LYTTELTON AND PORT VICTORIA HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 471, 19 November 1869, Page 2

LYTTELTON AND PORT VICTORIA HORTICULTURAL SHOW.

The Spring Exhibition of this Society took place in the Colonists' Hall yesterday, and was attended with great success. The weather yesterday morning was very threatening, slight showers of rain fell, and a heavy mist hung on the hills ; the afternoon, however, turned out flue. As regards flowers and vegetables, the exhibition was equal to the hist Christchurch show, but we noticed, with surprise, that there were no exhibits from the Head of the Bay, and that the riva'ry rested solely between Christchurch and Lyttelton growers. In pot plants, the competition was keen — the competition for window plants especially so — shewing that an interest is being taken in these exhibits by the townspeople. The Christchurch florists deserve the thanks of this society for the way in which they assisted, by their exhibits to make the show so successful. Messrs Duncan and Son, and Mr Wilson, who were not competitors, sent a collection of greenhouse and valuable stove plants. la pot plants, the pelargoniums were very good; the geraniums also were very fine. Of balsams, there was only a poor show, and those by Dr Bouse. It is to be hoped that in forthcoming exhibitions we shall see a larger display of this favourite flower. The ferns and lycopods were well represented -, among them was Todea superba, sent by Mr Abbott, which was much admired. The show of fine-foliaged plants was very good; MrAbbott sent Arundo donax and Hemerocalis elegans ; Dr House sent Cyperus Alterni/olia var. and Hoya var. Mr (ireenaway's single specimen plant, Deutzia crenata, took the prize in its class, and he also exhibited a fine plant of the tricolor geranium. The geranium, Lady Darling, was also exhibited, but we have seen it in greater perfection. Mr Norman sent some fine begonias. Messrs Duncan and Son sent for exhibition a choice lot of greenhouse and stove plants, amongst which we noticed a fine specimen of Caladium Whitli and Blanjordia nobilis, from North Australia; we also noticed the new rose, Marshal Niel, in this collection. The cut flowers were very fine. Mrs Tayler's table bouquet deserved the first prize. There were also two bri-ial bouquets sent for exhibition by Messrs Duncan, which were much admired. The children's bouquets were very good. Dr House exhibited a collection of native plants, which were highly commended, amongst which we noticed the Nikau palm. Mr St Quentin exhibited a new Lilium. There was also a dried collection of New Zea« land ferns and sea weed, exhibited by Mr Armstrong. The show of vegetables was very good. Peas were very fine, as were also the cauliflowers. One of the latter sent for exhibition only, by Mr White, received very high praise. There was great, competition in cabbages. The asparagus was well-grown, and there was a very creditable display of potatoes, which were exceptionally large for the season. In fruit there was very little competition,

