HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 177, 13 December 1912, Page 6

HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

AT NEW PLYMOUTH. A SUCCESSFUL EXHIBITION. Favored with fine weather, the Mew Plymouth Horticultural Society's SpringShow, which was hold in the Coronation Hall yesterday afternoon and evening, was a pronounced- success, and was largely attended. The recent severe storm had its effect on the number of entries, which showed a slight f tillingoff, but the quality of the blooms more than compensated for this. Taking this fact into consideration, along with the idea facilities which the' big hall afforded for display and effect, the show might easily be considered to be the most successful yet held under the auspices of the Society. The Coronation * Hall provided more than double ths amount of floor space than the former place of venue, the Theatre Royal, and was undoubtedly admirably suited for the purpose. The exhibition was of a very cosmopolitan character, there being much to attract and interest. The magnificent array of cut blooms, and the excellent staging of pot plants and ferns spoke volumes for tke fertility of the soil and the suitability of the climate for horticulture when properly gone in for, and the success attained by many of the (exhibitors under not altogether favorable circumstances should encourage otljers to exhibit at next year's show. This year has not been a very good season for sweet peas, and ther«' was a noticeable falliiig-off both in quality and i quantity in this class, and from a similar cause there was hardly that competition in the vegetable classes that the generous prize-list warranted. The pot plants, however, were a beautiful collection, quite eclipsing all previous exhibitions, while some of the private exhibits' were exquisitely lovely. Mr. Stanley Shaw was to the fore with a grand array of roses and sweet peas, and Mr. J. fiibson was well represented, by a splendid display of miscellaneous cut blooms i and specimens of flowering shrubs. ; Two magnificent tuberous be-gosias-fone salmon pink and the other scarlet- r vvere exhibited by Mr. Newton King. As iwia] the nurserymen's displays added much spectacular effect to the show. Messrs. Duncan and Davies . showed ;a wide range of carnations, Japa- : nese iris in variety, and a fine collection of pot plants. The Morshead Nursery Company featured a number of beautiful sprays of climbing roses, etc.. as a background ;to their collection of pot plants and.cut blooms, whilst Messrs. Weightman & Son, of Wanganui, and Mr. llasmus sen,; of Aramoho, confined themselves to a nice display of roses, Mention must bp made of the very attractive and comprehensive exhibit staged by Mr. A. S. Hjicks, of the Tikoraugi Nursery, a new exhibitor at New Plymouth, and who it, is hoped will'be. represented at future 'shows. Diversity was lent. to 'the show by-an interesting and edudative apiary'display by Mr. Fi.W. Sandford.. , The arrangements of the show,-, thanks • to the Secretary (Mr. A. Snowball) and his energetic committee, ~gava...gen«i:al satisfaction. The afternoon tea. arrangements wjcre in the capable hands of Mrs. Kirkby, pf the KiaOra Tea Rooms.' ! THE JUDGES.

