DAFFODIL SHOW.
AN EXCELLENT DISPLAY
A fair number of the public patronised the spring show of the Horticultural Society, which was held in the Parish Hall* yesterday afternoon and evening. The exhibits wore tastefully shown, and everything worked without a hitch. Afternoon tea and supper were supplied by an energeticcommittee of ladies, and the function was pleasant in every way. The cultivation of the daffodil in Stratford generally shows signs of great improvement, and in the Cup class, which was won for the third and last time by Mr. Robert Gibson, Riverlea, tho exhibits were of a vastly improved order. This class was created for small growers, ad no plant exceeding a shilling in cost can bo shown. This brings out the true skill of the gardener, and many of tho popular varieties can still hold their own with the more expensive sorts. Mrs. Reader’s exhibit (second prize) was a fine evidence of what Stratford gardens can do, and was only a few points behind the winning stand. Tho quality of bloom has never been equalled previously in this class. Of late tho weather has been bad for daffodils, being too dry and sunny, but in spite of this, the show was much better than anticipated. Indeed, a better quality of blooms was shown than over before in Stratford. Although the Daffodil Cup has gone to Kaponga, it is understood that it may ho competed for there, and, in any case, the Society intends to replace it, so as to carry on the fine work already done by encouraging the competition for the best dozen popular varieties.
A feature of the show was Mr, Ospiond’s magnificent exhibit of fifty varieties of daffodils, containing some of tho choicest of tho ifewer varieties, and all as well grown as they n an be found in any part of New Zealand. The most striking varieties were King Alfred and Lord Roberts (large golden trumpet),' White Queen, and Lucifer. Tho Society decided to present a special medal to Mr. Osmond for his excellent display. A very fine stand was shown by F. Cooper, Ltd., Wellington, representing many of the choicer daffodils; and - considering the journey from Wellington, the blooms were in very good condition. One of the prettiest tilings on this stand was tho Elaine daffodil, which is pure white. The lower doubles are very interesting. Argent and Penepo daffodils (silver md gold), were also shown. The fact that a Wellington nurseryman exhifits at- the show indicates the popularity of tho show, and how its reputation has spread. Messrs. • Duncan and Davies, Wosbown, New Plymouth, had a fine stand if daffodils, various flowering shrubs, heaths, and friezias. A hybnda heath diown was most beautiful, being of i pale cherry colour. It is a very vigorous grower, and is well suited to Stratford. Irises imported from Holland, and blooming- out of season, .vore shown. There was also a good show of anemones fulgens, which have jeon blooming ip profusion this season. \ The best stand of flowers was undoubtedly Mr. Gibson’s, in the four vasos class. The varieties shown were Wear dale Perfection, Lady Margaret Soscawen (which is going to be a most popular daffodil in the future, although somewhat expensive at present), Queen Sophia (orange cup), and White Madame de Graatf. Tho first prize ‘ bridal bouquet, shown by Mrs. Reader, was very tasteful, being composed of daffodils, fern, and asparagus. 1 Mrs. Arden’s first prize bouquet of native flowers and ferns was highly .interesting, containing the following dooms:—Tataramoa, clematis, kuma;ahoo, kurawai, kaiwhiria, Christmas oarasito, mahoe, konini, and karamu. The exhibition of hyacinths made yy tho Rev. Scott, of Kaponga, which ,vas awarded a certificate of merit, vero very choice. An evidence of the earliness of the season was supplied by a fine bowl of Marguerite carnations, shown by Mr. J\ H. Wilkie. PRIZE LIST. Class I. Collection 25 Daffodils (bunch flowered excluded), one vase of each vanity, containing three stems, to he eorreetly named.—W. S. Cato 1 (Royal Horticultural Society’s medal). The only entry.
Class 11. Stratford Horticultural Society Silver Daffodil Cup (presented by Dr Carbery, to be won three_ times in succession), 12 popular varieties narcissi (bunch flowered excluded), three blooms correctly named, no variety to cost more than one shilling.—R. Gibson 1,. Mrs. Reader 2, Mrs Arden h.c. Five entries. Mr. Gibson won the cup in 1909 and 1910, so that it now becomes his absolute property. Class 111. Six Vases Daffodils, distinct, throe stems each variety.—R. Gibson 1, Mrs. Riera 2. Five entries. Class IV. Four Vases Daffodils,' five stems of each.—R. Gibson 1, Mrs. Riera 2. three entries. < Class VI. Six Vases Daffodils, three stems each variety.—Mrs. Petrie 2. Three entries. Single Blooms. Long Trumpet, other than yellow self.—Mrs. Petrie 1. Three entries. Short Trumpet.—Mrs. Petrie 1. Two entries. Large Cupped.—Mrs. Petrie 1, W. S. Cato 2. Four entries. Small Cupped.—Mrs. Petrie 1, W. 3. Cato 2. Six entries. Bunch Flowered.—R. Gibson 1, Mrs. W. Burrell 2. Five entries. Double Daffodil.—R. Gibson 1 and 2. Three entries. Novice Classes.
