NELSON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Colonist, Volume LI, Issue 12405, 21 November 1908, Page 2

NELSON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

THE SUMMER SHOW. MAGNIFICENT COLLECTION OF BLOOAIS. The summer show of the Nelson Horticultural Society opened at the Drill Hall yesterday afternoon. The accommodation of the large building was taxed to its utmost, tlio display of blooms being the largest ever seen in Nelson. Roses and sweet peas were the principal features of the show. There was a lareg entry of show. There was a large entry of been expected, owing to the wet and windy weather of the past few days spoiling many of the blooms of intending exhibitors. The Richmond Challenge Cup was won this year by Mr Frank Hamilton with 24 fino blooms and Mr T. H. Lukin secured a championship with a beautiful dark rose. Mr A. Crawford won Mr W. D. Kerr's rose bowl for 6 roses. The two classes for sweet peas attracted large entries, there being thirty-one for the (i-class and nineteen for the 12-class. Mrs Satchell won the first prizes in both classes. The judges said iihe exhibits throughout were of even quality and they experienced some difficulty in making their awards. There was a good collection of pansies, Mrs P. Bond winning the first and special fo rsix blooms and first for 12 blooms The classes for cut flowers filled well, hui, most of the exhibits wore disqualified, the judges differing from the exhibitors in the interpretation of the term "varieties." In some of the exhibits there were aa many as twenty-seven varieties of flowers, although the number of kinds did not exceed the number specified on the schedule. In one collection of twelve cut flowers, nor more than three spikes of each, there were three different coloured verbenas, which were counted as three distinct varieties by the judges. Tho decorated tables attracted seventeen entries— a record number. The decorations on this occasion wese purely floral, and a very effective display was made. The judging was done by a committee or ladies by ballot on a "preferential system" of voting, which proved a groat success, and was in every way satisfactory. The class for pot plants was large, and some very iioautifnl specimens were shown. Mr Goorgo Chapman, superintendent of t ho Menial Hospital, was again to tho front with a fine collection. Tho schools buttonhole competition also attracted somo hundreds of- entries. Hie display of vegetabels was very good— some splendid specimens of potatoes and peas being shown. There <yoro also some fine lettuce and cauli.lowers. The exhibition of fruit was not large, but tho quality of grapes and strawberries shown was very lino. Mrs Merriek was awarded a special prize for a magnificent bunch of white grapes, and Mr G. L. Estcourc received a special ticket for black grapes. ,z Dr Rodman, of Pieton /and Mr T \\augh, of the Hutt, judged the cut blooms and pot plants; -Mr B. H. ivlollor the fruit and vegetables; Mr \\ . P. Webster the jams and preserves and Mesdames P. 0. Andrew, H Baigent, McKay, Merriek, Izard and Miss Poolethe table decorations, bouquets,' buttonholes, etc. The show will be open to-day from 10 am to 10 p.m.. Children will be admitted tins forenoon on payment, of threepence. Intending - patrons should not miss the opportunity of witnessing one of the finest displays" of cut flowers seen in Nelson .. Appended is the prize list — CUT FLOWERS. Zl roses (o), named varieties: E Hale, commended 24 roses (a), Frank Hamilton 1 12 roses (o), E. Hale 2 6 roses (a), Bert Tasker 1 and 2 G roses (o), E. Hale 2. 