THE FLOWER SHOW.

Timaru Herald, Volume C, Issue 15290, 6 March 1914, Page 9

THE FLOWER SHOW.

BEAUTIFUL DISPLAY. FORMER EXHIBITIONS ECLIPSED. Office-bearers:—President, Mr J. P. ;• N&wniiui 5 Vice-Presidents, Messrs ' \f r ■■<% Morgan, F. Smith, C. S.Howard, A. Wilson, Jas. Wallace, Dr. Dryden, T. D. .Young, W. G. Irwin, George Crass,' Rev. T. Stinson, Alex. Grant, H. S. Russell; Committee of .Management. Ritchings Grant ~ (chairman), Cooper, W. G., Joyce, t\ .Gf-R., Harper, D., Knowles, G. $., P rMaiisfield, A. 8., Macdonald, J. A., "' "McKirdy, A., Pearson, John, Schmidt, C. A., Smith, J. It., Sealey, G. J., Mrs E. Costello, Mrs Jas. K. Macdonald, Mrfe H. L. Betts, Mis W. A. Pearson, Mrs W. H. Foden, Mrs A. Segar, Miss C. Shirteliffe, Miss Aimers, Miss Armstrong, Mi.?s----i , Dryden, Miss Wigley, Hon. Seei-e- - and Treasurer, A. Thoreau. The thirty-fifth annual show and exhibition of the Timaru Floral and Horticultural Society opened yesterday in the 'OUympia. Hall, and daspiifce the inclement weather there was a large attendance of visiters. The show this year is considered to be one of the finest the society has held and Olympia is indeed a place of much beauty. The exhibite are neatly arranged and staged, and the different classes can be scanned with ease. Onerof the features of the event is the large number of entries from children, aha the quality of these is eertanuy exceptional. The exhibits of cut flowers and decorated baskets and vases are very effective, while the display from the South School, which earned off the first prize is arevelation of what can be grown in a school garden. TheiHurdley yhuk ■fQf;> the best exhibit of cut flowers and vegetables grown in a school garden -was competed tor by three schools. The Hilton school has long been known for its splendid garden, and for the second successive season Mr Morris's pupils cariiedr.off the coveted trophy.- ■ His display contained- flowers and - vegetables qtiits-pn a pair With some of the gardeners' exhibits. Gleniti came second with a very meritorious show. There were nine entries for the decollated table prize and the winner showed very good taste. The display arranged by Mr Martin, '. Education Board .Instructor in horticulture, which occupied the top left-hand corner of the hall, waij admired and closeby large >numbers of visitors. By splendid coloure dsketches the life history of various blights 'was clearly ■• traced, and fungi specimens showed the various stages in development. The exhibit demonstrated the instruction being being given in the schools under the Board. The children's drawings though not strong in number were, creditably done. The children's cookery exhibits were not as numerous ais, has been seen, °ufc what, was lacking in this respect was maae up in tne quality of the cakes and sponges."- The fruit was a splendid exhibit, the pears, grapes, tomatoes, and plums being exceptionally fine. Apricots were not up to former. years, but the'wet weather was no doubt against them. There was little difference in the exhibit® .of the gardeners and amateurs in this direction. Mi- Mansfield had on view an 'exhibition box or apples, packed on the numerical system and ready for export. This system, which is based on grading the apples according to size and packing them accordingly, is recommended by the Department of Agriculture. The domestic section - Brought ■ out, numerous entries, showing that" house- ' wives have been busy of late. Two lovely decorated cakes by Mrs' Grant ■were much admired* the J ornamentation being exquisite. A special exhibit which aroused much ■ • attention ' was bottled .fruit, ' which had "been preserved in that condition for six years There were four-' trade exhibits which were very much admired, bv Messrs Howden and Moncreiff, Edo-in-ton, Pollard, and Harpe r (the Domain). Messrs Howden and Moncreiff sent up a notable displav of p-lad o.'i, which would be hard to beat. Mr Edgrnton 'sent 1 in . several very effective floral designs and cut flowers, while Mr Pollard's carnation? were a.fine show. The display from tit 2r omslni pxeat credit on L per ' and.was much admired. The hardy cut flower cup was won by Mr P. G. Allen, for the third consecutive time, and the valuable -tropiiv M w_ becomes his own possession. Hi's exhibit has rarely been surpassed for quality, and. he justly deserved hrvnour. There were five : ■ entries'• for this event, and very little divided them. _ The cut flowers all over must be written off as a very satisfactorv feature, and quite a large number "' exceptional V.ooms webe on vieVv. The gladioli exhibits we/e verv popular with the visitors, arid Mrs 'Blancliett scooped the honours' in this class by "winning ,the cup .with superb speci- , -mehs. • ; Mrs Blancliett is an adept : ;htf''the culture of this graceful flower, won at various .shows. ; ''; : ; The vegetable section displayed un- ; mistakeable signs of a very favourable > seGscm..- Carrots were - perhaps most ! noticeable, though potatoes were also . of., a high standard, and onions, rhubarb. and marrow also showed o-ood growth. *""

