SOUTHLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Southland Times, Issue 3288, 3 January 1879, Page 3

SOUTHLAND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

President, G. Gpodwillie, Esq. ; vice-presi-dents, j. P.. Joyce, Esq.; and JY Anderson, 'Esq.; treasurer, Mr W- Rnssell ; secretary, Jfc E. Wilson. ' Committee— rMessrsß. . •'.-" jHrell, A. Newman, G. Conling,L. Butler, iTßall, J. Cooper, D. McArthur/ Shaw, - W. Russell, Wilson, W7 B. Scandrett,,and. ; ■ G. Sannders/ / " „r '.:,. 'iThe annual show in connection with the Horticultural Society was held on Wednesday and yesterday, and was largely patronised by the general public/who were present on both occasions in great numbers, and evidently tbbroiigbly enjoyed lhei ! display Of fruit, flowers, r- and vegetables provided .by the. Society, whoseenergeticeHorts to pleasetheupatrons and make eveiything pass off as pleasantly and agreeably as possible, were fully apparent and were duly appreciated. Oh -the eatings of : both days there was a great crush; Ramsay's- Hall proving of far too limited prop.ortipns.^injthe aftenioons, however, the attendance; was somewhat sparse, and an excellent opportunity was afforded of minutely; inspecting the A exhibits.;' In the department set aside for vegetables there were some really fine exhibits, and the amateurs . products were fully equal to those of the gardeners ; in fact, throughout the show it was evident that the nurserymen, had not devoted • that attention ;: to the t proceedings which the importance. of • such a cosmopolitangathering in;the horticultural ;line warrantea, and in which it was.naturally expected they would-' figure conspicuously.; :^F,or the prizes offered, for fruit,, some tempting .^exhibits loaded the benches set aside for the display. Finer strawbfirriea or cherries have never been exMbitedAatv any ; show „= in liivercargill,' while the other exhibits . ; were of .a: .first -class . and the luscious'fruit attracted a large share of ,pub-^ lie attention throughout the show. Flowers generally, did; not show to advantage. Those that were exhibit -usually were not of a. very high class.naturej-although a'f ewfine fuchsja? and geraniums in pots i were ,fo:the front. >JL number of the flowers showedsigns of having been plucked -too soon, but the fact; of some of them' being withered almost beyond recognition ; may bfe : accounted: for by several having been brought from a considerable distance inthe country. Mrs Miller had acapital display-, of flowers, T)ut did not exhibit'as a 1 competitor ; had she done so certainly a large number of prizes would have fallen to her lot. Some professionals also had ex'Hibifs, other than those for whichiprizes •were offered; in the hall. Mr L. Longuet had on view some unique and well'finished'greenhouse tiles manufactured at the Waikiwi Pbtteiry; and'these excited general admiration. During: the show, : excellent^, music was discoursed j by : a compact' little orchestra, consisting of Mr Cooper as pianist, and Messrs Stewart :and . Young as violinists, Mr Haywith acc^mpariying on tte cornet. The judged for flbwers ] were Messi-s Lennie, Clark, and M(Slles^i6, and for vegetables and fruit Messrs J.G; 1 Smithy Burrows; and Walker, and "their " "decisions,' "although "extremely difficult in some ; cases to arrive at, gave almost universal satisfaction. On -Wednesday afternoon; after the judging had been completed, the judges, members of committee/ and a few visitors, to the number of about twenty, adjourned the Princess Hotel,' where an excellent cold spread was laid Mr '^Jackson, and done full justice to by those paesent. -Various toasts were proposed, the loyal' and patriotic ones leading. After " Succesa-to the Society" had been drunk, " The Judges ." were proposed, and Mr Lennie; in responding, said he had now been connected with, the Society for some.ithirteen years, and he regretted to say. there was not that improvement in the culture of flowers, &c.j that -might be expected from the progress of the place .in- other