MOTUEKA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Colonist, Volume XLVII, Issue 11206, 12 December 1904, Page 1 (Supplement)

MOTUEKA HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

The Spring Show in connection with the above Society was held in the MotueUa Institute on Wednesday, and proved a great success, both financially and in exhibits. Although held later in the year than usual the exhibits were very fine. The pot plants, though not great In number, were good. Ifc would greatly enhance the beauty of this class if more suitable vessels would be procured to grow these plants in. Tins are both awkward to handle, and have not a favourable appearance. We were pleased to see such well grown pots of muak and mignonette. This is the best exhibit of its kind we have seen for Same time. The prize winner for greatest number of points in this class was Mrs Wilson.

In the cut flowers this class was exceptionally well represented. The toses were very fine indeed, though on account of being a little late they were somewhat too open. In these the judge found a litttle difficulty in awarding the prizes. The pansies were good, but we would like to see this flower represented by h truer florist's flower, a flower which shows the color distinct in its own ground, not one color to intermingle with its neighbor. The bouquets were not so largely represented as formerly. The competitors are inclined to cramp, and by so doing mis-shape the result of their labors. As a kindly hint, I would like to say that it would be better to place each flower freer, ajt the same time keeping the bouquet symmetrical. Some were too high, whilst again others were somewhat flat. We were sorry to see so few Stands of flowers. This exhibit adds greatly to the effects of the tables as centre pieces, and is an exhibit worthy of attempt. Take this class all through it was good. The prize Winner for greatest number of points was Miss A". Trewavas.

The fruit class was small, but good. Two exhibits of strawberries from Mrs W. H. Simpson, of Nelson, were exceptionally fine. Apples by D. E. Fry and B, Lloyd were in sound condition.

Vegetables were good, nearly every entry being filled. Broad beans were the best yet shown. The prize winner for greatest number of points was Mr A. Drummond.

The native exhibits were also good, and we are glad to see that our native flora is represented so nicely at these shows.

The entries for floral design were seven in number, all showing a great deal of patience, and though not a prize winner, especially so in Mr A. Holdaway's exhibit of a cottage. The work must have been tedious, for every item was well studied out, but; it was lo3t in effect on account of being so very squatty. The Ferris wheel by Miss M. Trewavas secured first place, and was neatly made of ox eye daisies, the frame being of wood, and the lifts decorated with flowers. Second place was secured by Miss M. Holder, with a neatly made swing. Next in merit came a gipsy tripod of pansies, with kettle of ice-plant flowers. The other exhibits were a ping pong neb decorated by Mrs Mander; bicycle in miniature by Mrs Lukins, uf Nelson ; and a boat by Minnie Wratt. _We are pleased to see again exhibits in the flower classes from Nelson, and trust that a few more of our amateur gardening friends will favor ud with entries.

The attendance was exceptionally good, both afternoon and ovening, and during tfco latter period Motueka Orchestral Society rendered | ante musical items.

The Secretary (Mr J. H. Rankin) in closing 1 the show thanked all for their support, and stated that it is the intention of the Committee to endeavor to build a hall of their own shortly. The judges vere:^— Flowers, Mr G. H. Budden; fruit and vegetables, Mr E. Fry; butter, Messrs Jenson and Duncan; domestic (bread, etc.), Mr F. Fry.

Subjoined are the prize winners: —

CLASS 1. -POT PLANTS. ' ( Plant in bloom, Mrs A. Miller 1, Mrs J. Inglis2; foliage plant, Mrs E. Boyeg 1; cactus (any kind), Mrs Edelsteu 1, Miss S. Boyea commended; fuchsia, D. Gardner 1, Mrs D. Hall 2; geranium (foliage), Mrs Edel9ten 1, Mrs Wilson 2; geranium (flower), Mr Wilson 1 and 2, Miss Gladys Hall, commendod : collection of geraniums, Mrs E. J. Trewavas 1; pelargoniums, Miss L. Hall 1, Mrs Wilson, commended ; petunia(single), Mrs Eoyes 1; petunia (double), Miss G. Hunt 1, D. Gardner 2; fern, Mr J. Inglis 1, Miss M. Deck 2; pot musk, Miss B. Jordan 1, Miss G. Jordan 2; pot mignonette, Mrs B. Hall 1. CLASS 2.— CUT FLOWRS. Cactus flower, Miss L. Hall 1; rose, F. McKee 1, Miss Deck 2, H. Kankin, commended; G roses, Mrs Thorp 1, Mrs Deck 2, H. Rankin, commended ; 12 roses, Mrs Deck I, Miss Hammond 2; collection of roses, Mrs Deck 1 ; 6 pansies, Miss A. Trewavas 1, Miss M. Trewavas 2, Miss M. Deck commended ; 12 pansiea, Miss A. Trewavas 1, Miss Berry 2; collection of pansies, Miss A. Trev?avas 1, Miss L. Lukias 2; 6 verbenas, Miss M.Deck, commended; collection rf pp.onies, D. Macdonald 1, Miss M. Hall 2: G antirrhinums, Miss Fowler J, M:'s3 A. Trewavas 2; collection of antirrhinums, Misa A. Trewavas 1 , Miss Fowler 2 ; collection S\yeet William^, Mjss K. Hall

