MOTUEKA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

Colonist, Volume XXVIII, Issue 4122, 25 April 1885, Page 2 (Supplement)

MOTUEKA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY'S SHOW.

[FROM OUR OWN CORBEBPONDENT.] The Motueka Horticultural Show was held on Wednesday, April 8, at the old Schoolroom, and must be pronounced a decided success, although lit one time it was feared from the dryness of the season that the exhibits would not reach the average. This apprehension, however, proved entirely groundless, especially in the Fruit and Vegetable classes. The flowers, although not quite so numerous, were certainly a choice collection. The calceolarias shown by Mr Saxon were especially worthy of notice, as also were the dahlias shown by Dr. Johansen. One sedum, shown by Miss Lizzie Poole. was greatly admired. In fruit, tbe apples wera exceedingly fine and plentiful, so much so that it would be difficult to pick any out for special mention. There was also a fine collection of quinces, and the grapos shown by Dr. Johansen were especially fine. In vegetables,, considering the lateness of tho Beaaon, the peas exhibited by Mr H. Bumbold and Mr W. M'Lean weie veiy fine. The pumpkins, as is generally the case, viere very large. Mr A. White showed some Bwedes.aiad turnips of remarkable size, which were raised from seed obtained from Mr S. Bplton, Nelson. In the Native olaf-s, Mr E. Fry exhibited a splendid specimen of nikau palm,,,while, all the ether entries in this class were .good^ and evidently a great deal of trouble and pains had been taken in procuring them.: The entries of. jams and jellies were few in number, but presented a gnod appearance. -',; Mr George Green shoved from the Motueka Factory, for f-xhibition only, a splendid; cqllectiQp,! comprising Janus of fifteen diffefenijkinds,,also?ketchupi picldes of various kinds, ; tomato sauce, and preseived peaches,;the labels ef which presented such a tempting, nppearanee that a nnmbn- of gentlemen induced .Mr/Green to allow ithem to