The judges were: Cut (lowers, Messrs. V. Davih and : 11. ,R. 'Cattley;! pot' plants, Mr. 11. R. Cattley;-bouquet and floral designs. Mrs. W.' Corkill (Stratford), Mjrs. TomElliott fWaita'ra)) and Mrs. E. Q. Hobbs |lngiewood); children's'' floral classes, Mrs. Bradbury.'and" Mrs. ; Nplsqh jOke'y; vegetables- and'■'■"■fruity Messi's. IT. Kin™ anil J. Gibson':' homemade preserves, Mrs. W. "L. Xewliiah; home-mnilc bread and cakes, Mrs. 'Smfcllie and' Mrs. Dempsey. •' The award? were as follows: , ' v i ,vot PLANTS. "'; !; ; ' Begonia, foliage.—Colonel Messenger 1. Three varieties: Colonel Messenger' 1, Mr?, t A. Roberts. 2. Fuchsi?., single.—Colonel Messenger,' 1. Geraniiim, single.—Colonel 2. Doubje: Colonei Messenger, 1. Variegated: Colonel Messenger 2. Three varieties.: C6lonel Messenger 2. . .Six; varieties: Colonel, Messenger 1. Pelargonium, one variety., — _ Colonel. Messenger 1. Primula, one variety. ■ E.r./S." Smith'..l.j v ___'_' '"" Petunia, double.—Mrs. G, H. ,McGa-. hey 1. | ; ; ~- ~' ~ , Lobelia.—Mrs.. S; Brooks 1, .Mrs, -JJI-.J lerm 2. j ■ ■■ •. . , " [ Cactus,; in flower.—Mrs. G.. Roeji 2, | ■Not neeessarilv -in flower:. Mrs. Gsßoeh 2. ; .'.'.., "! Flowering. plant, not othorwise speei : fied.—Colonel, Messenger, 'l. Three .varieties: Colonel Messenger 1. .. - Foliage plaijt not otherwise specified.— I Mrs. -Ellerm 1, Mrs. Honnoiy 2. Hanging basket with plant or fern.--Mrs. J. A. Roberts 2. ■ :.' " . ; . ,' , Climbiig plant, 'any variety—Colonel' Messengqr 1. Asparagus sprengerii—Mrs, Ellerm ,1, Colonel Messenger'?, Any; other variety': Mrs. J. G. Roberts, 1; Colonel Messenger, 2. j Schizanthus.—Mrs. G. H. McGahey . 1 and 2.: Lycopodium.—Mrs Ellerm 2. ~, : , Palm.—Mrs. Honnor 1. . . i Aspidistra. Colonel Messenger, 1; Mrs. Honnor, 2. Fern, maidenhair.—Miss B. S, Smith, 1; H. Buittimore, 2. Fern (New Zealand).—Mrs. W. E, Ben-.; dall, 1; i Colonel Messenger, 2. Three varieties!: W. E. Bendall, 1. _ Fern | Mrs. Ellerm,", 1. Large: Colonel Messenger, 1.. . Collection of 'growing Xc'w_ Zealand ferns (exclusive of tree ferns)' in pots, species tp be named—W. E. Bendall, L ' Table jof.ppt plants, with, or without ferns, arranged'for effect.—Mrs. : J, G.' Roberts,] 1; Mrs., Ellerm 2. ■ -cut; BLOOMS. Rose.-Tear Mrs. Salt, 1: H. Adams, 2. Hybnd perpetual: If. Adams, 1; Mrs. Scanlan, 2. Three varieties: Mrs. E. A Walker and J. Salt (equal), 2. Six varieties;: Mrs. J. Salt, 1; Mrs. Andrews',- 1 h.c. . ■■'-,. - Rose, locally grown.—Mrs. Scanlon, 1; H. Adams, 2. Three varieties: Mrs. J. Salt, ]; H. Adams. 2. Six varieties: -J. j 11. Freethy, 1; H. Adams and Mrs. J. Salt (equal), 2. Rose, polyanthus. *- Mrs. Ellerm, 1; Mrs.-Salt, 2. ' ' - ,

Verbena.—Colonel Messenger. 1; Mrs E. S. Allen, 2. Pinks, three varieties.—P. W. Sandford, 1. Carnations.—o. X. Firth. 1; Miss Fabian and Mrs. Salt (equal), 2. Diantlius Heddewegii.—Mrs. E S Allen, 2. Nasturtiums. Mrs. E. S. Allen, 1Miss Stanford, 2. ' . Pansicjs, six.—Colonel Messenger, 1; J. Gibson, 2; Mrs. Salt, v.h.c. Twelve: Colonel Messenger, 1; J. Gibson, 2. Geranium—Single: Mrs. G. MeGalrcy, 1. Single, three: Mrs. N. Allen, 2. Double, one: Colonel Messenger, 2. Heath—one: J. H. Freethey, 1; Colonel Messenger, 2. Three: J. H. Freethey 1; J. Gibson, v.h.e. Pelargonium.— Miss K. Hall, 1; Miss Sisley, 2. Double: Miss Bewley, 1; Miss Sisely,2. Throe varieties: Miss K. Hall, I; Miss Roy, 2. Sweet William.—one head: J. 11. Freethey, 1; F. W. Sandford. 2; S. Brooks, h.e. Six varieties: J. H. Freethey, 1; Mrs. Win field, 2; S. Brooks, h.c. Abutilons.—Mrs. X. Allen. 1; J. Gibson, 2. Sweet Peas.—Six, Spencer varieties: Mrs. Seanlon, 1; E. W. Griffiths, 2. Twelve: Mrs. K. Webster, 1; E. W. Griffiths, 2. Three stems, three varieties;

