FINE DISPLAY

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20720, 6 May 1937, Page 9

FINE DISPLAY

CHRYSANTHEMUMS IN BAY HALL AUTUMN SHOW One of the worst seasons on record did not prevent chrysanthemum growers from providing a very fine display when the Timaru Horticultural Society’s show aroused keen public interest yesterday in the Bay Hall. In autumn Nature tends to don her richest and most resplendent, robes, and this verity is well illustrated by the display. Pride of place is naturally taken by the chrysanthemum. Because the Mikado incorporated it in his seal many centuries ago, this noble flower is inseparably associated with Japan, where by royal decree an annual festival in its honour is held in each October. This festival has been observed for more than a thousand years. The flower, however, appears to have originated in Eastern Europe in the form of a small daisy-like flower and to have reached Japan via China. The skilful Japanese gardeners developed it considerably. An Englishman, Robert Fortune, rediscovered it cn an island off the coast of China and brought it to Europe. Once the English horticulturists commenced to cultivate it, its possibilities were quickly recognised. The petals have been so improved in size, colour and form that the insignificant flower of the ancient Greeks is now among the most magnificent and stately ornaments of the modern garden. The colours, “rich pot gaudy," range from the purest glistening white through soft yellows, bronzes, browns, pinks and maroons, to ruddy reds. The finish or sheen on most of the exhibits is excellent and reflects credit on the growers. Careful Treatment Careful treatment has had to be exercised by the grower and the production of such a fine array of blooms of the Japanese and single varieties, in spite of setbacks, says much for the enthusiasm of Society members. Attractively set out, and with the Japanese varieties proudly lifting their heads well above their vases, the blooms provided a feast of colour, which was as refined as it was varied. Then there were other cut flowers and flowering shrubs, the whole display being capped off by an attractive decorative section, which is always a highlight of a Timaru show. Features were a fine exhibition of autumn tints and berries staged by ihe Reserves Department of the Borough Council a table of Victorian posy bowls by Mrs J. Moyes and a display of single chrysanthemums from the well-known garden of Mr D. B. Shand. Considering the season the show was very good, said the judge of the chrysanthemums, Mr H. T. Trevenna, of Dunedin, some of the Japanese being exceptionally well grown. The Shand Cup for nine Japanese varieties provided an outstanding class, out of which the winner, Mr W. Fitzgerald, provided the champion of champions bloom and three premier blooms. The novice and intermediate sections were very encouraging, while the chrysanthemums in pots were a well-grown lot. The singles, said Mr Trevenna, were not up to the usual high quality shown at Timaru. Premier Awards The premier chrysanthemum awards were:— Champion of champions—W. Fitzgerald (Lancashire). Premier pink—W. Fitzgerald. Premier yellow—W. Fitzgerald. Premier white—W. D. Gosling (William Turner). Premier, any oilier colour—W. Fitzgerald (Hugh Mitchell). Champion single white —M. Hargadon (M. J. Irvine). Chrysanthemums Mrs Win. C. Burns’s Challenge Cup, six varieties in pots or tins—T. Segar 1. Three varieties Japanese—T. Segar I. One specimen Japanese decorative— Mrs J. Milligan 1 and 2, T. Segar h.c. Three plants Japanese—T. Segar 1, Miss M. Milligan 2. D. B. Shand’s Challenge Cup, nine varieties—W. Fitzgerald 1, J. G. Luck 2, J. McDougall h.c. Six varieties—T. Segar 1, J. G. Luck 2. Three varieties—W. D. Gosling 1, M. Hargadon 2. White reflex—M. Hargadon 1, J. Milligan 2. White incurved —W. D. Gosling 1, Rupert Parry 2. Pink—W. D. Gosling 1, W. Fitzgerald 2. Cream or yellow—T. Segar 1, W. Fitzgerald 2. Bronze—J. Milligan 1, F. G. Martin 2. Red or crimson—T. Segar 1, J. Milligan 2. Single Chrysanti emums Six varieties, 3 stems each vase —J. Auld 1, M. Hargadon 2. Three varieties —J. Auld 1, M. Hargadon 2. White— J. Auld 1. Yellow—M. Hargadon 1, J. Auld 2. Pink—J. Auld 1. Crimson or red—J. Auld 1. Bronze—J. Auld 1. Any other colour—M. Hargadon 1, J. Auld 2. Novice Classes Japanese, three varieties: T. H. Macdonald 1, Mrs R. Gliddon 2. Yellow or cream: T. H. Macdonald. Pink: T. H. Macdonald 1, S. G. Houston 2. Exhibition Singles, three varieties: F. G. Martin 1, T. H. Macdonald 2. White: Miss M. Nicol 1, F. G. Martin 2. Yellow: T. H. Macdonald 1, F. G. Martin 2. Pink: T, H. Macdontld 1, F. G. Martin 2. Crimson or red: Miss M. Nicol 1. T. H. Macdonald 2. Bronze: F. G. Martin 1. Any colour: Miss M. Nicol 1, T. H. Macdonald 2. Cut Flowers Six vases cut flowers, distinct—Mrs John Moody 1, Mrs G. E. Knowles 2. Three vases berried shrubs—W. J. Hogg 1. Three vases autumn tinted foliage—Mrs John Moody 1. Three vases hardy flowers—Mrs G. E. Knowles 1, Mrs John Moody 2. Vase fuchsias—Mrs W. R. Fea 1, Mrs John Moody 2. Vase of any flowers, not mentioned in schedule—Mrs Walton 1. W. J. Hogg 2. Decorative Section Floral decoration for dining table, Victorian posy arrangement—Mrs c. W. Webber 1, Mrs H. M. Barker 2. Floral decoration for dining table, bowl only —Mrs H. M. Barker 1. Floral decoration for dining table, bowl only, open to non-previous first prize winners— Miss I. Duncan 1, Miss Olga Hunt 2. Floating bowl of flowers—Mrs C. W. Webber 1. Floating bowl, flowers must float —Mrs H. M, Barker and Miss I. Duncf.n equal 1. Bowl of chrysanthemums—Miss I. Duncan 1. Bowl of

