GERALDINE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1458, 23 January 1886, Page 2

GERALDINE FLORAL AND HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Patrons —Hon. L. Walker, M.L.C. ; Hon. W. Rolleston, M.H.R. ; Messrs C. G. Tripp, W. Poatlethwaite, Angus Macdonald, and W. E. Barker. President, Mr J. Cunningham ; VicePresident, Mr G. H. Patrick; Treasurer, Mr J. W. Pye ; Secretary, Mr E. Hardcastle; Committee of Management, the President, VicePresident, Treasurer, Secretary, and Messrs J. Pye, M. Coombs, S. Chapman, A. Spence, E. Johns, and C. R. Rsmble. Judges, Mr G. Moffatt (Mount Peel), Mr G. T. Smith, (Ashburton), Mr T. L. Harney (Timaru).

The second annual exhibition under the auspices of the Geraldine Floral and Horticultural Society, was held in the Oddfellows' Hall, on Thursday, and it was the opinion of all who visited it that tho shov* waa a splendid one. The hall presented a moßt pleasing appearance, tho walls being decorated with evergreens, ferns, etc., The arrangements of the exhibits were as perfect as the limited space would allow, the vegetables 1 and fruit being placed on a stand erected around the roem, and the flowers, pot plants, etc., on a large stand down the centre. Mr S. Chapman acted as class steward, assisted by members of the Committee, and the result of their arrangements was very favorably commented on by the judges. In every respect the show was much better than its predecessor, the whole of the classes, with only about four exceptions, being entered for, and considering the unfavorable season the exhibitors had to contend with, they brought their exhibits into the hall in first-rate condition. Though there was not much competition in the classes for pot plants, the exhibits were with fewexceptions remarkably good, and in every case where there was no competition the judges considered the entry worthy of a prize. In the Gardeners' Class for pot plants Messrs Coombs and Harrison (Mr J. T. M. Hayhurst's gardner) were the chief exhibitor?, and about equally divided tho honors. Mr Coombs' double geraniums were specially worthy " of remark, as were Mr Harrison's petunias. In ornamental pot plants Mr Harrison showed some fine specimens. The cut flowers were all remarkably good, roses especially, and in verbenas the competition was so close that the judges considered the third exhibit, Mr° J. Pye's, worthy of a highly commended ticket, the first and second prizes going to Messrs Coombs and Spence (Mr Postlethwaite's gardener) respectively. Id fruit the entries were large and the quality of the exhibits unexceptionable. Mr J. Fye was the most successful exhibitor, getting first for strawberries, cherries, gooseberries and apples. There was a grand display of vegetables, and the -judges had a great deal of difficulty to arrive at their decisions. All the classes were well represented, Messrs Coombß, Harrison, (J. G. Tripp, J. Pye, A. Spence, and S. Chapman being the chief exhibitors, all coming in for a share of the prizes. Id potatoes the competition was very keen, and the samples shown would be a credit (o any show. Mr C. G. Tripp took the first in kidneys, his exhibit being much above the others ; A. Harrison was successful with the round variety, and J. Pye was awarded first honors for the best collection. There was little to choose between the amateurs' side of the room and tho gardeners' and it was often remarked how well the former held their own against r,he professionals. In pot plants Mr J. W. Pye was a large prizetaker, gaining first in every class he showed io, though without competition against him in most cases. Mr Pearpoint took four second prizes in fuschias, pelargoniums and double and single geraniums. Mr Pye's exhibits showed a great amount of careful cultivation and we should like to see a few more of our amateurs take the same pains with theirs, which they must do in order to be successful competitors. Mr J. W. Pye had it all his own way in cut flowers, his show being very good. The quality of the fruit was splendid, though, as in the Gardeners' Clas3, some of the exhibits were beyond that stage of ripeness when they are to be seen to best advantage; and, considering the late tropical weather, it is surprising how any small fruit has been saved at all, The entries were numerous, and the competition was close. There were eight exhibitors of apples, and there was not much to choose between the respective entries. Mr H. Baughen was the most succeseful competitor, getting first for cherries, raspberries and apples, and second for currants; Mrs Brown, Mr J. W. Pye, and Mr J. Wooding getting first honors for gooseberries, plums, and pears, respectively. Vegetables may be reckoned as one of beat features of the amateurs' show also, and, in the quality of their exhibits, were little behind the gardeners.