respects. Novelties were conspicuous -by their absence — in fact, regular visitors to the show were unfortunately only too well able to recognise many of the exhibits as. oldfriehds. Heconsidered thenurserymen of Invercargill sadly wanting in enterprise. They held back in matters connected with the Society, instead of being to the front, which was their proper position. Mr Robert' Birrell said the thanks of the Society were certainly due to those who sent greenhouse plants for exhibit, notwithstanding the stormy weather that had prevailed of late, and he felt certain that the committee would agree >with him regarding the propriety of using every care in sending them Dack in perfect condition. " The Successful Competitors" was responded to by Mr McArthur, who made some practical remarks, and during his speech recommended that course which he himself had always adopted— that of sending to the show anything presentable, even if it might not_ secure a prize. He considered that the amateurs were a long way ahead Of the professionals in the matter of exhibits, and he -hoped the latter would profit by the lesson: The President (Mr Good•willie) expressed gratification. at the results achieved, which,' in spite of the bad season, even Dun^din could not surpass. He paid a high' compliment to Mr Newmanjwho had rendered invaluable services during the; day, and this opinion was endorsed by Mr Lennie, who said he had' never seen better- staging at any^tew than on this 'occasion. Mr Newman ifepOTided; : thanldng them for the honor, and remarking that' he would. always he willing to render any assistance in his power. " Ihe Host!" was also, honored, and Mr Jackson returned thanks. .... . L , Appended is the prize list. . It may be mentipnedthat Mr Cpnling.one of the principal prize-takers, exhibited as gardener to Mr J. Harvey, Mr Butler for Mr T. M. Macdonald, and Mr for' Mr G.JM. Bell. ? "" PBIZBn-LIST. PROFESSIONALS. . '' POT PLAKTS (OPEIf TO ALL). -, Fuschias, 2, fonage variety— G. Couling, 1 Fuschias, 2, varieties— C. Longuet, 1; J. Pert, a Zonale Geraniums, varieties— Butler, 1; J. Do'nble Geraniums, 2, varieties— J. Pert, 1; J. 'Foliage Geranium, 2, varieties— J. Pert, lj Butler, 2 . i T , Ivy-leaved Geraniums, varieties— Longuet Roses, 2— R. Birrell Calceolarias, 2— Butler . Collection of Pot Plants (not otherwise enu- 1 3/sfUm Plants-T. Gardener Coniferse, G species— J. Cooper CTJT FLOWEES. Roses, 12, twelve varietiesr-Burrows, 1; Pert, 25 RoS, l isf varieties-Pert, 1 ; Butler. 2 ; Bui--r °Panßies, 12 varieties— Pert, 1 ; Butler, 2 ; Anderson, 3 _ „ o Pansies, G varieties— Birrell, 1; Butler, i\ Anderson, 3 Bulb Blooms, 6 varieties, any "other sort— _ Butler - . Antirrhinums, 6 varieties— J. Cooper, 1 j JJur-rell,^2r>-W.-B,ussell, 3 • , • S\veet Williams, G varieties— T. Waugo, 1; J, Cooper, 2; W. Russell, 3 Pentstemons, 6, at least 4 varieties— C. Broad Hardy Herbaceous Flowers, 6, not otherwise enumerated-C. Broad 1; .J. Cooper, 2; Butler, 3 Verbenas, 6 varieties, three t trusses of .each— Burrows „ , Carnations, G varietiesr-U Broad Pinks, 6, at least 4 varieties— J. Cooper ; 2 Ten weeks Stocks, G, at least 3 varieties— C. Hand Bouquet— J. Clark, 1 ; Miss Anderson, James Cooper, 3 m^v 1 . Bouquet of Native Flowers—Mary Clark, 1, Elizabeth Clark, 2_ . . „ Dinner Table Decorations, centre piece— tr. Couling, I;.W. Porter, 2

FttTTIT (OPEN TO ALL). * " Cherries, 24-3umws, X ; KrageLracL 2 Strawberries, 24— Burrows, \; C. Broad, l, "cj-o^seberries, 36, three varieties, twelve of each variefcy-C, Bircell, \\ J. Cooper, 2j 0.

