FLOWER SHOW.

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIV, Issue 18819, 6 March 1931, Page 6

FLOWER SHOW.

TIMARU HORTICULTURAL ] SOCIETY. ( i CREDITABLE EXHIBITION. ; ] Officials:—President, Mr W. J. Hogg; Vice-Presidents, Messrs W. G. Irwin, ; P. J. Dunn, W. W. Baxter, D. N. Harper, W. Cunningham, A. Thoreau, . Geo. E. Knowles, Jas. Cleland, G. R. Joyce, Dr. Dryden, Mrs Poden, Mrs , A. Segar; Committee o£ Management, ; Messrs G. S. Ridley, G, J. Wallace, J. Stevens, A. Jones, J. Moody, D. B. Shand, T. Segar, Mesdames J. Auld, : R. D. King, R. H. Rhodes, W. Rooney, A. j. wigley, F. Barker, G, J. Wallace,, C. W, Webber; secretary and ; treasurer, Mr F. J. Cook. . The Timaru Horticultural Society's autumn show, which is the third of the four shows which will be conducted during this, the diamond jubilee year of the Society, was opened in the Bay Hall yesterday afternoon. Since its inception in 1871, the members of the Society have had ever in mind the primary object for which the Society was brought into existence, to encourage the superior cultivation of vegetables, fruit and flowers. As the nature of the work being undertaken became more widely and more favourably known, the support accorded the Society by lovers of flowers and by the public generally improved considerably, un- j til of recent years the several shows conducted have come to be regarded, in many respects, as the equal of those held in many of the larger centres. The success or otherwise of exhibitions of the kind is dependent almost entirely upon the climatic conditions experienced for a period prior to the shows, and although conditions of late have been somewhat variable, a majority of the exhibits brought forward yesterday were In splendid condition. In fact it w r as stated by some of the oldest members present that yesterday's show was the best autumn fixture the Society has yet bad In point of numbers the exhibits constituted a record, the total being 340. It was most gratifying to members of the committee to note that exhibitors I had accorded the fixture such a fine measure of support, and the hope was I expressed that the Improvement shown 1 was but an Indication that the work | of the Society was bearing fruit, and j that a brighter and more prosperous j future lay ahead. I With so many exhibits to be handled ! in a limited amount of space, some dif- ; acuity was experienced in arranging the i several sections so as to do full jusj lice to the individual exhibits, but ! credit must be given the officials for the I attractive manner in which the blooms j w>re set out. Not only did this facili itate the work of the judges, but It en- ! abled the public, who were present m j large numbers at both the afternoon I and evening sessions, to view the disI plays to the best advantage. The application of green drapings formed a splendid background, and a suggestion was made by a visitor that an even more liberal use of this form of covering would still further improve the general appearance of the hall. Mr J. Black, president of the Dunedin Horticultural Society, stated that considering the season experienced, the show was a most creditable one, and the Society was deserving of the highest praise on the fine display. Tire hall was well arranged, he said, and every use had been made of the space available. Mr Black said that it was a pity that a larger hall could not be procured, for such splendid exhibits deserved more space. The gladioli were particularly fine, although all sections were well worth seeing, and compared very favourably with shows in the larger centres. . ,

Mr A. White, of Waimate, who judged the cut flowers, said that the gladioli, which took pride of place, were all well-proportioned, each possessing substance as well as being distinct in appearance. The premier bloom, exhibited by D. B. Shand, the judge considered to be a splendid specimen, being strongly grown, and delightfully proportioned. Mr White said the sweet peas did not quite come up to expectations, but the phlox Drummondi made up for these the latter blooms constituting a feature of the show. The decorative work was quite up to the standard of previous shows, while keen interest was taken in the schools’

section. Referring to the winning exhibit, that of the Pareora West School, Mr G. S. Ridley said that the vegetables were very good and the roses set off the exhibit splendidly. The exhibit served to show the useful work which was being carried out at the school in the manuring of wheat, one of the main crops of the locality. The Kingsdown school, which was placed second, displayed a record of forestry work, showing the progress of the trees from the seed to the established plantation. The Southburn school, holders of the Hurdley Shield, who were placed third, brought forward an exhibit which showed marked excellence in certain features. The main study was in potatoes.

The drawing and writing exhibits from the scholars were also favourably commented on. A feature of the show was an exhibit of Mrs R. H. Rhodes, and another by Messrs J. Black, J. Miller, and S. MacDonald, of the Dunedin Society.

