NEW PLYMOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LIX, Issue 143670, 14 December 1911, Page 7

NEW PLYMOUTH HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

A SPLENDID EXHIBITION. It is pleasant to note that Now Plymouth, although abundantly endowed by , Nature with a wealth of rustic j beauty, does not rely for the brightening of its surroundings entirely on its native foliage. Horticulture has made steady growth in the district, and today iSew Plymouth is able to hold a show, of flowers that lew towns of its size can boast of. The band of enthusiasts of which the New Plymouth Horticultural Society is composed, has excellent reason to congratulate itself on the size and quality of its Spring Show this year, although the season has not been any too favourable a one for flowering plants. Last year's show was considered by many to have been the best the society had ever held, but this year’s show surpasses it. The exhibits are well laid out. The body of the Theatre is occupied by pot plants, vegetables, floral entries, nursery gardeners’ exhibits, and cut Bowers, line decorated tables are a feature of the show, which is indeed a beautiful one. The entries show an increase of 100, and the number of individual exhibitors also , reaches the century-—for the first time in the history of the society. Mr. | Weightman, one oi the best-known i growers of the colony describes the ! show as equal to any ne has seen this ; year. Individualising the diucrcut j classes in the order of me schedule, one ; finds that nearly every class is represented. The number of pot plains is | about the same as last year, cut j blooms are on the increase, and vegetables have no less than 60 more on- | tries. ' Roses are a strong feature of j the show, the famous Frau Karl I Druschki again showing prominently, i Special mention must be made of Mrs. Newton’s display of carnations, the j judge being loud in his praise of the j quality of the exhibits. This year is the centenary of the birth of the pansy, «nd the reputation of this popular garden flower is well kept up, there being one particular exhibit of over 100 varieties. Sweet peas make a showing in themselves, the many col- ] ours making a striking display and ai revelation to many. Among the exhibitions there are not many startling new exhibits, but mention must be made of Mr. G. W. Browne's azalea and Col. Messenger's native ferns, and B smilax shown with the seed pods on. The new classes, notably schizanthus and linaria, have drawn good entries, and a particular class of African marigolds is very beautiful. The children's classes are not up to the usual—in fact to use the president’s own words, ''very poor.” This is _ disappointing, but the general decorative classes havo filled splendidly. There are 20 tables and seven mantels, besides numerous bouquets, wreaths, etc. Here the judges were set a liard task, some of the effects being really beautiful. The vegetable section makes manifest what can be done with Taranaki soil. All classes are represented, but potatoes stand out ahead of all others, both in quantity and quality of exhibits. Hero again Mr. weightman expressed tho opinion that it was tho finest showing he has yet seen, and he has been as far as Christchurch ,and along all tho East Coast shows. LIST OF JUDGES. The judging commenced at 11.30, the judges in the various classes being as follows;—Pot plants Mr. H. Cattley; cut flowers, Mr. E. McK. Morison; bouquet and floral, Mosdames Corkill, Elliott and Vickers; children's classes, Mf Adames Ambury and Bradbury; vegetables, Messrs. H. King and Tate; collection of field and hedge flowers, Mr. M. Fraser. / NURSERYMEN’S EXHIBITS. Messrs. Duncan and Davies, of the Exotic Nursery, Wcstown, have perhaps the largest display in the building. They have no.leas than 50 varieties of carnations and nearly as many locally grown roses. Rhododendrons, Peonies, Gladioli, Japanese Irises, Delphiniums are all shown in the best of condition. Three varieties of yellow arum 'dies and a host of new pot plants, asparagus ferns, maiden hair ferns, begonias, Ealms and azaleas make up a oorrtpicensive and excellent display. The Morshead Nursery Company occupy a large space in front of the stage. Roses again are prominent and pot plants are there in abundance.. The display Of the different items is beautifully arranged and makes an excellent show. Messrs, Jas. Laird and Sons, cf Aramoho, are again to the fore with a large assortment of all the latest and host in roses. Some new Japanese Irises are also shown. Messrs. Jos. Weightman and Sons have a large stand full cf their wellknown Awamiri nursery’s productions. Their rhodendrons, maples, clematis and kalmia are shown to advantage but I are all overshadowed by the members i of the rose family. Messrs. 'Weightman's roses make up easily the largest display in the show. Mr, C. Goodson, of Hawora, whose exhibit did not arrive till late has a fine showdng of sweet peas. PRIZE LIST. Begonia, flowering.—W. B. Messenger 1. Begonia, foliage.—W. B. Mcssongor 1, Begonia, foliage.—W. Nichols 1. Fuschia, single.—W. Nichols 1, W. B. Messenger 2. Geranium, single.—W. B. Messenger 1, W. Nichols 2. Geranium, double.—W. Nichols 1, W. B. Messenger 2. Geranium, variegated.—W. Nichols 1. Geranium, three varieties. W. Nichols 1, W, B. Messenger 2. Geranium, six varieties.—W. Nichols 1. pelargonium, one variety. —W. Nichols 1. Coleus, one variety.—W. Nichols 1. Cineraria, one variety.—Newton King 1, W. Nicnols 2, E. Beale h.r. Cineraria, throe varieties.—Newton King 1, W. Nichols 2. Primula, one variety.—W. Nichols 2 Miinulus, one variety.—Newton King 1. W. Nichols and Mrs. J. Paten 2. Cyclamen, one variety.—W. B. Messenger 1, E. Beale 2. Petunia, double.—W. Nichols 2. Petunia, single.—W. Nichols 1. Petunia, three varieties.—W. Nichols 1. Cactus, one variety in flower,—Mrs. G. Roch 1. Cactus, three varieties, not necessarily in flower.—Mrs. G. Roch, 1. Flowering plant, not specified.—G. W. Browne 1, W. B. Messenger 2, W. Nichols h.c. Flowering plant, not specified, three varieties.—W. B. Messenger 1, W. Nichols 2. Foliage plant, one variety.—W. Nichols 1, Miss K. Hal! 2. Foliage plant, three varieties.—W. Nichols 1.

