ITELEY SPRING SHOW

Taranaki Daily News, 13 September 1934, Page 13

ITELEY SPRING SHOW

Hi STANDARD OF BLOOMS

MIANTUNOVIC’S CHAMPIONSHIP

F. PEPPERELL WINS GIBSON CUP

Augh the competition was not perhas strong as in previous years, the blfl displayed at the 24th annual WJey spring flower show, which coinced at the Whiteley Hall, New Pluth, yesterday, are of high qualitjTie champion, of champions, a -Welliriia specimen, was exhibited by MJ. Antunovic, Waitara, . while the Jd Gibson Memorial Challenge Cup, ojio amateurs exhibiting twelve varietbf narcissi, was won by Mr. F. R. Pcrell, Eltham, whose display included particularly good specimen of the R< variety.

I show was well arranged in the twialis and attracted a large attendarthroughout yesterday afternoon and lalight. A special exhibition of beauti blooms by Mrs. John Gibson, and ase .of seedlings of the red ci3p varietnamed George Tabor, displayed by ME. R. C. Gilmour, attracted consideje attention. The executive committaesponsible for the organisation of tbhow consisted of the Rev. F. Cope--1: (chairman) and Messrs. G. W. Kirk (retary), G. H. White (assistant secrry), L. Bellringer (treasurer) and M K. Ellett. ;r. Copeland introduced the Mayor, J E. R. C. Gilmour, who opened the sw.

fr. Gilmour congratulated the grow- < of the many beautiful blooms exited. They would compare with any $1 elsewhere in New Zealand. Those Jwn by Mrs. Antunovic and Mr. Pepjell were worthy of the highest hones. People should be thankful to Evidence for the great gifts of beauty, ery one of which seemed to have a iguage of its own to bring joy, said r. Gilmour. He often thought if they ye just a little of the admiration and /e they had for flowers to their fellow ings that it would bring a greater and tter understanding. He asked that

me of the blooms which could be iared should be forwarded to the New iymouth hospital so that the patients light benefit.

The exhibits were of a particularly ne standard, said the judge of the dafadil section, Mr. Loftus Rea. Growers ad been considerably hampered in preiaring exhibits by severe wind during he last few days, but nevertheless the

dooms were shown in wonderful condiion. Mrs. Antunovic’s exhibits were outstanding, and the champion specimen, a Wellingtonia originally raised by Mr. C. Goodson, Hawera, was a perfect bloom. Competition was not as good as [last year. However, the standard of exhibits was very good. ' The collection of twelve varieties of cinerarias exhibited by Mrs. J. Whitehead was outstanding. The blooms were equal to any seen elsewhere, said the judge, Mr. Ivon Watkins. The pot plants and cut flowers were all up to standard. Vogeltown won the Sunday school challenge cup for the best collection of spring flowers, to be arranged by not more than three scholars of the competing school, in a space 6ft. by 4ft. Although Whiteley school was the only other competitor, the work was particularly good and the competition keen. The work was a credit to both schools, said Mr. Watkins. Mrs. T. Horton expressed keen appreciation of the . decorative display. The exhibits were not as numerous as previous years but were equally as good. Several stalls laden with a large variety of saleable goods did brisk business, and it was anticipated that a total clearance would be made before the show closes to-night. The stall-holders were: Sewing, Mesdames J. Morey, W. G. Aked, G. H. White, Horsup, A. W. Roberts, P. Wells, Miss Rawson; cakes, Mesdames C. G. Bottrill, E. V. Tingey and Goss; flowers, Mesdames J. Gibson, W. F. Short and L. Bellringer; sweets, Mesdames A. H. Bone and W. A. Brown; novelty, Mrs. W. P. Griffith and Miss R. Okey; produce, Mrs. A. T. Moore, Miss Sutherland and Miss N. Okey; bath room, Bible class girls; variety, Men’s Fellowship; fish pond, Mrs. Reed and Miss K. Ellett; tea rooms, Mesdames F. Eaddy, G. Pascoe and helpers. The judges’ awards were as follow: Champion Bloom: Mrs. J. Antunovic.

John Gibson Memorial Challenge Cup: F. R. Pepperell. Sunday Schools’ Challenge Cup: Vogeltown Methodist Sunday School.

DAFFODIL SECTION.

Amateur Classes.

Judge: Mr. Loftus Rae. Stewards: Mrs. Sharp and Miss M. Cannell. Points prize: Mrs. J. Antunovic. Twelve trumpets, any varieties: Mrs. Antunpvic 1. Six trumpets, six varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1. Three trumpets, three varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. L.» V. Willcocks 2. Three white trumpets, distinct: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. S. E. Pipe 2. Twelve incomparabilis, any varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1.

Three incomparabilis, any varieties: Mrs, Antunovic 1.

Six incomparabilis, six varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Three incomparabilis: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2.

Three yellow trumpets: Mrs. J. Antunovic 1, Mrs. L. V. Willcocks 2. One specimen trumpet, any variety: Mrs. J. Antunovic 1, Mrs. L. V. Willcocks 2.