Bight exhibitors " went for" the claas for kidney potatoes, and here again it took the judges some time to award tba honors. There were six entries of round potatoes ; and Mr E. Johns carried off the first prize in both classes. In rhubarb and the collection of potatoes there were also large entries, Mr Cooling taking first honors in the former hnd Mr Johns in the latter. For Mr Dunlop's silyer cnp, for t>>e best Dine varieties of vegetables, there were only two •ntries, Mr Coombs' exhibit finding favor with the judges; and the same gardener carried off the President'sprize for the largest and best collection of vegetables, there being two other entries—viz., Messrs J. Pye and A. Harrison. Certainly the prize collection was a splendid one, and the others were but little inferior—and the judges took a long time to consider their verdict. Mr J. W. Pye's garden was awarded Mr J. Williams's prize ; and, on the recommen* dation of the judges, the Society decided to award an extra exhibit to Mr W. Fly for the next best. Two liberal prizes were offered for bouquets to be made up by girls under 13 and 10 years of age respectively, but, strange to say, there was no entry for the former and only one for the latter, Miss M. Stonehouse being awarded the prize. Mrs J. W. Pye'a table decoration took first honors, and the judges highly commended the next beet two. They all showed good and tat>teful arrangements. Mr J. W. Pye took the special prizes for collec* tions of potatoes, and pinks and carnations in the Amateurs' Class, and Mr J. Pye the prizes for collection of roses, best dish of strawberries, and best bouquet in the Gardeners' Class. Mr John Pye also takes Mrs Mcllraith's prize for being the largest prizetaker in the Gardener's Class, having obtained 14 first, 10 second, and three special prizes. There were a number of exhibits not for compeHtion, Mr Pearpoiut's geraniums and fuschias making a pretty show of themselves. Mr . Moffat also had A beautiful collection of cut flowers, and some gladiolas exhibited by Mr G. T. Smith, were wore worthy of men* as were also some prime apricots shown by Mr B. Hammond. Messrs J. W. Pye, H. Howard, and J. Wood* ing had also extra exhibits. After the judges had completed their work they were entertained by the Committee at a luncheon at the Crown Hotel. They expressed themselves as thoroughly pleased with the show, and the way everything had been arranged. We may here mention that the best thanks of the Committee are due to the judges for their kindness in giving their services to the Society. The attendance of opectatora was very large during the afternoon, and in the evening the ball was crowded almost to excess, and the closeness of the evening made the heat somewhat oppressive. About nine o'clock the exhibitors commenced to take their things away. Nearly all the perishable goods were kindly given to the Society, and sold by auction by Mr Muodell, and they realised a very useful sum. As we hare- before stated everyone who attended the ahow were unanimous in praise of it, and indeed it was great credit to the district. The Committee spared neither time nor pains to make it a success, and they | have the satisfaction of feeling that their efforts were not in vain. The following is the prize list : CLASS A.