FINE DISPLAY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXIX, Issue 20103, 9 May 1935, Page 7

FINE DISPLAY

CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN BAY HALL SOCIETY’S SHOW “The Queen of the Autumn’’ has never been seen to better advantage in Timaru than was the case yesterday, when the Bay Hall was transformed into a place of beauty for the Timaru Horticultural Society’s Chrysanthemum Show. That the efforts of the Society to encourage horticulture in the town are being appreciated was evidenced by the fine support of exhibitors and the keen interest displayed by the public during the afternoon and evening. So large were the entries that all the available space in the hall ivas occupied, and while the majestic Japanese variety predominated there was also a fine display of pot plants—probably one of the finest seen in Timaru —and other exhibits, while a strong decorative section was also in evidence. It was very encouraging to the Society to introduce to the judges the entries of several new exhibitors, whose exhibits were most commendable, the opinion being freely expressed that taken generally the Society could now stage a display of which the town should be proud. Although earlier in the season the weather was favourable for chrysanthemum growers the last few weeks have been rather cloudy and damp, and exhibitors had carefully to watch their blooms, all of which

were shown yesterday in excellent condition. One had only to visit the show yesterday to understand why Timaru horticulturists have experienced signal success at other shows where the field of competition has been even wider.

Mr D. Geddy, a new exhibitor, who i showed in the novice classes, had the | j distinction of securing the ribbon for ■ the champion bloom in the show, with ; a splendid sample of the Japanese xariety in Hugh Mitchell. Other 1 premier bloom awards were well distributed. The premier single bloom was exhibited by Mr J. Stewart, in Pair Lady. Mr T. Segar, who won Mrs Wm. C. Burns’s challenge cup for six chrysanthemums, grown in pots or tins, decorative varieties, provided a fine display. In addition to the competitive section there were some splendid displays staged by well-known horticulturists of the town. Mrs R. H. Rhodes was again to the fore with a comprehensive exhibit of flowers and shrubs, while chrysanthemum growers who also provided displays which were a source of great interest were Mrs D. B. Shand, Mrs G. E. Knowles and Mr T. Segar. Judges Well Pleased “So far as the cut blooms are concerned it is an exceptionally fine show,” said the judge, Mr W. Bayliss, of Christchurch, who said that some of the exhibits were outstanding. The Pink Pockett and Hugh Mitchell chrysanthemums were easily the finest he had seen of those varieties, and he had seen practically all that were worth seeing. The cut blooms right through were of a high standard, and in some ! of the classes he had found it exceedingly hard to separate the first and second awards. So far as the singles were concerned the standard was well ahead of Christchurch. Probably the sea air was the reason for this. “The standard is good right through," said Mr Bayliss, and shows a vast improvement on what I saw here two years ago, when even then the standard was very high.” The pot plants were also very good. The champion of champion bloom, a Hugh Mitchell, shown by Mr D. Geddy, was magnificent in colour, depth and freshness, and had all the good points that a chrysanthemum should have. All the premier blooms were good examples of their kind. Mr Bayliss added that there was no flower known that could be made so much of as the chrysanthemum, and the show was easily the best he had seen in Timaru. The blooms all showed careful attention on