Red Can-ante,' 24 bitnches— C. Broad, 1 ; McArthnr. 2; J. Oooper, 3 Black Currants— J. Cooper, 1 ; Birrell, 2 ; Broad, 3 White Ciin-ants, 24— Huffadine, 1 ; J. Cooper, 2 ; Broad, 3 Raspberries. 24— W. Eankin, 1 ; Huffadine, 2 ; J. Pert, 3 Cucumbers, 3— Couling, 1 ; J. H. Kingsland, 2 Basket or tray of fruit — Mrs Cooper VKGETABI,I3S (OPEN TO ALL). Kidney Potatoes, 12— " W. Rankin, 1j C. Broad, '2; Huffadine, 3* <" Potatoes, 12, any other sort — Huffadine, 1 ; ■H. Anderson, 2 .-,.-. Potatoes, 3G, auy other sort, three varieties, twelve of each— Broad, 1 ; Borne, 2 "White Cabbages. 3— G-. Cottlins >'' V Cauliflowrs, 3— Sain Lee 3 1 ; .G. Goodwillie, 2 Pods Peas, 24— Sam Lee, 1; "Broad, 2j Butler, 3 Broad Bean Pods, 24— Broad, 1 ; Burrows, 2 i Beet, 6— Sam Lee I Turnips, G— James Pert, 1; Butler, 2; C. 'Broad, .V v . "' n Radishes, 24— C. Broad Carrots. 6— C. Broad, 1: Butler, 2 Parsnip's, G— C. Broad. 1 ; Sam Lee, 2 Red Rhubarb St-ilks, G— D. McArthur, I',1 ', R. ; Birrell, 2 Green Rhubarb Stalks, 6— R. Birrell, 1; D. McArthur, 2 Lettuces, B—Goodwillie,8 — Goodwillie, 1 ; Borne, 2 Herbs— C. Broad ' AMATEURS. POT-PLAKTS. Fuchsias, 2, foliage variety— C. Longuet Fuchsias, 2 varieties — C* Longnet N Fancy Geraniums, 2 varieties — P. T. Finn , Zonale Geraniums, 2 varieties — C. Longuet, 1 : T. Gardener, 2 > , . . Double Geraniums, 2 varieties?— C. Longuet Foliage Geranium, 2 varieties — C. Longuet - ' Ivy-leaved Geraniums, 2 varieties— Finn, 1; Longuet, 2! ' • , Calceolarias, 2 varieties— W. P. Porter Native Ferns, 4 species— W. P. Porter, 1; Brahdfora, 2 Coniferse, 6— W. P. Porter I , Collection of Pot Plants (not otherwise enumerated), C. Longnet „ cot flowers. I Pansies, 12 varieties — J. Shaw, 1 ; J. Rose, 2 ; j C. Longuet -Pansies, 6 varieties — J. Shaw, 1 j J". Rose, 2 ; Mrs Meikle, 3 , Antirrhinums, 6 varieties— W. Russell • Sweet "Williams, G varieties— W; Russell, 1; 'Huffadine, 2 j A. F. Dawson,^3 -' • Pentsemons, 6 (at least '4) varieties— C. Longuet. 1 ; J. Shaw, 2 . ' Haidy Herbaceous Flowers, not otherwise enumerated — Miss McArthur CarnatioDSj'G — A. F. Dawson ' Annuals, G — John Rose, 1 ; Miss McArfchur, 2 Hand Bouquet — Miss Shaw, "1 ; Mrs A. F. .Daweon, 2 . • Bouquet of -Native Flowers — Willie Russell, 1 ; Miss Bertha RusselL2 Sprays Highland Heather, 6 — Miss McArthur i Collection of Cut Flowers, not less than 24 ; varieties— A. F. Dawson Button-hole Bowquet,"to be made by girls under ;14 years — Miss Cooper, 1; Miss R. Porter, 2; 'Miss Sarah Macfarla'ne, 3 I Artificial Flowers, manufactured by the exIhibitor — MifiS'McChrystal, 1;, Mrs James, 2 j H. James, 3 ■FBT/IT. : Twenty-four Cherries — Master Fred Joyce, 1 ; J, W. Borne, 2 ; Miss A. Kingsland,. 3. r ,". : • Gooseberries, three varietieSj twelve of each variety — Brandford, 2; Goodwillie, 3 ' Red CunantSj 24 bunches— Humphreys, 1 ; Brandford, 2; Jas. Cooper, 3 : Black Currants, 24 bunches— Herbert Cooper, 1, Humphreys, 2 ; ' J. Shaw, 3 i White Currants, 24 bunches— G. Saunders, 1 j :A. F. Dawson, 2 ; D. McArthur, 3 j YRaspberries, 24— Huffadine, 1 ; G. Eldred, 2. '■ Cucumbers, 2— J Kingsland ! Strawberries— Brandford, 1; Borne, 2; J. ißose, 3 - ;■-;..; : "' Kidney potatoes, 12— D." Phillips, 1 ; Borne, .2; Huffadine, 3. ' V' Potatoes, 12." any other sort— Huffadine, 1 ; Sinclair, 2 ; J. Bath, 3 Potatoes, 12, three varieties, twelve of each — Hnffadine, 1 ; Borne£2 ; Bath', 3 White Cabbages — Ayling, 1 ; J. Rose, 2 j Borne. 3 Canliflpwers, 3— Borne, 1 ; Goodwillie, 2 Peas; 24 " pods— R. Powell, 1 ; J. Rose, 2 ; J. Shaw., 3 ■_,-,•-.■;•.■ Broad Beans, 24 pods— Ayling, 1 ; R. Powell, 2 . Onions. 12— D. McArthur, 1: J. Rose, 2 Shallots, 2 bunches— R. Powell, 1 ; Sinclair, ;Bluff,2 i Turnips, 6— Sinclair, 1; Fred Joyce, 2: Ayling, 3 [ Radishes, 24— D. McArthur, 2 Carrots, 6 — A. Johnston, 1.-; Sinclair, 2 Parsnips, 6 — Fred Joyce, 1; D. McArthur, 2 Red Rhubarb, 6 stalks— A. F. Dawson, 1 ; D. McArthur, 2 Green Rhubarb, 6 stalks— Fred Joyce, Lettuces, 3— G. Goodwillie, 1 ; C. Borne, 2 Collection of vegetables, not less than 12 varieties — D. McArthur SPECIAL PRIZES. Special prize . given by A- Newman, for 6 roses, two tea-scented, two noisette, and two moss, not lees than two exhibits — No competition. \ Prize given by Mr G. Couling for best Bridal Bouquet— James Cooper, 1; Mrs Dawson, 2; Miss Porter, 3 : Collection of Cockscombs — G. Couling Phloxes, G — Mrs Miller, highly commended Collection of Pot Plants— P. T. Finn, highly commended . . : ■Bulb Blooms— Mrs Miller. . Tree Fems-^A. Newman ■