HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXVII, Issue 16608, 4 December 1919, Page 3

HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.

ANNUAL SHOW. A BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY; OP FLOWERS AND VEGETABLES.

The New Plymouth Horticultural Society is holding its annual show at; the' Coronation Hall this afternoon and \ evening, and a particularly fine display of flowers and vegetables- has been staged. During the win - the society-sus- | ponded its activities, and this is the i first exhibition it has held for three or four years. When the question* was raised some little while ago that the shows should be revived this year the suggestion was taken up enthusiastically. Renewed interest was manifested anti many now members have been secured, with the result that to-day the society is stronger in this respect than it lias been for some considerable time, j The display of cut flowers, both on j exhibition and in the competitive classes, , is a very - line 0110. *lliere is a big variety, "and generally speaking the. blooms are of. excellent quality, particularly when it\is considered that the season has begn a backward one, with almost continuous westerly winds and bitterly cold nights. The exhibits are attractively staged, and the scene as one . enters the - building is most picturesque. There is also a splendid display of vegetables. Competition in the potato classes is keener than it has ever been, = and the individual exhibits are of a very j high standard, the potatoes being well j grown and true to type. >, There are many beautiful displays of | flowers for exhibition only, notably those of Mr. J. Gib'sou, Mr. H. Greig, : Mrs. Alexander. Mrs. Newton King, Mr. i C E. Bellringer, Mrs. A. Boon,,Mrs. J. ; H. Frcthey and Mrs. E. Griffiths. Mr. I G V Tate has a splendid exhibition of , vegetables, and Mr. W. B. Davies of fruit. _ . Messrs. Duncan and Davies, nursery-I men, of West own, make a very compre- j hensive display of cut blooms, pot plants j, and specimen native shrubs. j In the general competitibns for exlubits made out of benzine tins and cases a roost interesting and original display of articles was staged, and one-that is well worthy of inspection. Made from benzine tins there is a coal scuttle, a ‘ portmanteau, bushman’s (“tucker box, buckets and other useful articles, whilst many other equally serviceable articles have been manufactured by the exhibitors from the cases. The arrangements in- connection with the show were all that could be desired. Mr. N. K. MacDiamid (president) and those associated with him have been untiring in their efforts to ensure the success of the show, whilst Mr. Val. Duff has carried out the secretarial duties admirably, every little de-tail-having been attended- to. I

TfiE AW T ARDS.

POT PLANTS. ! (Judges: Messrs. Cattley and V.' C. 1 Davies.) | Geranium, single.—E. Gilmour 1. Geranium, - double. —E. Gilmour 1 , Geranium, ivy leaf.—B.. Gilmour 1. : Geranium, three varieties. —Airs. A. Boon 1, E. Gilmour 2. Geranium, six varieties. —E. Gilmour I and 2. / Pelargonium.—E. Gilmour 1. Cactus, in flower.—Mrs. Haro I. 1 Flowering plant, not otherwise speci- ’ fled. —E. Gilmour. Foliage plant.—Mrs. Ramson I, E. ’ Gilmour 2. i Now or Ta,ve plant. — E. Gilmour 1. ) Palm.—E. Gilmour: 1. j Aspidistra.—E. Gilmour L _ I Fern, maidenhair. —E. Gilmour 1, i Miss S. Smith 2. j Fern, foreign small. —E. Gilmour 1, I Collection ferns and palms.—E. Gilmonr 1.

j - CHILDREN'S FLORAL CLASSES,

; (Judges: Mrs. Lepper and Mr. Bailbe.) i Hand bouquet.—Girls, 12 told: Gwen I Bavly 1 Bovs, 12 to 16-; N. AlacDiar- ■ mid 1. Girls, under 12: Frances Field

. 1. • I Best arranged bowl. —Girls, 12 to 16: i Clara Alexander 1. . ' Best arranged basket. —Girls, 12 to 16: Gladys Hill 1, Clara Alexander 2, ; Mnisio Wright h.c. , 1 Two buttonhole bouquets.—Girls, under 12: Francos Field 1. Boys, 12 to 16; N. MacDiannid 1, Cyril Field 2, Boys, under 12: Reg. Field 1.

BOUQUETS AND FLORAL DESIGNS,

‘(Judges: Mrs. Lepper and Mr. Baillie.) Basket of flowers, with foliage.—Miss M‘Kellar 1. Bridal sheaf. —Miss M'Kellar 2. Hand shower bouquet.—Miss M‘Kellar 1. Epergne, arranged for effect. —Mrs. Fulton 1. . Bowl of flowers. —Miss Outfield 1, Miss R. Renand 2. Floral wreath. —Airs. Bcnuoch 2. Floral cross—Mrs. Beunoch 1. Bridal table. —Mrs. Blackley 1, Miss Curtis 2. Dinner table. —Miss Ruby Allen 1, Airs. Fee they 2, Alls. Bayly 3, Aliss Frethcy v.h.c. Dinner table (girls under 16). —Alaisie Wright 1, Clara, Alexander 2. Novice class. —Aliss Hamerton 1, Mrs. Renaud 2; Decorated mantelpiece.—Airs. MacDiannid 1, Aliss AFKellar 2, Mrs. K. Wallaoh 3, Airs. Blackley h. 6.