1, Mra D. Hall 2; collection of nasturtions, H. Rankin 1, Nore •Jennings 2; collection sweet peas. Miss Hammond 1, Mrs Wilkes 2; collection fox gloves, Mrs Thorp 1, Sybil Hall 2 ; annual poppies, Mrs J. Inglis 1, Miss Hammond 2j 6 picotees and carnations, Mrs M. Deck 1, Miss S. Hall 2; bouquet, girls under 14, Nellie Cate 1, Olive Hunt 2, Gladys Hunt commended; button- . hole bouquet, girls or boys under 14, Ray Jordan 1, 2 and 3; stand of flowers, Mrs O. Uhittenden 1, Miss Jennings 2; wreath of flowers, Mi3B Huffam 1; wreath of flowers by girls or boys under 14, Miss M. Hall 1; basket of flowers, hanging or otherwise, Miss Haycock 1, Mrs G. Deck j 2; trophy of grasses, including grain, Mrs L. Duncan 1. CLASS 3. -FRUIT. 24 cherries, Mrs A. Inwood 1, Miss B. Inwood 2; 12 strawberries, Mrs W. 11. Simpson 1, and 2 ; G apples ! i (last season), D. E. Pry 1. B. Lloyd 2; G largest gooseberries, Charles i Bilcocic 1, D. White 2; 24 gooseberries (one sort), Charlea Silcock 1, D. 2 ; collection gooseberries, A. Drummond 1; 5 lemons, F. W. Thorp 1 and 2. CLASS 4.-VEGETALBES. 5 round potatoes, A. Drummond 1 and 2; 5 kidney potatoes, A. Drummond 1 and 2; 5 oval potatoes, A. .Drummond 1, F. W. Huffam 2, W. Atkins and Riwai commended; collection 3 each sort, "A. Drummond 1; 1 cauliflower, A. Drummond 1, Mrs W. Ryder 2, A. Drummond, commended ; cabbage, W. Ryder 1, Louis fcjchroeder 2, C. Holyoako commended ; 3 cabbage lettuce, W. Ryder 1, Hilda Atkins commended; 3 cos lettuce, D. White 1 ; 25 pods pea9, Jeff. Deck 1, Max Deck 2; 12 broad beans, J. H. Rankin 1, A. Uoldaway 2, Billy Huffam 3; 6 carrots (long), Roy Holdaway commended ; 6 carrots (short), A. Drummond 1, Roy Holdaway 2; 6 turnips, F. W. Dunn 1, H. Rankin 2; 12 heads asparagus, E. Wratt 1, Minnie Wratt 2; 6 spring onion, S. Fowler 1, F. W. Dunn 2, Lillian Atkins commended ; 6 potato onions, E. McNabb 1, S. Fowler 2. CLASS S.— NATIVE EXHIBITS. Bridal bouquet of native flowers, Miss M. York 1 ; bouquet of native flowers, Miss M. York 1 and 2; basket of native flowers, Miss M. York 1; wreath of native flowers, J Miss M. York 1; collection ferna, | Mrs J. B. Jordan 1; native plant in bloom, Mrs J. Inerlis 1, Mra E. Boyes 2; basket of native material, Mrs Rewai 1; kit made of flax, Warren Reuben 1. CLASS 6. Loaf home-made bread, Mrs H. Haycock 1; currant cake, Mrs C. Taibot: sponge cake, Mrs J. A, Rankin; seed cake, Mrs C. Talbot; G scones, noli to contain eggs or butter, Miss Lorrie Batchelor; 12 fresh hens eggs, heaviest, Mrs J. D. Duncan, :12 duck eggs, Mac Inglis SPECIAL PRIZES. Greatest number of points in class I, (C. Holyoake 10s 6d), Mrs Wilson ; greatest number of points in class 2 (J. S. Wratt 10s Gd), Miss A. Trewavas ; best collection of potatoes (O. Fry ss), A. Drummond 1 and 2; lib fresh butter, (A. Manoy's trophy), Mrs W. Ryder loaf home-made bread (Rankin and Sons' trophy), H. Hayeonk ;. five prizes of Is each for bnttonhole bouquet (J. B. Jordan), G. Knapp, C. Boundy, Billy Hutfara (3), greatest number of points in class i (G. H. Budden), A. Drummond; hand bouquet (H. C. Gibbons' trophy), Miss Jordan 1, Mrs O. Chittenden 2; bridal bouquet W. Bettany), Miss A. Trewavaa 1, Mra H. Green 2 ; floral design, Ist prize 14s, 2nd 7s, Miss M. Trewavas 1, Miss Maude Holder 2.