FINE SUMMER BLOOMS

Taranaki Daily News, 4 March 1935, Page 6

FINE SUMMER BLOOMS

STRATFORD’S DISPLAY BEST SHOW FOR MANY YEARS. DECORATIVE CHAMPIONSHIP. With entries fully up to last year’s standard, and the quality of blooms throughout higher than Stratford has seen for many years, the Stratford Horticultural Society’s summer show on Saturday was an outstanding success. Fears for the effect on exhibition blooms of the previous week’s storm proved groundless, the general opinion of judges and exhibitors being that the rain had improved rather than impaired the quality if blooms displayed. The judges expressed their satisfaction at the standard of their respective sections, and remarked on the steady improvement being made. Competition was • close in many classes, and keen interest was aroused in the allocation of the points prizes. The cut flower section Mrs. E. Coldwell won easily, securing the silver cup presented by Mrs. R. Masters and given back again by Mrs. A. D. Walker. Mr. H. Sharp was closely followed by Mr. J. Gibson for the dahlia points prize, a silver cup given by Mrs. Cuthbert and re-presented by Mrs. H. C, Johnson. Only four points separated the two. The only Taranaki championship allotted to the show was the Taranaki amateur decorative championship, which was won by Mrs. Neil Douglas, Stratford. Miss Washer won the points prize in the decorative section, a trophy presented by Dr. Doris Gordon, and Dr. W. P. Gordon’s trophy for the novice classes was won by Miss E. Pearce. The judge of the decorative section, Mrs. Sutherland, Inglewood, • was so pleased with the work exhibited that she gave three special prizes, these being awarded to Miss Walker (for shoulder spray), Miss Pearce (for vase of flowers, novice) and M. Anderson (miniature garden).

The vegetable section saw a very close contest between Mr. F. Jans, holder of the points cup for several years, and the Stratford hospital. In this the hospital was victorious by a margin of nine points. Both exhibited a splendid range of products, several of the vegetables entered being unusual for this, time of year. In the evening there was a large attendance of the public, and, in addition bo the exhibition of blooms, an amusing comedy, “Mrs. Biddlecombe and the Furriners,” produced by Mrs. Uniacke, was provided and proved a great attraction. Prizes won were presented by the president, Mr. H. C. Johnson. Details of the awards are:— POT PLANTS. Judge: Mr. V. Lester. Steward: Mr. A. Bonner. Aspidistra: Mrs. Bocock 1. Hanging basket: P. Anderson 1. CUT FLOWERS. Judge: Mr. W. Pettigrew. Stewards: Messrs. Blanchard and Craig. Points prize: Mrs. Coldwell. Asters, best three: Mrs. E. Coldwell 1, Miss F. Walker 2, Mrs. Furrie 3. Asters, best six: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Mrs. A. Phillips 2, Mrs. W. Wickham 3. Amaryllis: Mrs. Phillips 1, Dr. Doris Gordon 2. Antirrhinums: Mrs. Wickham 1, Mi’s. Coldwell 2. Carnations, three: Mrs. Phillips 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Carnations, marguerite: Mrs. Coldwell 2. Calliopsis: Mrs. Coldwell 2. Chrysanthemums: Hospital 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Cosmos: Mrs. Wickham 2. Daisy-like flowers: Mrs. Craig 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Delphinium: Mrs. Phillips 1, Dr. Doris Gordon 2. Dianthus: Mrs. D. Syme 1, Miss F. Walker 2, Mrs. Syme 3. Fuchsia, single: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Mrs. Phillips 2. Fuchsia, double: Mrs. Phillips 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Geranium: Mrs. Coldwell 1. Geranium, double: Mrs. Coldwell 2. Gerbera: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Dr. Doris Gordon 2. Gladioli: Mrs. Coldwell 1. Gladioli, one .spike: Mrs. Coldwell 1 and 2. Godetia: Mrs. Coldwell 2. Gaillardia: Mrs. Phillips 2, Mrs. Hall 3. Hollyhock: Mrs. Coldwell 1. Hydrangea, three varieties: Mrs. A. Coleman 1, Dr. Doris Gordon 2, Mrs. Syme 3. Hydrangea, one head: Mrs. Phillips 1, Mrs. Syme 2. F. Jans 3. Liliurn, best spike: Mrs. Coldwell 2. Lilium, three varieties: Mrs. Coldwell 2. Collection marigolds: Mrs. Coldwell 1, F. Jans 2, Mrs. Phillips 3. Marguerites and daisies: Mrs. Phillips 2. Nasturtium: Mrs. Priest 1, Miss F. Walker 2. Nemesia: Mrs. Wickham 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Penstemans: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Miss Walker 2. > . Pansies and violas: Mrs. Wickham L Mrs. Phillips 2. Pelargoniums: Mrs. Coldwell 1. Petunias: Mrs. Phillips 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Phlox Drummondi: Dr. Doris Gordon 1, Mrs. Phillips 2. Phlox Herbaceous: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Mrs. Phillips 2. Iceland poppies: Mrs. Coldwell 2. Rose: Mrs. Phillips 1, Miss F. Walker 2. Roses, three varieties: Mrs. Phillips 1. Polyanthus rose: Dr. Doris Gordon 1, Miss Walker 2, Mrs. Craig 3. Salpiglossis: Miss Wickham 1. Salvias: Mrs. Coldwell. Scabiosa: J. Gibson 1. Stocks: Mrs. Coldwell 2. ' Sunflowers: Mrs. Priest 1, Mrs. Phillips 2. Verbena: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Mrs. Craig 2. Zinnias: Mrs. Craig 1, Mrs. C. Lamplough 2, Mrs. R. D. Milne 3. Collection of flowering shrubs: Mrs. Syme 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Collection white flowers: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Mrs. Syme 2, Mrs. Phillips 3. Collection yellow flowers: Mrs. Coldwell 1, Mrs. Phillips 2." Collection blue flowers: Mrs. Syme 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2. Collection red flowers: Mrs. Syme 1, Mrs. Coldwell 2, Dr. Doris Gordon 3. DAHLIAS. Judge: Mrs. C. H. Washer (Hawera). Stewards: Messrs. Pettigrew and Massey. Points prize: H. Sharp. Amateur. Decorative giant (six varieties): C. E. Rowe 1, J. Gibson 2, Dr. Doris Gordon 3. Three varieties: C. E. Rowe 1, J. Gibeon 2, H. Sharp 3, Dr. Gordon 4. Decorative: Dr. Gordon 1, J. Gibson 2, H. Sharp 3, C. E. Rowe 4. Hybrid cactus (six blooms): J. Gibson 1. Three blooms: J. Gibson 1. One bloom: Dr. Gordon 1 and 2, J. Gibson 3. Cactus (six blooms): H. Sharp 1, J. Gibson 2. Three varieties: H. Sharp 1, C. E. Rowe 2, J. Gibson 3. One bloom: C. E. Rowe 1, H. Sharp 2. Peony (six varieties): H. Sharp 1. Three varieties: C. E. Rowe 1, H. Sharp 2. One bloom: C. E. Rowe 1, H. Sharp 2.