-GARDENERB. (Open to (all.) Pot Plants. Fuschias, 4 plants, varieties, Ist prict, 6i; 2nd, 2s 6d. 1 entry—M. Coombs, 1. Pelargoniums, 3 plants, varieties. Ist prise, 4s; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—M. Coombs, 2. Geraniums (single), 4 plants, varieties. Ist prize, 4s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—A. Harrison, 1 j M. Coombs, 2. Geraniums (double), 4 plants, varieties. Ist prize, 4s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—M. Coombs, 1; A. Harrison, 2. Petunias, 3 plants, varieties. Ist prizt, 4s; 2nd, 2a. A. Harrison, 1; M. Coombs, 2. Best specimen .ornamental foliage pot plant. Ist prize, ss; 2nd, 3s. 2 entries— A. Harrison, 1; S. Chapman, 2. Best collection of pot 3 plants not otherwise specified, let prize, ss; 2nd, 3s. 1 entry— A. Harrison, 1. Best collection of fruit. Ist prize, 5s | 2nd, 2s 6d. 1 entry.—J. Pye, 1 Begonias, best 3 plants, varieties, foliage. Ist prize, 4s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries —A. Harrison, 1 Balsams, 4 varieties. Ist prize, 4s ; 2nd, 2s. 1 entiy—M. Coombs, 1 Cut Flowbbb. Boaes, 9 varieties, blooms. Ist prize, 7s 6'd; 2nd, ss. 2 entries—J. Pye, 1; If. Coombs, 2 Stocks, 6 varieties, in spikes. Ist prize, 3sj 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—J. Pye, 1; A. Harrison, 2. * Verbenas, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each. Ist prize, 4s j 2nd, 2s. 3 entries—M. Coombs, 1; A. Spence, 2 • J. Pye, highly commended. Pansies, 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each. Ist prize, 4*; Sad, 2s. 3 entries—J. Pye, 1 j A. Harrison, 2 Best collection of hardy cut flowers, 12 distinct species, 1 bloom of each. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 3 entries—A. Spence, 1; A. Harrison, 2 Geraniums (double or single), 6 varieties, 3 trusses each. Ist prize, 2i; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—A. Harrison, 1 ; A. Spence, 2 Dahlias, best collection. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 1 emfcry—M. Coombs, 1 Penstemones, best collection. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. Pye, 1 Pinks and Carnations, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry— A. Harrison, 1 Fbuit, Strawberries, best dish of 25. Ist prise, 43 5 2nd, 2s. 3 entries—J. Pye, 1; S. Chapman, 2 Cherries, best dish of 30. Ist price, 4s j 2nd, 2*. 3 entries—J. Pve, 1j A. Harrison, 2. Gooseberries, 2 varieties, best dish of 25 each. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2i. 4 entries—J. Pye, 1 j M. Coombs, 2 Currants, bunches, best disb, 3 varieties. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 5 entries—M, Coombs, 1; C.G.Tripp,2 Raspberries, best dish. Ist prize, 4s; 2nd, 2. 5 entries—C. G. Tripp, 1; S. Chapman^ Apples, best 2 dishes, eating and cooking, 9of each. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries -J. Pye, 1; M. Coombs, 2 Plums, best dish of 25, of any kind, lit prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 5 entries—M« Coombs, 1; J. Pye, 2 Pears, best dish of 9. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2*. 2 entries—M. Coombs, 1; S. Chapman, 2 Cucumbers, best brace. Ist prize, 4s j 2nd, 2s. 3 entries—A. Spence, 1,• J. Pye, 2. Cabbages, best 3 heads. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries—C. G. Tripp, 1; J. Pye, 2 Red Cabbages, best 3 heads. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2*. 3 entries—M. Coombs, 1; A. Harri-on, 2 Cauliflowers, bust 3 heads, lit prize, 3s 5 2nd, 2s. 3 entries—"Me Cooiabs» 1j At Harrison, 9

