THE FLOWER SHOW.

Colonist, Volume XL, Issue 8746, 21 December 1896, Page 1 (Supplement)

THE FLOWER SHOW.

('Colonißt, 1 December r The ppr ng Show of the N •*•) . tural Society was opened jr -™™ Horiienl. by hia Worßhip tbe Mp afternoon of a oons'derable num' -/«• in the presence complimented the P **° l people, when be show of flowers. moiety on the very good nfoved in the T £lUlt and vegelab'ea dsrS oont?" HaU, and in the th*t the 8- ' <OTlBf * nA he cx P re9B9(J a hope Of tr> jC^ et y would be Wfll supported. . . .d show generally the opinion is that " a good one. A falling off in the . .mbsr ( f roseß exhibited is apparent, and <h%t ii c?ui to the show being later than usual, bit of Borne o'her flowtra tbere is q better di?p'ay than in former yeara, anil tha ftuit atd vegetables era decidedly above the average. There are eight competitors in the class for table deoorations, and the billeting for prizes ib caueirg much interest— the table are all gortl, and visitors are finding a difficulty in arriving at a decision. Some of the floral designs are admirable, and inolude in imitation of a roller, of a bult;rfly, of a lamp, and of a bellows. As a clas\ tbe bouquets Bre very good, many of them being exquisite, and tbe buttmhotes must have given tbe judges very great (rouble before they j rrived at their d cisiona. lh?re are aleo baskets of flowen and wall decorations. la cut blooms some of the roses were very fine and Messrs Fiv6n, Hale, L'olton and Mrs Me riok s cured the chief honors. Some beiutifal rhododendrons were shown and Mr E. Hale showed some very fine peonies that wera new to most of the visitors. Tcere were slsd some gaod pansies as well aa verbenas oarnations etc. Atnocgat the pot plants a palm — cycaa- Vcvolu'a — shown by Mrs Trask, ottraoted muoh notice, and the petunias, tbe pelargoniums, and the geraniums made a splendid display, while one of the azaleas in pots was much admired and co were the speoimen plants generally and the ferns. Amongst the vegetables were inc'uded an exceptionally fine lot of pMatoee, and the cauliflowers and lettu en were far above the average One auliflower was ibiexhted that weighed 211bs. Then the cabbages, the broad beans and some remarkably early French beans, the rhubarb, carrots, asparagus and turnips were all very good indeed. Some fine cucumbers were shown, and some skinless peas shown by Mr Geo Batchelor, attracted attention, while the several dishes of fine tomatoes commanded admiration. The collections of vegetables were exceptionally good. Fruit was represented by eight dishes of red currants, and one only of white, by a large number of exhibits of cherries, and also of gooseberries, by lemons and oranges, while there were bottled fruits, jams, and dried and candied fruits, tbe appearance of which could not be excelled. Jars of pickles and honey were also shown amongst the sundries. An exhibit of a branch of olives in flower, and of the fruit as well as a bottle of olive oil — all shown by Mr Johnston of Aniseed Valley, attracted much attention. The judges for the bouquets, button holes, designs, etc., were Miss Cock, Mrs Bannehr, and Mrs Calders ; for the cut flowers and fruits, etc, Mr Bolton, junr, and Mr S. Bolton in certain classes ; and for sundries, Mr E. F. Bisley. In the afternoon tea was provided by Miss Bell, who was assisted by Miss Gascoigne, and in the evening there was vocal and instrumental music, Mrs and Miss Greenfield playing selections on the piano that were much appreciated, and vocal solos were contributed by Miss H. Reeves and Mr S. Trask, and which elicited hearty applause. Much credit is due to Mr S Bolton, junr, who undertook the staging of the exhibits, and to those who assisted him, foremost amongst whom was Mrs Jlerrick, and we have to thank the hon. Secretary, Mr Mansford, who was hard at work all day, for the courtesies extended to our representative. The Show will be open from 3 till 5 to-day, and from 7 till 10. Afternoon tea will be provided," and in the evening there will be music, and the result of the ballot will be made known. The following is the

THE PRIZE LIST.

Pot Plants. — One fusohis, S Bolton 1, Mrs Meiriok 2 ; 3 fuschias, 8 Bolton J, P. Martin 2 ; 3 geraniaer>B doable, of ra Merrick 1, S. Balton 2 ; 3 geraniums variegated f jliage, 8 Bolion 1 ; 3 pelargoniams, S Boltcn 1, Mis M-^iriok'2 ; 3 fanoy pelargoniums, SBollon 1 ; 3 colens, Mrs Merrick 1, Mrs Moller 2 ; specimen plant in fl nver, S Bjlton 1, Mrs Tibbie 2 ; specimen plant variegated foliage, Mrs F Trask 1, Mrs Meiviok 2 ; specimen plant foliage not variegated, Mrs F Trask 1, Mrs Moller 2 ; 3 petunias, single, Mrs Moller 1, no name 2; 2 pe'unias double, Mrs G Bennett 1, Mrs Chalmers 2 ; caoms, Mrs E. Sherwood 1 ; 3 New Z island ferns, Mrs John Hale 1, 8 Bolton 2 ; B exotic ferns, Mrs A T/ask 1 MrS. Bolton 2.