The Judges were: Decorative section, Mrs P. A. Elworthy; fruit and vegetables, Mr H. Edginton; writing, Mr 3. H. Low; cut flowers, Mr A. White, Waimate. FLOWERS. Collection six distinct kinds hardy cut flowers, herbaceous.—Mrs L. s. Talbot 1. Mrs R. D. King 2. Collection nine distinct kinds hardy cut flowers, herbaceous.—Mrs W. J. Rooney 1, Mrs J. Moody 2. Collection flowering shrubs, six distinct kinds, in vases.—Mrs J. Moody 1. Collection 12 distinct kinds of flowers, grown in own garden, colour variation allowed.—Mrs W. J. Rooney 1, Mrs F. Barker 2. Annuals, six kinds, one variety of each.—Mrs L. S. Talbot 1, Mrs R. D. King 2. Gladioli, nine varieties, one spike of each.—S. Macdonald 1, D. B. Shand 2. Gladioli, six varieties, one spike of each. —D. B. Shand 1, Mrs Auld 2. Gladioli, three varieties, one spike of each.—Mrs Auld 1, D. B. Shand 2. Gladioli, primulinus hybrids, six varieties, three spikes of each.—Furn Smith 1. GladioTi. primulinus hybrids, three varieties, three spikes of each. —Mrs L. S. Talbot 1, Furn Smith 2. Gladioli, premier bloom.—D. B. Shand. Lily, any variety, one spike.—Mrs L. S. Talbot 1, Mrs Woodhouse 2. Phlox Drummondi, nine varieties, three trusses of each. —Mrs L. S. Talbot 1, Mrs H. Tripp 2. Phlox Drummondi, four varieties, three trusses of each.—Mrs L. S. Talbot 1, Mrs H. Tripp 2. Sweet peas, six varieties, six spikes of each, own foliage allowed.—J. Budd 1, Furn Smith 2. Sweet peas, three varieties, six spikes of each, own foliage allowed.—T. Edi wards 1, J. Budd 2. I Asters, six varieties, double, three blooms of each, in vase.—T. Edwards 1, Mrs Woodhouse 2. Asters, three varieties, double, three blooms of each in vase.—Mrs O. c. j Stevens 1, H. Simmons 2. | Asters, three varieties, single, t/jree

blooms of each in vase.—J. Budd 1, Mrs L. S. Talbot 2. Dahlias, six varieties, cactus, one bloom of each. —R. S. Gribben 1, Dr. Dryden 2. Dahlias, four varieties, stiff stemmed, one bloom, with own foliage, in vase.— Mrs L. S. Talbot 1, Mrs G. Knowles 2. Roses, six varieties. —F. W. Jones 1 and 2. Roses, three varieties, polyantha, one cluster of each. —Mrs R. D. King 1, Mrs F. Barker 2. Roses, six varieties, tea or hybrid. — Furn Smith 1, F. W. Jones 2. Penstemons, three vai’ieties, three spikes of each. —F. W. Jones 1. Antirrhinums, three varieties, three spikes of each. —Mrs Woodhouse 1 and 2. Perennial Phlox, six varieties, three trusses of each. —A. S. Jones 1, Mrs F. Barker 2 Perennial Phlox, three varieties, three trusses of each. —A. S. Jones 1, Mrs F. Barker 2. Calendula, four blooms in vase.—J. Budd 1, Mrs Woodhouse 2. Michaelmas daisy, three varieties. Mrs W. J. Rooney 1. African marigold, three varieties, three of each. —Mrs O. C. Stevens 1, Mrs G. Knowles 2. Zinnias, four varieties, three of each. —Mrs H. Tripp 1. Cinerarias, four varieties, grown out of doors, one vase of each.—Mrs W. C. Bums 1, Mrs Lyall 2. Carnations, six varieties, in vase.—J. Simmons 1, Mrs A. Grant 2. Carnations, three varieties, two of each, in vase.—Miss D. Walton I, Mrs R. D. King 2. I Hydrangeas, three distinct varieties, one truss of each. —Mrs W. T. Ritchie 1 and 2. Violas, four varieties, two blooms of each, with own foliage.—Furn Sipith 1, Mrs W. C. Bums 2. Any other distinct flower not mentioned in the Schedule, bloom or truss. —Mrs R. H. Rhodes 1, Mrs A. Wigley 2. DECORATIVE SECTION, Floral decoration for dining table, arranged in any kind of vase.—Mrs J. Moody 1, Mrs R. D. King 2. Floral decoration for dining table, bowl only to be used. —Mrs A. Wigley 1, Mrs A. Grant 2. Floating bowl—Mrs Woodhouse 1, Mrs H. J. Brewer 2. Floating bowl of flowers, all flowers floating.—Mrs J. Smith 1, Mrs Woodhouse 2.

Bowl of flowers. —Mrs A. Wigley 1, Mrs K. de Castro 2.

Vase of flowers. —Mrs G. Knowles 1, Mrs H. J. Brewer 2.