Climbing plant, any variety.—W. B. Messenger 1. Asparagus Sprengerii.—W. B. Messenger 1. Asparagus Snrengerii, any other variety.—W. B. Messenger 1. Lycopodium, one variety.—lV. Nichols Plant not otherwise specified.—W. B. Messcnegr 1. Palm, three varieties. —II .B. Messenger 1, W. Nichols 2. Aspidistra, one variety.—ll .B. Messenger 1, W. Nichols 2. Fern, maiden hair, one variety.—ll . B. Messenger 1. Fern, New Zealand, one variety.— W. E. Bcndall 1. Fern, Now Zealand, three varieties.W. Nichols 1. Foreign, one large,—W. B. Messenger 1. , ~ Foreign, three varieties.—W. Nichols Ferns and Palms, collection.—W. Nichols 1. Table-,, of pot plants, arranged for effect.—Mrs. M. L. Ellerm 1, IV. Nichols 2. CUT FLOWERS. Rose (tea).—Mrs. C. Arnold Jones I. B. IV. Shaw 2, J. H. Frcthey 3. Rose (hybrid perpetual).—Mrs. J. Salt 1, Mrs, H. Calvert 2, J. H. Frcthey 3. -.i Rose, three varieties. —Mrs. J. salt 1, ,1. H. Frethey 2. j Rose, six varieties.—J. H- Frethev 2. j Rose, twelve varieties. —J. H. Frethoy 1, Miss Devenish 2. ! Rose, locallv grown. —Mrs. J. Salt 1, i J. H. Frcthey 2', S. IV. Shaw h.c. i Rose, locally grown, three varieties. I —E. Giln'our 1, S. II . Shaw 2. j Rose, locally grown, six varieties. — ,1. H Frethev 1. .Mrs. G. G. Andrews 1 2, Mm. J. Salt h.c, | Rose, locally grown, twelve varieties. I —S. 11. Shaw 1, Mrs. C. Arnold Jones ■ 2, J. Gibson h.c. Rose, polyanthus, 3 varieties.—Mrs. M. L. Ellerm 1. 1 Vcrbenn, throe heads, three varieties. I —W. B. Messenger I, J. Gibson and ! Mrs. G. G. Andrews 2. j Diantlms, twelve varieties or .ess. — Mrs. E, A. Allen 1, Mrs. N. Alien 2. Pieotees, three varieties. —Mrs. Newton 1. . . , ~ Carnations, six varieties. —Mrs. rsevton 1, Mrs. Sisley 2. Carnations, twelve varieties.—Mrs. G. H. M’Gahey and Mrs. Sisley 1, Mrs. A. H. Moore 2. Nasturtiums, twelve varieties, Mrs. John Cook 2. • Pansies, six varieties. —W. Nichols 1, J. Gibson 2, W. B. Messenger h.c. Pansies, twelve varieties. —J. Gibson I, Mrs. C. H. Weston 2. Pansy, centenary collection.- —J. Gibson 1, Mrs. C. H. Weston 2, Mrs. G. G. Andrews 3. Geranium, single, one.—W. B. Messenger 1, Miss D. Fuller 2. Geranium, single, three varieties. — W. B. Messenger 1, Mrs. E. A. Allen 2. Geranium, double, one.—Mrs. E. A. Allen 1, W. B. Messenger 2. Geranium, double, three varieties. — Mrs. E. A. Allen 1, J. Gibson 2. Geranium, six varieties. —W. B. Messenger 1, J. Gibson 2._ Heath, one variety.—W. B. Messenger 1, J. Gibson 2. Pelargonium, single, One. —Mrs. Sisley 1, Mrs. E. Allen 2. Pelargonium, double, one.—Mrs. Sisley 1, Mrs. H. Potter 2. 'Pelargonium, three varieties. —Miss K. Hall 1, Mrs. Ellerm and W. B. Messenger 2. Columbine, three blooms, three varieties.—Mrs. Ellerm 1. Sweet William, three varieties.—J. H. Frethey 1. Sweet William, six varieties.—Newton King 1, J. H. Frcthey 2. Phlox Drummondi, six varieties.— W. B. Messenger 1. Abutilons, six varieties.—Mrs. Ellerm 1. Sweet Peas, Spencer varieties.—Mrs. J. Scanlan 1, Newton King 2, Sweet Peas, twelve varieties.—Mrs, E. A. Walker 1, Newton King 2. Sweet Peas, three varieties.—E. W. Griffiths 1, Mrs. Orimstono 2. Sweet Peas, six varieties.