Mrs. E. A. Walker, 1; Miss Stanford, 2; E. W. Griffiths, v.h.c. Three steins, six varieties: Mrs» Seanlon, 1; E. W, Griffiths, 2; Mrs. K. Webster, h.c. Three stems, twelve varieties: Mi's. K. Webster, 1; Mrs. Seanlon, 2. Novice class: Mrs. K. Webster, 1 and, 2; Mrs. J. Tisch, v.li.c

Lilium. —Mrs. Seanlon, 1. Rhododendron Virginalis.—J. Gibson, 2. Any other variety: J. Gibson, 1. Antirrhinum.—Six: J. Gibson, 1; Colonel Messenger, 2. Twelve varieties: J. Gibson, 1.

Gladioli, three.—H. Adams, 1; F. W. Sandford, 2. Pentstcmon, three.—S. Brooks', 1. Canterbury Bells, three. —J. H. Freothev, 1; Mrs. A. Standish, 2. Six varieties': J. H. Freetliey, 1; Mrs. Winfield, 1 Stocks, lirompton. Mrs. Walker, 1; Colonel Messenger, 2. Iris, Japanese, three. —P. S. Whitcombe 1; J. H. Freetliey, 2; J. Gibson, v.h.c. Any other variety: P. S. Whitaombc, 1. Fuchsia, single.—Mrs. E. S. Alien, 2. Double: Mrs."J. Salt, 1; Mrs. E. S. Allen, 2. Gaillardias, three varieties r- J. H. Freethev. 1.

Lupin, three varieties. J.-'II. Free-' they, 1. Larkspur. —-Mrs. G. G. Andrews, 1 and 2. Xenusia. N T . Firth, 1; Miss If. Cutfiokl, 2. Linaria.—J. Gibson, 1; Colonel Messenger, 2. Scabiosa.—J. 11. Freethev, 1. Salpiglossis.-Mrs. Winfield,- I.' Blooms of six distinct species.—J. 11. Freethev, 1; J. Gibson, 2. Annuals.—J. IT. Freethev, 2. Perennials.—J. H. Freethev, 1; J. Gibson, 2. Collection of cut flowers. —J. Gibson and J. H. Freetliey, 8 points each, equal. CoHection of flowering shrubs.—J. 11. Freetliey.. 1. BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DESIGNS. ■ Basket of flowers with foliage. —- Miss Irene Freethev, 1; Miss E. McGahey. 2. Hand boufjuet (shower). —Miss Curtis, 1. ; Buttonhole nosegays. Miss Irene Freethev, 1. ' . Eperghe.—Mrs. J. Gibson, 1; .Mrs. 3. H. F*eefhey, 2. Bowl of any single varietv of flower.--Miss Curtis. 1; Miss IT. Ctitfield, 2; Mrs. J. Gibs,qn, h.c. Decorated flower stand. Miss P>. Clarke, 1.. . . ; Floral wreath.—Mrs. N. L. Okcy, 1: Miss Eileen McGahey, 2. Floralj cross.—Miss Margaret Corkill, 1: Mrs.j E. Jenkins, .2. • Dinner bible.—Miss Ruby Allen, 1; Mrs. J. iE. Wallach and.Miss Irene Freetliey (eipal), 2; Mrs. N T . Allen, 4; Miss Curtis, jv.h.c ..... ~ ... Dinnei- table', 1 -girl*■under '-16. '•— Miss Sylvia sayly, 1. Decorated mantelpiece.—Miss Fabian. 1; Mrs/- J. E. Mrs. J. H. !:Freethey, 3: Mrs. M. Baylv, h.c. .' ..CHILDREN'S FLORALS-CLASSES. Hand j-bouq'ubt,''girls' lk to 10.—Rubv ; Allon. 1; Bojs 12 to' ife: Stuart Rollo, 2j.„ .Girls;iindev..l2 ; : Gvteirßayly, 1; Phy!-' lis Sno\ybal),'2. Bors 1 under .12: Colin Bayly, lj. , : :; • '; ; . ; . . Best a<rranged' , basket, girls 12 to'lo. ■ Ruby Allen,!. '= ;'■•■'_ Best (iwo : buttonhole bouquet's, girls 12 to Is.—Pryllis Whitcombe, 1; Dora White. 2i 'Girls tinder'l2; Hiklabel Cock, Y; Doreein Witikins. 2, "Boys 12 to 16: : ,E.,Way,il; Stuart Kbllo, 2. 'Boys under, 12: Claude Kyngdon, 1; Colin Bayly, 2. ■ ; VEGETABLES AND' FRUIT. Asparaigus.-F: W.'Saniiford; 1; G. : TI.' •Mcflahov, 2. . . *.--".. PeasAN T ..Allen,l; I J.'Rock, r 2, Collection- 'J, ,Roek,' 1.7 ..." ".;.''.; '. ; ■" BoaiisJ.lon'gpod, broad.—iT. Rock,' 2. ; .. Beet, round. G; R. Bruce. 1; J. Salt 2.. i ; ' i