Sweet peas were a rather weak display, but the season is far advanced and has not'been too favourable for this flower. What roses were shown were ol wonderful quality, and some of the specimens were quite i n keeping with rose show quality. The competition was keen for the Dunn cactus dahlia cup, .which this year finds its iTJ£-t° Ashburton, l>eirig won bv Mr Milhchamp with a first-rate exhibit. The decorative tables, butterflies and baskets added greatlv to the effectiveness of the floral- displav, and rnanv designs were seen Mr ..G;-. Knowles had a good display of pot -plants; The arrangements .* for the ashow,-this year are, as usual, the last Jordan efficiency /a n d the committee, \mtlr the energetic chairman and secretary (Messrs R. Grant and A Tho reau respectively) are to be heartily congratulated on the success" of their labours. Tho attendance at the show hist night was very good considering tlie weather, and all- agreed that the show ■f an ™e. A special display eX K -lt 10n - °f y b^, M tJEdsiuton was -said by-the judge, Mr Low. to be of sspsemi merit and it was much admired. jMacb. j'egret was expressed that a magnificent exhibit of dahlias sent forward by Mrs B of Oamaru, tor ithe Dahlia Cup, arrived too late to be 'judged. JNo finer blooms of their kind have ever been seen at a Timafu show. < Id-mght a concert programme will bo provided, The votes for the dining table decoration, and the novelty, table will be' counted to-day. Last evening a most enjoyable musical programme was ■• carried through, and the hall will be Open today all day from 9 a.m. liStS.- f ° llpWing is th * detailed prize '.GAEDENERS— CLAS-S A. _;Gibson Memorial Cup,, £lO, for Cut Llowers—&. Moodie, Dunedin 1- Mrs 1 a ■'••'' x J ° ne im * onL y competitors). _&ocieoys Silver Clip, £\o iq s f< £. Hardy Cut Flowers—i?. G. Allen 1 G J .Sealey 2. (Five-competitors) ' ' f , m f.. «T, Wann'9 £ls : 15s 'DaMia, Cup.—Milhchampl, G. E. Knowles 2. '■ (&;x competitors). . , I ■ Group of plants—G. Knowles. 6 I cpleus, M/ss Bowker. Ferns, geraniums zonal,, and, 3 pot, plants,. G. Knowles' Collection annuals, Mrs B. Tripp. Co'lection hardy out flowers/G. J. Sealey 1; Mrs Cari.eroii 2, 12 asters, Mrs C.