Show or double (three varieties): H. Sharp 1. One bloom: Dr. Gordon 1, C. E. Rowe 2, H. Sharp 3. Pompom (six varieties): J. Gibson 1, H. Sharp 2. Three varieties: Mrs. D. Syme 1, Mrs. A. Phillips 2, J. Gibson and H. Sharp 3. Charm peony: Dr. Gordon L Local Classes.

Points prize (presented by Mr. V. Lester): M. Priest. Decorative giant, three blooms: Mrs. J. B. Clemow 1 and 2, M. Priest 3, Mrs. S. Pitt h.c. One bloom: Mrs. Clemow 1, M. Priest 2. Hybrid cactus, three blooms: M. Priest bloom: Mrs. Clemow 1 and 2, M. Priest 3. Cactus, three distinct blooms: M. Priest 1. One bloom: M. Priest 1. Peony, three blooms: M. Priest 1. One bloom: M. Priest 1. Show: M. Priest 1. Charm: M. Priest 1. Novice Classes. 12 blooms: Hospital 1, Mrs. E. Bennett 2. Six blooms: Mrs. Aubrey 1, Mrs. R. Masters 2, Mrs. Bennett 3, Hospital 4. Three blooms: Mrs. Masters 1, Mrs. Bennett 2, E. H. Young and Hospital 3 equal. SWEET PEAS. Judge: Mrs. Washer. Stewards: Messrs. Pettigrew and Massey. Points prize (donated by Mr. Hugo): Mrs. F. Hall. Cream and/or white: Mrs. F.-Hall 2. Crimson and/or scarlet: Mrs. Hall 2. Purple and/or maroon: Mrs. Hall 2. ■ FLORAL DECORATIONS. Judge: Mrs. Sutherland. Stewards: Mesdames O. M. Curtis, F. Bowler, A. 0. Hugo. Taranaki amateur decorative championship challenge cup (miniature cup t< winner (a) best vase for effect, (b) decorated bowl, (c) decorated table: Mrs. Neal Douglas 1, Mrs. Turner 2. Points prize (presented by Dr. Doris Gordon): Miss Washer. Basket of vegetables: Mrs. O. M. Curtis. 1. Victorian posy: Miss Washer 1, Mrs. Douglas 2. Lady’s coat posy: Miss Washer 1 and special, Mrs. Douglas 2, Miss Washer 3. Bridal bouquet: Mrs. Douglas 1.. . Bridesmaid’s basket: Miss Washer 1. Bowl of flowers, effect: Mrs. H. Bishop 1, Miss Washer 2. Table bowl of flowers: Miss Washer 1, Mrs. Douglas 2, Mrs. L. J. Furrie 3. Vase of flowers: Mrs. Bishop 1, Miss Washer 2, Mrs. Turner 3. Bowl of floating flowers: Mrs. Bishop 1. Decorated table: Mrs. Bishop 1. Novice Class. • Points prize (presented by Dr. W. P. Gordon): Miss Pearce. Decorated table: Miss E. Pearce 1, Miss Bartlett 2. ’ ■ Bowl of flowers: Miss Pearce 1. Vase of flowers: Miss Pearce 1 and special. Bowl of floating flowers: Miss Pearce 1. VEGETABLES. Judge: Mr. W. Harris. Stewards: Messrs. J. W. Crowe and E. H. Young. Points prize (Mrs. W. H. Paynter’s silver cup): Stratford Hospital. Second points prize (Phillips and Son’s): F. Jans. Varieties of beans: F. Jans 1 and 3, Hospital 2. Scarlet runner: Mrs. M. Paynter 1, F. Jans 2, M. Jury'3. Other runner beans: F. Jans 1, Hospital 2, M. Jury 3. Butter beans: F. Jans 1 and 2. French beans: F. Jans 1, Hospital 2. Beet, round or oval: Hospital 