HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 196, 23 September 1914, Page 5

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY

SPRING FLOWER SHOW. The Spring Flower Show, which was opened in the Art Gallery to-day, provided a very fine display of blooms, both as regards cut flowers and flowering plants. Those who have interested themselves in the show for years declare that it is at least equal to the best for which the society has ever been responsible. In cut flowers, some wonderfully good exhibits of daffodils were submitted to the judges, both in single specimens and in baskets and bouquets. Almost all the classes filled up well, and many of the exhibits were so equally meritorious that the judges had a hard task in picking out the winners. '

A non-competitive exhibit, by the Hon. R. Heaton Rhodes, attracted a good deal of attention and admiration, the bulbs, which formed a big part, being unusually good. Another very attractive and interesting feature of the exhibit was the Patriotic. Stall, in charge of Mesdames A. Boyle, G. E. Rhodes, A. E. G. Rhodes, R. Heaton Rhodes, and Mrs Murray - Aynsley. This was arranged in the main hall, under a draping of red, white, and blue, and was stocked with a choice collection of pot plants, which are being sold in aid of the Poor of Britain and Belgium' Fund. The display, was one that reflected the greatest credit on the ladies responsible for its organisation, and the fund should benefit substantialjy as a result. Besides the pot plants, they had had a splendid collection of cut flowers which were being sold in aid of the same object. The sale will be continued until 10 o'clock to-night, and also to-morrow, when there will also be an auction sale of prize blooms and pot plants, commencing at 9 a.m. The judges for the cut blooms were Messrs A. E. Lowe and W. Carey-Hill; pot plants, fruit, and vegetables, Mr Millar; decorative exhibits, Mesdames A. Boyle and Murray-Aynsley. In the latter class (decorative) may be mentioned the decorated dinner tables, which were most artistic and' beautiful, two of which were specially so, being carried out in pale pink japoniea and purple irises respectively. DAFFODILS. OPEN TO ALL. Collection of daffodils, not to exceed 50 varieties: N. Gibson (Taranaki) 1, W. Baylies 2, G\ B. Rhodes v.h.c. Nine trumpet daffodils: W. Bayliss 1, F. Biggs 2. Twelve Incomparable daffodils: W. Bayliss 1, -Mrs G. E. Rhodes 2. Nine Barrii daffodils: A. G. Bull 1, Mrs G. E. Rhodes 2. Six Leedsii daffodils: W- Bayliss 1, Mrs G. E. Rhodes 2. Six Poeticus daffodils, not less than four varieties: A. G. Bull 1. Six Polyanthus daffodils: W. Bayliss 2. CHAMPION SINGLE BLOOM CLASSES. Trumpet daffodil, division 1 (a): W. Bayliss Trumpet daffodil, division 1 (a): W. Bayliss liss 1. Trumpet daffodil, division 1 (c) : W. Bayliss 1. Incomparable daffodil, division 2 (a) : Mrs G. E. Rhodes 1. Incomparable daffodil, division 2 (b) : A. G. Bull 1. Barrii daffodil, division 3 (a) : W. Bayliss 1. Barrii daffodil, division 3 (b) : \V. Bayliss 1. Leedsii daffodil, division 4: W. Bayliss 1. Poeticus daffodil, division 9: A. G. Bull 1. Double daffodil; division 10: R. Gibson 1. Daffodil from divisions either 5, 6, or 7: W. Bayliss 1. »

AMATEURS. —Division C. Six trumpet daffodils: A. .W. Beeves 1, G. Rutherford (Lyttelton) 2. Nine Incomparabilis daffodils: A. W. Reeves 1, F. E. Merry (Dallington) 2. Six Barrii daffodils: A. W. Reeves 1. Four Leedsii daffodils: A. W. Reeves 1, V. E. Merry 2. Three Poeticus varieties: F. E. Merry 1. Four Polyanthus daffodils: G. Rutherford 1, F. E. Merry 2. Three double daffodils: F. E. Merry 1, F. H. Gourlay 2. Collection of daffodils, not previously exhibited in Christchurch (excludiug N.Z. raised seedlings): A. W. Reeves 1. Three daffodils, distinct varieties, bulbs not to cost more than 2/6 each, local value: F. E. Merry 1, S. W. Bettle 2. One bloom each of Emperor, Empress, and Sir Watkin: Mrs W. Balch (Belfast) 1, Mrs M. H. Crampton (Domett) 2. NEW EXHIBITORS. One Trumpet daffodil, one Incomparabilis daffodil, one Barrii daffodil, one Leedsii daffodil, one Poeticus daffodil: Mrs Crampton 1. SEEDLINGS.—Division D'. A collection of N.Z. raised daffodils, not 0 exceed 12 varieties: A. E. Lowe (Tai Tapu) 1. One seedling Incomparabilis daffodil: G. Rutherford 1. POT PLANTS. A group of plants, staged for effect: Mrs Wm. Goss 1, J. H. Robinson 2. Six stovo or greenhouse plants, in flower: W. Bayliss 1, J. H. Robinson 2. Six Zonale pelargoniums: W. Bayliss 1, J. H. Robinson 2. Two varieties of asparagus: S. Purse 1. Four pots of tuberous or bulbous plants: J. H. Robinson 1. .Three clycamens: F. C* Raphael 1 and 2. Six .primulas, distinct varieties: Mrs G. E. Rhodes 1, F. 0. Raphael 2, A. Allard 3. Four cinerarias, distinct varieties: Wm. Taylor 1, F. 0. Raphael 2. Two hanging baskets: J. H. Robinson 1.