Porter 1, R. R. Easterbrook 2. 6 do. Mrs Miller, Mrs Jones. Begonias, G. J. Sealey. Carnations, T. Poiiard. 12 cactus dahlias, G. E. Knowles 1, R. Easterbrook 2; b' do. G. J. Sealey 1, B Easterbrook 2; 12 show ox fancy do. G: E. Knowies. 12 Gladioli, Mrs Blancliett 1, R. Easterbrook 2; 6 do. Mrs Blanchett 1, H. Arnold 2. Lily, W. G. Cooper. African Marigolds, Mrs A. Hope 1, Mrs B. Tripp 2; French do. H. Arnold. 12 phlox drcimuiondi, Mrs C. Porter .1, Mis A. Hope 2; 6 do. Mrs Cameron, Mrs C. Porter. 12 roses 6'do., and 6 tea, J. Chapman. Garden roses, sprays, Miss Dryden. Sweet peas, four sub-classec-, pink, white, red lavender, G. Hoodie four firsts. Petunias, H. Arnold. Zinnias, Mrs A. Hope. Pansies, A. McKhiley. Fruit.—Collection of apples, 12 Tar. also 6 do., W. McNaughton 1, Butcher Bros. 2. Collection of fruit, also case packed for market, \V. MeNaughtom; dessert appl'es, Butcher Bros 1, McNaughton 2; culinary, Butcher Bros. 1, J. Chapman 2; 12 heaviest, Mrs Camero. Grapes, E. Mills 1, McNaughton h.c. Peaches, Mrs Baity, Oraori 1, J. Chapman 2. Culinary pears, Butcher Bros. 1, Mrs B. Tripp 2; desserts, Butcher Bros 1, McNaughton 2. Dessert plums, Butcher Bros. 1, McNaughton 2; culinary, Butcher Bros 1. J. Chapman 2. Tomatoes, E. Mills 1, J. W. Holdgate 2. ' Vegetables.—Potatoes, 6 var., R. Styles 1, Mrs A. Hope 2; round, W. Cunningham 1, D. Vernall 2; Kidney, D. Vernall 2, W. Cunningham 2. Collection Vegetables, Mrs A. Hope 1, R. Styles 2. Cabbages and Cauliflowers, Mrs Hope 1, B. Styles .2. Table Carrots, W- Cunningham 1, Mrs 8.. Tripp 2. Cucumbers;, Miss Wigley .1,. ;C. Porter 2. , Lettuce,. ;;W;. Cunuiugjiain; 1, Mrs Hops 2: Leeks, Mrs Hope;'!.: MrS; v ton 1, R. Styles 2. Parsnips, WV Cunningham 1, D. Vernal! 2. Heaviest Pumpkin, H. Werry. Peas, R. Styles 1, Mrs Hope 2. French Beans, R. Styles 1, W. Cunningham 2; Pum.ner Beans also Broad Beans, D. Vernall 1," Mrs Hooe 2. Beet, R. Styles 1. Mrs B. Tripp 2. Eschalots, D. Vernall 1, Mrs Hope 2. Rhubarb, D. Vernall 1, R. Styles 2. Turnips, Mrs Tripp 1, R, Styles 2. Marrows, C. S. Howard 1, D."Vernall 2." ; CLASS B—AMATEUR. Mr J. P. Newman's Silver Challenge Cup, for Gladioli—Mrs Blancliett 1, A. S. Jones 2. (Three compehitoi-s.) Mrs Drydeii's Silver Challenge Rose Bowl—for Six Roses —Mrs F. W. Jones 1, Mrs Blanchett 2. (Six oompeti-' tors.) Pot Plants—Begonias, W. G. Cooper 2. ~ Fern. W. G. Cooper 1. Geraniums, Zonal. Cooper 2. 3 Pot Plants. Mrs Miller 1. Cooper 2. Other Pot Plants, Miss Rita Cooper 1, Mrs W. G. Cooper 2. Cut Flowers —Collection Annuals Mrs F. J. Rolleston 1. W. G. Cooper 2. Collection Hardy Flowem, Miss Dryden 1, Mrs Miller 2. Cottage Garden Collection, 6 var., Mrs Miller 1, Mrs Tank 2; do., 12 var., Mrs Segar 1. 12 Asters, A. S. Jones 1, Mrs C Porter 2; 6 do., Miss Rita Cooper 1, Mrs Porter 2. Begonias, Mrs Porter 1. Miss Bowker. Cactus Dahlias, Mrs Cameron 1, Miss King 2. Geraniums, Mrs Tank 1, Mrs Roli leston 2. African Marigolds, Mrs Porter 1, Mrs, Hunter-Weston 2; French do., H. Arnold 2. 12 Phlox, also 6, Mrs Porter lj Mrs Cameron 2. 6 Roses, Mrs Blancliett 1, Miss King 2; 3 do., H. Arnold 1, Miss King 2;

