CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 16 April 1932, Page 11

CHRYSANTHEMUMS ON SHOW

DISPLAY AT FRANKLEIGH PARK.

MR. H. BOSWELL THE CHAMPION.

Fine chrysanthemums w-ere displayed. at the Frankleigh Park chrysanthemum show in the nail yesterday. Both the number and the quality of the entries were equal to those of past years, and besides the chrysanthemums, several of which were new varieties, there were beautiful specimens of blooms in the other classes. The championship was secured by Mr. H. Boswell, Frankleigh Park, and a bloom exhibited by Mr. G. Richardson was awarded the prize for the runnerup. The prize for most points in the chrysanthemum classes went to Mr. A. S. Hunter, Fitzroy. An exhibit worthy of mention was a ■collection of vegetables shown by Mr. R. Tippins. A trade display of dahlias, ericas and specimen pot plants was made by Mr. E. Zumbach and a special exhibit of chrysanthemums and potplants by Mr..E. T. Marsh. The show will be continued this afternoon and evening, when a special late bus from New Plymouth has been arranged. The prize list is:— CHRYSANTHEMUMS. Amateur Class. (Judge, Mr. V. C. Davies.) Champion bloom: H. Boswell; runnerup, G. Richardson. Points prize: A. S. Hunter. Twelve district varieties: H. Boswell Six distinct varieties: H. Boswell 1. Three distinct varieties: A. S. Hunter I, J. W. Spindler 2, H. Boswell 3. ' One vase of three blooms, white: H. Boswell 1, T. Paton 2, J. W. Spindler 3 - . , . e One vase of three blooms, pink; A. B. Hunter 1 and 2, T. Paton 3, H. Boswell h.c. . One vase of three blooms, pm: A. S. Hunter 1, J. W. Spindler 2. One vase of three blooms, any other colour: A. S. Hunter 1, T. Paton 2, H. Boswell 3. Six vases, as grown for decorative purposes: J. VV. Spindler 1, A. S. Hunter 2, H. Boswell 3, T. Paton h.c. Hirsute or Hairy, one vase of three blooms: A. S. Hunter 1 and 2, H. Boswell 3, J. W. Spindler h.c. Hirsute or Hairy, three varieties: A. S. Hunter 1 and 2, H. Boswell 3. New variety one bloom: A. S. Hunter 1. Specimen blooms, name to be nominated by grower from his exhibits in any section. (Trophy donated, by Mr. A. S. Hunter): H. Boswell 1. Intermediate Class. One-vase of two blooms, white: Newton Allen 1. One vase two blooms, yellow: Richardson 1. Ono vase two blooms, pink: Newton Allen *2. One vase two blooms, any other colour: Newton Allen 2. One vase three blooms, distinct varieties: Newton Allen 1. Novice Classes. One white: J. Healy 1, A. Boswell 2. Ope yellow: G. Richardson 1 and champion bloom, Master J.- M. Hunter 2, A. Boswell 3, J. Healy h.c. One pink: A. Boswell 1, J. Healy 2. One, any other colour: G. Richardson 1, J. Healy 2, Master J. M. Hunter 3/ A. Boswell h.c. Three distinct J. Healy 1, A. Boswell 2. . DECORATIVE SECTION. Judges, Mcsdames D. K. Morrison ° and W. C. Weston. Points prize: Mrs. A. Williams. Table of chrysanthemums aranged for effect, with any foliage: Mrs. A. Williams 1, Kath Beale 2. Table of chrysanthemums, novice class: Mrs. Boswell 1, Mrs. J. Booker 2, Mrs. Taylor 3. Bowl of chrysanthemums.: Mrs. A. Williams 1. Basket of chrysanthemums: Mrs. A. Williams 1. Vase of chrysanthemums: Mrs. A. Williams 1. Children’s vase (under 14 years): Chrissie Paton 1, Jim Beale 2. Table decoration (girls under 16): Bessie Paton 1. Buttonholes (girls under 10) s Chrissie Paton 1; boys, Ron Williams 1, (under 8), Elsie Paton 1, Joyce Taylor 2. Basket, girls: Dulcie Booker 1, Bessie Paton 2. MISCELLANEOUS CLASSES. Judge, Mr. V. C. Davies. Collection of vegetables: R. Tippins 1. Pot plants of chrysanthemums, three blooms: H. Boswell 1. Pot plants of chrysanthemums, six blooms or more: T. Paton 1, A. E. Pavis 2 and 3.