CUT FLOWERS. (Judges: Messrs. C. Goodson and 1 ■ F. J. Morshcad.) Rose, white, bloom. —Mrs. L. Washer I. Boses, three white. —Mrs. Washer 1. Rose, red. —Mrs. T. C. List 1, Mrs. J. Paton 2. ' ! Roses, three red.—Mrs. Washer 1, . Mrs. List 2. Rose, cream _ or yellow.—Mrs. J. Paton 1, Mrs. Washer 2. Rose, pink.—Mrs. L. Washer 1 and, champion, Sirs. List 2. Roses, pink, three blooms. —Mrs. Washer 1. _ _ I Roses, three blooms, distinct varieties. : —Mrs, J. Paton 1. Roses, six blooms, distinct varieties. . —Mrs. Washer 1. t ■ .Roses, twelve blooms, distinct varie- i tics.—Mrs. Washer 1. _ t Three blooms, any variety.—T. H. Western 1. Spray of climbing rose. —T. H. West- j era 1. Rose, best natural spray of polyan-! thus or bunch flowered, —T. H. Western 1, Miss M'Kcllar 2. Verbena.—Mrs. List I,’Mrs. Bennoch Nasturtiums, varieties.—Miss Devenish 1. Pansies. —Mrs. List 1 .and 2. Pansies, twelve varieties.—Mrs. List 1. . i Viola, collection. —Miss‘Devenish 1 ,J Mrs. Gray 2. Geranium, single.—E. Gilmour 1, Mis. T. C. List 2. J

Geranium, tliree varieties.— E. Git* mour 1. Geranium, double. —B. Gilmour 1. Geranium, double, three varieties.— E. Gilmour 2. Geranium, six varieties, double or single.—E. Gilmour 2. Heath.—Mis. T. O List 1. ' Pelargonium, single.—Mtss Godfrey X, Mrs. Bennoch 2.- ~ Pelargonium, three varieties.—JUrs. Bennoch 1, Mrs, Alexander 2. Abutilons. —Mrs. hi. Allen 2. Sweet peas, three varieties. —Mrs. J. Best 1, T. H. Western 2. Sweet peas, six varieties. —Mrs. J. Best 1, T. H. Western 2 Novice class—T. H. Western X, Mrs. T. 0. List 2. Rhododendron, virginalls.—r. H. Western 1, Mrs. Bayly 2. Rhododendron, any other variety. Mrs. Bennoch I, Mrs, List 2. Rhododendrons, three varieties.—Mrs. Bennoch X. _ , , , „ Depbinium.—T. H. Western X and 2. Antirxhinum, six varieties.—Mrs. T. C. List X, Mrs. J. Paton 2. _ Antirrhinum, twelve varieties. —Mrs. V. Elliott X. Gladioli. —Mrs. Ellerm X. Japanese iris.—Mrs. List X and -j. linaria.—Miss Devenish X, Mrs. BenSweet William, single—Mrs. Bennoch

1- Sweet William, double.—Mrs. Bennooli X. , ~ , ’ k. Sweet William, collection.—Mi’s. Gray X, Mrs. Bennoch 2. ‘ Poppies, six varieties. —Mrs. Alexander 1. ■■ t . D-nfsies, collection. —Mrs. J. Paton I, Miss Devenish 2. ■ ' Six blooms, not otherwise specified.— Mrs. T. C. List 1.

HOME-MADE BREAD AND CAKES, ETC.

(Judges: Mesdames Birdling and, Street.) Two pounds butter. —Mrs. Dickson. X, Mrs. Thomson 2. „ > , ~ Devonshire cream.—N. Roch 1, Mrs. StephcnSon 2. ' . Bread, from home-made yeast.—Mrs. Thomson X. * ~ _ Bread, not less than 21b.—airs. Thomson 2. Bread, whole meal.—Mrs. Thomson

2 ‘Currant loaf.—Mrs. Thomson 3. Plain scones—Mrs. Stephenson 1, Mrs. Ramson 2. ' ~ \ r Six scones, mads with butter .——Mrs. Stephenson 1, Mrs. Field 2. Swiss roll. —Mrs. H. Win to 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. . • Sponge sandwich, any\ filling.-—Mrs. Stepacuson 1. Sponge sandwich, without ■_ butter.- — Mrs Stephenson 1, Mrs. White 2. _ Collection of sweets.—Mrs. J. T.White 1. ~ _ x . ... . , Sponge cake. —Mrs. Stephenson 1, Miss J. Ramson 2. , >r Jam tarts.—Mrs. H. White 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. „ m .. , ~ Sausage rolls. —Mrs. H. White 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. Cake, without eggs—Mrs. Stephen- , Seed cake.—Mrs. Field 1, Mrs. J. T. White. 2, Mrs. Stephenson 3. Shortbread.—Mrs. W. Avery 1, Mrs. H. White 2, Mrs. Stephenson 3. Brandy schnapps.:—Mrs. Stephenson ’ Cream pnffs.—Mrs. Stephenson 1. Meringues.—Mrs. Ellcrm 1. Loaf gingerbread. —Mrs.. Avery 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. ' .. , Collection small cakes.—Mrs. M. White 2. , ; . . Turkish delight.—Miss Outfield ■l, Mrs. Stephenson 2. ’ Coconut ice—Mrs. Stephenson 1, Mrs. J. T. White 2. PRESERVES. ' Marmalade (orange or lemon).—Mrs. D. K. Morrison 1. ... ,■ Jam, one variety.—Miss b. bimtn 1. Jam, three varieties. —Miss S. Smith 1 ‘ Sauce.—Miss Godfrey and Miss Smith (equal) 1, Mrs. N. Allen 2. Tomato pickle.—Miss Outfield 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. ~ " Pickles.—Miss Godfrey 1, Mrs. Stephenson 2. ; r y*"' Chutney—Miss Godfrey 1, Mrs, Stephenson 2, Miss S. Smith 3. , Vinegar. —F. W. Sandford 1. Wine. —F. W. Sandford 1. r \ H