0 roses (67, A. Crawford 1- and W D. Kcrr special; P. Bolton 2. r. 3 f ls S S r, (a >» 1V H - Lukl "n 1; A. wrawford 2. , 3 white roses (a), no prize awarded. ■ » ! fffl 3 yellow roses (a), Frank HamiV ton 1 ; Mrs J. Wigzell 2. 3 rnsps (a), E. B. Izard 1; Bert 1 asker 2. -£I*ll 1 red rose (a), T. H. Lukin" 1 and special ; unknown 2. 1 white rose (a), Mrs J. Wigzell 1. „, IJo][1 J o] [ m \ rnf;ri (a), W. A. Nalder 1. I. H. Lukin 8. : I s; j| Q roses (novices), Bert Taskor "l ; A. Crawford 2. 3 rosos (novices) Hamilton and Korr 1 ; A. Crawford 2. 0 poloutha roses (o) Frank Hamilton 1 ; Mrs A. R. Kitching 2. 6 buttonhole roses (o), W. A. Naldor 1 ; Frank Hamilton 2. Champion dark rose: T. H. Lukin. Champion light rose: Mrs J. WigG pelargoniums (a), C. Wright L ■AffiTff MS I B °" d *™ d *<&& 7sV')A r - B ° n(i * " nd 6 pansins (o), A. Day 2. 12 pansios (o), A. Day 2. w° u nrl , )Dlla s (a) > Miss Bond 1 »' Mrs W. Harley 2. 6 sweet peas (o), Mrs Satchcll 1 ; Mrs A. R. Kitching 2; P. Bolton 2 corns; j. E IJoimsoll, c; Miss F. A. Richmond, c. (31 entries.) 12 sweet peas (o), Mrs Satchell 1; Mr S W. Harlftv 2; H. Finney, c Mrs J. M. Calder, 2 cams; Mrs J Lime, c; Miss M. E. Fleming, c; J. L. Hounsell, c. (19 entries.) 1-2 antirrhinums (o), Mrs F. Graham 1 ; Dorothy Dee 2. G ii-isns (a), Frank Tasker 1; Mrs A. Trask 2. 12 pamuiiculus, double (o), A. Day 0 Shirley poppies (o), A. E. Tasker 1 ; Mrs Bamford 2. 12 out (lowers (a), Mrs M. Levy 1 ; Mrs lvingsley 2. (17 entries.) 18 cut llowers (a), Miss M. Fleming 1 and Mr Solfe's special. (21 c*iitrios.) 18 cut flowers (o), Miss Hale 1. Basket of roses, Miss B. Poole 1; Mrs W. G. Kerr 2. Hand bouquet, Miss Ledger 1; Miss M. Burn 2. Shower bouquet, Mrs W. G. KenBridal bouquet, Miss Clarice Bolton 1. G stocks (o), T. H. Lukin 1. Decorated basket of flowers (no name), H. Bamford 2. Decorated basket of flowers by children under 10: Vera Pcrrin 2; Mabel Wells, h.c. Hand bouquet by children under 14 : Rona Hamilton 1 ; Mar. Grace, c. Bouquet native wild flowers, Miss C. Kitching 1. Buttonhole, open, Mrs Merriek 1; Mrs Tibbie 2; Mrs G. Harley h.c. (18 entries.) Table decoration: Rona Hamilton, 16 points, 1 ; Ethel Bisley, 12 points, 2 and 9 points h.c; Miss Mackay, 7 points, c. - POT PLANTS . ■ 1 geranium (o), Mrs R. Tibbie 1: G. Chapman 2. 3 geraniums, double (o), Mrs R. Tibbie 1. 3 geraniums-, single (o), W. Tomblin 1 ; Mrs E. Asherwood 2. 3 pelargoniums (o), W. Tomblin 2 - ijgmi

3 pelargoniums (o), G. Chapman 1. 3 pelargoniums (o) regal or fancy variety, Mrs Merrick 1--3 anerarias (o), Miss Cooke 2. 3 gloxinias (o), J. C. Bolton 1 and 'Specimen plant in flower (o), J. C. ' Bolton 1 ; Mrs A .Trask 2. Speciment plant, vanegsvt.ed folia;*To), Mrs R. Tibhle 1 ; G. Chapman - 1 calceolaria (p), G. Chapman 1 1 Calceolaria (o), annual, Mrs Mer"•3 calceolaria (o), annual, Mrs Merrl°3 greenhouse plants (o), Connie 3 ie pel« n J as (o),- single, W, Tomblin. 2 do (o), double, G. Chapman 1. 