the part of the growers and great f credit was due to them. J Messrs D. B. Shand and J. Cleland, . who judged the fruit and vegetables, expressed pleasure at the increased 1 entries in the vegetable classes, which - they said were the best seen at a show ! for some years. The quality was uni- ■ formly good, but the fruit classes, which had never been strong, were rather disappointing. Mrs Darling, of Oamaru, who judged the decorative section, was warm in her praise for the quality of the exhibits. Most of them revealed artistry of a high standard and good colour schemes. She had experienced some difficulty in making the awards in the decorative table class, which attracted 15 entries. Mrs John Moody won the special prize for most points in cut flowers over the four shows, her total being 74. Miss Denderah Rhodes, with 19 points, won the H. J. Matthews Cup for most points in the decorative section over the four shows. The display, which will again be open to the public to-day, reflects the greatest credit on the Society, who for many years have been a great source of encouragement to horticulturists in Timaru. The staging of the exhibits left nothing to be desired, and the general arrangements were splendidly carried out by the committee under the direction of the president (Mr G. Bowker), the chairman of the col J“ mittee (Mr G. E. Knowles), and the secretary (Mr F. J. Cook). Results : Pot Plants j Six chrysanthemums, varieties T. Segar 1. Three varieties, Japanese, ( decorative —T. Segar 1. One specimen Japanese —T. Segar 1, J. Milligan 2. Three plants, varieties, Japanese—T. i Segar 1. Three plants, single varieties —Mrs G. E. Knowles 1, J. Urquhart 2. : One specimen, single variety Mrs G. E. Knowles 1. ' Cut Flowers Six vases distinct kinds —Mrs J. > Moody 1, Mrs J. W. Preen 2. Three l vases, berried shrubs —W. J. Hogg 1, s Mrs J. Moody 2. Three vases autumn E tinted foliage—Mrs J. Moody 1. Three , vases hardy flowers —W. J. Hogg 1, - Miss A. A. Saunders 2. Mrs J. Moody 3. . One vase fuschias, three stems —Mrs I J. Moody 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Vase of other i distinct flowers —Mrs J. Moody 1, W. J. f Hogg 2, Mrs W. S. Blaikie 3 and v.h.c. t 1 Cut Blooms, Japanese Nine varieties, one bloom of each — » J. Milligan 1, Mrs J. Auld 2, H. G. e Segar 3. Six varieties, one bloom of i each—J. Milligan 1, J. Luck 2, W. Fitz-

gerald 3. Three varieties, one bloom of each—J. Milligan 1, Rupert Parry 2 M. Hargadon 3. One William Turner 1 —H. Simmons 1, Mrs J. Auld 2. One ] bloom, any other white —J. Urquhart 1, R Parry 2, M. Hargadon 3. One bloom, , pink—M. Hargadon 1, J. Urquhart 2, H. i Simmons 3. One bloom, cream or yellow—H. G. Segar 1, W. Fitzgerald 2, Mrs J. Auld 3. One bloom, bronze— W. Fitzgerald 1, Mrs J. Auld 2. One bloom red or crimson —J. Urquhart 1, R. Whitley 2, H. Simmons 3. One bloom, colour not specified—J. Luck 1, W. Fitzgerald 2, A. Wigley 3. Premier bloom, yellow or bronze —J. Luck. Premier bloom, white or cream—J. Milligan. Premier bloom, pink—F. G. Martin. Premier bloom, any other colour—D. Geddy. Champion bloom in show—D. Geddy. Exhibition Singles Six varieties, three stems each vase —Mrs J. Auld 1, J. Stewart 2, Mrs Frank Barker 3. Three varieties, three stems each vase—Mrs Frank Barker 1, Mrs J. Auld 2, Mrs J. Moody 3. One variety, white —Mrs J. Auld 1, M. Hargadon 2, J. Stewart 3. One variety, yellow—J. Stewart 1, Mrs J. Auld 2, Mrs J. Moody 3. One variety, pink— M Hargadon 1, Mrs J. Auld 2, J. Stewart 3. One variety, crimson—J. Stewart 1. One variety, bronze —Mrs J. Moody 1 and 2. Premier bloom, single—J. Stewart 1. Decorative Blooms Three varieties, three sprays each— Mrs G. E. Knowles 1 and 3, Mrs J. Moody 2. Three varieties, single, three sprays each—Mrs J. Moody 1 and 3, Mrs G. E. Knowles 2. Three varieties double, three sprays each—Mrs J. Moody 1. Mrs G. E. Knowles 2, W. J. Hogg 3, Japanese, Novice Six varieties, one bloom each—J. Gilmore 1. Three varieties, one bloom eac h d. Geddy 1, also champion Red and champion in show, G. Adkins 2, F. G Martin 3, Miss Mary Murphy | VH.C. One bloom, white—E. Mc- , Kenzie 1, J. M. Miller 2, G. Adkins 3. One bloom, yellow or cream—F. G. ’ Martin 1, Miss Mary Murphy 2, G. j Adkins 3. One bloom, re’d or crimson ’ _p. g. Martin 1. One bloom, bronze—p g Martin 1 and 2. One bloom, pink _Jf. g. Martin 1 and champion Pink. Exhibition Singles, Novices Three varieties, three stems in each vase—Mrs T. Segar 1. One variety, £ yellow —Mrs T. Sesar 1. One vase, any - colour —Miss A. A. Saunders 1.