Carrots, best bunch of 6, ehort. Ist prize, 3, j 2nd, 2s. 5 entries—C. G. Tripp, 1; J. Tve 2 Carrots, best bunch of 6, intermediate.

Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 5 entries—M. Coombs, 1 1 J. Pye, 2 Parsnip*, best bunoh of 6. Ist prize, 3s • 2nd, 2s. 4 entries —S. Chapman, 1; M. Coombs, 2 Turnips, best bunoh of 6. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 5 entries -J. Pye, 1; A. Harrison, 2. Onions, best bunch of 6. let prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 5 entries—M. Coombs, 1; J. Pye, 2 .iiLettuce, best 3of any Tanety. Ist prize, 3» • 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—M. Coombs, 1; J. Pve 2 Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, 1 variety. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 6 entries—C. (?. Tripp, 1; J. Pye, 2. Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, 1 variety. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries—A. Harrison, 2 • J l?ve 2 Peas, 50 pods, lstprize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries.—A. Harrison, 1; J. Pye, 2 Beans, broad, 25 pods. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s 4 entries—M. Coombs, 1; A. Spence, 2 Beans, French, 25 pods. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2fl. 4 entries.—J. Pye, 1 5 A. Ham--10 Rhubarb, best 6 stalks. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 3 entries—M. Coombs, 1; J. Vegetable Marrows, be ß t 2. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—J. Pye, 1; A. HamBeet, best 3 roots. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries-J. Pye, 1; A. Harrison, 2 fislad, best collection. Ist prize, 3s; iuti, 2a. 1 entry—M. Coombs, 1 Best collection of potatoes, 6 ranefciea, 3 ot each sort. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 28. 4 entries. -J. Pye, 1 5 A. Spence, 2. CLASS 8.-AMATEURS. (Open to Amateurs only.) Pot Plahts.

Fuschias, 3 plants, varieties. Ist prize, 5s ; Jn3, 2s6d. 2 entries—J. W. Pye, 1; K.il. Pearpoint, 2 ~.-,.• Pelargoniums, 2 plants, vanehes. I«tPTO 4s. 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—J. W. Pye, 1; B. ±l. P«arpoint,2 Geraniums (single), 3 plants, varieties. Ist prize, 4s 5 2nd, 2s. 3 entries-J. W. Py e, Isß. H. Pearpoint, 2 . . Geraniums (double), 3 plants, varieties. hi prize, 4s; 2od, 2s. 2 entnes-J. W. Pve, 1; B. 8.. Pearpoint, 2 Petunias, 3 plants, varieties. Ist prize, 4a; 2nd, 2s. I entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Best specimen Ornamental Foliage Pot Plants. Ist prize, ss; 2nd, 2s 6d. 1 entry. Best'specimen new or rare plant. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. 1 entry-J. W. Pye, 1 Best collection of 3 pot plants not otherwise specified. Ist prize, ss; 2nd, 3s. 2 entries-J. W. Pye, 1; Geo. Ward, 2 Best collection of jerns. Ist prize, ss; 2nd, 2s 6d. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 B-gonias, best 3 plants, varieties foliage. lsfcprizo,4s ; 2nd, 3s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1. Balsams, 3 varieties. Ist prize, 4s ; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Cut Fiowbhb.