flowers, chrysanthemums excluded— Mrs J. W. Preen 1, Mrs C. W. Webber 2. Jug of chrysanthemums—Mrs W. R Fea. Best arranged basket of flowers— Miss Olga Hunt 1. Victorian posy— Miss M. Ryan 1. Presentation box of flowers —Mrs W. R. Fea 1. Bowl of chrysanthemums—Mrs J. W. Preen 1, Miss Olga Hunt 2. Vase of chrysanchemums—Miss Ngaio Blaikie 1, Miss I. Duncan 2. Floating bowl, all flowers to float—Miss Ngaio Blaikie 1, Miss Olga Hunt 2. Fruit Five apples—H. Finn 1, Mrs White 2. Five tomatoes—Mrs G. E. Knowles 1 and 2. Vegetables Collection of vegetables—W. J. Hojg and T. Segar, equal 1. Collection of potatoes—T. Segar 1. Six white potatoes—W. J. Hogg 1, T. Segar 2. Six coloured potatoes—T. Segar 1. Two cabbages—T. Segar 1. Broccoli—T. Segar 1. Table onions—T. Segar 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Heaviest six onions—W. J. Hogg 1, T. Segar 2. Three parsnips— Mrs G. P. Kirk 1, R. B. Hart 2. Four long carrots—R. Burrell 1, Mrs G. P. Kirk 2. Four short carrots—W. J. Hogg 1. Three turnip-rooted beet—T. Segar 1, R. Burrell 2. Three long red beet—T. -Segar 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Two vegetable marrows—T. Segar 1, W. J. Hogg 2. Heaviest vegetable marrow— T. Segar 1. Two stalks celery—T. Segar 1, R. Burrell 2. Four leeks— Vt. J. Hogg 1, T. Segar 2. Heaviest pumpkin—H. Finn 1. Table pumpkin—T. Segar 1, Mrs N. J. Talbot 2. Special beginners’ class, collection of vegetables —Mrs G. P. Kirk 1 and h.c. Children’s class, collection of vegetable'-—Cordon Kirk 1, N. Foden 2, F Russell 3.