S Garden Roses, Miss Drvden 1, Miss King 2. 12 Sweet Peas/TV. G. Cooler 1; 6 do., A. S. Jones 1, Miss R. Cooper. 2. Petunias, Mrs Rolleston. Zinnias, Mrs Segar 2. Penstemons, Mrs TV. J. Rooney 1. TV. G. Cooper 2. Nasturtiums, Mrs Tlooney 1, Mrs •R- Grant 2. . * Fruit—6 var. apples, Mrs Donn; 3 l Mrs Cameron 1, Mrs H. G toegar 2; 3 var. dessert, TV. King h vr-v rant 2 " G! " ra Ji e3 ' Mis s Bowker 1, H Mills 2. Nectarines, Miss Moßride. Pears, Mrs Segar 1, TV. Kin<r 2. Peaches, also cooking, Mrs R. Grant 1, H. Mills 2. Plums, dessert, TV. Cunningham 1, TV. King 2; do. culiniary, Mrs R. Grant 1, TV. King 2. Tomatoes, H. Mills 1. A. TV. V. Vine 2. Vegetables.—Collection, A. H. Burr 1, H. Arnold 2;. do., from cottage garden, J. Cunningham 1. Potatoes, 6 var., .TV. Cunningham; do. round, TV. Cunningham 1, TV. A. Broad'2; kidney, D. Vernal! 1, Cunningham 2. Cabbages, also carrots,'also lettuce, TV. Cunningham 1, Miss' Bowker 2. Cucumbers, G. Porter, Onions, D. Vernall 1, TV. Cunningham' 2. Parsnips, TV. Cunningham 1, D. Vernall 2. Pumpkin. F.. G. Smith. Broad beans ; D.'Vernall 1, TV. A Broad 2. Pea.s, T\. Broad 2. French beans, Mrs A. M. Robert's 1, C. Chapman 2; runners, TV. Schrader 1, TVerry 2. Beet, H. Arnold 1, J. H. Parks 2. Eschalots. R. Morgan 1. • Rhubarb, D. Vernall 1, J. TV. Holdgate 2. Turnips, TV. Broad 1. Marrows, Mrs Ramsay 1, TV. H. Gregge 2; do. heaviest, TV. H. Gregge 1, A. Grandi CLASS C—OPEN TO ALL. Floral Butterfly—Miss Gibson \ Mrs TV. G. Cooper 2. Effective arrangement, Mr Howard 1, Miss Dryden 2. Basket, Mrs Knowles. 1, A*. Grant 2. Bowl, Mrs Knowles 1, Mrs Miller 2. Shower bouquet, Mrs Knowles 1, ~F. Pollard 2. -Epergne, Mrs Cooper 2. Spray and buttonhole, also wreath or cross, Mrs Knowl'as 1, Mrs Sealey 2. Basket, Mrs R. Grant 1. Vase, Miss King 1, Mrs Bruce 2. Basket of fruit, Miss King 2. Decorated hat, Miss Gibson 1, Mrs Cooper 2. Cookery.—Fruit cake, light, Mrs R. Grant 1, Miss A. King 2; do. dark, Mrs Grant 1, E. Elmslio 2. Seed cake, also decorated cake, Mrs Grant 1, Mrs | Satterthwaite 2. Sponge cake, Miss Donn 1, Mrs Grant 2. Sponge sandwich, Mrs Grant 1, E. Elmslie 2. Gingerbread. E. Elmslie 1, Miss A. Keay 2. Assorted cake, Mrs Grant. Shortbread, E. Wmslie 1, Mrs Grant 2N Oatcake, Mrs Grant 1, Mrs A.. M. Roberts 2. Oven scones, Mrb Satterthwaite 1. Mrs R. Grant 2; girdle do. Mi's. Grant 1, Miss Keay 2. Sausage rolls, Miss Keay 1, Mrs Grant 2. Apple pie, Mrs Grant 1, Miss Donn 2. Jam, Mrs R. Grant 1. Bottled fruit, Mrs Grant 1, E. Elsmlie 2. Jellies, Mrs Lawrence!, Mrs. Grant 2. Photography.— Landscape, J. TV. Fowler 1 and 2. Fruit or flowers, A. . TV. Fowler 2. Part of garden. TV. King . 1 arid 2. Animal study, J. TV. Fowler I„TV. King 2. CHILDREN'S SECTION. Flowers.—Asters, Hilton School 1, Gleniti 2, Timaru Main 3. SweeL peas, Gerald Morris (Hilton) 1. De- , corated floral, basket, M. Cooper 1, M. ; Matheson 2, Joy Lindsay 3 (lb' entries). Decorated hat, N. Pearson 1, , Alice Hanan 2 (18). Dinner table decoration, Doris , Pearson 1, Nellie Cooper 2, Nellie Bower 3 (10). Vase of cut flowers for St. IV and upwards, M. ticott 1 K. Rolitt 2, M. .biggins , 3 (28). Do. for Standard 111. and under, Jessie Guthrie 1, M. Palliser • 2, i\. 'Rooney 3 (21). Hand bouquet, G. Knowles 1, N. Pearson 2, M. Cooper 3. Buttonhole for children under 15, • O. Rooney 1, A. -Lowry 2, E. Guth--1 Tie'-3 (40). ' Six roses grown in.school gardens, ;, Gerald Morris (Hilton) 1, : Main School-2 Collection of cut flow- ■: <s~r% •fro'ni sehooh-'gardens, South School ■> 4;"TVaimataitai''2i'Hiltoii 3. Freehand drawing of any flower, fruit, or leaf. B. Knowles 1, J. Bes--1 warick 2, E. Lindsay 3 (11). Do. for children between 12 and 16 years, J. • Lindsay 1, L. Grant 2, M. Biirford 3 (16). Collections.—Ten grasses grown this season, Peter Kane 1, T. O'Loughlin 2, R. McKinnon 3. Cut flowers Or vegetables from school gardens, Hilton school 1, St. Andrews 2, Gleniti 3. Mr Horrell's Special Classes.—Six species of cut flowerSi K. Holdgate i, C. TVerry 2, TV. Tank 3, L. Tank 4, B. Blanchett 5, B. Gibson 6, .0. Rooney 7, M. Roonev 8 (16). Six. species of cut flowers, M.- Cooper 1, Lily Gibson 2, Mary Ferguson 3, L. Robertson 4. Cookery.—Plain fruit cake, Mary 1 Chapman 1. Shortbread, Mary Chapman 1, Nellie Bower 2. Oven scones, Mary Chapman 1, Nellie Bower 2. Sausage rolls, . Mary Chapman .1. Spbnge sandwich, Mary Chapman 1 ' I and 2. Sponge roll and apple tarts, Mary Chapman 2 in' each.

Floral representation of a season—N, Wilkes 1, D. Wilkes 2, M. Cooper. 3. All represented autumn.