AMATEURS.—Division C

Group of plants, staged for effect: W. E. Clothier 1. Three stove or greenhouse plants, distinct varieties: S. Purse 1, W. E. Clothier 2. One stove or greenhouse plant: W. E. Clothier 1, S. Purse 2. Three pots of tuberous or bulbous plants, distinct varieties: W. E. Clothier 1. One pot, pan, or basket of freesias: W. E. Clothier 1, R. Light 2. One pot, pan, or basket of lachenalias: F. C. East -1, W. H. Clothier 2. Two cyclamens, varieties: T. W. West 1, W. E. Clothier 2. Two primulas, varieties: S. Purse 1 and 2. Three cinerarias: T. W. West 1 and 2. One specimen fern: W. E. Clothier 1. Three ferns, distinct varieties: W. E. Clothier 1. One hanging basket: S. Purse 1 and 2. Two asparagus, varieties:- W. E. Clothier 1. CUT FLO WEES. Collection-of tulips: W. Bayliss 1. Six hyacinths: D. Savage 1, P. Biggs 2. Twelve anemon-es: G. Gerard (Fendalton) 1 and h.c. Mrs J. Deans (Riccarton) 2. Collection of primroses and polyanthus: Mrs W. Balch (Belfast) 1, G. Rutherford 2. Twelve distinct varieties primroses and polyanthus: T. Page 1, Mrs W. Balch 2, G. Rutherford h.c. Collection of violets: Misses E. and A. Beckett 1, T. Page (Lyttelton) 2. Six bunches auriculas: G. Rutherford (Lyttelton) 1. Collection of out-door grown flowers (excluding narcissi) : Mrs G. E. Rhodes 1., Mrs Deans 2, T. Page v.h.c. Six camelias, not less than three varieties: R. C. Bishop 1 and 2. Collection of stove or greenhouse flowers: J. H. Robinson 1.

Six hyacinths: R. K. Gainsford 1. Six distinct varieties primroses and polyanthus: T. Pnge 1, G. Rutherford 2. Six stove or greenhouse flowers: W. E. Clothier 1. Four bunches auriculas: G. Rutherford 1, T. Page 2. Collection of violets: T. Page 1. Collection of twelve out-door grown flowers (excluding narcissi), distinct varieties: W. E. Clothier 1, G. Rutherford 2, Miss E. Bowron v.h.c. Four vases violas, not less than two varieties: T. Page (Lyttelton) 1, G. Rutherford 2.

VEGETABLES AND FRTJIT. Collection of vegetables not-more than nine varieties: W. Whitta 1, Mrs J. Deans 2. Five dessert apples: F. E. Merry 1, C. P. Taylor 2. Five culinary apples: C. P. Taylor 1, F. P. Beckett 2.

DECORATIVE. AMATEUR (LADIES ONLY). Table decoration: Mrs F. H. Gourlay 1, Mrs J. May 2. Table decoration for girls under 16, the competitor to arrange her table without assistance, under the supervision of an officer of the society: Miss A. M. Cant 1, Miss I. Pirie 2. Two baskets of flowers, with any foliage: Miss E. Brown. 1, Miss A. M.

Cant 2. Three vases of daffodils, with their own foliage: Miss E. Hamber 1, Mrs J. May 2. One vase of hardy flowers for the table, any foliage, to be competed for by bona fide school children, to be arranged by competitor in the room: Miss Julia Price 1. One shower bouqxiet: Mrs J. Faith 1, Miss G. Moore 2. One bowl of daffodils, With their own foliage, bowl not to exceed 12 inches at widest part: Mrs H. Baxter 1, Mrs S. Purse 2. One lady's spray and two gentlemen's button-holes: Mrs H. Baxter 1, Mrs J. Faith 2.