Blackmore, 2. Gooseberries, best dish of 25, Mrs Langbein, 1; J. Johnston, 2. Currants in bunches, best dish of black, Mrs Collins, 1; J. S. Gibson, 2. Currants (white) Mrs Collins, 1; J. Harris, 2. Currants (red), A. Beswick, 1 ; J. Blackmore, 2. Basberries, best dish—Mrs Collins, 1.

VEGETABLES. Cucumbers, best brace—J. S. Gibson, 1; J. Petrie, 2. Cabbage, 3 heads—B. Woollcombe, 1j J. Blackmore, 2. Bed Cabbage, 3 heads—J. Petrie, 1 ; Cauliflowers or Brocoli, 3 heads—H. Whittaker, 1; J. Blackmore, 2. Carrots, bunch of 6—J. Johnston, 1; J. Mair, 2. Turnips, bunch of 3—J. Blackmore, 1; H. Exley, 2. Onions, bunch of 4—B. Woollcombe, 1; Morgan, 2. Lettuce, 3 of anv kind—J. Blackmore, 1; B. Woollcombe, 2. Potatoes Kidneys, 1 variety 51b—W. G. Allen, 1; J. Blackmore, 2. Potatoes round—W. Bush, and W. G. Allen, equal, 1; H, Exley, 2. Peas, 50, pods—J. Blackmore,; 1 ; Morgan, 2. Broad Beans, 25 pods—J. Blackmore, 1 ; J. Johnston, 2. Rhubarb, best 6 stalks—H. Exley, 1; A. Hart, 2. Best collection of Vegetables, not more than 6 varieties—J. Blackmore ■nd J. Petrie (equal), 1. Asparagus, best bundle off 25—J. S. Gibson, 1 ; 6. Woollcombe, 2. CLASS C. Best Hand Bouquet, competition by ladies —Miss L. Lough, 1; Mrs D. Haggitt, 2 ; Miss B. Harney, 3. Best Hand Bouquet, competition by ladies, not exceeding 6 inches in diameter—Miss B. Harney, 1; Miss L. Harney, 2 ; Miss D. Haggitt, 3. Best Table Decoration Mrs D. Haggitt, 1; Miss Wilson, 2 ; Mrs A. Hart, 3. OPEN TO ALL. Best Hand Bouquet—J. Lewis, 1 ; Miss L. Harney, 2; Miss B. Harney, 3. fOwing to pressure on our space, the Extra Prize schedule is held over until to-morrow.]