1 fern, native. (o), G. Chapman 1; Mrs A. Hogarth 2. n _ 1 fern, exotic (o), J. C. Bolton 1: Mrs A. Hogarth 2. _• • , 3 ferns ,exotic (o), Mrs A. Hogarth 1 and 2. •" ■ - ' 1 asparagus sperengen (o), Mrs it. Tibbie 1 ; Miss E. B. Bell 2 -1 new or rare plant (o), A. vaT 1 ; Mis E. B. Bell 2; Mrs A. Hogarth Group of plants staged for effect, G. Chapman 1. .... „, Best, horticultural exhibit (Mr 18 strawberries, J. Bain 1 and 2. 36 cherries, black, W. Bisley 1 ; F. Gibbons' 2. T n 36 gooseberries, Mrs M. Levy 1; 6 lemons,' Miss Fleming 1 ; Mrs Priie 2. - ■ ■ " ."'■■■• 3 oranges, Mrs Levy 1; W. C. Har--ICy2 ' VEGETABLES.. 12 potatoes, white, J. E. Hounsell 1 ; H. A. Shirtliff 2 and com. 12 potatoes, red, H. A. Shirtliff 1 ; L. Sheather 2; J. E. Hounsell c. ■ 3 cauliflowers, Mrs H. G. Coombe 1; L. Sheather 2 ; J. Ward and J. Bartlett, com. '■. ■ 3 cabbages, E. Blackburn 1, L. Sheather 2. T 3 cos lettuce, E. Blackburn 1; L. Sheather 2. ._.,. n 3 cabbage ottuce, D. Whiting 1; A. Whiting 2; L. Sheather, com. 25 pods broad beans, W. .0. mrley 1 ; Ken Dee 2. . 25 pods peas, W. C. Harley 1; Ken G 2 cucumbers, J. C. Bolton 1. 3 sticks rhubard, Walter Lock 1. 6 carrots, L. Sheather 1. 6 turnips, L. Sheather 1; unknown 2. 6 onions, L. Sheather 1. . .. _ 25 stalks asparagus, Harold Whiting 1 ; Ashton Whiting 2. 6 tomatoes, J. C. Bolton, 1 and 2. Collection of vegetables, Mrs Levy Collection saladings, Mrs Levy 1. 6 beet., S. Sheather, com. 12 radishes (no prize awarded.) Collection bottled fruit, Mrs Johnston 1 ; Mrs Kingsley 2. Collection dried fruit, Mrs Levy 1; Mrs Johnston 2. 3 pots honie made jam, Mrs:Johnston 1 ; Mrs Levy 2. 3 bottles pickles, Mrs M. Levy 1 ; Mrs Johnston 2. Pot honey, Mrs Whitford 1. !. The experience of yesterday demonstrates tb a necessity of closing entries earlier than has been the custom. Tne entries receivod on Thursday evening ware so numerous that the Sdciety.'s stock cf boxes was quite indadequate for tfce demand, and there was not sufficient ims ia which to provide for samo before the hour at which exhibits required to be staged. Consequently there-was some congestion yesterday through exhibitors having to wait until sufficient vases were procured to supply all applicants.^ There was some dissatisfaction nx-~ pressed, but most of the exhibitors recognised toe position and the efforts the committee ware making to meet it. Tbe matter has alread3 bad the attention of the management, and arrangements will be made in future that will . give the committee a better chanca of effectively dealing with a large inrush "" of exhibits Laat' evening the judges (Dr Redman and Mr Waugb) desired to meet tue officers and committ.eg in a body, and an infoimai meeting was held, Mr Heaps, F.R.H.S., presiding. A very interesting aDd instructive "talk" followed, tbe judges pointj ing out matters of detail to be avoided or adopted as the oase might be for tbe better government of the Society's shows. The judges were heartily thanked for their suggestions and advice. The sum of £Yd was tauen at thedoor in the afternoon, while a large* number of members' tickets were used. The attendance in tho evenmg was also very satisfactory. TDe show will remain open from 10 o'clock tbis morning till ten this uvening. Children will be admittbd for threepence in the morning only. <r