One specimen incomparabilis, any variety: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Twelve Barrii, any variety: Mrs. Lott 1. Six barrii, any varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Three barrii, any varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. One specimen barrii, any variety: Mrs. ■Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Twelve leedsii, six varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Six leedsii, six varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Three leedsii, three varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1. Three leedsii, small cups: Mrs. Willcocks 1, Mrs. Lott 2. Three leedsii, giant cups: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. One specimen leedsii, any variety: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Triandrus hybrids: Mrs. Antunovic 1. Three poetaz: Mrs. Antunovic 1. One poetaz: Mrs. Antunovic 1. Three polyanthus (bunch-flowered): Mrs. Antunovic 1.

One specimen polyanthus, any variety Mrs. Antunovic 1.

Three double, any varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. E. King 2. Three double, distinct varieties: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. One specimen, double variety: Mrs. Antunovic 1, Mrs. Willcocks 2. Four varieties, three of each: F. R. Pepperell 1, Mrs. Lott 2. Novice Section. Points prize: A. S. Hunter. ’ Twelve blooms: Mrs. F. Copeland 1, A. S. Hunter 2. Six blooms: Mrs. Copeland 1, A. S. Hunter 2. Three trumpets: A. S. Hunter 1 and 2. One specimen bloom, any variety: A. S. Hunter 1 and 2. CUT FLOWERS SECTION.

Judge: Mr. Ivon Watkins. Steward: Mrs. Corrigal. Points prize: Mrs. 3. Roberts. Anemone, single, three: H. V. S. Griffiths 1.

Anemone, double, three: C. Carter, jnr. 1 and 2. Calendula, in variety, not more than six blooms: Mrs. E. King 1. Cineraria, one stem: Mrs. J. Whitehead 1.

Cyclamen, collection: Mrs. P. Wells 1. Freesia, collection, not more than 12 stems: Mrs. Roberts 1, Mrs. Reed 2. Freesia, more than 12 stems, white and (or) cream: Mrs. W. J. Ewart 1.

Hyacinth, one: F. R. Pepperell 1. Hyacinth, three distinct: F. R. Pepperell 1. Iris, three ' ’'oms: Mrs. Willcocks 1. Iris, three L.ooms: Mrs. Wilcocks 1. Iceland poppies, six blooms: Mrs. Ewart 1, Mrs. P. Wells 2. Lachenalia, collection, not less than three varieties: Mrs. W. J. Ewart 1. Nemesia, six stems, distinct: Mrs. W. A. Brown 1.

Pansy, collection, not more than six Mrs. S. Roberts 1.

Pansy, collection, not more than twelve: Mrs. S. Roberts 1.

Ranunculus, single, three: Mrs. W. A. Brown 1.

Ranunculus, double, three: Mrs. W. A. Brown 1.

Ranunculus, collection, not more than twelve blooms: C. Carter, jnr. 1.

Polyanthus, collection, one stem of each: Mrs. E. King 1. Stock, one: Mrs. S. Roberts 1, Mrs. J. Whitehead 2.

Violas, collection, not more than six: Mrs. S. Roberts 1.

Violets, single blue, bunch' of twentyfour: Mrs. W. A. Brown 1, Miss M. C. Wright 2. Collection spring flowers, not more than 12 varieties, three blooms of each: Mrs. W. J. Ewart 1. Best collection of flowering shrubs: Mrs. W. J. Ewart 1. Rare bloom, one: Mrs. S. Roberts 1. POT-PLANT SECTION. Judge: Mr. Ivon Watkins. Steward: Mrs. Corrigal. Points prize: Mrs. J. Whitehead. Cineraria, one: Mrs. Whitehead 1. Cineraria, collection of twelve: Mrs. Whitehead 1. Cyclamen, collection, not more than six: Mrs. Whitehead 1. Pot-plant, any other variety: Mrs. W. F. Short 1. Hanging basket: Mrs. Whitehead 1. DECORATIVE SECTION.

Open Classes.

Judge: Mrs. T. H. Horton. Stewards: Mesdames J. D. Wright and P. Wells. Decorated table: Mrs. Clow 1. Decorated table, novice: Miss N. Rawson 1. '

Decorated mantels, open class: Mrs. E. Clow 1. Decorated basket of flowers: Mrs. Lott 1, Mrs. Clow 2. Decorated bowl of flowers: Mrs. Clow 1, Mrs. Lott 2. Decorated vase of flowers: Mrs. Clow 1, Mrs. Lott 2. Buttonholes. Boys under 10: Howard Wright 1, Bruce Horsup 2. Girls under 10: Christine Wilkie 1, Eileen Horsup 2. Boys over 10: Bert Bone 1, Dudley Griffiths 2 Girls over 10: Margaret Copeland 1, Auriol Pepper 2, Mary Copeland 3, Joan Avery v.h.c., Lois Thomson v.h.c., Isobel Whitham v.h.c., Jean Bone v.h.c.