HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 463, 10 November 1869, Page 2

HORTICULTURAL EXHIBITION.

The Horticultural Society added greatly to the attractions of Jthe cattle show by holding an exhibition of flowers, fruit, and vegetables. The season is not favourable to an exhibition of tbis sort, and the success attained yesterday was more financial than horticultural. Still, there was much to commend, and the Society will no doubt do better next year. We append the prize list: — Nurserymen and Gardeners' Class. pot PLANTS, Judges— J. H. Webb, T. Abbott. 8 Stove or Greenhouse, in flower — 2nd prize. R. H. Rhodes. 4 Stove or Greenhouse, in flower — 2nd prize, K. H. Rhodes. 1 Specimen Plant— lst prize, George Gould ; 2nd, R. H. Rhodes. 6 Fine-foliaged and Variegated — Ist prize, George Gould ; 2nd, W. Wilson. 6 Pelargoniums, 3 show, 5 faney — Ist (No. 31 exhibit), and 2nd (No. 5 exhibit) were disqualified, as not being according to schedule. 6 Geraniums, variegated — Ist prize, R. H. Rhodes; 2nd, George Gould . ; 3rd, J. T. Peacock. 4 Geraniums, variegated — Ist prize, R. H. Rhodes ; 2nd, G. Gould. 12 Ferns — Ist prize, George Gould. 12 Plants, fine-foliaged and flowering— — Ist prize, George Gould ; 2nd, R. H. Rhodes. In the Nurserymen and Gardeners' Class (pot plants), a collection of plants(Duncan and Son), and J. Greenaway's exhibit were highly commended, as was also Mrs G. W. Hall's Chatham Island Forget-me-not. CUT FLOWERS. 12 Roses — Ist prize, J. Allen. 12 Pansies— lst prize, D. Craw; 2nd, J. McWilliams. Collection of Cut Flowers — lHt prize, H. apicer ; 2nd, D. Craw ; 3rd, J. A. E. St. Quentin. FRUIT AND VEGETABLES. Judges— R. Chudley, W. Ivory, H. West. 25 Strawberries— lst prize, Mr E. Gadd. 6 Stalks Rhubarb— lst prize, J. Whale ; 2nd, E. B. Collins ; 3rd, H. Spicer. \- 2 Cucumbers— lst prize, W. Gibbs ; 2nd, I W. and J. Hargood ; Srd, E. B. Collins. 50 Asparagus — Ist prize, E. Gadd ; 2nd, ' 50 Pods Peas— lst prize, E. Gadd; 2nd, W. Gibbs. 12 Potatoes (round)— The first prize was inadvertently awarded to Webb and Son., whose potatoes were put io for exhibition only. The Ist prize was consequently awarded to E. Gadd, and the 2nd, to J. .Allen. 12 Potatoes (kidney)— lst prize, John Allen ; "2nd, E. Gadd ; 3rd, G. Gould. fi Turnips— lst prize, E. Gadd ; 2nd, John Allen. 6 Carrots— lst prize, E. Gadd ; 2nd, W. and J. Hargood. 3 Cabbages — Ist prize, Webb and Son; 2nd, J. Whale ; 3rd, W. Gibbs. 6 Lettuces— lst prize, W. and J. Hargood ; 2nd, J. Allen. Collection of Vegetables— lst prize, J. Allen ; 2nd, J. G. Hawkes ; 3rd, H. Spicer.

Amateurs' Class, pot plant . 4 Stove or Greenhouse — Ist prize, W. Norman ; 2nd, H. Crooks. 6 Fine Foliaged, "Variegated and Flowering — Ist prize, W. Norman 5 2nd, H. Crooks. . 4 Pelargoniums — 2 show, 2 faney — Ist | prize, W. Norman ; 2nd, H. Crooks. jl 4 Geraniums — Ist prize, W. Norman ; 2nd, j J. A. E. St. Quentin. J 4 Calceolarias — Ist prize, W. Norman. M 3 Fuchsias. — Ist prize, H. Crooks. 1 4 Petunias. — Ist prize, H. Crooks. 9 Ferns. — Ist prize, H. Crooks. CUT FLOWERS. 6 Roses. — Ist prize, J. A. E. St. Quentin. 6 Pansies.— 2nd prize, J. A. E. St. Quentin. VEGETABLES. 6 stalks Rhubarb. — Ist prize, A. Cant; 2nd, J. Jones; 3rd, G. Gordon. 2 Cucumbers— C. W. Turner. 50 Asparagus. — Ist prize, Geo. Gordon; 2nd, J. A. E. St. Quentin. 50 pods Peas. — Ist prize, J. H. Twentyman. 12 Potatoes (round). — Ist prize, Scott (Maeri) . 6 Carrots.— 2nd prize, J. A. E. St. Quentin, 8 Cabbages.— 2nd prize, J. A. E. St. Quentin. 6 Lettuces. — Ist prize, J. A. E. St. Quentin; 2nd, Geo. Gordon. Collection of Vegetables, 9 sorts. — Ist prize, J. A. E. St. Quentin. Extra prizes for ferns in frame were awarded to Mr Mc Hutchison and to John Wilson, for Canterbury made flower pots.