Trumpet Narcissus, one bloom.—F. Davis 1. Five entries. Trumpet Narcissi, three distinct blooms.—F. Davis 1, Mrs. W. D. Anderson 2. Five entries. Crip Narcissus, one bloom.—G. T. James 1, Mrs. W. U. Anderson 2. Five entries. Cup Narcissi, three distinct blooms.—F. Davis 1, G. T. James 2. Five entries. Double Narcissus, one bloom.—A. Loveclay 1, F. Davis 2. Eight entries. Double Narcissi, three distinct blooms.—F. Davis 1, Mrs. W. D. Anderson 2. Five entries. Collection Narcissi, any variety.— G. T. James 1, F. Davis 2, Mrs. Fulton 3. Six entries. Cut Flowers. Double Anemones (three). —Mrs. F. Amoore 1. Only entry. Collection Azaleas. —Mrs. Corkill I. Only entry. Single Camellia.—Mrs. Corkill 1. Only entry. , Double Camellia.—Mrs. Corkill 1, Mrs. F. Amoore 2. Collection Camellias. —Mrs. Corkill 1, Mrs. Petrie 2. Three entries. Collection Cut Flowcirs (daffodils
excluded). —Mrs. Corkill 1, M. Porritt h.c. Daphne.—Mrs. Corkill 1. Only entry. Heath.—Mrs. Arden 1. Throe entries. Hyacinth (single).—Mrs. Reader 1, Mrs. Arden 2. Three entries. Hyacinth (double). —Mrs. Arden 1, Mrs. Reader 2. Three entries. Collection Primroses.—Mrs. Reader 1, Mrs. Arden 2. Four entries. Rhododendron.—Mrs. Petrie 1 and 2. Three entries. » Snow Flakes.—Mrs. Corkill 1. Two entries. Pansies (six varieties).—Mlrs. Reader 1, Mrs. Arden 2. Only entries. Collection Polyanthus.—Mrs Arden 1. Two entries. Collection Violets.—Mrs. Reader 1, Mrs. W. D. Anderson 2. Three entries. / Mignonette (three spikes).—Mrs. Arden 2. Only entry. Friezia (six spikes).—-'Syd. Reader 1, Mrs. 0. M. Curtis 2.‘ Three entries. Flowering Shrub, not otherwise specified.—Mrs. W. D. Anderson 1 and 2. Seven entries. Decorative. Bridal Bouquet.—Mrs. Reader 1, Mrs. Corkill 2. Three entries. Bouquet Native Flowers and Ferns.—Mrs. Arden 1, Mrs. Corkill 2. Only entries. Bouquet, Daffodils. : —Mrs. Hobbs 1, Mrs. Corkill 2. Three entries. Buttonhole.—Mrs. Hobbs 1, Mrs. Arden 2. Four entries. Decorated Table.—Mrs. Hobbs 1, Only entry. Table Basket.—Mrs. Hobbs 1, Mrs Corkill 2. Only entries. Lady’s Spray.—Mrs. Arden 1, Mrs Corkill 2. Only entries. Vase or Bowl of Any Flowers Arranged fclr Effect.—Mrs. Arden 1, Mrs. Hobbs 2, Mrs. 0. M. Curtis 3. Six entries. Epergne, decorated.—Mrs. 0. M. Curtis 1, Mrs. Corkill 2. Cyclamen.—Syd. Reader 1. Only entry. Any Plant, Not Specified.—Mrs. Corkill 1. Only entry. Certificate of Merit. A certificate of merit was presented to Rev. W. B. Scott (Kaponga) for a show of hyacinths which were on exhibition only. Points Prizes. Cut Flowers (Mr P. Thomson’s trophy).—Mrs. Corkill, 21 points, 1; Mrs. Arden, 17 points; 2; Mrs. Reader, 1-1 3. Decorative.—Mrs. Hobbs, 14 points, 1; Mrs. Corkill, 12 points, 2; Mrs. Arden, 11 points, 3. Novice Class.—F. Davis.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXI, Issue 32, 22 September 1911, Page 5
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