Cut FiiOWBBS. — One rose, J Five-* 1, E Hale 2 ; 6 roses, £ Hale 1 S Bolton 2, Mra Merrict o ; 12 roses, J Fiven 1, E Hale 2, S Bclton o ; 6 tearesee, E Hala 1,& 2, S Bolton 3 ; Gpe'argoniom", Mra W Harley 1, S Bohon 2, Mr 4 Merriok 0; 6 pioolees or oarna ions, A Day 1, Mrs J Barthtt 2, Mips G Johnston c ; C piuks. Miss F Hale 1, & 2, ; 6 paneiee, Miss F Hale 1, 8 F Bolton 2, A Day o ; 12 pansies A Cay 1, S Bolton, 2 ; 6 verbenas, A Day 1, Mrs W Harley 2 ; three rhododendrons, E Hale 1, &2; three ptonies, S Bolton 1, E H -Ie 2 ; oolleotion 18 cut flowers, S Bolton 1 Miss G. Hale 2 ; collection 24 out flowers S Boltcn 1, Miss G Hale 2 ; brides bouquet, Mrs A Kitehiog 1, M E Xi cbing 2 ; floraldesi«n, Misj Louie Clouston 1, Miss Annie Clou-.ton 2 ; hand bouquet by children under IG. Anneite Jeffrey 1, M E Xi chin,? 2. wall deoorations, Miss Warren 1, Mrs J Laird 2, Miss Mules o ; stand of flowers and foliage, Mies Ledger 1, Miss Irvine 2.

Fbuii — Dish blaok obenies, Master Aut? Harley 1, Miss M Harley 2 ; 3G white cherries, Miss Crosbie 1 ; dish red currants, Miss Warren 1, H Johnstons 2 ; dish white currants, H Johnfitone 2 ; dish gooseberries, Mrs Merriok 1, G Day 2 ; dish lemons, Miss Warren ; dish oranges, G EUrloy 1, H Harley 2.

Vegetables — Twelve potatoes, one variety, F N Jones 1 ; Gills' College 2; 12 Kidney potatoes, Girls' College 1 ; 3 cauliflowers, Bray & Son 1, J Ward 2 ; 3 cabbages, No name 1, J Ward 2 ; 3 Cos lettuces, G Batchelor 1 f.pJ 2 ; 3 oabbftje leUuceß, Sheatber 1,

J Bartleftt 2 ; |, road beang> j Ward x Mjgs Johnetone 2 ; p eas> j Ward 2 G Hint 2 ououmbers, D Ha i e 2 and 2. rhabarb> D Biokson 1, M M Merrick 2; cir.rots, P Worley l, L • leather 2; turnips, J Ward 1. Qir b 1 Oo'lep >a 2:; oniona, J Ward 1, Girls' 1 Co lepe 2; r (eparagua, J White 1, J Ward 2, •• t>mato»s, J Cißurfordl; No name 2- eol--c' tion vegeiat fog, J Wn-d 1, L Hheather 2 " Stjndbib^ bottled fruits, Mrs Merriok 1. Jrf rfl Johnstnne 2 ; collection dried frui s, Mib jt Johns*'jne 1, Mrs Johnstonei 2; 3 bottles pfeklep, Mrs Johnstons 1, Mrs Quirk 2 ; po t b.oney, Mrs Merriok 1 anfl 2 ; 3 pot 3ja jh, Mr 3 Merrick 1, Miss Johnstoaie 2. Sphct At, Pir Iz g g . — Shower bouqtiet (prizes by Mr John Hale) Mi'bp S Johnutone 1. 'JVfisa Irvn j2 ; 24 pansies (Dr Boor's prizes) A. pay 1, S, 'Bolton 2, J Fivan o ; 24 roaes (Dr Ma .okies, prizes) E Hale 1, J Fiven 2; Coral tj'ieign (Miss Trask's ptize) Mi ja . Louie 'Jloußtr nl, Mia? Annie Ciouston '^ <0 . ; ar ti g . tic hp.od bouquet (Mra Ledgers prize) Mtasl i Shea ther; collection carnation^ au( j pic o t ees : (Mjtfj Ledger's prize), no awr jr d 12 Charles Dv potatoes (Mr B. H. MoHer 'a prizes), F N Jonea ; b?st button 'note for school ohrildren (Messrs Bialey B/os & Co'strize? Gfaoreie Kltehiog I, Kathleen Kitohing 9 S!jdaeyCtij3.

The attendance at she Flower Show yestetday was very meagre, and «ba whole receipts have cnly totalled £14 10a 9d for the two days, and yf sterdny onl^ gome £2 was taken Borne additional exhijoitu attracted notica, amongst them being a specimen of the Japanese, bail fern, duvallia buUata, and «| suecimen of liliu-jn hanßoni— the firat to' blossam in Nelr/on,— both shown by Mr MoUer. Daring * iQs t eveniog, Mrs Greenfield and Miss Green fi. id performed some pianoforte duetis tb A t were greatly admired by those present. an d in this oonnecticn we have ««* t hat w <* inadvertly omitted the name of Miss Fletfc. from the Hat of instrumentalists °" i!? c*e *K OpeT jin * ni « ht - At nit?e o ' oln ok last i nigtit tbe v^ii Dg papers on whioh the alloci"a a Pjizes ior tne '*» ole decorations depended ve , e opened, and the results W£ ,v a annour^a as'fo-lowß : -First prize, '^blqNo 4 - b ? Jim Kisalhig and Miss LevK ft |7<) vntoaV *• y - S !- J^^tone. (51 votes). IS votes no (j tab q 14 votes, and no 3 table 11 TOtes. W d ie sro i hat lhe j asga of cut flower 3 | ? n ? phujg W as Mr John Hale, and the I V-dge ot fruit and vegetables was Mr S Boltin sent -the mention of the judges of these Q'&iSeß in our last issue was made under a misapprehension. Mr Moller'd special prizes lor Chas Downing pot»tce3 ware awarded aa t )llows :— L Sheather 1, weight Bbs 14 z ; Girls College 2, weight Glba 12oz ; W Woodwrl 3, weight Glba lOoz ; James White 4, weight o.ba 4oz, but Mr Moller gave a special prize to Mr FN Jonts for the be3t exhibit of Gbas Downing potatoes in the Show.