1, M. Jury 2, F. Jans 3. Beet, long: F. Jans 1 and 3, Hospital 2. Carrots, long: F. Jans 1 and 3, Hospital 2. Carrots, short: F. Jans 1 and 3, M. Jury 2. Cucumber: F. Jans 1 and 2, Mrs. H. G. Paynter 3. Silver beet: F. Jans 1, Mrs. Paynter 2 and 3. Cabbage (size): Hospital 1,2 and 3. Cabbage (best for table): Hospital 1, 2 and 3. Cabbage, red: F. Jans 1 and 3, Hospital 2. Eschalots, brown or red: M. Jury 1, F. Jans 2. Eschalots, white or golden: M. Jury 1 and 2, F. Jans 3. Lettuce: Hospital 1,2 and 3. Leeks: Dr. W. Gordon 1, M. Jury 2, Hospital 3. Onions, pickling: F. Jans 1, M. Jury 2, Hospital 3. Onions, six best: Mrs. Paynter 1 and 2. F. Jans 3. Onions, three heaviest: Hospital 1,2 and 3. Pumpkin,' for table: Mrs. Paynter 1, F. Jans 2, Hospital 3. Pumpkin, heaviest: F. Jans 1, J. Nowell 2, Mrs. Paynter 3. Vegetable marrow: M. Jury 1, Hospital 2, Dr. W. Gordon 3. Squash: Hospital 1 and 3, F. Jans 2. Peas: Hospital 1 and 2, F. Jans 3. Parsnip: M. Jury 1, F. Jans 2, Dr. W. Gordon 3. Parsley: Hospital 1, F. Jans 2 and 3. Rhubarb, three largest: Ewen Macalister 1, E. H. Young 2, F. Jans 3. Rhubarb, three finest: E. H. Young 1 and 2, F. Jans 3. Swedes: M. Jury 1, Mrs. Paynter 2, F. Jans 3. ■ Collection vegetables: F. Jans 1, Hospital 2 and 3. Potatoes. White round: Hospital, 1,2 and 3. White kidney: Hospital 1,2 and 3. Coloured, round: M. Jury 1, Hospital 2. Coloured, kidney: Hospital 1 and •3, M. Jury 2. v Fruit. Apples, dessert: E. G. Foster 1, Mrs. Belcher 2. Apples, kitchen: E. H. Young 1, E. G. Foster 2, Miss Belcher 3. Apples, collection: Miss Belcher 1, E. G. Foster 2. SELF-HELP CLASSES. Steward: Mr. J. Mail. Potatoes: C. H. Reed 1 and 2. Cabbage and silver beet: C. H. Reed 1, F. Pollard 2. , Parnsnip, carrot and red beet: C. H. Reed 1, F. Pollard 2, T. A. Buckley 3. Pumpkin and marrow: C. H. Reed 1, T. A. Buckley 2, F. Pollard .3. JUNIOR SECTION. Under 12 Years. Buttonhole: V. Young 1, Alison Craig 2, E. Anderson 3. . , Bowl of flowers: Jean Clemow 1. Floating bowl: E. Anderson 1, Cynthia Turner 2, L. Wickham 3. Vase of flowers: Henries Young 1, U. Young 2, Leone Clemow 3. Over 12 Years. Buttonhole: Ross Gordon 1. Posy: F. Black 1. Bowl of flowers: N. Vosseler 1, F. Black 2, P. Anderson 3. Floating bowl: F. Black 1, M. Anderson 2. Vase of flowers: N. Vosseler 1, F. Black 2. Miniature garden: M. Anderson 1. PERSONAL ITEMS. The Stratford executive of the Farmers’ Union expressed on Saturday its sympathy with the Mayor, Mr. J. W. McMillan, in the death of the Mayoress, and with Mr. B. Richmond, Wharehuia, in the loss of his brother. Mr. Bernie Boottcn, who has spent several weeks in a private hospital at Eltham. has returned to his home at Rawhitiroa.