Basket of flowers.—Miss Starrier 1, Mrs H. J. Brewer 2. Basket of fruit, with leaves and berries—Mrs H. J. Brewer 1, Miss D. Walton 2. CHILDREN'S SECTION. Basket of flowers—Ngaio Blaikie 1, Gladys Rennie 2. Bowl of flowers—Phyllis Knott 1, Gladys Rennie 2. Vase of flowers. —Phyllis Knott 1, Gladys Rennie 2. FRUIT SECTION. Collection of fruit, four kinds, one variety of each. —F. Pollard 1. Six varieties apples, five of each.—F. Pollard 1. Fifteen apples, dessert, three varieties, five of each. —F. Pollard 1. Fifteen apples, culinary, three varieties, five of each —J. G. Butcher 1, F. Pollard 2. Five apples, culinary, one variety.— J. C. Butcher 1, F. Potts 2. Five apples, dessert, one variety.—G. T. Keen 1, A. G. Vucetich 2. Five apricots, one variety.—J. Cleland 1, Mrs N. J. Talbot 2 Five peaches, one variety.—Mrs Lyall 1, F. Pollard 2. Five plums, culinary, one variety.— Miss Green 1, Miss Davis 2. Five plums, dessert, one variety.— F. Pollard 1, Dr Dryden 2. Five pears, culinary, one variety.— Mrs H. J. Brewer 1. Five pears, dessert, one variety.— Miss Davis 1, Miss D. Walton 2. Two bunches of grapes.—J. Millgan 1. Six tomatoes.—Mrs G. Knowles 1 and 2. VEGETABLE SECTION. Collection of vegetables, six varieties. —J. Stewart 1, J. C. Butcher 2, R. S. • Gribben 3. Collection of potatoes, four varieties. J —J. Stewart 1, J. C. Butcher 2, Miss Davis 3.

Twelve potatoes, coloured, one variety.—J. C. Butcher 1, Mrs W. T. Ritchie 2. Twelve potatoes, white, one variety.— J. Stewart 1, A. S. Jones 2. Table cabbages.—Mrs R. H. Rhodes 1, C. Green 2. Cauliflowers. —J .Stewart 1. Table carrots.—A. S. Jones 1 and 2. Cucumbers—N. F. Balls 1 and 2. Lettuces. —C. Green 1, Mrs R. H. Rhodes 2. Leeks.—J. Stewart 1. Six onions, one variety.—J. C. Butcher 1, A. G. Vucetich 2. Parsnips.—J. Stewart 1, C. Green 2. Turnip rooted beet.—R. S. Gribben 1, C. E. Graham 2. Peas. —J. Stewart 1, H. Simmons 2. French beans. —C. E. Graham 1, J. C. Butcher 2. Runner beans.—Mrs W. H. Orbell 1, J. R. Simmons 2. Eschalots. —R. Segar 1, J. Stewart 2. Rhubarb.—Mrs R. H. Rhodes 1, R. Segar 2. Vegetable marrows.—Miss O’Brien 1, Dr Dryden 2. Heaviest vegetable marrows.—Mrs L. S. Talbot 1, A. G. Vucetich 2. SCHOOLS’ SECTION. Writing Standards I and 11, February ‘‘Journal”, 1930, two verses of “colours”. —Jean Llthgow 1, Noeline Brookland 2, Eunice Cameron 3. Standards 111 and IX. July “Journal” 1930, two verses of “Dutch”.—Dorothy Murphy 1, Gordon Nicol 2, Mary Flett 3. Standards V and VI, May “Journal”, 1930, first verse, also nine anniversaries.—Ngaio Blaikie 1, Winifred Tuck 2, Janet Neilson 3. Hurdley Shield Competition. For Primary Schools in . South Canterbury, School garden exhibits at show.—Pareora West 1, Kinesdown 2, Southburn 3. Drawing. Freehand lead pencil drawing, shading but no colouring, any flower and its* foliage Standards V and VI). —E. Grant 1, Margaret M’Leod 2, J. Stock well 3. Freehand drawing, coloured with crayons or water colours, flower and its foliagev Standard V and Vl.—Verna Lamb 1, Olive Hayne 2, Olga Palmer 3. Freehand lead pencil drawing, shading. but no colouring, Standards 111 and IV. —Fay Hammond 1, Judy Barnett 2, Lavinia Henderson 3. Freehand drawing, coloured with cravpns or water colours, of any leaf, Standards 111 and IV.—Agnes Walker I, Robert Howard 2, Marion Nicol 3. Piece of colour work, Standards I and 11. —C. Newington 1, Geoffrey Greathead 2, A. Greathead and S. Cormack (equal) 3.