—Newton King 1, E. W. Griffiths 2. Sweet Peas, twelve varieties.—E. TV. Griffiths 1. Mrs. C. H. II eston 2. Sweet Peas, collection thirty varieties.—Mrs. J. S. Scanlan 1. Sweet Peas, novice class. —Mrs. J. S. Scanlan 1, Mrs. J. Roch 2, Mrs. C. H. Weston h.c. Azalea, one variety.—Mrs. P. D. Henderson 2. Rhododendron, any other variety.— J. Gibson 1. Rhododendron, three varieties.—J. Gibson 1. Delphinium, one variety.—J. H. Frethev 1. Mrs. Potter 2. Delphinium, three varieties.—J. H. Frethey I. Antirrhinum, six varieties.—J. IT. Frcthey 1, W. B. Messenger 2. Gladioli, throe varieties. —J. Gibson I. J. H. Frethey 2. Penstcraon, three varieties—J. H. Frethey 1. . , Canterbury Bells, three varieties.— J. H. Frethev i, Mrs. G. G .Andrews 2. Canterbury Bells, six varieties.— Mrs. G. G.'Andrews 1. j Poppies, six varieties.—Mrs. Chaney 1, Mias Devenish 2. , Stocks, ten weeks,three varieties.— Mrs. J. Paton 1. Iris, Japanese, three varieties.—Newton King 1 and 2. Petunia, double, three varieties.—F. W. Sandford 1. Fuchsia, single, three varieties.—Mrs. E. S. Allen 1/TMiss Ruby Allen 2. Fuchsia, double, three varieties.— Mrs. E. S. Allen 1. Gaillardias, three varieties—J. H. Frethey 2. , . • Lupin, three varieties.—J. H. Frethey 1. Larkspur, three varieties.—J. H. Frethey 1, Mrs. G. G. Andrews 2. Schizanthus, collection. —J. Gibson 1. Ncmcsin, collection—J. Gibson 1, Mrs J. XHton 2. Linaria, collection. Mrs. G. H. M’Gahey 1, TV. B. Messenger 2. Salpiglossis, three varieties.—Mrs. Newton 1. Daisies, collection.—Mrs. J. Paton 1, Miss Devenish 2. Six distinct species of flowers.—J. H. Frethey 1, J. Gibson 2. Annuals, six varieties.—Newton King 1, J. Gibson 2. Collection of cut flowers.—J. Gibson l ' DECORATIVE CLASSES. Table basket.—Mrs. J. H. Frethey 1, Miss Curtis 2. Bridal sheaf.—Mrs. G. Richardson 1, Miss G. M'Kellar and Mrs. Potter 2. Hand bouquet shower. —Miss G. M’Kellar 1, -Miss E. Standish 2. Buttonhole nosegays, two, Miss Irene Frethey 1, Miss Devenish 2. Ladies’ sprays. —Miss Devenish 1, Mrs. Bewloy 2. Bowl of flowers. —Mrs. Bewley and Mias E. Standish 1. Decorated flower stand.—Miss B. Clarke 1. Floral wreath.—Mrs. Potter 1. Floral cross.—Mrs. Potter 1. Dinner table decorations.—Miss I. Frethey 1, Mrs. J. H. Frethey 2, Miss Curtis 3, Mrs. Bayly 4, Mrs. N. Allen v.h.c. Dinner table decorations, girls.—Miss, Eiloen M'Gahey 1, Miss S. Bayly and Miss Riby Allen 2.

Decorated mantlepieco. Miss G. Fookes 1, Miss M. Matthew's 2. Hand Bouquets, girls 12 to 16.—Miss Sylvia Bayly 1, Miss Eileen M'Gahey 2. Hand Bouquets, girls under 12.—Miss G. Bayly 1, -Miss M. Way h.c. Best arranged basket, girls from 12 to 16.—Miss Ruby Allen 1, Miss F. Winfield 2. Buttonhole Bouquets (2), girls from 12 to 16.—Miss Ruby Allen 1, Miss F. Winfield 2, Buttonhole Bouquets (2), girls under 12.—Mies G. Bayly 1, Miss 11. Hempton 2. Buttonhole Bouquets (2), boys 12 to 16.—Ernest A. Way h.c. Buttonhole Bouquets (2), boys under 12.—C. Bayly 1, Loftus Russell 2. Best collection of field or hedge flowers.—Miss Gwendoline Rawlinson 1, Miss F. Winfield 2, C. Bayly h.c.