:;'<<?AiiliH6we'i i I.'. V - W.; Sandford; : ly G. K. Bruce, 2< " Carrots, long—J. Salt, 1. Short: J. Salt, 1; N. Allen, 2. Lettuce, cabbage.—E. S." Allen; 1 and 2. Lettuce, cos.—J. 'Other" variety: W. jE. Bendall. 1; E. S. Allen, 2. Potato; Ellerm, 2. Parsley.—W. Callaghan, -1;. Jf-Lush, 2. Rhubarb G. R. Brtice, 1 artd'i&i: >it;V '.'.l (i:,'.',/Radish) long.—W. P. Nicoll, 2. Turnipb, whito>f'W Allen; ;1'; JV Rock. ,2.. ; fAny jvarietv:;E. S.<Allen, 1; N. Allen, 2. | ;;•*■:■■ : - •:• .i ■ ; i ■

Potatopsi otheruthahv KidnoY:—H. W; Grimth/l: L: B,;W(*st(»r 2, ■ !Up-*o-datc:' L., B, Webster., ly E.. Holdcri, 2. Robin Adair: L; B:.Webster, 1 and"h.e.j E. W. Griffiths] 2'.. White: Elephant: L. B. Webster,! 1. British ! Queen: L. B. Web- , ster, 1. '■ Gamekeeper: A. Knight, ly W. Allen, 2.1 '■■■■ \ ■"'.■: -■ ■ Potatoes, six- varieties.-—L. B. Web-' Ster, .1;. E- W. Griffiths,. 2; Three varieties: L.jß. Webster,-l-s-.H. v .809we11, 2-; W. E. B|endall, h.e. Collection, twelve varietiesj L. B. Webster.-,!;- E. W. Griffiths, 2;jW. E. Bendall, h.c*. . ..Collection vegetables.—J. Rock, 1. Gooseberries. Mrs. G. ivyngdon, 1; Mrs.,McGahey, 2; Mrsi.-Ellerin, h.c. Strawberries. —J., Roch, !..... A .dish! °f White-Elephants, i exhibited by ; Wm, p'Callagltanr were adjudged the champion potatoes in the show, . . . .- j HOME-MADE PRESERVES. Fruit, jn syrup, one'jar.—Mrs. Horinor, 1; Mrs. il. Boswell. 2, h.e. and c:' Marmmladc (orange-Or" lelrionj.—Mrs. D Morrison, land 6'.,■■•Mrs. Honnor, 2; Mrs; W. A,/ Monk, h.e;Jam. one 1 ' variety.—Mrs : . : Honnor, 1; Mrs. W. jA. -Monk. '2; Mrs. : G. Kyngdon.e. Three varieties:' Mi's.'W. A. Me'rik,' li " ; Jelly. 4- Mrs. Grant; 1; Miss Hazel H. Okey. 2; Miss McNiwn,™lr.c; <.''-•■ ■ : r Honeyj not less than one scetion— P. W. Sandford, 1. ;■ '.;,-. -- Tpmatp sauce, home made—Mrs. J. S. Pipe, |l. Any other- variety r Mrs., A. E, Granty 1 and 2; Miss Hazel.Okey, 'h.c. - Tomato pickle—Mrs. J. S. Pipe, 1. ,Pickle,] one variety,—.Mrs. .Honnor, 1. Chutn(iy.---Mrs: G; Kvngdon, lyM-rs. A. M. Thomson.. 2., ... ',".'.'. •■'•