highly pleased with the quality and flavor of the different articles, at the same time expressing a hope that the proprietor would be well rewarded for the enterprise he hns shown* Many of the exhibits which appear as commended would in all probability have received a prize had there been more competition in the several classes which they represented. There was also a sale of work in an adjoining booth for the benefit of St. Thomas' Church, conducted by the ladies of the congregation, aud which appeared to bo doing something substantial in aid of the object in view. Billow is the list of prizes as awarded by the judges: — Class I. —Pot Plants. 1 Fuchsia: Mrs A. Drummond, 1; Miss Lizzie Poole. 2. 1 Double Geranium: Mrs A. Drnmmond, 1. 1 Double Petunia: Mrs F. Parker, 1; Mrs E. Boyes, 2. 3 Double Petunias: Mrs A. Drummond, commended. 1 .Begonia (flower): Ernest Boyes, 1; Miss Lois Purker. 2. 1. Sedum (special): Miss Lizsie Poole, 1; J. Saxon, commended. 1 Foliage Plant (special): Mrs E. Boyes, 1; James Duncan, commended. 4 Calceolarias : J. Saxon, commended. 1 Calceolaria: Miss B.Saxon, commended. 1 Cactus: J. Macdonald, commended. Class ll.—Cut Flowers. 6 Dahlias : Mrs Johansen, 1; Miss Lodder, 12. Collection of Dahlias : Mrs Johansen, 1 ; Miss Greenwood, 2. 0 Asters: J. Saxon, commended. 6 Verbenas: Miss B. Guy, 1. 6 'Pnnsies : Miss Florence Guy, 1. Collection of Pansies: Mips Emily Guy, commended. Hand Bouquet-'V Miss Lizzie Poole, 1; Miss Emily Poole, 2. Bridal Bouquet: Mrs Johansen, 1; Miss Emily Poole, 2. Buttonhole Bouquet: Mrs Johansen, 1; Miss Johansen, 2. Bouquet made by girls under 14 : Miss Dinah York. 1: Miss Kate Hursthouse, 2. Wreath: Miss Poole, 1; Miss E. Guy, 2. Stand of Flowers : Miss B. Saxon, 1; Mrs Itawson, 2. 'Trophy of Grasses, including Grain: Miss Lizzie Poole, 1. Trophy of Grasses including Grain and Berries: Miss Florence Guy, 1. Class lll.—Fruit. 5 Kitchen Apples (Autumn): Mrs Leech, 1: Miss Emily Guy, 2. 5 Dessert Apples (autumn): F.D. Greenwood, 1; Dr Johansen, 2. 5 Kitchen Apples (Winter): Miss F. Guy, 1; W. Herrick, 2; Miss B. Guy, commended. 5 Dessert Apples (do) :Dr Johansen, 1; J. Saxon, 2 ; F. Purker, eomtneuded. 5 Blight Proof Apples :Dr Johansen, 1; W. Guy, 2. Collection of Blight Proof Apples, 3 of each sort, seedlings raised in the district: James Duncan, 1; W. Guy, commended, Collection of Apples, one of each sort: Guy, 1; J. F. Wilson, 2. » Dessert Pears (Autumn): Dr Johansen, 1; J. Macdonald, 2, 5 Dessert Pears (Winter) : Dr Johansen, commended. ;"> Quinces: J. Saxon, 1; W. Herrick 2. 12 Medlars , Miss Emily Guy, 1 ; Mrs F. Parker, 2. 12 Peaches: W, Scott, commended. 24 Walnuts : Mrs F, Parker, 1; J. D. Duncan, 2. .3 Bunches; Green Grapes: Dr Johanseu, commended, 1 Water Melon : George Cook, 1 ; Percy Fry, commended. 1 Pie Melon: B. Fry, 1; G, Duncan, 2. Collection of Fruit: Miss Florence Guy, 1; Miss Emily Guy, commended Class IV.—Vegetables. Jcwt. Bed Skinned Potatoes : Jas. Delauey commended. ; ]-cwt: Pink Eye Potatoes : Jas Delanev, commended. Collection of Pota toes : G. Cook, 1: Jas. Delauey, commended 6 Carrots (table) : Mrs Fearon, 1 ; 0. Thorp 2. 6 Carrots (cattle): F. D. Greenwood commended. 1 Swede :A. White, 1; Geo Duncan, 2. 6 Turnips (table): Jas. Delaney commended. 6 Turnips (cattle) : A. White 1; Jas. Delaney, 2. 1 Pumpkin :W. Askew, 1; H. Burabold, 2. 1 Vegetable Marrow : E Fry, 1 ; Geo. Cook, 2 2 Cabbages : Miss Fowler, commended. 2 Cucumbers: Geo Cook, 1; J. Saxon, 2. 24 Pods Peas :H, Bumbold, 1; W. M'Lean, commended. 24 Pods French Beans: H. Eumbold, ]. 2<l Caseknife Beans :W. M'Lean. 1; J. Saxon, 2. 12 Tomatoes: G. Cook. 1: D. Sutherland, commended. 12 Onions: A. Drum mond, 1; — Franklyn, 2. 21bs Picklinj Onions :G. Cook, 1. 6 Parsnips: James Delaney, 1. 3 Bed Beet: 0. Fry, 1. IS Eadishes : Jas. Delaney, 1; Mrs F. Parker commended. 6 Sticks Bhubarb : F, Holder 1. 12 Jerusalem Artichokes :A. Drummond 1; F. Holder, 2. Class V. —Dairy Produce. 3 lbs Fresh Butter : Mrs White, 1 ; Mrs Jennings, 2. Cheese of 12 lbs or over : W Herrick, 1 and 2. Class Vl.—Grain. Peck White Wheat: H. York, 1; F. W Thorp, 2. Hops. Sample lib in weight, taken from bale W. J. Kenzett, 1; G. Lines. 2. Preserved Fruits. Exhibit: Mrs Wilson, 1. Collection, oi Jellies : Mrs Orsman, commended Collection of Jams : Mrs Or.-man. commended. Honey. 11b in the Comb :H. Ilumbold, 1. Native Exhibits. Bouquet of Native Flowers : Miss L. York commended. Basket of Native Flowers; Miss L. York, commended. Wreath oi Native Flowers : Miss E. Holder, 1. 3 Native Ferns, in pots, different kinds: Miss Maude Holder, 1. Collection of Native Mosses: Miss E. Holder, 1, Foliage Plant: B. Fry, 1; li. Fry, commended. Nikau Palm :R. Fry, 1, Fern: Mrs Johansen, commended.