on account of the earlinessof the season. The gooseberries were fine, and the cherries looked tempting, but there was no show of strawberries or other fruit. Messrs Armstrong and "West were judges for the flowers, and Messrs Wilson, Norman, and Greenawny were judges for fruit and j vegetables. PRIZE LIST. POT PLANTS. 6 Pelargoniums — Ist prize, J. Greenaway; 2nd, W. Norman. 3 do. — 2nd, J. A. E. St Quentin. 6 Geraniums — Ist prize, T. Abbott ; 2nd, J. Greenaway. 3 do. — Ist prize, W. Norman; 2nd, J. A. E. St Quentin. 1 do. — Ist prize, J. Greenaway; 2nd, T. Abbott. 3 Balsams — Ist prize, J. T. Rouse. 3 Cinnerarias — Ist prize, J. A. E. St Qusntio. FERNS. Beit Collection — Ist prize, W. Norman; 2nd, Mrs Rouse. Best Single Fern — Ist prize, T. Abbott; 2nd, W. Norman. FIXE FOLIAGED PLANTS. 6 Varieties— lso prize, T. Abbott; 2nd, W. Norman. 3 do. — Ist prize, T. Abbott ; 2nd, J. T. Kouse. MISCELLANEOUS PLANTS IN FLOWER. 6 Varieties— Ut prize, W. Norman ; 2nd, T.Abbott. 3 do. — 1 st prize, W. Donald. Specimen Single Plant — Ist prize, J. Greenaway; 2nd, J. A. E. St Quentin. ORNAMENTAL TJIEES AND SIIRDBS. Best Collection — 1 st prize, J. T. House. Begonias — Ist prize, W. Norman. WINDOW PLANTS. 3 Varieties— lst prize, Master H. Knowles; 2nd, T. Eliisdon. 2 do. — Ist prize, Masttr VV. Knowle3; 2nd, W. Reston. I do.— lst prize, J. Kenner; 2nd, W. Reston. CUT FLOWERS. Roses, 12 varieties — Ist prize, J. Greenaway ; 2nd, J. Allen. 6 do. — Ist prize, J. Alien ; 2nd, J. T. Bouse. 1 do. — Ist prize, J. Greenaway ; 2nd, J. Allen. Verbenas, 6 varieties — Ist prize, J. A. K St Quentin. 3 do. — Ist priza, J. A. E. St Quentin. Pansies, 12 varieties — Ist prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, J. M'Williams. 6 do. — Ist prize, J. M'Williams ; 2nd, D. Craw. 3 do.— Ist prize, J. M'Williams; 2nd, D. Craw. Collection of indigenous plants — -Ist prize, J. T. Rouse. Antirrhinums, 6 varieties — Ist prize, W. Donald ; 2nd, Webb and Sons. Ranunculus, 3 varieties — Ist prize, Webb and Sons. Sweet Williams, 6 (3 varieties)— lst prize, D. Craw ; 2nd, W. Donald. Bouquets, hand — Ist prize, Webb and Son. Do., table— Ist prize, Mrs G. Tayler. Girls — Ist prize, Miss St Quentin ; 2nd, Miss Eliza Webb. Floral Device — Ist prize, Rjv. P. Knowles. FRUIT. Cherries, not less than lib — Ist prize, R Wood; 2nd, W. Donald. Gooseberries— lst prize, Webb and Son ; 2nd, J. Kenner. Apples— last season's fruit — Extra prize, Webb and Son. VEGETABLES. 2 Cucumbers — Ist prize, W. Gibbs; 2nd, J. A. E. St Quentin. 2 Cauliflowers — Ist prize, J. M'Williams ; 2nd,.W. Gibbs. 3 Cabbages— lst prize, J. Whale ; 2nd, W. Gibbs; 3rd, Webb and Son. 6 Rhubarb— lst prize, Webb and Son; 2nd, W. Donald. 50 Pods Peas— lst prize, J. Wilkin; 2nd, H. R. Webb; 3rd, W. Gibbs. 50 Pods Broad or Long Beans — Ist prize, 11. R. Webb; 2nd, W. Gibbs. 50 Heads Asparagus — Ist prize, J. A. E. St Quentin; 2nd, W. H. Hargreaves. 12 Potatoes, Kidney— lst prize, J. Allen j 2nd, — (ildfield. For exhibition, highly commended, Mr Errickson. 12 Potatoes, Round— lst prize, — Errickaon; 2nd, Webb and Son. Turnips — Ist prize, J. Allen. "Lettuce — Ist prize, J. Allen; 2nd, H. R. Webb. Best Basket of Vegetables — Ist prize, Webb and Son; 2nd, J. Allen. Mixed Salad — Ist prize, Webb and Son; 2nd, J. A. E. St Quentin. Best Collection of Culinary Herbs— lst prize, Webb and Son. Local Arts and Manufactures. Mr G. Lewis exhibited a magnificent sidetable, composed of New Zealand woods; also, an exquisite table top, composed of New Caledonia woods; a picture frame, beautifully inlaid, and a glove box. Mr D. Bundy showed a beautiful little side board, made of New Zealand wood; Mr Bacon, a work box, but not of New Zealand nianufacture; Mr Grange, engineer, also exhibited a capitally made iron gate; which was highly commended. Poultry Show. The show took place in the lower room, but owing, no doubt, to the short notice, there were but few competitors, still there were a large number of visitors, who evidently took great interest in the show. There was but^ little competition. The following are the prizes awarded : — -English Black-breasted, cock and two hens — Ist prize, Mr Kenner. Malay, cock and two hens and chickens — lat'prize, Mr T. Bailey. Cochin China, cock and hen — Ist prize, Mr McToggart. Cochin China, pullets— 3rd prize, Mr McTaggart. Cochin China, cock— lst prize, Mr J. Child. Game Cock — Extra prize, Mr Drummond. Cock and two hens, Creve Cccvr — Ist prize, Mr Pepperell. Ducks — Ist prize, Mrs Leslie. Geese — Ist prize, Mr Cain. Dairy Produce. First prize, Mr W- Webb ; 2nd, Mrs Chalmers.

Mr Hollis obtained a first-class priz j for his churns. During the afternoon the building was crowded with visitor*, a large number arriv- ] ing by train from Christchurch. A promenade concert took place in the evening.