Vinegar.—Mrs. -J. . Andrews, 1; Miss ■Hazel Oltey, .2; Mrs* Winfield, h.c. . .iranie-jtuulo. .win.e.r—Mrs.' Lepper (Leprperton)., |l and c.; Mrs. Thomson, 2. - Best collection of jams, preserved fruit, etc.—Mrs. Hoiinor, 1 ; Mrs. H. Boswell2. r . BUTjTER, :BREAD, CAKES, ETC. 'Butter], 2lfo (factory excluded).—Mrs." AM. Thomson,!; Mrs. M. Norris, 2. Devonshire dream.—Mrs. E. S. Allen, 1; Mrs: Thomson, 2.." Bread; not less than 21b, made from' home-made yenst—Mrs. 'J.. L. Purdie, 1. Not less'than 21b: Mrs. J. L. Purdie, 1; Mrs. Guy Fox, 2'; . Miss Curtis, h.c. Whole meal, not less than 21b.: Mrs, ,T. L. Purdie, 1; Mrs. A. M. Thomson, 2. Currant: loaf, not less'than 21b: Mrs. J. L. Purdie, 1. Plain pcones, six.—Mrs. A. Hooker, 1; Miss Nellie Purdie 2;' Plate of six, made with butter: : Mrs. A. Hooker, 1; Miss M. Sigley, 2. Swiss roll: Miss H. Okev. 1; Mrs. W. IT. Butler, 2. Sponge sandwich, with butter, any filling.— Mrs. Winfield, 1; Miss E. E. Penn. 2.; Without butter, any filling: Mrs. Gladden, 1; Miss Curtis, 2. Plate nf jam tarts (puff).—Miss M. Sigley, 1. Short paste: Mrs. W. H. Butler, 1. Phrte sausage rolls: Miss M. Sigley, 1; Miss K. Penn, h.c. . Cake, without eggs.—Mrs. J: S. Pipe, 1; Mrs. H. J. Moverley. 2. Seed cake: Mrs. A. Hooker, 1; Miss E. E. Penn, 2. Plate shortbread—Miss IT. Okey, 1; Mrs. W. H. Butler, 2. Brandy schnapps.—Miss IT, Okey. 1. Cream puffs.—Miss K. Hall, 1. Oat cakes. —Mrs. J. L, Purdie, 1. Best fruit cake,—Mrs. W. A, Monk,

1; Mrs. H. J. Moverly. 2 Loaf gingerbread.—Mrs. Sladden, 1; Miss 0. Pipe, 2. Collection small cakes.—Miss K. Hall, 1; Mrs. H. J. Moverlcy, 2. Cocoanut iec.—Mrs. 11. J. Moverley, 1; Miss Bewlev, 2. Turkish delight,—Mrs. Roy, 1 and 2. CHILDREN'S COOKERY. (Children under Hi attending Technical School).

Cornish pasties. Nellie White, 2; Alice Brown, v.li.c. The first prize has yet to be awarded. Sausage roll.—Gladys Howell, 1; Ruby Honnor, 2; Ursula Lynch, v.li.c The judges remarked (hat both these classes were very good indeed, and that it was with difficulty they were able to make their awards. Jam tarts.—Ada Stoddart. 1; Nellie Bendall. 2; I. V. Turton. v.h.c. Scones.—Connie Peini, 1: Zelie Bellringer, 2; Ursula Lynch, v.k.ci. (linsrcrbread cake.—Connie Pelin, 1; Nellie' White, 2; Eva Marks, h.c. Swiss roll.—Zelin Bellringcr, 1; Janet Graham, 2; Olga Wallnch,' v.h.c.