Eoses, 6 varieties, blooms. Ist prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, ss. 1 «ntry-J. W. Pye, 1 Stocks, 6 varieties, in spikes. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Verbenas, 4 varieties, 3 blooms of each. lit prize, 4s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—J. W. Pye, 1 Pansies, 6 varieties, 1 bloom of each. Ist prize, 4« ; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry-J. W. P ye, 1 Pinks and Carnations, 6 varieties, 3 blooms of each. Ist prize, 33; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye 1 Dahlias, best collection, lit prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2«. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Best collection of hardy cut flowers, 12 distinct species, 1 bloom of each. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 •Penstenones, best collection. Ist prize, 3i; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Geraniums, double or single, 6 varieties, 3 fcrusieo of each. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Sweetwilliams, 4 varieties, 3 trusses of each. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Fbttit. Cherries/best dieh of 30. Ist prize, 4s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—H. Baughen, 1; J. Harris, 2 Gooseberries, 2 varieties, best dish of 25 •tch. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 3 entriesMrs J. Brown, 1; E. Johns, 2 Currants, bunches, best dish, 3 varieties. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd 2s. 4 enLries—E. Johns, 1; H. Baughen, 2 Raspberries, bost dish. Ist prize, 43; 2od, 2i. 3 entries—H. Baughen, 1; J. W. Pye, 2 Apples, best two dishes, eating and cooking, 9 of each, let prizd, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 8 entries—H. Baughen, 1; Geo. Ward, 2 Plums, best dish of 25 of any kind. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Pears, best dish cf 9. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2». 1 entry—J. Wooding, 1. Vegetables. Cucumbers, best brace. Ist prize, 4s; 2nd, 2». 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Cabbages, best 3 heads. lßt prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries—B. Johns, 1; J. W, j Pye, 2 Bed Cabbages, best three heads. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—W. Cooling 1 j J. W. Pye, 2 Cauliflowers, best 3 heads. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—W. Fly, 1; C. Waller, 2. Carrots, best bunch of (5, short. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 3 entries-J. W. Pye, 1; E. Johns, 2. Carrots, best bunch of 6, intermediate. Ist. prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 1 entry. J. W. *ye,l Parsnips, best bunch of 6. Ist prize, 3s ; Sod, 2s. 1 entry-J. W. Pye, 1 Turnips, best bunch of 6. Ist prize, 3b ; 2nd, 2s. 2 entries—J. W. Pye, 1 ; W. Coltman, 2 Lettuce, best 3 of any variety. Ist prize, 3s j 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—J. W. Pje, 1 ■Onions, bist bunch of 6. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries—W. Cooling, 1; E, Johns, 2 Potatoes, kidneys, 1 dozen, 1 variety. Ist prize, 3s ; 2nd, 2s. 8 entries—E. Johns, 1; W. Ply, 2 Potatoes, round, 1 dozen, 1 variety. Ist prize, 3s j 2nd, 2s. 6 entries—E. Johns, 1; W. Cooling, 2 Peas, 50 pods. Ist prize, Ss; 2nd, 2s. 3 entries-J. W, Pye, 1; H. Baughen, 2 Beans, broad, 25 pods. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 4 entries—J. W. Pye, 1; C. Waller, 2 Beans, French, 25 pods, Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s, 2 entries—J. W. Pye, 1; E. Johns, 2 Rhubarb, best 6 stalks, Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 6 eatries—E. Johns, 1; J. W. Pye, ? Vegetable Marrows, best 2. Ist prize, 3s j 2nd, 2s. 1 entry—H. Baughen, 1 Beet, best 3 roots. Ist prize, 3s; 2nd, 2s. 2 entriei—J, W. Pye, 1j C. Waller, 2 Best collection of potatoes, 4 varieties, 3 ofeaohsorr. Ist prize, 3si; 2nd, 2s. 5 entries —W. Cooling, 1; E. Johns, 2 SPECIAL PRIZES.

For the best collection of vegetables, 9 Tarieties. A handsome silver cup, value £2 ; presented by Mr N, .'Dunlop. Open lo resident? ip the Geraldine Eoad District. 2 sntries—M. Coombs, 1 For the largest and best collection of yegetables, the President's prize of 20s. Open to all, 3 entries —M. Coombs, 1 For tb» best kept cottage garden 'in the township, Mr J.. Williams's prize of a bag •Fiiuft" 4 •atriei—J. W. Pye, I

Society's extra prize of 5s for well kep cottage garden—W. Fly, 1 For the best hand bouquet (to be made up in the presence of a member of the Committee), Mr E. Taylor's prize of 10s. Open to girls under 10 years of age, 1 entry — Miss M. Stonebouse, 1 For the best table decoration, a prize of 10s, presented by Mrs T. Farrell. Open to all. 4 entries—Mrs J. W. Pye, 1; Mrs E. Johns and Miss B. Pye, highly commended For the best colection of potatoes in the Amateurs' Class, a prize of ss; presented by Mr J. Pye. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 For the best collection of roses in the Gardeners' Class, a prize of 5s ; presented by Mr J. W. Pye. 2 entrus-J. Pye, 1

For the best collection of pinks and carnations in the Amateurs' Class, a prize of 10s; presented by Mr G. H. Patrick. 1 entry—J. W. Pye, 1 Fer the best bouquet (to be competed for by gardeners), a prize of ss; presented by Mr M. Coombs. 1 entry—J. Pye, 1 For the best dish 25 strawberries in the Gardeners' Class, a prize of 2 books; presented by Mr N. Sims. 1 entiy—J. Pye, 1 For the gardener taking the largest number of prizes, Smoking cup; presented by Mrs D. Mcliraith—J. Pye