Decorative Section Floral decoration for dining table— Mrs A. Grant 1, Mrs J. C. Templer 2, Mrs H. M. Barker h.c. Floral decoration for dining table, bowl only—Miss M. Moody 1, Mrs H. M. Barker 2, Mrs J. C Templer h.c. Floral decoration dining table, bowl only, for novices— Miss Jean Brewer 1, Mrs T. Segar 2. Floating bowl—Miss D. H. Rhodes 1, Mrs H. G. Brewer 2. Floating bowl with flowers—Miss D. H. Rhodes 1, Miss Wright 2. Bowl chrysanthemums —Mrs H. M. Barker 1, Miss Jean Brewer 2. Bowl flowers, cnrysanthemums excluded —Miss D. H. Rhodes 1, Mrs H. M. Barker 2, Miss Wright h.c. Vase or jug of chrysanthemums — Miss Jean Brewer 1, Mrs H. M. Barker 2 Mrs H. J. Brewer h.c. Bowl or vase berried shrubs—Miss D. H. Rhodes 1. Decorated basket, flowers and foliage— Mrs J. C. Templer 1, Miss D. H. Rhodes 2. Decorated basket, fruit and berries—Miss D. H. Rhodes 1, Mrs H J Brewer 2. Victorian posy—Mrs H. J. Brewer 1, Mrs H. M. Barker 2. Bowl chrysanthemums, any foliage Mrs ’I. Segar 1, Mrs E. Howden 2. Vase chrysanthemums—Mrs E. Howden 1, Mrs T. Seager 2. Fruit Three varieties apples —F. Pollard 1. Three varieties apples, culinary—Miss A. A. Saunders 1, F. Pollard 2. Three varieties desserts—F. Pollard 1. Five apples, culinary—Miss A. A. Saunders 1 F Pollard 2. Five apples, dessert — J. C. Butcher 1, Miss A. A. Saunders 2. Five pears, culinary—F. Matthews 1. Five tomatoes—F. Pollard 1, J. C. Butcher 2. Vegetables Six varieties —J. Stewart 1, J. C. Butcher 2, W. J. Hogg 3. Four varieties potatoes —T. Segar 1. Six potatoes, white —T. Segar 1, J. C. Butcher 2. Six potatoes, coloured—T. Segar 1, J. C. Butcher 2. Two savoys—F. Matthews 1 T. Segar 2. Six onions, table—- ' E. McKenzie 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Three ■ parsnips—H. Rapsey 1, J. Stewart 2. Four carrots, long—J. Stewart 1, J, Rennie 2. Four carrots, short—J. Stewart 1 J. c. Butcher 2. Three beet— I J. C. Butcher 1, T. Segar 2. Two vegetable marrows —Mrs A. Hope 1, F. : Matthews 2. Heavy vegetable marrow ' —Mrs E. M. G. Coombs 1, Mrs R. H. Rhodes 2. Two sticks celery—J. Stewart 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Four leeks—W. J. i Hogg 1, T. Segar 2. Heavy pumpkin —Mrs R. H. Rhodes (8851 b) 1, F. Matj thews 2. Two table pumpkins—J. C. Butcher 1, T. Segar 2.